Would You Buy a 1972 Swedish "Svenska Hus" Designed Bungalow?

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I am a bit surprised to find our lovely bungalow we wish to buy is a timber framed 1972 "Swedish Svenska Hus".
I have never heard of such a thing! Can anyone with experience please advise about this type of build and tell me whether this is a good buy in terms of the build type and structure, not price??
I know I need a good survey, but if a bad buy or full of problems I would rather not waste my money!!
Thanks!

the reviews are excellent!
I don't have direct experience of Svenska but did self-build a Potton timber frame house some years ago and it was great: very fuel efficient etc and certainly no less 'sturdy' than a brick and block construction.
If it's the idea of timber frame that is putting you off i'd recommend it. You'd be surprised how many quality homes are timber framed.

.and almost all scandi homes are wood framed, as they are easier to build onto rock and to insulate.
Don't let the construction put you off (tbh it's a bonus). I would say make sure your surveyor has experience of timber frame though.

That's reassuring notatwork, thanks

Anyone any more advice please?

Our second home is this construction, cedar clad, on a brick ground floor. It’s great really well insulated. The internal walls are plaster, as in any house.
No problems.

Thanks Beebumble.

I haven’t any specific information on that specific structure but one thing I always think worth checking when importing Scandinavian-style construction models to these islands is the ability to stand up to damp and humidity. While the Scandinavian climate has more extreme cold, it is much dryer. I think the relentless British/Irish damp in the air for the large part of the year is much tougher on a house. So if you do get a survey, I’d ask particularly about the timer frame, any signs of damp or rot, etc.

Also before investing in a survey, check how your mortgage company and insurance company would classify it. It may well be perfectly standard but anything non-standard can be extremely difficult to mortgage and pricey to insure.

If you are going to require a mortgage, do check with the lender before committing as it would be classed as “non standard construction” and you may need to find a specialist lender.