FOR MORE INFORMATION

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THe HoUSinG HanDBooK

LiVinG aS a StUDent in Malm

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CONTENTS
Welcome to Malm! FinDinG accommoDation BOPLATS SYD HereS How BOPLATS SyD worKS MAP OVER MALM ALEXANDRA ALTONA CelSiUSGrDen Dalaplan IDABORGSGATAN KryDDGrDen SEGE PARK SOMMARSTADEN STUDEUM SVANTE VENDELSFRID VSTRA VARVSGATAN XANTIPPA 3 4 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

The Housing Handbook is published by the Housing Ofce at Malm University. The handbook is based on the Student Housing Guide created by Kristoffer Arvidson of the Student Union Malm (07/08).
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Welcome to Malm!
We are delighted that you are considering living in Malm and we hope you enjoy your stay in this dynamic and exciting city. You may already know that Malm offers a wide range of educational opportunities, but did you know that the city also is renowned for its diversity and fascinating culture? Malm has been undergoing a strong and positive transformation from a traditional industrial city to a city of knowledge. Other important factors for modern development and better city living conditions include the resund Bridge, the City Tunnel, the growth of the resund Region, enlargement of EU, and its location at the crossroads between Scandinavia and mainland Europe. Malm Cities vision is to be a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable citys. This can be achieved through smart investments and by welcoming students to the city. Malm has a large public sector and a rich industry; therefore, there is a constant need for skilled labor in Malm and throughout the resund region. For the last 25 years, the population of Malm has been increasing, we are now 300,000 residents living in Malm! This requires more housing and the city is working hard for everyone to have the opportunity to nd a good home. New residental buildings are being developed which which bodes well for the future. As a student, you may want to know how to nd housing we have compiled this handbook to show you how. Welcome!

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FINDING ACCOMMODATION
There is a number of ways to nd student housing in Malm. But you must be prepared to spend both time and energy in an unpredictable market. It is not impossible, be persistent and dont give up!
Apply for a student apartment Today, most student apartments are only available through Boplats Syd (see below), but there are exceptions. In this document, you can read more about the various student apartments in Malm and and how to get a contract. www.mah.se/studenthousing Apply for a rental apartment Some of the private landlords in Malm own multiple houses, while others have only one or two. Keep in mind that they all have different systems for applying for vacancies - some prefer that you register online, others you need to call. www.mah.se/rental Buy an apartment or a house If you have sufcient capital, buying a home in Malm might be an option. There are a number of estate agencies to choose from and the majority of the property can be found online. www.hemnet.se Sublease somebody elses apartment/room Another option is to look at temporary housing, sublet an apartment or become a lodger. NOTE! Malm University doesnt recommend students to pay a deposit larger than one months rent pay only in connection with signing a contract! www.mah.se/subletting Contact If you need tips and advice with your search for a place to stay in Malm, please contact one of the housing advisors at Malm University: housing@mah.se

BOPLATS SYD
Boplats Syd, which is Malms municipal housing agency, started in the autumn of 2009. Today most of the student apartments are announced through this agency. To be able to rent a student apartment you have to be able to verify that you are a student. Although, you can register before you are accepted you need to show a letter of acceptance to sign a contract. The basic idea behind Boplats is to provide apartments relative to the applicants time in the housing queue - the longer the time in the queue, the greater the chance to get an offer on an apartment. How quickly you, as an applicant, can get an apartment is determined by various factors: time in the queue, choice of area, the property owners requirements and the number of vacancies. You can register at Boplats Syd through their website, they have a Google translate function. When the fee (SEK 300 per year) is paid, you can apply for vacant apartments up to ve at a time. If you accept an apartment, your place and time in the queue is reset. NOTE! This doesnt apply when you accept a student apartment. To be able to sign an apartment contract through Boplats, this applies to rental apartments as well, you need to be able to pay a three month deposit in advance (or nd a creditor who has a nancial record in Sweden).

