It’s not surprising if you do. Finding accommodation in Stockholm and major Swedish cities has never been more challenging.
Accommodation situation shocks international arrivals
You may have mentioned to new hires that finding accommodation is difficult. However, very few are prepared for the shock of just how difficult it can be when they first arrive and try to compete in a highly competitive rental market without contacts, Swedish language skills or even a personal identity number.
New record for waiting lists 2020
2020 is going to be yet another record year for waiting times. There are currently were 686 237 people registered in the official queue for renting an apartment in Stockholm via Bostadsförmedligen.
Waiting times for apartments in Stockholm
Source: DN, Bostadsförmedlingen
Help is available
We help your staff find suitable accommodation before they arrive in Sweden or alternatively, after their arrival, by enabling them to personally visit and select a home. We also help with immigration services and getting your staff registered in the Swedish system for all the services they need whilst living here and much more!
More information
Please contact us for further details about our services by calling us on +46 8 361 011 or email us at info@relocatetosweden.com
Relocate to Sweden provides expert advice and hands-on help for companies recruiting internationally or transferring staff to Sweden. We help your international recruits with the entire relocation process including work and residence visas, home finding, tax consultancy, registration with Swedish authorities, schools, health care, language and intercultural training. Email us at info@relocatetosweden.com or call us on +46 8 361011 if you would like help. You can also read more about our relocation services at www.relocatetosweden.com or follow us on social media for tips and advice.
