What Bostadsstiftelsen Signalisten i Solna does

Bostadsstiftelsen Signalisten i Solna is a municipal housing foundation (allmännyttig bostadsstiftelse) operating in Solna, Sweden, founded in 1953 and affiliated with Solna municipality. The foundation manages a portfolio of approximately 1,700 rental apartments distributed across 11 residential areas in Solna (including Bergshamra, Hagalund, Bagartorp, Huvudsta, Skytteholm, and Motorn), along with commercial premises and parking facilities. Its service portfolio spans standard rental apartments, senior housing (seniorlägenhet) for residents aged 60+ and trygghetsboende (security housing), and commercial/retail tenancies in centre properties such as Hagalund centrum.

Signalisten operates a digital tenant portal ("Mina sidor") authenticated via BankID that supports apartment applications, queue registration, service bookings, and tenant messaging, supplemented by a physical Kundcenter (customer centre) at Västra vägen 11 A. Technical infrastructure investments include rooftop solar cell installations on renovated properties (Hagalund, Motorn, Skytteholm) for powering common areas, geotechnical surveys for planned new construction, and a forthcoming partnership with Dansmuseet to establish a cultural institution in Hagalund centrum. Construction and design partners include HMXW arkitekter, ÅWL Arkitekter, AFRY, Winge Byggnads AB, SEHED Tresson, and Peab, with property-wide service contracts held with Rentokil (pest control, since June 2024) and Skurgubben (cleaning, since February 2024).

The foundation's revenue model is entirely rent-based: recurring monthly residential rents (negotiated with Hyresgästföreningen, with renovation rent levels of 1,882 kr/kvm/year at Bergshamra and 1,530 kr/kvm/year at Gunnarbo), commercial premises rent in centre properties, and parking revenue (105 spaces at Motorn, 360 at Bergshamra). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the self-service Mina sidor portal and physical office. Approximately half of the portfolio (properties from the 1960s-1970s) requires renovation under an ongoing programme, and major offensive projects include the planned Hagalund centrum new construction (build start approximately 2027) and Bergshamra trygghetsboende (78 apartments, completed November 2024). A wholly-owned subsidiary, Solnabostäder, supports Hagalund-area development activities.

Name

Bostadsstiftelsen Signalisten i Solna

Legal name

Bostadsstiftelsen Signalisten i Solna

Website

https://signalisten.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bostadsstiftelsen Signalisten i Solna is a non-profit municipal housing foundation managing approximately 1,700 rental apartments, senior housing, and commercial premises across 11 residential areas in Solna, Sweden. It serves general residents, seniors aged 60+, and commercial tenants through a self-service digital portal and physical customer centre.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Management

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Real Estate (5311)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

New Development / Declarant Transition Management (BPAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Residential property management
• Rental housing services
• Affordable housing
• Senior living facilities
• Commercial property leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Solna

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Monthly rental income from approximately 1,700 residential apartments across multiple properties in Solna, including standard apartments, senior housing (60+), and trygghetsboende (security living).
2. Commercial Premises Rental: Rental income from commercial/retail spaces in center properties, including spaces in Hagalund centrum and other areas being developed.
3. Parking Facility Rental: Monthly rental income from garage and parking spaces (105 parking spots in Motorn, 360 in Bergshamra). Note: VAT rules on parking changed, effective April 2027.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bostadsstiftelsen Signalisten i Solna is a municipal housing foundation that provides rental apartments, senior housing (60+), trygghetsboende (security living), commercial premises, and parking facilities across 11 residential areas in Solna, Sweden. The foundation manages approximately 1,700 apartments and reinvests rental revenues into property renovation, new construction, and urban development, including the Hagalundslyftet initiative. Tenants access services through the Mina sidor digital portal.

