Sunday, September 28 | 2025
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,
How do you get your deposit back in Sweden? Many landlords in Sweden will ask for a security deposit in the beginning of the tenancy. The deposit must be returned once the tenancy ends. Unfortunately, it has become more and more common that tenants don’t get their deposit back.
With Hedvig home insurance you get comprehensive protection for you, your belongings and your family. The personal service is just a click away in the app. Simple claims are solved quickly and the payment is usually in your account the same day.
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.
Are you wondering about relocating to Sweden or perhaps you’ve already moved and are considering taking your first step on the Swedish property market? This article gives you all the latest figures on Swedish house prices and shows how much prices vary between different Stockholm neighbourhoods and how Stockholm prices compare with the rest of the country.
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?
There is a lot to consider when you are buying a home and a mortgage. It’s tricky business anywhere on earth and Sweden is no different, although a lot is regulated which means that there are potentially fewer things to worry about. In this article we will dive into the most important part: the loan.
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.
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