Housing

Finding housing in Sweden is notoriously difficult, particularly in Stockholm and other major cities where demand far exceeds supply. The rental market is split between first-hand contracts (directly from landlords or housing companies) and second-hand contracts (sublet from existing tenants), with very different rights and risks attached to each. The Stockholm housing queue at Bostadsförmedlingen has waiting times of 10–20 years for the most desirable areas. These guides help you understand your options — whether that's the queue system, private market rentals, co-operative housing (bostadsrätt), or buying property as a foreigner — and protect yourself from the rental scams that target new arrivals.