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A complete guide to buying an apartment in Stockholm (Part 2)

29 October 2018 By The Newbie Team 18 Comments

Buying an apartment is one of the most serious steps in life. It requires a lot of planning, savings and to be as prepared as possible. On this part two of the series, I will talk about the mortgage and downpayment. To read part 1 click here.  Know your Purchase Ability. Before rushing into apartment […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: accomodation, bolån, buy apartment, costs, downpayment, find housing, housing loan, how to save money, integration projects, job hunt, learn Swedish, living cost, mortgage, Newbie, newbie story, residence permit, stockholm, support for newbies, Swedish

A complete guide to buying an apartment in Stockholm (Part 1)

22 October 2018 By The Newbie Team

Written by Teenie Fung Looking to buying an apartment in Stockholm? Are you browsing on Blocket for rental apartments in Stockholm? Then I highly recommend you to read this article. In less than 10 months from arriving in Sweden I bought my first apartment in Stockholm at a great bargain. Here are some tips and […]

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Settle in Sweden within 1 year

14 October 2018 By The Newbie Team 2 Comments

Have you considered relocating to Sweden alone? Are you worried about the language, culture, job opportunities, cost of living etc? It can be extremely daunting to move from one place to another. However, life is short but remember that preparation is key and adaptation comes next.  Written by Teenie Fung Do your homework, measure the […]

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Cycling in Sweden

1 October 2018 By The Newbie Team 5 Comments

Living in Stockholm, I am back on my bike again, for the first time in 25 years. I don’t have a car and I am loving it since I can get almost anywhere on my bike. I enjoy the fresh air, the beautiful surroundings and the comfort of parking my bike wherever I want to. Not to […]

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Discovering Stockholm

26 September 2018 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

When I walk along the streets or “gator” of Stockholm, it seems to me like moving inside a painted landscape from a fairy tale book. What impresses me is that although Stockholm is situated on many islands and is surrounded by water, I do not have the impression to walk on an island. When I […]

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What’s different about Sweden?

7 September 2018 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Written by Abhimanyu Tvagi 23rd of August 2018 marks one full year since I packed my bags, leaving behind the comfort of being in my home country and coming to Sweden. With 2 bags, some apprehension, some old memories and lots of excitement to embark on this new journey. I was going to study in […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: cost, differences, education, freedom, independence, india, Mumbai, stockholm, student, sun, Sweden, weather

My new start in Sweden

27 August 2018 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

I moved from Switzerland at the beginning of this month and in more ways than one, Sweden represents a new start in my life.  Before moving Only a few weeks before my departure to Sweden, I had a serious accident in Lake Geneva. I love swimming and while I was swimming in my favorite lake, […]

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The perks of living in Stockholm during a hot Summer

2 August 2018 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

After I traded the tropics for northern Germany, I initially said that I didn’t want to move further north. I was afraid it would get too cold for my liking. And here we are, living in Stockholm. First, I was pleasantly surprised by a beautiful Winter with blue skies and snow-filled landscapes. And now, we’re […]

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How Expensive is Sweden?

25 July 2018 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Written by Karen Roldan We all know that Sweden belongs to one of the most expensive countries. But, how expensive is Sweden? I say it is really worth it because of the quality of life here. Nonetheless, if you just moved, the first thing that you should not do is convert the expenses in Sweden […]

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Stockholm’s little sister Gothenburg

11 July 2018 By The Newbie Team 2 Comments

As the little sister of Sweden’s most precious and indeed quite breathtaking capital, Gothenburg is somehow left behind. Compared to the magnetic impact of Stockholm, it seems almost forgotten. Although it is the second biggest city in Sweden, it does regularly stand back when tourists plan their weekend but also when locals think about a […]

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Unusual places to see in Stockholm

4 March 2018 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

After a while, I tend to think I know Stockholm, but there’s plenty of unusual places that remain hidden, even for Stockholmers. Places worth visiting for historical or cultural reasons, that will help you better understand the city and it’s citizens. Written by Claudia Laborda The Devil’s Bible This Devil’s Bible (or Codex Gigas) is […]

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My Love Affair With Stockholm

2 October 2017 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

I‘ve always had a fascination with Stockholm, Sweden. I remember taking a book out of my small town the library when I was little and soaking in all the details. I knew all about the flag, the currency and had memorised a myriad of random factoids that I shared as often as I could. I […]

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