A record number of people rent out housing in second hand in Stockholm County

Second-hand rents have risen by around 4 percent in the county this year, but differ greatly between the different areas. It is most expensive in Östermalm and cheapest south of the south. On a subway map, the company Qasa, which runs Blocket bostad, has marked the average rents on the secondary market.

– In Hornstull, a car costs approximately SEK 13,000, but if you travel ten minutes along the red line to Skärholmen and Sätra, a car costs approximately SEK 8,000, says Fredrik Strömsten, CEO of Qasa.

Is it still a lot of money for a student?

– Yes, it is a lot of money. I think it is because the costs have increased to own a home today.

Can you get out of rent what the apartment costs?

– Typical today is that you don’t get that much profit, but you get cost coverage.

New rules for renting underway

The government is currently reviewing the rules for subletting. Among other things, a possible increase in the ceiling for how much rent can be charged and an extension of the rental period are being investigated.

In the video above, you get tips on how to think when looking for accommodation to rent second hand.

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