Study finds tenants leave Gothenburg apartments due to renovation plans
A new study from Chalmers University of Technology examines why tenants in Gothenburg move out before or during municipal apartment renovations.
Renovation causes tenant departures
One in three tenants who vacated a municipal rental unit cited the renovation as a primary reason for leaving. Many residents moved out even before construction work officially began on their properties.
Disruption outweighs rent hikes
Researchers at Chalmers found that fears of disruption and uncertainty were just as significant as potential rent increases. The investigation covered 42 projects managed by Gothenburg's three municipally owned housing companies.
Public housing sector needs work
An aging housing stock combined with energy performance requirements creates a significant need for renovation in Sweden. These changes bring about other effects and shifts that cause tenants to relocate their homes.
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