Hemlo's BRF analysis

Riksbyggen bostadsrättsförening Västeråshus nr 17 Kolarhagen

Org. no. 778000-5034 · Västerås

Stable associationBased on the 2025 annual report · Analysed 3 Jul 2026

Summary

Riksbyggen bostadsrättsförening Västeråshus nr 17 Kolarhagen receives Hemlo grade C (7 out of 10) in Hemlo's independent analysis of the 2025 annual report. The debt is 5,584 kr per square metre and the annual fee is 803 kr per square metre per year. Larger maintenance fund than 93% of associations in Västerås. The annual fee has increased 4% over 1 years. The analysis highlights, among other things: Underhållsfonden är mycket svag i förhållande till fastighetens storlek, Mycket låg soliditet trots stor skuldmassa, Stor skuldsättning kan pressa avgifterna framöver.

Compared with neighbouring associations

  • Higher debt per m² than 61% of associations in Västerås
  • Larger maintenance fund than 93% of associations in Västerås
  • Lower equity ratio than 87% of associations in Västerås

Trend over time

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

Fee/m²803 kr/m²
+4% over 1 yr20242025
Debt/m²5 578 kr/m²
-1% over 1 yr20242025
Equity ratio7 %
0 pp over 1 yr20242025

Association facts

Municipality
Västerås
Built
1956
Apartments
508
Total area
36 613 m²

Identified risks

  • The maintenance fund is very weak in relation to the size of the property.Critical
  • Very low equity ratio despite a large debt portfolioCritical
  • High levels of debt may put pressure on the fees in the futureHigh

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  • Debt per square metre5,584 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 metre803 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 Riksbyggen bostadsrättsförening Västeråshus nr 17 Kolarhagen a financially healthy housing cooperative?
Riksbyggen bostadsrättsförening Västeråshus nr 17 Kolarhagen receives Hemlo grade C (7 out of 10) in Hemlo's independent analysis of the 2025 annual report.
How high is the debt in Riksbyggen bostadsrättsförening Västeråshus nr 17 Kolarhagen?
The debt is 5,584 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. Higher debt per m² than 61% of associations in Västerås.
How high is the fee in Riksbyggen bostadsrättsförening Västeråshus nr 17 Kolarhagen?
The annual fee is 803 kr per square metre per year. Fee per square metre makes associations of different sizes comparable. The annual fee has increased 4% over 1 years.
What does Hemlo grade C mean?
Hemlo grade C means “Stable 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. Riksbyggen bostadsrättsförening Västeråshus nr 17 Kolarhagen has a health score of 7 out of 10.