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THIS IS HOW BOPLATS WORKS

1. When a property owner has a vacancy, they inform Boplats. The agency then reviews the property owners requirements, checks that the apartments details are correct and determines when the apartment will be available for viewing. 2. Apartments are usually advertised on the website for seven days (student housing is advertised for only three days). As a member, you can subscribe to newly advertised apartments via email. 3. After you have applied for an apartment, you can go to My Pages to see how many people are in the queue and which spot you are in the queue. You can also see how long the person in the rst spot has been waiting in the queue. 4. A number of people are invited to view the apartments. The prerequisite for being called to see the apartment is that you meet the property owners requirements and you have had adequate time in the queue. Viewing are usually one on one and is conducted by the owner. How to ll in your registration Section one, choose a user name and password. You are always contacted via email, so make sure to enter an email address you use actively. Section two, ll in information about yourself and your current accommodation. Note that if you do not have a Swedish personal identity number, you should check the box foreign social security number. Then, enter your birthday (yy-mm-dd) and nothing more. Section three, ll in your estimated monthly income and where the money comes from (for example, Swedish students get 8500 per month in study loans). Section four, ll in how many people intend to 5. After viewing, you must notify if you are still interested in the apartment. The candidate who is still interested with the longest waiting time will be contacted. The personal information that was entered into Boplats is checked. 6. The contract is signed both by the property owner and by you. 7. Time to move in. live in the apartment. Note that if you enter more than one adult, you must specify this as co-applicants. Section ve, ll in your student details. Hometown is the place where you currently live, school is your current school or last school. The boxes asking for education and university are referring to Malm University.
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Studeum

Vstra Varvsgatan

Ribersborg

Slottsparken

The City Cen Folkets park

Xantippa

Pildamsparken

Limhamn

Vendelfrids

Sdra Frstadsgatan Sdra Sommarstaden

Hyllie

The Harbour
Rnnen

Lundavgen

Sege Park

Alexandra

Idaborgsvgen

Celsiusgrden

Altona

Vrnhem

ntre

Rosengrd

Malm Studenthus

Kryddgrden

In the beginning, Alexandra was a hotel and is still called Hotel Alexandra by some.

ALEXANDRA
The apartment building, Alexandra, was built in 1968. Alexandra is not just for students, although it is mostly students who live there. There is no restriction on the amount of credits you study each semester.
Basic information about Alexandra Alexandra has 67 apartments between 13 and 32 sqm. They are all unfurnished onebedroom studios with their own kitchen and bathroom. Rent ranges between SEK 2167 and 3400 per month and is paid twelve months of the year. Electricity, heating and Comhems basic TV cable is included in the rent. NOTE! You must have a Swedish guarantor to sign the lease. What community amenities are available? A grocery store, gym and bank are all located in the same building as Alexandra. The shop-

ping centre, Entr, is also close by. Broadband internet is available from Comhem at varying costs.
How do I get an apartment? The only way to get an apartment at Alexandra is to call the company, Frvaltnings AB Bostaden, +4640 - 291350 and hope for vacancies. Vacancies are not announced online and there is no queue system. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Sallerupsvgen 5. Alexandra is located right by Vrnhemstorget, which also is a bus station. Bus 3, 4, 6, 31, 33, 34, 84 as well as many regional buses depart from there. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in fteen minutes and Mllevngen and the city centre within ten.

Alexandra is owned and managed by Frvaltnings AB Bostaden.

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NOTE! Altona only accepts female tenants.

ALTONA
Altona used to be a private family home but is now converted into a dormitory for female students. For more information about Altona please visit www.altona.nu.
Basic information about Altona Altona has twelve dormitory rooms between 9 and 15 sqm. Every tenant shares a bathroom and kitchen with another person. NOTE! Altona only accepts female tenants. Rent is SEK 5000 per month and is paid twelve months of the year. Included in the rent is full boarding, electricity, some domestic services and access to common rooms. All rooms are furnished. SEK 4500 for half pension. What community amenities are available? Internet is only available in the study room, not in individual rooms. TV is included in the rent, but should be used moderately. Altona is situated right in the centre of Malm and you can easily walk to lots of

stores, places for entertainment and sporting facilities.

How do I get a room? E-mail a letter of interest to info@altona.nu and youll receive an entry form. Send the entry form back and you will be called to an interview. To stay at Altona, you will have to accept the rules of the house, which you will be informed of during the interview. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Sdra Promenaden 61. Altona is quite close to Malm central station. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in ve minutes and Mllevngen in ten, and you are already in the centre of Malm!

