Home Finding · Stockholm & Skåne

Find the right home in Sweden,
with someone local on your side.

Personal housing support for people moving to Stockholm or Skåne. Whether you need one clear answer, the right area or a complete home search, I help you find a place that fits the life you are moving for.

Stockholm & Skåne · Rentals and purchases · Viewings on your behalf · Lease review before you sign

The Swedish housing market

The right search starts
with a realistic route.

There is no single Swedish housing market. The right route depends on your city, timing, household and the type of contract you need. Rental queues, private landlords and second-hand rentals each have their place, but not every route suits every move.

I help you focus the search, ask better questions, avoid common mistakes and recognise when an agreement needs specialist legal advice before you commit.

01

The right area first.

Commute, schools, costs and everyday feel, before you fall for a listing.

02

Eyes on the ground.

Viewings on your behalf when you can't be here yet.

03

Clarity before you sign.

What the contract actually says, and what to ask before you commit.

Home Finding

What a home search
with me includes.

Price depends on city, property type, time frame and how much of the search happens before you arrive. You get a fixed quote after our first call, before any work begins.

Included

  • A search brief agreed with you: areas, budget, size, contract type and priorities
  • Area guidance based on commute, schools and everyday life
  • Listing search and shortlisting, including routes that are hard to navigate from abroad
  • Contact with landlords, agents or sellers on your behalf
  • Viewings in person, with photos, video and honest feedback when you can't attend
  • A plain-language walkthrough of the lease or agreement, and flags for anything that needs legal advice

How it works

A clear search,
in four steps.

No vague retainer and no guessing where the work begins. We agree the brief and the decision points before the search starts.

01

Free 15-minute call

Your move, timing and what you need.

02

Brief & fixed quote

We agree the scope, areas and time frame in writing.

03

The search

Shortlisting, contact and viewings, with regular updates.

04

Decision & signing

A clear overview and lease review before you commit.

Why work with me

Local judgement,
not just listings.

I grew up in Stockholm, live in Skåne and spent around 25 years abroad before returning to Sweden in 2023. I know what it is like to look for a home in Sweden from the outside, and which questions matter before you sign.

More about Gabrielle

Frequently asked

A few practical
questions first.

Every home search is different. These answers explain the scope of my support and what needs to be confirmed with a landlord, authority or specialist.

I have lived abroad for a long time. What happens to my personnummer when I move back?

If you already have a Swedish personal identity number, you keep the same number for life, including after time abroad. If you are returning to Sweden to live for at least a year, you normally notify Skatteverket so you can be registered in the Population Register again. The route and documents depend on your circumstances, so plan early rather than relying on a fixed timetable.

Do I need a personnummer to rent a home in Sweden?

Not always, but it makes the search easier. Many landlords ask for a personal identity number, a credit check or proof of income. Without one, the route is usually through private landlords or second-hand rentals, and I help you prepare the documents that build trust.

Do you work in Stockholm and Skåne?

Yes, both. I am based in Skåne and grew up in Stockholm. Other parts of Sweden may be possible on request.

Which service should I start with?

If you are unsure, start with a free 15-minute call or a Housing Consultation. If you already know you need a home found for you, go straight to Home Finding. Families who need schools and registration sorted as well should look at Family Settlement Support.

Ready to start?

Tell me about your move.

Where you are moving, when, and who is coming with you. I'll tell you honestly which option makes sense, even if it's the smallest one. I reply within 24 hours on weekdays.

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