What Mönsterås Bostäder does

Mönsterås Bostäder AB is a municipal housing company (allmännyttigt bostadsbolag) wholly owned by Mönsterås kommun in Kalmar County, Sweden, operating a portfolio of approximately 1,396 rental apartments and 12,000 m² of commercial premises across five locations within the municipality: Mönsterås, Ålem, Blomstermåla, Timmernabben, and Fliseryd. The company serves individual residential tenants across life stages (general population, young adults aged 18-25, and seniors aged 55+ via accessible housing), alongside a small pool of commercial tenants occupying office and retail space. Tenant services are delivered through a digital self-service portal called Mina sidor, integrated with BankID authentication, electronic invoicing (e-faktura), Kivra digital mailbox, and autogiro direct debit. The technology stack also includes EPR Apps digital laundry booking, fiber broadband infrastructure (up to 1,000 Mbit/s) provided through a core partnership with Telia, porttelefoni intercom systems, and electronic key/tag access.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: residential rental income (subscription/recurring monthly rents paid in advance), commercial property rental, storage unit rentals (2 m² to 75+ m²), parking and vehicle storage (outdoor spots, carports, garages), and transaction-based service fees covering key replacements (SEK 450/key), lock cylinder replacements (SEK 1,535–2,885), laundry usage (SEK 6–20 per wash), and other maintenance services. Pricing for apartments is not publicly disclosed and is provided upon application through Mina sidor. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: prospective tenants register on Mina sidor, browse available units, schedule viewings, and execute rental contracts digitally, with no third-party brokers or channel intermediaries. Ancillary offerings include furnished guest apartments, a free Å-gym fitness center for tenants in Ålem, and a tenant-controlled apartment maintenance program that lets residents trade off rent discounts against maintenance frequency. The organization is led by CEO Armin Avdic, CFO Therese Lundgren, and a team of approximately 35–40 staff including property managers, maintenance technicians, and office functions. Notable recent operational moves include the April 2022 completion of the EU-funded Nabbevägen 16 development in Timmernabben (eight new apartments), a January 2026 youth rental discount program offering one month free rent to first-time tenants aged 18-25, and a March 2026 expansion of senior apartment availability across multiple locations.

Name

Mönsterås Bostäder

Legal name

Mönsterås Bostäder AB

Website

https://monsterasbostader.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mönsterås Bostäder AB is a municipal housing company wholly owned by Mönsterås kommun, Sweden, owning approximately 1,396 rental apartments and 12,000 m² of commercial premises across five kommun locations, serving residential tenants (general, youth, seniors) and small commercial tenants through the Mina sidor digital portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Rental Housing

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Build-to-Rent (BTR) Community Management (BPAJAFAC)

Keywords

• Residential rental housing
• Municipal housing services
• Apartment leasing
• Senior housing rentals
• Property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönsterås

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Primary revenue stream from renting approximately 1,396 apartments to tenants in Mönsterås municipality across five locations (Mönsterås, Ålem, Blomstermåla, Timmernabben, Fliseryd). Rent is paid monthly in advance with various payment methods including e-invoice, Kivra digital mailbox, and autogiro/automatic debit.
2. Commercial Property Rental: Revenue from renting approximately 12,000 m² of commercial spaces including office units and business premises to entrepreneurs and businesses.
3. Storage Unit Rental: Income from renting extra storage units (förråd) ranging from 2 m² to 75+ m² to tenants needing additional space beyond apartment storage.
4. Parking and Vehicle Storage: Revenue from renting parking spaces, carports, and garages to tenants. Properties include outdoor parking spots, covered carports, and enclosed garages with varying lease terms.
5. Service and Maintenance Fees: Fees charged for various tenant services including key replacements (450 kr/key), lock cylinder replacement (1,535-2,885 kr), laundry usage (6-20 kr per wash cycle), and other maintenance-related services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mönsterås Bostäder is a municipal housing company that rents approximately 1,396 residential apartments and 12,000 m² of commercial premises across five locations in Mönsterås municipality (Sweden). Core offerings include standard rental apartments, specialized senior apartments (55+), commercial spaces, storage units, parking/carports/garages, guest apartments, shared laundry facilities, and the Å-gym fitness center, all managed through the Mina sidor tenant portal.

