Finding Housing in Sweden: Tips and Strategies

Finding housing in Sweden requires patience and strategy.

Types of Housing

First-hand contracts (förstahandskontrakt) are best but rare. Second-hand (andrahandskontrakt) and subletting are more common for newcomers.

Where to Look

- Blocket.se - Sweden's largest marketplace - Bostadsförmedlingen - Stockholm housing queue - Facebook groups for your city - University housing for students

Red Flags to Avoid

Never pay deposits before viewing. Avoid listings asking for immediate transfers or too-good-to-be-true prices.

Success Tips

Join housing queues early, be flexible with location, and consider temporary housing while searching.