Förstahandskontrakt · Explained in English
First-hand rental contracts in Stockholm
A first-hand contract (förstahandskontrakt in Swedish) is the most secure type of rental in Sweden — regulated by rent-control law, unlimited duration, and full tenancy protection. Here's how they work and how to find one without waiting 9+ years in the municipal queue.
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Why first-hand contracts matter (and why they're rare)
- −Full tenant-rights protection under Swedish hyreslag from day one.
- −Rent is regulated by bruksvärde — a cap on what the landlord can charge.
- −You can register your address at Skatteverket and get access to Swedish services.
- −Unlimited contract duration — landlord cannot terminate without cause.
- −Only about 25 % of Stockholm rentals are first-hand contracts available without queue points.
How Bostadsögat helps you find one
We monitor the 25 %
HomeQ, Qasa (first-hand section), Samtrygg, private landlords, and municipal bolag that distribute outside the queue system.
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First-hand vs second-hand contracts are clearly distinguished in alerts so you only apply to the type you want.
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First-hand listings often disappear within the first hour. Our 3-minute scan cycle plus SMS alerts (Prio plan) give you a real chance.
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Hyresvärdens val1 rum · Stockholm
25 m² · 7 455 kr/mån
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31 m² · 7 089 kr/mån
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Hyresvärdens val2 rum · Stockholm
80 m² · 10 436 kr/mån
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Hyresvärdens val3 rum · Stockholm
81 m² · 19 015 kr/mån
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Hyresvärdens val2 rum · Stockholm
43 m² · 7 386 kr/mån
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Hyresvärdens val1 rum · Stockholm
24 m² · 4 053 kr/mån
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What counts as a first-hand contract?
- ✓Contract is signed directly with the property owner — not a sublessor.
- ✓Full besittningsskydd (right of tenure) from day one.
- ✓Unlimited duration (not a fixed-term sublease).
- ✓Rent follows bruksvärde — not market pricing.
- ✓You can register your address (folkbokföring) at the property.
Frequently asked questions
Is a first-hand contract the same as a 'lease'?+
It's the strongest form of Swedish rental agreement. Stronger than most leases in other countries, because rent is capped and termination by landlord is very restricted.
Can expats get first-hand contracts?+
Yes, though platforms vary on ID requirements. Qasa and Samtrygg are the most flexible — they accept samordningsnummer and foreign IDs. Traditional large landlords usually require personnummer.
Is a second-hand (andrahand) contract OK if a first-hand isn't available?+
Second-hand is fine for short-term needs (under 2 years typically). For long-term stability, first-hand is much better due to rent control and tenure protection.
What's the typical monthly rent for a first-hand contract?+
Because first-hand rents are regulated, they're often lower than market rent for equivalent property. A central Stockholm first-hand 2-bedroom typically runs 14 000–18 000 SEK vs 18 000–25 000 SEK for a similar second-hand market-rate rental.
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