Expat Housing Guide: Moving to Stockholm

Stockholm's housing market is notoriously competitive, with demand consistently outpacing supply. The city has experienced steady price increases over the past decade, with only brief periods of stabilization. The market features a mix of rental apartments (hyresrätter), co-operative apartments (bostadsrätter), and single-family homes (villor). The rental market is particularly challenging, with long waiting lists for first-hand contracts through the municipal housing queue (Bostadsförmedlingen). Second-hand (sublet) rentals are more accessible but typically more expensive. The market has become increasingly international, with English-language services growing to accommodate expatriates, though Swedish language skills remain advantageous for navigating the system effectively.