When leaving home you need to arrange this:
Hire move help
We recommend that you hire a quality-assured moving company. Managing the move on your own is both heavy and time-consuming, but of course, not impossible.
Get moving boxes and pack all your things
Don't leave a lot of things in your parent's home, even if there is room there. Move everything out at once instead – you'll have to do it sooner or later. If you're going to travel or live somewhere where you don't have room for all your things, you can rent a temporary storage space.
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 electricity, internet and insurance for your new home
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.