AB Bostäder i Lidköping
AB Bostäder i Lidköping is a municipally-owned Swedish housing company managing approximately 2,600 rental apartments, 100 commercial premises, and parking in Lidköping and surrounding municipalities, allocating housing through a point-based queue system.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersLidköping, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What AB Bostäder i Lidköping does
AB Bostäder i Lidköping is a municipally-owned Swedish housing company founded in 1942 and headquartered at Mellbygatan 3, Lidköping. It is wholly owned by Lidköpings Stadshus AB (the municipal holding company), operates within the allmännyttigt bostadsbolag public-utility framework, and reports approximately 230 million SEK in annual revenue. The company manages roughly 2,600 rental apartments (hyresrätter), around 100 commercial premises, and a portfolio of garages and parking spaces distributed across Lidköping town center and smaller surrounding municipalities (Vinninga, Saleby, Järpås, Gillstad, Örslösa, Tolsjö, Tun).
The core product is rental housing with all maintenance and utilities included in monthly rent, allocated primarily through a transparent queue-point system (one point per day of registration) and complemented by a Poängfritt first-come-first-served alternative for harder-to-let units. The product portfolio includes senior and trygghetsbostäder (55+/65+), service apartments, group housing, commercial spaces, and parking. Supporting infrastructure includes the BankID-authenticated Mina Sidor tenant portal, Telia Öppen Fiber broadband (up to 1000 Mbit/s), an electronic key/tag access system logging door openings for 90 days, Individuell Mätning och Debitering (IMD) for per-apartment water and electricity billing, and solar installations that produced over 250,000 kWh in 2023 (~7% of total electricity needs).
The business model is recurring monthly rent under regulated negotiation with Hyresgästföreningen (3.25% increase for 2026, averaging 230 SEK/month), with supplementary income from commercial lets, parking, and tenant-paid add-ons (dishwashers, washing machines, awnings). Distribution is direct-to-tenant via the digital portal, a physical office, and 17 on-site kvartersvärdar. Marketing relies on the website, Facebook, Instagram, and a bi-annual customer magazine (Bomärket). Strategic activity is concentrated in capital projects: ROT renovation of 300 apartments at Kvarteret Skalbaggen (with Skanska, from May 2026), new construction of 66 units at Kvarteret Spettet (with Serneke, occupancy early 2028), and acquisitions of Guldvingen 1 and the former Tallkotten preschool for redevelopment. AB Bostäder was the first Swedish housing company to receive SUSA's Systematiskt hållbarhetsarbete sustainability certification in 2025.
AB Bostäder i Lidköping firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AB Bostäder i Lidköping
- Legal name
- AB Bostäder i Lidköping
- Website
- https://bostaderlidkoping.se
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AB Bostäder i Lidköping is a municipally-owned Swedish housing company managing approximately 2,600 rental apartments, 100 commercial premises, and parking in Lidköping and surrounding municipalities, allocating housing through a point-based queue system.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AB Bostäder i Lidköping industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Residential Rental Housing
- NAICS
- Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Lessors of Real Estate (5311)
- SIC
- Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Senior & Assisted Living Residential Property Management (BPAJAFAE), Multifamily (Apartment) Property Management (BPAJAGAD)
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Where AB Bostäder i Lidköping is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lidköping
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
AB Bostäder i Lidköping business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Residential Rental Income: Primary revenue from renting approximately 2,600 apartments across Lidköping and surrounding smaller municipalities. All apartments are rental properties (hyresrätter) with rent typically paid monthly in advance. The 2026 rent increase is 3.25% (average 230 SEK/month increase).
- Commercial Rental Income: Revenue from approximately 100 commercial premises and retail spaces, including offices, showrooms, and studios. Commercial rentals are priced individually and not based on queue order.
- Parking and Garage Rental: Revenue from renting garage spaces and parking spots. Tenants can rent a maximum of 2 vehicle spaces per household. Rent for 2026 remains unchanged.
