Expat Housing Guide: Moving to Gothenburg

Gothenburg's housing market is notably competitive, characterized by high demand and limited supply, especially in central areas. Prices have been steadily increasing over the past decade, with a slight stabilization in recent years. The city offers a mix of housing types including apartment buildings (both rental and bostadsrätt/co-op ownership), townhouses, and single-family homes in suburban areas. The rental market is particularly challenging with long queues for first-hand contracts through the municipal housing queue (Boplats Göteborg). The market has become increasingly international as Gothenburg grows as a tech and industrial hub, though still less pressured than Stockholm. New construction is ongoing in areas like Lindholmen and Frihamnen, but hasn't fully alleviated the housing shortage.