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Sweden's new rental market legislation
30 juni, 2026
As of 1 July, Sweden’s new housing reform, ’En mer flexibel hyresmarknad’, is officially in force. The legislation aims to increase housing availability and create a more flexible rental market.
What does this mean in short?
Easier second-hand rentals
Owners of tenant-owned apartments (bostadsrätter) now have greater opportunities to rent out their homes for longer periods, making more housing available on the market.
A new private rental framework
The rules governing private rentals have been simplified and clarified, creating a more predictable and transparent process for landlords and tenants alike.
Better conditions for corporate housing
Updated block rental rules make it easier for companies to secure housing for employees and support shared living arrangements where tenants rent individual rooms and share common spaces.
For companies relocating employees, this is a positive step because access to housing has long been a bottleneck in Sweden.
These changes won’t solve the housing shortage overnight, but they could help unlock additional housing options and create greater flexibility in the market.
At KEY Relocation, we stay close to these developments to support our clients with practical, up-to-date and compliant guidance in a complex housing landscape.