Purchase contract — property
This is a convenience translation; the Swedish template is the one to use for a Swedish transaction.
This purchase contract ("the Contract") was drawn up on [DATUM] between the parties named below concerning the sale of real property under Swedish law, in particular jordabalken (the Land Code).
Fill in all fields in square brackets before signing. Strike through anything that does not apply.
1. Parties
Seller: Name: [Säljarens fullständiga namn] Personal identity number: [XXXXXX-XXXX] Address: [Gatuadress, postnummer och ort] Telephone: [Telefonnummer] Email: [E-postadress]
Buyer: Name: [Köparens fullständiga namn] Personal identity number: [XXXXXX-XXXX] Address: [Gatuadress, postnummer och ort] Telephone: [Telefonnummer] Email: [E-postadress]
Seller and buyer are jointly referred to as "the Parties" and individually as a "Party".
2. Subject of the purchase
The seller sells and the buyer purchases the property with associated rights and obligations as follows:
Property designation: [Kommun X:Y] Address: [Gatuadress, postnummer och ort] Type of property: [Villa / Radhus / Tomt / Fritidshus / Annat: _____] Tax assessment unit according to the seller: [Typkod, areal m.m.] Plot area/estimated living area: [X m²] (stated according to the seller, without warranty of accuracy).
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the property includes: [Tillbehör som ingår, t.ex. kök, vitvaror, persienner, altan, friggebod]. The following are not included: [Lista över bohag/inventarier som inte ingår].
3. Purchase price
The purchase price for the property is [XXX XXX] kronor ([belopp i ord]).
The purchase price shall be paid according to the agreed payment plan in § 4. The buyer is responsible for lagfart (title registration) and stamp duty under applicable law.
4. Deposit and payment
A handpenning (deposit on the purchase) of [XX XXX] kronor shall be paid no later than [DATUM] to the seller’s bank account [Clearingnummer-kontonummer] or by another agreed payment method. The deposit is deducted from the purchase price.
The remaining amount of [XXX XXX] kronor shall be paid no later than on the tillträde (completion) date of [DATUM] to the same account, against the buyer receiving keys and the Parties having signed a completion protocol.
In the event of late payment, default interest accrues under räntelagen (the Interest Act) (reference rate + 8 percentage points) from the due date.
5. Conditions
The Contract is binding only if all conditions stated below are fulfilled by the stated deadline. If a condition is not fulfilled, the affected party may withdraw from the Contract without penalty, provided written notice is given within [X] days thereafter.
Financing condition for the buyer: The buyer shall by [DATUM] be able to evidence a binding loan offer or other financing covering the purchase price. [Stryk om ej tillämpligt.]
Survey condition: The buyer is entitled to have a technical survey carried out no later than [DATUM]. If material defects are found that the seller has not disclosed, the buyer may withdraw from the Contract. [Stryk om ej tillämpligt.]
Sale condition for the buyer: The Contract is conditional on the buyer’s current home being sold no later than [DATUM]. [Stryk om ej tillämpligt.]
Other conditions: [Beskriv eventuella andra villkor skriftligen.]
6. Completion and transfer
Completion takes place on [DATUM] at [XX:XX] at the address above, unless the Parties have agreed otherwise in writing.
On the completion date the buyer shall have paid the remaining purchase price. The seller shall then hand over all keys, access to garage/storage and documents needed for the lagfart application.
From the completion date the buyer obtains the right to use the property. Running costs, property tax, insurance and similar are allocated so that the seller meets costs up to and including the day before completion and the buyer from the completion date, unless otherwise provided by law or a special agreement.
Meters for electricity, water and any district heating are read jointly on the completion date and recorded in a protocol.
7. Condition of the property and the seller’s disclosures
The buyer acquires the property in its existing condition and has, before signing the Contract, taken note of the seller’s disclosures about the property’s condition.
The seller hereby discloses the following known defects, damage or alterations: [Beskrivning, eller "Inga kända fel utöver normalt slitage."]
The seller warrants that at completion the property is substantially consistent with what was shown at viewings, that the seller has the right to sell the property and that there are no undisclosed agreements that materially impair the buyer’s rights.
The buyer understands that latent defects under jordabalken chapter 4 may be invoked only under specific conditions. The Parties are recommended to document condition by survey.
8. Mortgage deeds, easements and tax assessment
The seller discloses that to the seller’s knowledge the property has the following mortgage deeds/encumbrances: [Belopp och antal pantbrev, eller "Inga registrerade pantbrev enligt säljarens uppgift."]
The buyer is responsible for arranging any mortgage deeds to be taken over or newly issued in connection with financing and lagfart.
Easements, planning conditions and other restrictions according to the seller: [Beskrivning eller "Inga särskilda servitut utöver standard för området."]
9. Other provisions
Amendments and additions to the Contract shall be in writing and signed by both Parties.
If a Party neglects its obligations under the Contract, the other party may after written reminder terminate the agreement and claim compensation under general contract law, unless otherwise provided by law.
Disputes arising from the Contract shall in the first instance be resolved by negotiation. If the Parties do not agree, the dispute may be heard by a general court with [tingsrätt i ort] as court of first instance.
10. Signatures
The Parties confirm that they have read and understood the Contract, that the particulars are correct to the best of their knowledge and that they sign the Contract voluntarily.
Place and date: [Ort], [DATUM] Seller: _____________________________ [Namnförtydligande] Buyer: _____________________________ [Namnförtydligande]
Where there are several sellers/buyers: each party signs separately. A spouse or cohabitant may need to consent under law — check this before signing.