In Sweden, a record number of retail premises are currently vacant, a trend that has persisted for about three years, according to Svefa.
Karin Wallensjö from Svefa notes in an article in Dagens Handel that the proportion of empty retail spaces has steadily increased. Property owners are feeling the impact, as empty shops lead to financial strain.
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In the article, Christina Friberg from Fastighetsägarna highlights the challenges faced, noting that rent is often the sole income source for property owners. Additionally, there is growing demand for greater flexibility and shorter lease terms, further complicating the situation.
Source: www.dagenshandel.se