More Housing Transactions Following Eased Credit Restrictions
5 May 2026
Activity in the housing market has clearly picked up during the spring. One month ago, credit restrictions were eased with the primary goal of facilitating home purchases. In April, a distinct upturn in the number of homes sold is visible following the implementation of these changes.
The number of apartments sold increased by 16 percent in April compared to the same month last year, while house sales rose by 8 percent. Furthermore, the house market recorded its highest level of activity for the month of April since 2014, which is as far back as Hemnet’s continuous data series tracks.
Among apartments, one-room units (studios) are seeing the most significant growth, with sales rising by 21 percent compared to April last year. While the number of sold one-room apartments has remained at historically low levels for several years, a clear increase is now evident.
Homes Sold, April 2026
| Property Type | Number Sold | Change (Year-over-Year) |
| Houses | 6,147 | +8% |
| Apartments | 9,456 | +16% |
| One-room apartments | 1,355 | +21% |
| Two-room apartments | 3,654 | +14% |
| Apartments (3+ rooms) | 4,461 | +16% |
Erik Holmberg, Market Analyst at Hemnet, comments:
"Housing market activity increased significantly in April, likely largely as a result of the eased credit restrictions. This upturn is broad-based but particularly evident among smaller apartments, where sales volumes have been low for several years. Hopefully, this marks the beginning of a more lasting trend reversal. An increase in completed transactions is a positive sign after several years of a relatively sluggish apartment market in many regions."
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