To start searching for housing on BostadsPortal, start by creating a user account and choose a subscription that suits you best to then be able to contact landlords. Search for properties by entering the city or type of housing and filter to find relevant options. Activate search agent to receive notifications about new listings. When you find something that suits you, you can easily contact the landlord via the ad and submit your application.
In this article:
- How to create a user account and purchase a subscription
- How to search for a rental property
- How to receive automatic notifications about new properties
- How to contact a landlord
How to create a user account and purchase a subscription on BostadsPortal
To take advantage of all our tools as a housing seeker - such as saving your searches and receiving notifications about new properties - you need to create a free profile. To contact landlords, you need an active subscription. Our seeker subscription does not have a notice period, you can read more about that here.
- Press the 'Contact' or 'To the landlord' button on the advertisement
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Choose the subscription plan you want
All our subscriptions are non binding, with automatic renewal. you can cancel the agreement any time within the ongoing payment period.
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Choose payment method
When purchasing a subscription on our website, you can choose between card payment and Apple Pay.
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Then, fill in your profile information and accept BostadsPortal's terms
Optionally, you can also sign up for our newsletter and service emails, packed with information and useful tips for your housing search.
Note: If you use BostadsPortal's app on Android or iPhone, you need to purchase the subscription plan through App Store or Google Play.
How to search for a rental property on BostadsPortal
For the best experience, we recommend that you are logged into your user profile when searching for properties on BostadsPortal.
- Enter the city or town in the search field or select the desired property type under 'Categories' on the front page of BostadsPortal
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Filter and sort your search in the left column
The more specific your search is, the more relevant results you will see.
How to receive notifications about new properties via Search Agents
We always recommend our property seekers to save their searches as a Search Agent. This way, you'll automatically receive an email whenever a new property matching your search criteria is listed on BostadsPortal.
You can create a Search Agent by clicking 'Activate Search Agent' in your search results, as shown in the image above.
You can access your Search Agents by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner and then selecting 'Search Agents'. Here, you can view, extend, or delete your Search Agents. You can save as many Search Agents as you'd like.
You can read more about Search Agents here.
How to contact a landlord on BostadsPortal
Click on the 'Contact' or 'To the landlord' button on the property listing you're interested in to send a message to the landlord.
We strongly recommend putting effort into sending a good and comprehensive application. The better your message, the greater the chance of being invited for a viewing and being chosen as a tenant.
Find useful tips for your housing application here.
Contact the landlord by phone
In some cases, you also have the option to obtain the landlord's phone number. However, this is only possible for landlords who have chosen to add a telephone number to their listing.
If there is no number in the contact field, the landlord does not wish to be contacted by phone, and you should therefore use the 'Contact' or 'To the landlord' button
It is not possible to contact BostadsPortal's customer service to obtain a phone number or other information about a landlord.