But figures from Swedish Brokerage Statistics show an increase in prices over the past year.

In Västernorrland, the price development for villas has been 7.8 per cent, which is more than the national average of 5.7 per cent.

On the other hand, house sales from the last three months show a slight increase in the county: 4.7 percent.

- We encourage our sellers to have some ice in their stomachs.

We have had an extreme market before, says Joakim Lundström.

Great demand for holiday homes

Prices for holiday homes in Västernorrland have risen sharply in one year, by 16 percent.

The price development of condominiums during the same period in the county is 9.4 percent.

In Ånge, among other places, there is an increased interest from other countries.

- When it comes to summer homes, we see immigrants from the Netherlands, France, Germany and Switzerland.