Student housing in Sweden, without the queue

1. 01

   Create your housing profile, a passport or national ID is enough, a Swedish personal identity number is not required.

2. 02

   Apply to homes that suit you, we get back to you within 24 hours on weekdays.

3. 03

   We connect you with the landlord and help you understand the terms.

4. 04

   Sign the rental agreement directly with the landlord, always read the whole agreement before you sign.

5. 05

   Move in, get home insurance, and if you will live in Sweden for more than a year: register your address with Skatteverket.

Our role is to connect you with the landlord: we quality-check listings, match your profile and support you through the process, the rental agreement is signed directly with the landlord. An agency fee is charged only upon a successful placement, according to the applicable tariff, and you always know the exact amount before you commit.

Hyra

The monthly cost of the home.

Hyresvärd

Landlord, the person or company renting out the home.

Hyresgäst

Tenant, the person renting the home, you.

Hyresavtal

Rental agreement, the written contract between you and the landlord.

Deposition

Deposit, security paid before move-in. Normally refunded after move-out if the home is left in the agreed condition, the terms are stated in the rental agreement.

Förstahand & andrahand

First-hand & second-hand, with a förstahand contract you rent directly from the property owner, usually indefinitely. With an andrahand contract you rent from a tenant for a fixed period, with the property owner's approval.

Inflyttning

Move-in, the date you get access to the home.

Uppsägningstid

Notice period, how far in advance the agreement must be terminated, often 1–3 months.

Hemförsäkring

Home insurance, covers your belongings and liability at home.

Folkbokföring

Population registration, registering your address with the Swedish Tax Agency.

Borgensman

Guarantor, someone who guarantees that the rent is paid.

Flyttstäd

Move-out cleaning, a thorough cleaning of the whole home when you move out, e.g. stove, extractor fan, windows, bathroom and wardrobes. Exact requirements vary, ask the landlord.

Tillträde

Access, the day you receive the keys and get access to the home according to the rental agreement.

El

Electricity, usually paid separately through your own contract with an electricity company.

Varmvatten

Hot water, usually included in the rent, but check your agreement.

Kallvatten

Cold water, usually included in the rent.

Ingår i hyran

Included in the rent, what you don't pay extra for. Always check the rental agreement for what is included.

Förråd

Storage unit, a lockable space for your belongings, often in the basement or attic.

Parkering

Parking, a space for a car or bicycle; rarely included in the rent, ask the landlord.

Tvättstuga

Laundry room, a shared laundry room in the building, usually booked via a list or an app.

Förmedlingsavgift

Agency fee, the fee a registered rental agent charges for the mediation work. Charged only once the mediation has led to a rental agreement, according to the applicable tariff, the amount is always stated before you commit.