Altona is owned and managed by the Ateneum foundation.

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40 of the apartments are dormitory rooms and most of them are set aside for exchange students.

CelSiUSGrDen
Celsiusgrden used to be a part of Vrnhems hospital, which is now closed.
Basic information about Celsiusgrden Celsiusgrden has 109 unfurnished apartments between 22 and 53,5 sqm. 69 apartments (66 one-bedroom apartments and 3 two-bedroom apartments) have their own kitchen and bathroom. The other 40 apartments are dormitory rooms. Rent ranges between SEK 2800 - 4600 per month, not including electricity and heating. At Celsiusgrden, you pay rent ten months and not twelve (June and July are rent free). NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit of 3 months rent. What community amenities are available? Broadband internet is available from HSB Bolina. The cheapest offer for broadband 10 mbit is SEK 190 per month. Comhem handles the TV-selection at an additional cost. There is a small grocery store on the bottom oor of Celsiusgrden and a Willys just
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across the road (a large grocery store), the shopping centre, Entr, with a large grocery store and various shops is also situated close to the buildning. The student housing Idaborgsgatan and Rnnen are also situated close by.
How do I get an apartment? All of HSBs available apartments are announced at Boplats Syd. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Nobelvgen 137. From Celsiusgrden, it is only a ve minute walk to Vrnhemstorget, which also is a bus station. Bus 3, 4, 6, 31, 33, 34, 84 as well as many regional buses depart from there. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in fteen minutes and Mllevngen and the centre of Malm in ten.

Celsiusgrden is owned and managed by HSB Sundsfastigheter.

To keep your apartment, you need to take a certain amount of academic credits each semester.

Dalaplan
Dalaplan used to be rental apartments, but since 1999, it has gradually been converted into student accommodation.
Basic information about Dalaplan Dalaplan has 33 unfurnished apartments between 29 and 49 sqm, all one-bedroom with their own kitchen and bathroom. Rent ranges between SEK 3300 4650 per month, including electricity and heating. The rent is paid ten months and not twelve. (July and August are rent free). NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a desposit. What community amenities are available? Broadband internet is available through MKB Net. The connection fee is SEK 495 for students and once youre connected, you can choose from several different broadband suppliers. For TV/cable connection, you need a digital box which you can rent from MKB. The box plus the basic selection of channels cost SEK

175 per month. You can get additional channels as well, at additional cost. Dalaplan is close to Mobilia shopping centre with a large grocery store and various shops.
How do I get an apartment? All available apartments are announced at Boplats Syd. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Sdra Frstadsgatan 132. Just outside the building is a stop for buses 2 and 8. Dalaplan is located close to Sdervrn, which is a bus station for buses where many regional buses stop. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in fteen minutes, the centre of Malm in ten and Mllevngen in ve.

Dalaplan is owned and managed by MKB fastighets AB.

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Idaborgsgatan is not just for students, although it is mostly students who live there.

IDABORGSGATAN
Idaborgsgatan is not just for students, although it is mostly students who live there. There is no restriction on the amount of credits you study each semester.
Basic information about Idaborgsgatan Idaborgsgatan has 84 unfurnished apartments between 32 and 69 sqm. The majority of them are one-bedroom apartments but there are also a few two-bedroom apartments. All of the apartments have their own kitchen and bathroom. Rent ranges between SEK 4103 7190 per month and is paid twelve months of the year. Electricity, heating and cable TV are included in the rent. NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit. What community amenities are available? The shopping centre, Entr, with a large grocery store and various shops is situated close to Idaborgsgatan. Broadband is available from Comhem, the cost varies.
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How do I get an apartment? Available apartments are announced at www. heimstaden.com. Some of the information is in English; however, to apply for an apartment you have to be able to read Swedish. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is Idaborgsgatan 48. From Idaborgsgatan it is only a ve minute walk to Vrnhemstorget, which is a bus station. Bus 3, 4, 6, 31, 33, 34, 84 as well as many regional buses departs from there. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in fteen minutes and Mllevngen and the centre of Malm in ten.

