https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Christmas and New Year is almost as good at time to rent out homes in Sweden as the summer. But if the Airbnb rental is not approved by a landlord or housing association, you risk losing your contract. https://www.thelocal.se/20230630/what-are-the-rules-if-you-want-to-airbnb-your-home-in-sweden Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:11:05 +0200 what-are-the-rules-if-you-want-to-airbnb-your-home-in-sweden Short-term rental site Airbnb has revealed the Stockholm locations that received the best reviews from its users in 2017, and the results show there's more to the city than the obvious central spots. The Local takes a look at the best of the bunch. https://www.thelocal.se/20180405/the-best-stockholm-areas-according-to-airbnb-users Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:59:00 +0200 the-best-stockholm-areas-according-to-airbnb-users A new ranking reveals the towns in Sweden awarded the best reviews for their Airbnb accommodation in 2017, and the results suggest that some of the less-visited parts of the country offer the highest standard. https://www.thelocal.se/20180328/airbnb-users-pick-their-favourite-swedish-towns Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:34:21 +0200 airbnb-users-pick-their-favourite-swedish-towns How can Sweden ensure that the sharing economy is put to the best use? Mattias Goldmann from liberal-green thinktank Fores shares his five best strategies. https://www.thelocal.se/20161115/five-ways-to-boost-swedens-sharing-economy-opinion Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:59:59 +0100 five-ways-to-boost-swedens-sharing-economy-opinion It is more difficult for black people than white people to rent accommodation in Sweden through rental service Airbnb, according to a study carried out by radio station Sveriges Radio. https://www.thelocal.se/20161003/airbnb-accused-of-discrimination-in-sweden Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:12:17 +0200 airbnb-accused-of-discrimination-in-sweden The number of Swedes who are renting private holiday accommodation in Sweden from the likes of Airbnb has jumped dramatically this summer, according to a new survey. https://www.thelocal.se/20160725/private-holiday-rentals-boom-in-sweden Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:26:59 +0200 private-holiday-rentals-boom-in-sweden UPDATED: A landmark ruling banning a woman in Stockholm from renting out her apartment via the home-sharing website Airbnb after a rent tribunal likened the letting with running a "hotel business" on the premises has sparked debate in Sweden. https://www.thelocal.se/20150827/woman-hit-by-stockholms-first-airbnb-ban Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:58:14 +0200 woman-hit-by-stockholms-first-airbnb-ban Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest finals is bringing a cash windfall for Malmö, not least for some locals who are renting out their apartments to devoted music fans, The Local's Patrick Reilly discovers. https://www.thelocal.se/20130419/47426 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:20:00 +0200 47426