How do you find a home in Skövde? We asked the question to the moving guides Maja Söderberg and Linda Ilsefjäll at Welcome House in Skövde. Welcome House is a combined tourist and newcomer service where visitors can get help with everything from tips on hiking trails and restaurants in Skövde to how to find the right information about looking for a job, finding accommodation and school in Skövde.
- For a person who has found work in Skövde and is moving here with their family, Welcome House can help with tips and information so that the partner can find a job and so that the children can find meaningful leisure activities, says Linda.
What is the first thing you recommend to those who want help finding somewhere to live in Skövde?
- We usually start by referring to skovde.se which contains a list of links to housing associations in Skövde. "It's a good start for anyone looking for accommodation, as it gives an overview of all the housing companies and helps applicants to move on. If you want to know more about Skövde as a place, skovde.com is a good site to look at, says Maja Söderberg.
Which residential area in Skövde should you choose?
- To find the right neighborhood, it's good to think about what you want near your home. Is it nature experiences, schools, leisure activities or restaurants? Or do you want to live near your work? In Skövde, everything is close by, but it's still important to think about what you need," says Maja.
Can you find temporary accommodation in Skövde?
- Yes, there may be both private individuals and companies that rent out homes for a short period. We usually recommend checking Facebook, Blocket or AirBnB. One thing that is important to remember is to check out the rules that apply to subletting and make sure there is a written agreement with clear conditions for rent, termination and permission from the landlord or housing association, says Linda.
"In Skövde, everything is close by."
Maja Söderberg, migration counselor
Do you have any tips for students looking for accommodation?
- Some of the housing companies have a special queue for students and special rules apply. If you want to find accommodation elsewhere, we usually say that you should join several different queues. If you have started studying and are renting accommodation on a short-term contract or want a larger or smaller apartment, you can ask around in your networks. Getting to know your course mates and other people you come into contact with is important to get tips and maybe find a roommate," says Maja.
Please contact Welcome House if you want more information and guidance in your housing search! There are different ways to get in touch and get help: you can come in person, call, send an email or you can fill in the the contact form and be contacted by a relocation guide.
Tips and advice from Skövde's housing companies when looking for housing
How do you apply for housing with one of Skövde's housing companies? What is important to consider and do they have housing queues? Here we have collected answers from some of Skövde's largest housing companies. If you want information about more, you can take a look at the list of housing companies in Skövde.
| Balder | No preparation, we help. |
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| Willhem | You create an account on HomeQ and ensure that your profile is complete. If you do not complete your profile, you will be excluded from the selection of successful applicants. |
| Blank & Sons | As a tenant, you need to know what you are looking for and where you want to live so that we can help you as much as possible. You go to our website and register your interest in apartments that suit you best. If you are new to working life and have no taxed income, it can also be good to be prepared with income documentation that proves the income in the form of salary slips, employer certificates or the like. |
| Skövdebostäder | You must register your interest on our website and join our housing queue to start collecting points. |
| Rapp real estate | You must fill in an expression of interest on our website |
| Balder | Yes, rental policy applies. |
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| Willhem | We always carry out a credit check and there should be no payment remarks or debts. A rule of thumb is that you should have an income that is at least 2.5 times the rent. Depending on the type of apartment, we also limit the number of people who can live in the apartment. |
| Blank & Sons | There are a number of basic requirements for all applicants: sufficient income to meet the rent, be at least 18 years old and have demonstrated good rental behavior. We obtain references from previous accommodation and carry out a credit check. Applicants cannot be accepted if they have a record of non-payment. The rent should not exceed one third of net income. In case of doubt, we ask for a guarantee. |
| Skövdebostäder | We have a number of basic requirements: you must be at least 18 years old, have no payment defaults, we require a certain income, you must have good housing references. |
| Rapp real estate | The prospective tenant should be able to show that they can pay and have a fixed income and that they do not have payment defaults. It is a good idea if they fill in what they want in terms of area, size, rent level, balcony, garage and parking space, etc. |
| Balder | Yes, it is free of charge. |
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| Willhem | We are connected to HomeQ, where there is a queue system based on the number of days you have been registered, one point per day. The queue score is indicative and it is required that you meet other basic requirements. |