Idaborgsgatan is owned and managed by Heimstaden.

Kryddgrden used to house senior citizens until early 2000:s when it was turned into student apartments.

KryDDGrDen
Kryddgrden is not just for students, but the landlord prioritizes students as tenants, therefore it is mostly students who live there.
Basic information about Kryddgrden Kryddgrden has 38 unfurnished apartments approximately 40 sqm, with private kitchen and bathroom. The rent is SEK 3554 per month and is paid twelve months of the year. NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit of 3 months rent. What community amenities are available? Broadband is available through Comhem, the cost varies. Kryddgrden is located close to one of the larger grocery stores in Malm. How do I get an apartment? The best way is to call M2-gruppen at +4640 611 90 10. They have telephone hours Monday and Friday 9-11am. You can also apply by send-

ing a letter to Fastighets AB Skneporten, Box 24 107, 400 22 Gteborg.

Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Vougts vg 18-24. Bus 33 stops close to Kryddgrden. Bus 5 stop at Ramels vg, a ve minute walk from Kryddgrden. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in twenty minutes, the centre of Malm in fteen and Mllevngen in ten.

Kryddgrden is owned and managed by M2-gruppen.

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Malm Studenthus was built in the 70s and is called `the wall of China` by some.

MALM STUDENTHUS
The house used to be owned by the city of Malm and was built in the 1970s - the interior is brand new, however. The rst tenants moved in December 1st 2006 but the building was nished in October 2010.
Basic information about Malm Studenthus There are 667 unfurnished apartments at Malm Studenthus, which makes it the largest student apartment building in Malm. Most of the apartments are one bedroom between 21 and 33 sqm, but there are also a few two bedroom apartments about 60 sqm. Rent ranges varies between SEK 3634-4252 per month. The cost of electricity is an additional SEK 110 per month, cost for broadband is an additional SEK 85 per month. The rent is paid ten months and not twelve. (July and August are rent free). NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit of 3 months rent. What community amenities are available? There are two common rooms, with wireless Internet, at Malm Studenthus. The tenants are offered a package containing IP telephone, broadband Internet and some TV channels. There is a gym and a pizza restaurant in the building. You can rent the guest apartment if you have family or friends stopping by. How do I get an apartment? All available apartments are announced at Boplats Syd. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Thomsons vg 27. Bus 35 stops right outside the building. If you have a bicycle you can reach Universitetsholmen in twenty minutes, the centre of Malm in fteen and Mllevngen in ten.

Malm Studenthus is owned and managed by Malm Studenthus AB.

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To keep your lease, you need to take a certain amount of academic credit each semester.

RNNEN
Rnnen was rebuild and converted into student housing 2000-2004.
Basic information about Rnnen Rnnen has 491 unfurnished apartments between 20 and 51 sqm. Thirteen of them are two-bedroom apartments, the rest are one-bedroom. All apartments have their own kitchen and bathroom. Rent ranges between SEK 3300 - 6800 per month, including electricity, and heating. Rent is paid ten months out of twelve. (July and August are rent free). NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit of 3 months rent. What community amenities are available? Broadband internet is available through MKB Net. The connection fee is SEK 495 for students and once youre connected, you can choose from several different broadband suppliers. For TV connection, you need a digital box which you can rent from MKB. The box plus

the basic selection of channels cost SEK 175 per month. You can add additional channels at an additional cost. The shopping centre, Entr, with a large grocery store and various shops is situated close to Rnnen. Also close by are the student houses Celsiusgrden and Idaborgsgatan.
How do I get an apartment? All available apartments are announced at Boplats Syd. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Rnnblomsgatan 11. From Rnnen it is only a ve minute walk to Vrnhemstorget, which also is a bus station. Bus 3, 4, 6, 31, 33, 34, 84 as well as many regional buses depart from there. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in fteen minutes and Mllevngen and the centre of Malm in ten.

Rnnen is owned and managed by MKB fastighets AB.

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To keep your lease, you need to take a certain amount of academic credit each semester.

