Hemlo's BRF analysis

Brf Balen 5

Org. no. 769618-1770 · Stockholm

Strong associationBased on the 2025 annual report · Analysed 29 Aug 2026

Top 12% in Stockholm

Summary

Brf Balen 5 receives Hemlo grade B (8 out of 10) in Hemlo's independent analysis of the 2025 annual report. The debt is 2,118 kr per square metre and the annual fee is 717 kr per square metre per year. Higher equity ratio than 90% of associations in Stockholm. The annual fee has increased 45% over 5 years. The analysis highlights, among other things: Planerad avgiftshöjning visar att ekonomin redan behöver justeras upp, Ett enda lån förfaller samtidigt 2028, Äldre fastighet med stambyte redan gjort – andra stora åtgärder kan ändå ligga nära i tiden.

Compared with neighbouring associations

  • Lower debt per m² than 84% of associations in Stockholm
  • Smaller maintenance fund than 85% of associations in Stockholm
  • Higher equity ratio than 90% of associations in Stockholm

Trend over time

Key figures from the co-op's recent annual reports.

Fee/m²717 kr/m²
+45% over 5 yr2020–2025
Debt/m²2 118 kr/m²
+8% over 5 yr2020–2025
Equity ratio91 %
0 pp over 5 yr2020–2025

Association facts

Municipality
Stockholm
Built
1933
Apartments
29
Total area
1 409 m²

Identified risks

  • Planned rent increase indicates that the finances already need to be adjusted upwardsMedium
  • A single loan matures at the same time in 2028.Medium
  • Older property with pipework replacement already done—other major measures may still be close in timeMedium

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  • Debt per square metre2,118 kr/m²

    Debt per square metre is the association's total loans divided by the total living area — one of the most important financial indicators for a housing cooperative.

  • Fee per square metre717 kr/m²/år

    Fee per square metre makes associations of different sizes comparable.

  • Savings per square metre
  • Fee trend
  • Loan structure and rate terms
  • Interest-rate sensitivity
  • Maintenance plan
  • Planned renovations

Frequently asked questions

Is Brf Balen 5 a financially healthy housing cooperative?
Brf Balen 5 receives Hemlo grade B (8 out of 10) in Hemlo's independent analysis of the 2025 annual report.
How high is the debt in Brf Balen 5?
The debt is 2,118 kr per square metre. Debt per square metre is the association's total loans divided by the total living area — one of the most important financial indicators for a housing cooperative. Lower debt per m² than 84% of associations in Stockholm.
How high is the fee in Brf Balen 5?
The annual fee is 717 kr per square metre per year. Fee per square metre makes associations of different sizes comparable. The annual fee has increased 45% over 5 years.
What does Hemlo grade B mean?
Hemlo grade B means “Strong association”. The grade scale runs from A to G and is based on Hemlo's health score 0–10 — an independent assessment of the association's annual report. Brf Balen 5 has a health score of 8 out of 10.