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Forum: Scandinavia
Sep 17th 2013, 10:26 pm
Replies: 107
Views: 22,878
Posted By Extreme

Re: Some thoughts after 40 years in Sweden

Good points. It would address the issue (if it's even an issue..) that too many rentals are being converted into condos. Especially in Stockholm. If you would have investors snap up a few during a...
Forum: Scandinavia
Sep 17th 2013, 4:14 pm
Replies: 107
Views: 22,878
Posted By Extreme

Re: Some thoughts after 40 years in Sweden

This is also the worst argument for these restrictions since every bigger city in Sweden has a shortage of apartments to rent. Look at all the people on this forum asking about places to rent. If...
Forum: Scandinavia
Sep 17th 2013, 2:43 pm
Replies: 107
Views: 22,878
Posted By Extreme

Re: Some thoughts after 40 years in Sweden

One major difference compared to an "owned apartment" is that you don't have the right to rent it out. You have to ask for permission from the board of the association. I've heard that this is...
Forum: Scandinavia
Sep 16th 2012, 9:47 pm
Replies: 107
Views: 22,878
Posted By Extreme

Re: Some thoughts after 40 years in Sweden

I bought a condo right outside of Stockholm in October 2000, sold it in Mars 2007. The selling price was 45% higher than what I bought it for. I would have kept it if it wasn't for the fact that the...
Forum: Scandinavia
Jun 26th 2012, 4:53 pm
Replies: 107
Views: 22,878
Posted By Extreme

Re: Some thoughts after 40 years in Sweden

Edp, I hear you. I guess I wouldn't be trying to learn Spanish if Mexicans/Mexico (I live in San Diego) had treated me badly or were acting weird to strangers.

I'm curious about your issues with...
Forum: Scandinavia
Jun 26th 2012, 1:12 am
Replies: 107
Views: 22,878
Posted By Extreme

Re: Some thoughts after 40 years in Sweden

Hi Edp,
Welcome to BritishExpats! I'm sorry that your experience in Sweden has been crap so far. I agree with a lot of your statements above and your comment about Swedes being ruled by...
Forum: Scandinavia
Jun 16th 2012, 2:31 am
Replies: 107
Views: 22,878
Posted By Extreme

Re: Some thoughts after 40 years in Sweden

This guy's reply makes it even better!! I love it. :rofl:

http://theforeigner.no/pages/columns/no-ullern-is-not-the-worst-place-to-live-in-norway/
Forum: Scandinavia
May 25th 2012, 5:24 pm
Replies: 107
Views: 22,878
Posted By Extreme

Re: Some thoughts after 40 years in Sweden

I believe this happens when you're considered an outsider, foreigner or just plain different. A Swede can gladly criticize things like the weather, expensive alcohol or high taxes, but to have an...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 17th 2012, 8:06 pm
Replies: 107
Views: 22,878
Posted By Extreme

Re: Some thoughts after 40 years in Sweden

I'm Swedish in my early thirties, but have lived in California for the last 7+ years.
I have been lurking around this forum for many years, but I don't post a whole lot. I just have to say that...
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