Sweden student housing supply increases but rents remain high

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A new report from Sveriges Förenade Studentkårer (SFS) indicates that while the total supply of student housing in Sweden has increased due to large-scale construction projects, significant challenges remain regarding affordability and availability.

Nearly 90% of students live in locations where they cannot be guaranteed secure, independent housing by the start of the autumn term. The report identifies 23 out of 34 surveyed locations where rent levels are considered too high for student budgets. In major cities, the situation is particularly acute; for instance, the average waiting time for a student apartment in Stockholm is 4.7 years.

SFS Chairman Hampus Haugland noted that some major student cities have improved from 'red' to 'yellow' status, indicating a slight positive trend. However, he emphasized that high costs and long queues continue to hinder the ability to attract talent to academic institutions. To address these issues, SFS has proposed increasing student grants, co-financing affordable housing, and implementing a specific housing allowance for students.

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Gothenburg · Hampus Haugland · Lund · Stockholm · Sveriges Förenade Studentkårer

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[● 2 SOURCES] The average waiting time for a student apartment in Stockholm is 4.7 years. www.svd.se · www.aftonbladet.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rent levels are considered too high in 23 of the 34 examined locations. sfs.se
[● 3 SOURCES] The number of student housing units in Sweden has increased. www.svd.se · www.aftonbladet.se · sfs.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nearly nine out of ten students live in locations where they cannot be offered secure, independent housing by the start of the autumn term. sfs.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] SFS proposes increasing student grants, co-financing affordable housing, and introducing a student housing allowance. sfs.se