For Swedish & Nordic Buyers

Swedish & Nordic Buyers’ Guide to Florida Real Estate

Swedish and Nordic buyers love Florida for winter sun, vacation homes, and investment. Here is how to buy from Scandinavia, from a CIPS and Florida attorney.

Arthur Simpson — Attorney, Broker & Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and a member of the Real Property and International Law Sections of The Florida Bar.

You can own it

Swedish and Nordic citizens can buy Florida real estate with the same ownership rights as Americans — no U.S. visa or residency required.

Remote purchase

Close from Sweden or anywhere in the Nordics via digital documents, a power of attorney, and remote notarization.

Financing & currency

Cash or foreign-national loans (no U.S. credit, ~20–30% down). Plan your krona-to-dollar conversion.

Taxes

An ITIN is usually needed for financing/rentals; FIRPTA applies at sale; a tax treaty may help — confirm with a cross-border CPA. Talk to us →

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As an attorney, broker, and CIPS — and a member of The Florida Bar's Real Property and International Law Sections — we guide Swedish buyers through every step, remotely and with confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Swedish citizens buy property in Florida?

Yes — with the same ownership rights as U.S. citizens, and no visa or residency required. The same applies across the Nordic countries.

Can I buy from Sweden remotely?

Often yes — using digital documents, a power of attorney, and remote notarization.

What taxes apply to Swedish buyers?

Property taxes match U.S. owners; rental income is reportable (ITIN needed); FIRPTA applies at sale, with possible tax-treaty relief.

This page is general information for Swedish buyers and is not legal or tax advice. International purchases involve U.S. and home-country tax and legal questions that should be reviewed with a qualified attorney and a cross-border CPA. Real estate brokerage services are provided by Simpson & Simpson Realty; legal services are provided separately by Cornerstone Wealth & Legacy Law, PLLC.