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If some of it refers to ongoing monthly costs rather than physical work, compare the buyer’s broader monthly commitment, not just the asking price. Two flats in the same price band may therefore attract different pools of buyers.

Neighbourhood boundaries matter too. A label such as Södermalm or Vasastan can cover flats with very different immediate surroundings. I’d use walking-distance comparables rather than the district name alone, then match floor, outlook and size.

For a Stockholm property, suppose the lender commissions a valuation while the buyer is under pressure to complete negotiations. Who normally controls that document, and should the buyer expect to receive or share it? I’d also want to know whether any previous involvement with the property or...