Renting

The chances of finding apartments for rent varies greatly from region to region. In general, availability is significantly lower in urban areas, especially in large cities, while prices there are significantly above the Swedish average.
To find an apartment for rent you can advertise in the local/regional newspaper or, where they exist, contact municipal housing agencies. Alternatively, you can contact private housing companies. You can find these in the phone book under ”Bostadsföretag”.

Buying

If you want to buy your own home, you should look for suitable properties in the local/regional newspapers or contact an estate agent. You can also contact private housing companies. HSB (a housing cooperative) and Riksbyggen (the Cooperative Housing Association) are two of the leading nationwide housing companies which you will find in the phone book. You will also find lists of apartments and houses for sale on the Internet.

Bostadsrätt (tenant ownership rights)

This form of housing is a cross between renting and owning your home.

Reproduction based on information from the European Communities, information may have been altered to apply to New Zealand citizens.