Background & Purpose

High initial rents for newly built apartments often make it difficult for people to move in, while property owners need stable conditions to build more homes.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal to reform the rules on presumptive rents, allowing for more flexible adjustments and lower initial rents.

Does this affect you?

  • Tenants in newly built apartments: Gets opportunities for lower initial rents and more influence over apartment features and costs.
  • Property developers: Gets better and more predictable conditions to build and manage rental housing.

In Practice

  • Presumptive rents can be adjusted more flexibly during the rental period.
  • Initial rents for newly built apartments can be set lower than before.
  • Tenants get more opportunities to influence their rent by choosing or opting out of specific apartment features.
  • Disputes regarding rents can be resolved with the help of an independent arbitrator appointed by the rent tribunal.