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I am moving to a villa. What do I need to do before the move?
I am moving to a villa. What do I need to do before the move?

The best moving tips from Flyttsmart

Andreas Burman avatar
Written by Andreas Burman
Updated over 2 years ago

When moving to a villa or a terraced house, you need to arrange this:

  • Register your new address with the Swedish Tax Agency

    It is mandatory to register your new address with the Swedish Tax Agency if you are going to live there for more than six months.

You may also need to arrange this when moving to a villa or terraced house:

  • Sign up for a subscription for waste collection

    You do this by contacting the municipality.

    Bonus tip! You can often lower your cost by sorting food waste and choosing a less frequent waste collection interval.

  • Get a home alarm system

    It is quite common to install an alarm system when moving to a villa. At flyttsmart.se, you will find one of the market's best offers.

  • Check that the ownership for water and sewer has been changed

    The seller is responsible for reading the water meter and reporting the change of ownership for water and sewer on the day he moves out. If you want to, you can contact the actor responsible for water and sewage in the area – usually the municipality – and double-check that the change of ownership has been made.

  • Contact the provider of district heating

    District heating is an economical and sustainable alternative to heating, which is common in villas. Contact the provider in good time if the villa you are moving to has district heating.

  • Contact the provider of gas

    Gas heating is not very common anymore - only 1 in 100 houses in Sweden has gas heating today. If the villa you are moving to has gas heating, you should contact the gas provider no later than 30 days before the move.

  • Set a garden budget

    As a new homeowner, you probably also have a plot of land to take care of. Regardless of how small or large your garden and ambition level are, it is always wise to start planning for necessary investments well in advance.


Do you have more questions about moving to a villa or a terraced house?

Please contact us at hej@flyttsmart.se, 08-12 00 88 22, or use the chat function to get help.

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