Terraced House (Radhus)
What does it mean?
Radhus (terraced houses) are attached houses in a row where each unit shares walls with its neighbors but has its own entrance, garden, and often its own garage. It is a popular housing form in Sweden, especially for families with children who want access to outdoor space without the cost of a detached villa.
Terraced houses can be held as rental, cooperative, or freehold. In rental form, they are managed by housing companies and tenants have full tenant protection. As a cooperative, the radhus belongs to a BRF with shared responsibility for exterior maintenance. In freehold, you own the entire property including the land. Radhus areas often have common rules regarding facade changes and garden maintenance.
Key Points
- Attached houses sharing walls but with own entrance and garden
- Available as rental, cooperative, and freehold
- Popular for families — outdoor access without detached house costs
- BRF radhus have shared rules for exterior maintenance and changes
- Rental radhus provide full tenant protection
Practical Tip
When renting a radhus, check who is responsible for garden and snow removal — it varies between rental and cooperative radhus. Search for available radhus on Bofrid to find options without long queue times.