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I am leaving home. What do I need to do before the move?
I am leaving home. What do I need to do before the move?

The best moving tips from Flyttsmart

Andreas Burman avatar
Written by Andreas Burman
Updated over a week ago

When leaving home you need to arrange this:

  • Set up a budget

    Are you usually out before the month ends? By setting up a budget, you will get an overview of your income and expenses in the short and long term. It will help you make smart financial decisions and achieve your savings goals. So what are you waiting for? Download a free budget template from the web and get started!

If you are moving to your own place, you also 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.

    Read more about address registration.

  • Get furniture, decor and utensils

    Start with the essentials! You will probably get along with a starter kit from Ikea and a shopping spree on the second-hand market. Don't forget smoke detectors and fire extinguishers!

    When you have lived in your new home for a while, it may be time for more significant investments – you probably know better what you really want and need then.

If your new home is a villa or a detached house, you may also need to arrange this:

  • 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 house. 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, common in villas and detached houses. Contact the provider in good time if the house you are moving to has district heating.




Do you have more questions about leaving home?

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

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