Product overview

Mönsterås Bostäder is a municipal housing company offering a portfolio of rental apartments and related services across five locations in Mönsterås municipality. The core product is rental apartments (~1,400 units) ranging from compact 1-room units to 4-room family apartments, supplemented by specialized senior apartments for residents aged 55+. The company also provides commercial premises, storage units, and vehicle parking options (spots, carports, garages). Value-added services include TV and broadband (via Telia partnership), tenant-managed apartment maintenance programs, shared laundry facilities, a fitness center (Å-gym), and furnished guest apartments. The Mina Sidor tenant portal serves as the primary digital platform for self-service functions including maintenance requests, payments, and facility bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rental Apartments

Quantifiable outcome

• One month free rent for young adults (18-25) signing first contract
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• TeliacoreTechnology or IntegrationTelia provides TV and broadband services to all Mönsterås Bostäder properties. A basic TV package (SVT1, SVT2, TV4, etc.) is included, with tenants able to order additional channels through Telia. Broadband service with fiber connectivity up to 1,000 Mbit/s is available through Telia infrastructure.
• E.ONcoreTechnology or IntegrationE.ON serves as the electricity provider for tenants in Mönsterås and Fliseryd. Tenants must contact E.ON directly to establish electricity contracts for their apartments.
• Ålem EnergicoreTechnology or IntegrationÅlem Energi handles electricity connections for tenants in Blomstermåla, Timmernabben, and Ålem areas. Mönsterås Bostäder notifies Ålem Energi of tenant moves.
• RentokilminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRentokil provides pest control services for tenants with infestations or preventive needs. Tenants contact Rentokil directly at 0771-122 300 for skadedjur (pests) issues including silverfish, ants, and other insects.
• Mönsterås KommunflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMönsterås Bostäder is wholly owned by Mönsterås municipality and collaborates on social housing objectives. The company contributes to the municipality's housing policy through owner directives and participates in municipal social housing programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stångåstaden: Municipal housing company owned by Linköping kommun managing approximately 18,500 apartments. Same Swedish municipal housing model with portfolio of rental apartments, commercial premises, and digital tenant services.
• Bostadsbolaget: Municipal housing company of Gothenburg (Göteborgs Stad) managing approximately 27,000 apartments. Direct peer under same Swedish municipal housing regulatory framework with similar portfolio and service structure.
• Stockholmshem: Largest municipal housing company in Sweden, owned by Stockholm Stad, operating approximately 80,000 apartments. Same allmännyttan regulatory framework and business model, though at substantially greater scale.
• MKB Fastighets AB: Municipal housing company owned by Malmö stad managing approximately 22,000 apartments. Direct Swedish municipal peer with same regulatory framework, tenant programs, and digital service delivery model.
• Bostaden Umeå: Municipal housing company owned by Umeå kommun with approximately 13,000 apartments. Comparable allmännyttigt bostadsbolag operating in a Swedish university municipality with similar portfolio structure.
• Huge Bostäder: Municipal housing company owned by Uppsala kommun operating approximately 16,000 apartments across Uppsala. Closely comparable allmännyttigt bostadsbolag structure serving a Swedish municipality with similar regulatory and operational framework.
• VätterHem: Municipal housing company owned by Jönköping kommun with a portfolio of rental apartments. Same Swedish municipal housing company framework serving a mid-sized Swedish municipality.
• ÖBO: ÖrebroBostäder AB, municipal housing company owned by Örebro kommun, managing rental apartments under the same allmännyttan framework. Comparable Swedish municipal peer with similar demographic and operational profile.

Broad incumbents

• Wallenstam: Large Swedish private residential and commercial property company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm with approximately 50,000 apartments under management. Comparable Swedish residential rental operator but private/commercial mandate rather than municipal social housing.
• Heimstaden: Major European residential property company headquartered in Malmö with approximately 160,000 apartments across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany, and other markets. Broad Swedish residential peer operating at significantly greater scale with private ownership model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/monsterasbostad
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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