Product overview

Bostadsstiftelsen Signalisten i Solna is a public housing foundation (allmännyttig bostadsstiftelse) that provides rental housing and commercial premises in Solna, Sweden. The company operates a portfolio of approximately 1,700 apartments across multiple residential areas including Bergshamra (382 apartments), Hagalund, Bagartorp, Bollen, Hallen, Skytteholm, Motorn (114 apartments), and others. Their core offerings include rental apartments, senior housing for residents aged 60+ (seniorlägenhet and trygghetsboende), and commercial premises. The company conducts extensive renovation programs for properties from the 1960s-1970s and develops new construction projects. Residents access services through the 'Mina sidor' (My pages) digital portal. Major ongoing projects include the Hagalund centrum development (planned build start 2027) and renovation of Bergshamra (304 apartments).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rental apartments (Hyresrätter) Rental apartments across multiple residential areas in Solna, including Bergshamra, Hagalund, Bagartorp, Bollen, Hallen, Skytteholm, Motorn, Råsunda, Huvudsta, Agnesberg, Frösunda, Kaptenen, Ritorp, Västra vägen, and Rudviken. Properties range from high-rise to low-rise buildings and are offered to the general public through the Mina sidor portal queue system.
• Senior housing (Seniorboende and Trygghetsboende) Housing for residents aged 60+ who are registered in Solna. Includes senior apartments (seniorlägenhet) in Hallen, Bollen, and Skytteholm areas, and security housing (trygghetsboende) at Palsternackan in Huvudsta and Bergshamra trygghetsboende. Features accessible entrances, elevators, and proximity to services, with priority allocation to those 85+, then 70+, then 65+, then 60+.
• Commercial premises (Centrumlokaler) Commercial and retail spaces in Signalisten's center properties for restaurants, health services, retail, cultural businesses, and public service establishments. Includes spaces in Hagalund centrum and other areas being developed as part of the Hagalundslyftet initiative.
• Parking facilities (Garage and parking spaces) Monthly rental parking facilities including garage spaces and outdoor parking. Includes 105 parking spots in Motorn and 360 parking spots in Bergshamra. Available to tenants and other users.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HMXW arkitektercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2025Architecture firm responsible for designing the vision for new Hagalund centrum. Created the visionsbilder (vision images) showing the planned transformation of Hagalund center area into a vibrant meeting place with retail, service, and cultural spaces.
• Dansmuseet (Dance Museum)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2025Dansmuseet becomes the first cultural institution to establish in Hagalund's new center in Solna. The museum will relocate to the area as part of the transformation of Hagalund into an art and culture center in northern Stockholm. A pop-up presence is planned for spring 2026 before permanent facilities are completed. This partnership is central to the cultural development vision of Hagalundslyftet.
• Winge Byggnads ABcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 June 2025Construction contractor engaged to renovate Flaggskeppet property in Hagalund, including local adaptations and technical upgrades to facades, roofs, and installations. Also working on family center renovation at Hagalundsgatan 9.
• Solna stad (Solna Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for urban development, including Hagalundslyftet initiative to develop Hagalund into a more vibrant, safe, and equitable district. The municipality and Signalisten jointly plan new center development and infrastructure improvements.
• SEHED TressoncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for renovation work at Hagalundsgatan 11-17, including facade renovation, window work, and roof renovation with solar cell installation.
• PeabcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor for outdoor environment renovation in Hagalund, completing the yard upgrade with new grills, seating, pet park, and activities area. Also working in nearby areas.
• HagaskolanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school participating in place collaboration cleanup activities. About 150 students participated in garbage collection around Hagalund neighborhood as part of community engagement.
• Bakery & SpiceminorOthersLocal bakery providing refreshments (buns) for student volunteers as thanks for garbage collection activities in Hagalund.
• WillysminorOthersGrocery store sponsoring ice cream for student volunteers participating in neighborhood cleanup activities.
• Solna stad förvaltning för arbetsmarknad, kultur och fritidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality department for labor, culture, and leisure organizing the family festival in Bagartorp. Signalisten participates for third consecutive year.
• RikshemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing company participating in place collaboration (Platssamverkan) in Hagalund, sponsoring garbage bags and gloves for community cleanup activities. Previously co-owned Hagalund centrum.
• BRF Hagalunden and BRF BlåkullaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing cooperatives participating in place collaboration (Platssamverkan) in Hagalund area along with Signalisten, Solna stad, police, and residents association.
• Hagalunds samfällighetsföreningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidents association participating in place collaboration (Platssamverkan) in Hagalund, handling garbage collection from community cleanup activities.
• Stiftelsen Tryggare SverigeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing advisory support and guidance in the continued work for place collaboration (Platssamverkan) in Hagalund, focused on safety and community development.
• Brottsförebyggande rådet (BRÅ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish Crime Prevention Council sponsoring outdoor training activities in Bagartorp as part of efforts to increase safety and community cohesion in the area.
• Region StockholmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority partnering on family center establishment in Hagalund and metro expansion work affecting the area. Tunnelbanan expansion to Arenastaden scheduled for 2028.
• Rättvist byggandeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization Signalisten is member of, working to prevent and combat labor crime and unfair competition in construction projects.
• RentokilminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPest control service provider engaged from June 2024 as new contractor for pest control services in all Signalisten properties.
• SkurgubbenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCleaning contractor engaged from February 2024 as new provider of facility cleaning services in all Signalisten properties.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Stockholmshem: Municipal housing company owned by Stockholm stad managing ~40,000 rental apartments. Directly comparable as a Swedish municipal/public utility housing foundation operating rental stock in the Stockholm metro, with similar Hyresgästföreningen-rent negotiation dynamics.
• Svenska Bostäder: Stockholm municipality-owned housing company managing ~22,000 apartments in central Stockholm. Closely comparable municipal mandate, tenant-base structure, and rent negotiation model to Signalisten's stiftelse model.
• Familjebostäder: Stockholm municipality-owned housing company managing ~26,000 apartments. Same municipal public-housing structure, comparable renovation cycles for 1960s-70s stock, and similar Hyresgästföreningen rent framework as Signalisten.
• MKB Fastighets AB: Malmö municipality-owned housing company managing ~26,000 apartments. Comparable public-utility housing mandate, renovation programs for mid-century stock, and tenant allocation rules — directly comparable as a Swedish municipal bostadsstiftelse-equivalent.
• Rikshem: Swedish residential property company focused on rental apartments and senior housing, previously co-owned Hagalund centrum with Signalisten. Closely comparable portfolio mix of standard rentals and senior housing (trygghetsboende), and active Swedish renovation/development program.
• Heba Fastighets AB: Stockholm-focused residential property company managing ~7,500 apartments in the Stockholm metro. Comparable rental residential operator with similar renovation-driven value-creation model and Solna-area exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Stena Fastigheter: Large Swedish residential property company with ~30,000 rental apartments across multiple Swedish metros including Stockholm. Comparable rental residential operations but broader geographic and portfolio scale than Signalisten's Solna-only footprint.
• Willhem: Swedish residential property company managing ~28,000 apartments across multiple cities including Stockholm. Comparable rental residential focus and renovation investment cadence, but operates as a private portfolio rather than a municipal foundation.
• Heimstaden: Major European residential operator with substantial Swedish portfolio including Stockholm-area assets. Comparable rental residential model and renovation capex cycles, but with much broader geographic and capital market access than Signalisten's foundation structure.
• Akelius: European residential property company with significant Swedish apartment holdings including Stockholm metro. Comparable rental residential operations and renovation investment, but operates at much larger scale with international capital access versus Signalisten's local municipal mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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