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Can I cancel a signed contract regarding a purchase of a condominium?

Hello,

I have a question about condominium purchase contract. I'm very new to the country and I don't speak Swedish. I also don't know any of the rules about consumer rights here in Sweden. I'm hoping then you can help me. This is the situation that I would like your feedback on:

I wanted to buy a condominium and bid for it, I signed contract and scaned it - emailed the scanned copy to the real estate agent. He and seller signed contract in person and mailed it back to me. Contract that I have has there in person signatures and my photo copy signature. I also payed 10% downpayment to real estate state agent.

On the 14th day after real estate agent and seller signed the contract I contacted the real estate agent to let him know that I needed to talk to him. He didn't respond, I texted him again and again the next day and the next day. I finally texted him a message that my mother is critically sick and in the hospital and that I need to cancell the contract so I can leave Sweden to take care of her.The next day he called and he told me that I could not do that because the contract is signed.

I wanted to check buyers rights with you:

Does a buyer have 15 days grace period in which to cancell the contract with no penalty payment?

Also is a photocopy signature on the signed contract making the contract invalid?

Also do you recommend that I hire a Lawer to help me with navigating the situation here.

Please advise.

Thank you!

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