SEGE PARK
Sege Park consists of three different buildings, the last one was converted into a student house in 2010.
Basic information about Sege Park Sege Park has 117 unfurnished apartments in three different buildings. Apartments are between 16 and 45 sqm. There are 106 onebedroom apartments and 12 two-bedroom apartments, all have their own kitchen and bathroom. Rent ranges between SEK 2600 6300 per month, including electricity and heating. Rent is paid ten months and not twelve. (July and August) NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit of 3 months rent. What community amenities are available? Broadband internet is available through MKB Net. The connection fee is SEK 495 for students and once youre connected, you can choose

from several different broadband suppliers. Three Swedish TV channels are included in the rent. Sege Park is close to a park for leisure with large-open grass elds.
How do I get an apartment? All available apartments are announced at Boplats Syd. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located stra Fladsgatan 34-40. Bus number 31 stops near Sege Park. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in approximately 25 minutes and Mllevngen and the centre of Malm in 20.

Sege Park is owned by Stadsfastigheter, which is a part of Malm city, and managed by MKB.

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To keep your apartment, you need to take a certain amount of academic credit each semester.

SOMMARSTADEN
Sommarstaden used to be a part of Malm University Hospital (SUS).
Basic information about Sommarstaden There are 144 apartments, between 24 and 63 sqm, at Sommarstaden. Most of them are studio apartments, but 26 of them are two-bedroom apartments. Rent ranges between SEK 3000 7200 per month, including electricity and heating. Rent is paid ten months and not twelve. (July and August are rent free). NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit of 3 months rent. What community amenities are available? Broadband internet is available through MKB Net. The connection fee is SEK 495 for students and once youre connected, you can choose from several different broadband suppliers. Three Swedish TV channels are included in the

rent. Sommarstaden is close to Mobilia, a large shopping centre with a grocery store, restaurants and various shops.
How do I get an apartment? All available apartments are announced at Boplats Syd. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Cronquists gata 10. A ve minute walk takes you to a bus stop for buses 2 and 8 and a ten minute walk takes you to Sdervrn, one of the biggest bus stations in Malm. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in fteen minutes, the centre of Malm in ten and Mllevngen in ve.

Sommarstaden is owned by Stadsfastigheter, which is a part of Malm city, and managed by MKB.
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Studeum is located in the West Harbor, close to a large grocery store, small shops, various cafs and the sea.

STUDEUM
Studeum is a new building and is situated close to the Turning Torso.
Basic information about Studeum Studeum has 103 unfurnished apartments between 23 and 46 sqm. Many apartments are designed with interesting oor plans with every apartment having its own bathroom and kitchen. Rent ranges between SEK 3600 6200 per month, including electricity and heating. Rent is paid ten months and not twelve. (June and July are rent free). NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit of 3 months rent. What community amenities are available? Broadband internet is available from HSB Bolina. The cheapest offer for broadband 10 mbit is SEK 190 per month. Comhem handles

the TV-selection at an additional cost. Studeum is located close to a large grocery store, small shops, various cafs and the sea.
How do I get an apartment? All available apartments are announced at Boplats Syd. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Kompassgatan 40 and Lilla Varvsgatan 6. Bus 8 stops close to Studeum. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in under ten minutes, the centre of Malm in fteen and Mllevngen in twenty.

Studeum is owned and managed by HSB Sundsfastigheter.

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To keep your apartment, you need to take a certain amount of academic credit each semester.

SVANTE
At Svante, there are both regular rental apartments and student apartments.
Basic information about Svante Svante has 13 unfurnished apartments between 28 and 41 sqm. All of which are one-bedroom apartments with their own bathroom and kitchen. Rent ranges between SEK 3700 4900 per month, including electricity and heating. The rent is paid ten months and not twelve. (July and August are rent free). NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit of 3 months rent. What community amenities are available? Broadband internet is currently available through Comhem, but MKBs own portal, MKB Net, will soon take over. Connecting to MKB Net costs SEK 495 for students. After youre connected, you can choose from several different broadband suppliers, the cost varies. For TV connection you need a digital

box, which you can rent from MKB. The box plus the basic cable cost SEK 175 per month. You can get additional channels as well, and naturally the costs increase depending on the amount of channels. Svante is close to Entr, a large shopping centre with a large grocery store and various shops.
How do I get an apartment? All available apartments are announced at Boplats Syd. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Lundavgen 4. Svante is located by Vrnhemstorget. Bus 3, 4, 6, 31, 33, 34, 84 as well as many regional buses depart from there. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in fteen minutes and Mllevngen and the centre of Malm in ten. Svante is owned and managed by MKB fastighets AB.
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Next to Vendelsfrid lies Malm Stadion, which is host to many sporting events.