| Blank & Sons | No, we do not have a housing queue, but we work with an interest register, where customers actively register their interest. The right tenant for the right home is the basic idea when we rent out our homes. This means that we attach great importance to the choice of a new tenant, taking into account the best interests of the company and existing tenants. We want our tenants to feel safe and comfortable in their living environment, which is achieved by having a good balance of different people in our buildings. . |
| Skövdebostäder | Yes, we have a housing queue and it is free of charge. You can join it when you are 15 years old. |
| Rapp real estate | No, we do not have a housing queue. We have about 2,500 applicants, but we do not have a waiting system, but when we get an apartment, we run a selection among our expressions of interest and then we find out who has wishes for such an apartment that we have received. |
| Balder | If you do not have a Swedish personal identity number, please contact us. |
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| Willhem | You need a temporary personal identity number (if you do not have a Swedish personal identity number from the start), and a bank ID to sign the contract digitally (this is usually only given on arrival in Sweden, so it is difficult to settle for a home before you arrive here). Also make sure that income documentation is ready. |
| Blank & Sons | No, the declaration of interest is made in the same way as for everyone else and with the same requirements as for someone who is resident in Sweden. However, you need either a Swedish personal identity number or a coordination number. |
| Skövdebostäder | You have to join the housing queue and collect points, you get one point per day. We take a credit report if you are one of 5-8 people who have the highest queue points. If the person does not have a Swedish social security number, we cannot take a UC and the person must send in their proof of employment. If the person cannot show proof of employment/secured income, we will not offer the apartment to the person. We do not accept deposits. |
| Rapp real estate | Anyone looking for a flat with us needs to start by filling in an expression of interest. |
| Balder | No. |
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| Willhem | We have no dedicated student housing in Skövde. However, we have several smaller apartments that may suit students. We also have a corridor accommodation on Järnvägsgatan 8 where you rent a room and share a bathroom and kitchen. It is important to include a study certificate/CSN notification/other income when applying so that we know your income. |
| Blank & Sons | Yes, we have some student accommodation and the same policy applies here as for other tenants. |
| Skövdebostäder | Yes, we rent out student housing, so you have to be in our student housing queue. You must also be admitted to the University of Skövde for at least 15 credits. We carry out regular study checks to ensure that you manage at least 15 approved credits per semester and are registered for at least 15 credits. International students are subject to the same rules and must also pay a deposit. Those living in a non-European country must also present a valid visa to sign a contract with us. |
| Rapp real estate | We only have four student rooms that are mediated through the University of Skövde. |
| Balder | If you have any questions or need advice, please contact us and we will help you. |
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| Willhem | Make sure you have a complete profile. Enter what type of income you have with employment contracts / salary slips or study certificates, certificates from the insurance fund, etc. Agree to HomeQ taking out a credit report, this is approved under my pages at HomeQ. The tip is to apply quickly for the apartments you are interested in, then the competition is less. We often offer apartments at short notice |
| Blank & Sons | Our best tip is that you keep an eye on both our website and our social media at regular intervals. We try to book a viewing as soon as possible when someone has expressed interest, so it may happen that the apartment disappears quickly if you wait to submit an application or if you miss it being posted. It is also important that you are available and flexible for viewings during your application period. |
| Skövdebostäder | The basic requirement is to join the housing queue and start collecting points. You need to be active and register your interest in all the apartments you can imagine living in. It is not possible to say in advance whether an apartment is available, regardless of how many or few points you have. |
| Rapp real estate | Fill in the application form with as much information as possible and contact the landlord at the beginning of the month for an appointment. |
| Balder | [email protected] / Tel: 0774-494949 |
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| Willhem | Tel. 0500-40 03 00 |
| Blank & Sons | [email protected] / Tel: 0511-441010 |
| Skövdebostäder | [email protected] / Tel: 0500-47 74 00 |
| Rapp real estate | Tel. 0500-44 54 50 |
| Balder | www.balder.se |
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| Willhem | www.willhem.se |
| Blank & Sons | blanksoner.se |
| Skövdebostäder | www.skovdebostader.se |
| Rapp real estate | www.rappfastigheter.se |
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