- Apartment Add-ons and Upgrades: Tenants can order optional upgrades (Tillval) such as dishwashers, washing machines, awnings, and balcony flooring for monthly fee increases plus one-time installation costs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Standard residential rental - average 3.25% increase for 2026 |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
AB Bostäder i Lidköping product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AB Bostäder i Lidköping owns and manages a portfolio of approximately 2,600 rental apartments (hyresrätter), around 100 commercial premises, and multiple parking/garage facilities across Lidköping municipality and surrounding smaller communities. The core offering is residential rental housing with no deposit required, all maintenance included in monthly rent, and allocation via a transparent queue-based points system (with a 2026-launched Poängfritt first-come-first-served alternative). Supporting services include a digital tenant portal (Mina Sidor), utility metering (IMD), electronic key access, and senior/safety housing.
Product overview
AB Bostäder i Lidköping is a municipal housing company managing approximately 2,600 rental apartments, 100 commercial spaces, and numerous parking facilities across Lidköping and surrounding rural areas. The core offering is rental housing (Bostadshyrning) — all units are hyresrätter (rental units) with rent covering utilities, maintenance, and repairs. Supporting products include Seniorlägenheter 65+ and Trygghetsbostäder 55+/65+ (specialized senior/safe housing with communal facilities), a point-based housing queue system (Bostadskö och köpoäng), and the February 2026 launched Poängfritt alternative rental method (first-come-first-served, no queue points). Tenants access services through the Mina Sidor digital portal (BankID-authenticated), supported by 17 on-site kvartersvärdar (property managers). Utilities are managed via Individuell Mätning och Debitering (IMD) for per-apartment water and electricity billing. Connectivity is provided via Telia Öppen Fiber (open, operator-neutral fiber network, max 1000 Mbit/s) and Openbit, with digital TV via Telia TV & Streaming Bas/Lagom or Openbit. Community life is supported through Kvarterslokaler (neighborhood meeting rooms), Bomärket customer magazine, and the Hello Summer Festival community event. A car rental benefit (Bilpool/AVIS Biluthyrning) offers tenants up to 25% discount. Ongoing projects include Kvarteret Spettet new construction (66 apartments), Fastighetsnära Insamling (FNI) waste collection rollout, ROT Renovering Skalbaggen (300 apartments), Gruppboende Sköldbaggen (6 units), and Guldvingen redevelopment. AB Bostäder achieved SUSA sustainability certification in 2025.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Residential Rental Housing (Bostadshyrning) Rental apartments offered across Lidköping and surrounding rural areas. All units are hyresrätter (rental units) with rent covering utilities, maintenance, and repairs. No deposit required. Tenants can apply through the queue system.
- Senior Housing 65+ (Seniorlägenheter) Specialized housing for residents aged 65+, available at multiple locations including Mariagatan 3-5, Parkgatan 20 (Järpås), Östbygatan 32, Majorsallén 77 C, Torggatan 1, Mariestadsvägen (Vinninga), and Tolsjö Lunden. Includes communal spaces and guest rooms.
- Trygghetsbostäder (Senior Safe Housing 55+/65+) Specialized safe housing for residents aged 55+ or 65+ depending on location. Includes communal spaces, activity rooms, and proximity to care services. Available at Svartebäcksgatan 14 and 16 (55+) and Mariagatan 3-5 (65+).
- Poängfritt (Points-Free Rental Method) Alternative rental allocation method launched February 2026 for select apartments. Rented first-come-first-served without queue points. Tenants keep their accumulated queue points when signing a Poängfritt contract.
- Mina Sidor Tenant Portal Digital self-service portal for both housing applicants and existing tenants. Enables queue registration, apartment applications, maintenance requests, invoice viewing, and booking of facilities. Accessed via BankID or login credentials.
- Fault Reporting & Emergency Service (Felanmälan & Jour) Maintenance fault reporting and emergency on-call service. Faults reported via Mina sidor or by calling the kvartersvärd. After-hours property emergency line available at 0510-20150 for urgent issues including water leaks, blocked drains, and serious disturbances.