VENDELSFRID
Vendelsfrid was a building used as a meeting place for the entire Lorensborg area and known as a place where people could do their laundry. In 2008 the building was converted to a student house.
Basic information about Vendelsfrid There are 44 unfurnished apartments between 17 and 60 sqm. The majority of them are onebedroom apartments, but some have two bedrooms. All of the apartments have their own bathroom and kitchen. Rent ranges between SEK 2650 6500 per month and is paid twelve months of the year. The cost of electricity and heating is not included in the rent. NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or deposit of three months rent. What community amenities are available? Cable TV and a local area network are included in the rent. Every apartment is equipped

with its own washing machine and tumble dryer. In the same building as Vendelsfrid is a pizzeria. Next to Vendelsfrid lies Malm Stadion, which is host to many sporting events. Pildammsparken, one of Malms biggest parks is also near by.
How do I get an apartment? You can apply for an apartment by sending an e-mail to vendelsfrid@axcon.se. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Dammfrivgen 6. Just a couple of minutes walk from Vendelsfrid is a bus stop for bus 1, 3 and 5. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in twenty minutes, the centre of Malm in fteen and Mllevngen in ten.

Vendelsfrid is owned and managed by Axcon AB.

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Vstra Varvsgatan is located in the West Harbor, close to a large grocery store, small shops, various cafs and the sea.

VSTRA VARVSGATAN
Vstra Varvsgatan is not just for students, although it is mostly students who live there. However, there are no restrictions on the amount of credits taken each semester.
Basic information about Vstra Varvsgatan There are 62 unfurnished apartments between 24 and 47 sqm. The majority of them are one-bedroom apartments, but some have twobedrooms. All of the apartments have their own bathroom and kitchen. Rent ranges between SEK 3598 6500 per month and is paid twelve months of the year. The cost of electricity, heating and cable TV are included in the rent. NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit of three months rent. What community amenities are available? Broadband is available from Comhem, the cost varies. Vstra Varvsgatan is located close to a large grocery store, small shops, various cafs and the sea. How do I get an apartment? All available apartments are announced at www.heimstaden.com. Some of the information is in English, though to apply for an apartment you have to be able to read Swedish. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Vstra Varvsgatan 24. Bus 8 stops close to Vstra Varvsgatan. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen in under ten minutes, the centre of Malm in fteen and Mllevngen in twenty.

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To keep your lease, you need to take a certain amount of academic credit each semester.

XANTIPPA
Xantippa used to be MKBs main ofce, but rebuilt into student accommodation in 19981999. Xantippa is a dormitory residence.
Basic information about Xantippa There are 36 unfurnished apartments between 20 and 40 sqm. 32 apartments are a part of a dormitory and have private bedroom and bathroom but a shared kitchen. The other four apartments have two bedrooms and private kitchen. Rent ranges between SEK 3100 5000 per month, including electricity and heating. Rent is paid ten months and not twelve. (July and August are rent free). NOTE! To sign a lease, you must have a Swedish guarantor or pay a deposit of 3 months rent. What community amenities are available? Broadband internet is available through MKB Net. The connection fee SEK 495 for students and once youre connected, you can choose from several different broadband suppliers. For
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TV/cable connections, you need a digital box which you can rent from MKB. The box plus the basic selection of channels cost SEK 175 per month. You can get additional channels as well, at additional cost. Xantippa is situated close to Kronprinsen, a shopping centre with a large grocery store and various shops.
How do I get an apartment? All available apartments are announced at Boplats Syd. Where is it situated and how do I get there? The address is located Vstra Rnneholmsvgen 43A. Bus 4 stops close to Xantippa. If you have a bicycle, you can reach Universitetsholmen and Mllevngen in ten minutes and the centre of Malm in fteen.

Xantippa is owned and managed by MKB fastighets AB.

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