Människors förändrade flyttmotiv i Sverige under Coronapandemin

Sammanfattning: The aim of this study was to examine and analyze the changing motives for moving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two research questions were formulated to achieve this objective: What were the motives for moving among private individuals in Sweden during the pandemic? How have real estate agents in Skåne perceived changes in behavior among sellers and buyers during the same period? To address these questions, a qualitative method was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with real estate agents across various locations in Skåne. Additionally, a quantitative method was utilized through digital surveys administered to individuals nationwide. The findings of the study revealed that people's motives for moving were subject to consideration and had indeed changed during the pandemic. Real estate agents reported a more substantial shift in the reasons behind people's decisions to move compared to what was indicated by the survey results. The survey study indicated that the most significant change observed in moving patterns was that more young people chose to pursue studies during the pandemic, in contrast to previous years. Conversely, real estate agents believed that changes in residential and area-specific preferences, as well as financial gain, were the most prominent factors. Ultimately, the study demonstrated that the COVID-19 pandemic had various impacts on the housing market, and the perceptions of real estate agents did not entirely align with the survey results, this only indicates divergent impressions of the same market.