Personal recommendations that strengthen your application
Let friends, family, and colleagues confirm you're a reliable tenant. All recommendations are signed with BankID and shown to landlords when you apply for housing.
How personal recommendations work
Create a recommendation link
Log in to your account and generate a unique link that you can share with people who know you.
Share the link with friends and family
Send the link to people who can confirm you're a good tenant. They need BankID to sign.
The recommendation is added to your housing CV
When the person signs with BankID, the recommendation appears on your profile and increases your housing merit.
Why collect recommendations?
Verified identity
All recommendations are signed with BankID. Landlords know they can trust the references.
Higher housing merit
Each recommendation increases your housing merit and makes you more attractive to landlords.
Stand out among applicants
In a competitive housing market, personal recommendations help you stand out from other applicants.
Build trust
Landlords want to know who they're renting to. Recommendations show that you have people who vouch for you.
Who can give a personal recommendation?
Anyone who knows you and can confirm that you would be a good tenant can give a personal recommendation:
- Friends who know you well
- Family members
- Colleagues or former colleagues
- Neighbors from previous residences
- Teachers, coaches, or mentors
Personal recommendations complement landlord references and employer references to give a complete picture of you as a tenant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a personal recommendation on Bofrid?
A personal recommendation is a reference from someone who knows you, such as a friend, family member, or colleague. They sign with BankID to confirm they can recommend you as a tenant.
How do I give a personal recommendation?
You receive a unique link from the person who wants your recommendation. Click the link, sign in with BankID, and confirm that you recommend the person. It takes less than a minute.
Are personal recommendations verified?
Yes, all recommendations are signed with BankID. This means landlords can be confident that the person who gave the recommendation is who they claim to be.
How many recommendations can I collect?
You can collect an unlimited number of personal recommendations. The more recommendations you have, the stronger your housing CV and housing merit become.
What's the difference between a personal recommendation and a landlord reference?
A personal recommendation comes from friends, family, or colleagues who vouch for your character. A landlord reference comes from a previous landlord who confirms you were a good tenant.
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