Finding accommodation in Sweden can be tricky, especially in big cities. Here you’ll learn how the Swedish rental market works, how to apply for housing queues, how to buy property, and what to watch out for in contracts and scams.
Finding a home in Sweden can frankly be difficult. A lot more people are looking for housing than there are available places. But don’t worry, with the right plan you can find somewhere to live and we are here to help you.
Rental frauds have become increasingly common during the last years in Sweden. Tenants are tricked into paying an upfront fee for an accommodation that does not exist or cannot be rented.
Finding accommodation in Sweden can be a real challenge, especially in the cities. One essential step in the process of getting hold of an apartment or room is to write an outstanding rental application. But how is this done? How do you write an application that will make you stand out from all the other tenants?
If you are renting a home in Sweden it is very important to know what is a reasonable rent and how much rent the landlord is actually allowed to charge. According to the law for private renting, reasonable rent is calculated differently for tenancies (hyresrätt) and condominiums (bostadsrätt). Let’s look a bit more into the whole thing.
Before you sign a housing contract in Sweden (or agreement) it’s important to make sure that the contract is in fact valid. But, how do you know what is legitimate? In order for a tenant contract to be valid in Sweden two elements are required,
Sejfa is a simple digital insurance solution that helps you understand and take control of everything related to your insurance. Their goal is to be able to offer the most complete home insurance possible at the best price possible, all so that you can feel completely safe if something bad happens.
Are you relocating to Sweden short-term? Are you a student? Or are you perhaps relocating for a long time but not having any luck finding long term housing in Sweden? Well, this guide covers your top temporary housing choices that will allow you to start settling while you look for something more permanent.
House hunting is often fraught with anxiety and apprehension, especially when buying abroad. Anticipating dealings with agents and all the ensuing legalities that come with buying a home is daunting enough. Navigating all of this in another language can feel like an absolute deal breaker.
Finding a place to live is usually the toughest challenge faced by anyone moving to Sweden with work. Unfortunately for newbies, the property market in major Swedish cities has never been hotter. With rents sky rocketing and money still available cheaply, it often makes sense to buy rather than rent in Sweden, even for those recently arrived in the country.
Faced with one of the world’s most challenging rental markets, it’s not surprising that anyone with resources quickly considers buying a home instead of renting. Low interest rates and soaring property prices in Sweden make buying seems like an attractive option to many. But how much money will you need and how much will Swedish banks lend you?
Home insurance in Sweden, or insurance in general, is probably not on the 10-ten-list of hottest things you want to think about when you are planning your move. But it is probably on the top-10-list of things you really want to have when the s**t hits the fan.
Looking to buying an apartment in Stockholm? Are you browsing on Blocket for rental apartments in Stockholm? Then I highly recommend you to read this article.
Buying an apartment is one of the most serious steps in life. It requires a lot of planning, savings and to be as prepared as possible. On this part two of the series, I will talk about the mortgage and downpayment.
In this series, we have talked about several aspects of buying a home. This time, we will talk about how to take advantage of the available tools to find the right place for you.
Over the last month, I have been sharing useful information on how to go from renting to owning an apartment in Stockholm. On this last part, I will let you know how to make the offer and be the owner of your first place.
When we first moved to Sweden, like many foreigners, we landed in Stockholm. We were lucky enough to live the city life for a full six months (thanks to my...
