How Bofrid Works – Sweden's Merit-Based Rental Platform
A simple guide to finding your next home with confidence
What does it cost?
Creating an account, building your profile, and searching for housing is completely free. You only pay when you successfully get a home through Bofrid.
Safety fee (Trygghetstillägg)
When you rent through Bofrid, you pay a service fee of 3.95% to 14.95% of the monthly rent. The fee depends on how much you've verified about yourself.
New users start at 14.95%. By adding income verification, references, and other documents, you can lower your fee all the way down to 3.95%.
| You have | Fee | Example |
|---|---|---|
| New to the pool | 14.95% | 1,495 kr |
| Identity secured | 9.95% | 995 kr |
| Strong profile | 5.95% | 595 kr |
| Quality certified | 3.95% | 395 kr |
Example based on 10,000 kr/month rent
What lowers your fee?
Each verification you add proves your reliability to landlords and lowers your fee:
- Income documentation (pay slips, tax returns)
- Credit report
- Criminal record extract
- Employment or study certificate
- References from previous landlords
How payments work
Deposit: You pay the deposit to Bofrid, not the landlord. We hold it securely until you move out.
Monthly rent: Each month you receive an invoice from Bofrid for rent + safety fee. We forward the full rent to the landlord. The safety fee stays with us.
How It Works
Log in with BankID
Log in with BankID
Register in 2 minutes with BankID. Secure, fast, and completely free.
Build your housing merit
Build your housing merit
Build your housing merit to increase your chances of finding a home.
Search housing
You have the highest housing merit with 85p
Search housing
Before showing interest in a property, you see directly where you rank in the list of applicants.
Get contacted first
Get contacted first
With the highest housing merit, the landlord contacts you first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is housing merit and how is it calculated?
Housing merit is a point system that reflects how attractive you are as a tenant. Your merit is built by verifying information about yourself: employment and income, previous housing history with references, documents like credit reports and criminal records, and personal recommendations. The more verified information you share, the higher merit you get – and the better chances you have of getting the home you are looking for.
What does it cost to use Bofrid as a housing seeker?
Creating an account, building your profile, and searching for homes is completely free. When you successfully get a home through Bofrid, you pay a service fee based on your housing merit – most people quickly reach 5.95%, and with a strong profile you can get down to 3.95%. See exactly what you pay at bofrid.se/prices.
How does BankID verification work?
When you register on Bofrid, you use BankID to verify your identity. This ensures that all users on the platform are real people with real identities. BankID verification protects both you as a housing seeker and the landlord against fraud. Your login credentials are handled securely and in accordance with GDPR.
Can I see where I am in the queue before I apply?
Yes, this is one of Bofrid's unique features. Before you show interest in a property, you can see exactly what position your housing merit gives you among other applicants. This helps you prioritize which properties to spend time on and increases your chances of finding the right home faster.
What information do I need to share to build my housing merit?
You decide how much you want to share. Basic information such as name and contact details is required to create an account. To increase your housing merit, you can add: employer information and income details, previous addresses with the option to request references, documents such as credit reports, criminal records and employment certificates, as well as personal recommendations from people who can confirm that you are a good tenant.
How long does it take to get started with Bofrid?
You can create an account in just 2 minutes with BankID. A basic profile takes an additional 5-10 minutes to fill in. Building a strong housing merit with verified documents and references may take a little longer, depending on how quickly your references respond. But you can start searching for housing immediately after creating your account.
Ready to Find Your Next Home?
Create your account for free in 2 minutes and start building your housing merit today. The sooner you start, the stronger profile you'll have.