Information about rentals

  • Frequently Asked Questions

There are many things to consider when you rent or rent out your home. We at Renthia has extensive experience in the secondary market and want to give you some advice and answers to the most common questions we receive! Below are the most common questions asked when you rent or rent out a home .

 

Landlords

Do I need to pay taxes for the profit I make when renting out my property?

No. This is one of many reasons making it so beneficial to rent out an apartment or a villa. You may make a deduction from the standard tax rate of up to 40,000 SEK when you rent out your home. To read more on this, we recommend the Tax Agency’s Department of just rental housing. It can be found here.

How long do tenants tend to stay?

We at Renthia work exclusively with long-term tenants with whom we see a great potential cooperation. We act as a butler for the entire rental, for example we take all calls that might arise. Everything to make your rental as easy and seamless as possible.

How much does it cost to rent out my apartment with the help of Renthia?

It is free for landlords to rent out their villa as well as the apartment with the help of Renthia. For tenants, we charge a markup of 10% of the price to cover our expenses and so we can be present the active the entire time and make sure everything is safe and secure.

I have heard that there are many problems regarding the deposit of rentals, is this the case?

It can be a problem if you rent a home as a private individual. However, when you rent out your property via Renthia the deposit is safely helt in a client account of our supervision. This ensures that all transactions are conducted in a safe manner. Renthia also guarantee that the rent is paid to the landlord during the entire rental period.

May I leave my furnitures in the house/apartment as I rent it out?

Yes! If the home is rented unfurnished or furnished is entirely up to you.

Necessary information in the rental contract

In order to simplify your rental and save time for you, we write on Renthia contracts for both the landlord that the tenant. We develop contracts with all the necessary information on, of course, is also a rental contract law.

Termination? How does it work once I choose to move back?

When the landlord terminates the contract there is a cancellation period of three calendar months. When the tenant terminates the contract there is a cancellation period of one calendar month. Read more here

What amount should I set the rent to?

Please contact us at Renthia we will help you find the right price.

What happens if my housing cooperative do not approve the rental of my home?

A tenant cannot deny you of renting out your home if you

  • Work in another city
  • Trying out to move in with your partner
  • Studies in another city
  • Long term hospital stay
  • Military service

Renthia help you fill out the form to your tenant for everything to go as smoothly as possible.

Where can I use Renthia to rent or rent out my property?

At present we are concentrating Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.

Tenants

Do I need to take out insurance when I rent my home through Renthia ?

Maybe . As a tenant , it is your responsibility to insure any equipment and personal possessions in the home. The landlord must keep their insurance and it is up to him to keep the home and insuring inventory . When you rent or lease a home through Renthia included also a liability insurance up to 10 million crowns.

How long can I rent an apartment with Renthia?

The shortest time we offer our tenants is 6 months, there is no upper limit on how long an item may be rented, it is up to the landlord.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment with the help of Renthia?

For tenants, we charge a markup of 10% of the price to cover our expenses and so we can be present the entire time of the rental and make sure everything (including deposit handling!) is safe and secure.

I have heard that there are a lot of problems regarding the deposit when you rent an accommodation, is this the case?

It can be a problem if you rent a home as a private individual. In some cases people have payed large sums up front and then never getting to see their promised apartment or villa. However, when you rent a home via Renthia the deposit is safely held in a client account of our supervision. This ensures that all transactions are conducted in a safe manner. Renthia also guarantee that the rent is paid to the landlord during the entire rental period.

I prefer to rent a furnished/unfurnished apartment, is this possible?

Yes! If the accommodation is rented furnished or unfurnished is entirely up to the landlord, we bring in both furnished and unfurnished homes.

Necessary information in the rental contract?

In order to simplify your rental and save time for you, Renthia writes the contracts for both you as the landlord. We make sure the contracts contain all necessary information and, of course, that they are in order with the rental contract law.

Termination? How does it work when the landlord wants to move back?

When you as a tenant terminates the contract to the landlord there is one calendar month’s notice. Read more here.

Where can I use Renthia to rent or rent out my property?

At present we are concentrating on residential properties in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.