- Tenant-Managed Maintenance & Add-ons (HLU & Tillval) Tenant-controlled apartment maintenance program where residents decide when maintenance is performed. Optional add-ons include dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, shower corner, and pre-installation services, each with a monthly rent increase and one-time fee.
- Individuell Mätning och Debitering (IMD) - Individual Utility Metering Individual measurement and billing system for water and electricity consumption per apartment. Residents pay for actual consumption on their rent statement rather than a fixed amount. IMD pricing updated annually.
- Commercial Premises Rental Rental of approximately 100 commercial premises and retail spaces including offices, showrooms, and studios across Lidköping. Commercial rentals are priced individually and not based on queue order.
- Parking and Garage Rental Rental of garage spaces and parking spots. Tenants can rent a maximum of 2 vehicle spaces per household. Rent for 2026 remains unchanged.
- Kvarteret Spettet New Construction (66 rental apartments) New construction development of 66 rental apartments in Kvarteret Spettet, Lidköping. Includes service apartments (servicelägenheter), senior safety housing (trygghetsbostäder 65+), and standard rental apartments. Construction by Serneke Construction AB starting after summer 2026.
- Neighborhood Community Rooms (Kvarterslokaler) Community meeting rooms available for rental by tenants in various sizes and locations (Margretelundsgatan, Västgötagatan 77, Annagatan 294, Kvarnegårdsgatan 23, Nonnens väg 14). Equipped with kitchen, WiFi, projector, and sound system. Managed in cooperation with Hyresgästföreningen.
Quantifiable outcome
- Produced over 250,000 kWh of solar electricity in 2023, covering approximately 7% of company electricity needs
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Companies that use AB Bostäder i Lidköping
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
AB Bostäder i Lidköping technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
Feature3 records
AB Bostäder i Lidköping partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Serneke Construction ABcoreSerneke Construction AB was awarded the construction contract for Kvarteret Spettet (Spettet Quarter) in April 2026, following LOU (public procurement law). The project involves 66 new rental apartments with expected construction start after summer 2026 and occupancy in early 2028.
- AnticimexcoreAnticimex provides pest control and prevention services for AB Bostäder's properties. Tenants are required to report pest sightings immediately, and Anticimex handles all types of pest and insect extermination in apartments following a clear treatment protocol.
- AVIS Biluthyrning / Lidköpings BiltjänstminorCar rental partnership offering AB Bostäder tenants up to 25% discount on vehicle rentals. Provides access to cars, minibuses, and moving trucks. Tenants access discount codes via Mina sidor.
- SkanskacoreSkanska is the contractor for the major ROT renovation project in Kvarteret Skalbaggen (Skalbaggen Quarter). The renovation covers 300 apartments in three phases, starting May 2026, including kitchens, bathrooms, electrical, and plumbing upgrades.
- PEAB Byggservice ABcoreFramework agreement contractor for building services maintenance and repairs.
- Brion LidköpingcoreFramework agreement contractor for electrical work.
- PPs Måleri ABcoreFramework agreement contractor for painting and floor work.
- Lorentzons Styr ABcoreFramework agreement contractor for control systems (HVAC, automation).
- Rörpulsen VVS Trollhättan ABcoreFramework agreement contractor for plumbing and HVAC service.
- IDCC ABcoreFramework agreement contractor for ventilation service.
- Natur & MiljöbokenminorEnvironmental education partnership contributing to environmental textbook materials for Lidköping school students in grades 4-6. Part of a national initiative to provide free environmental education materials to children aged 10-12.
- Telia Öppen FibercoreOperator-neutral fiber network provider offering broadband, TV, and telephone services. Maximum speed of 1000 Mbit/s available in most AB Bostäder properties. Allows tenants to choose service providers independently.
- Lidköpings kommuncoreAB Bostäder is 100% owned by Lidköpings Stadshus AB (municipal holding company). The municipality provides strategic direction, and AB Bostäder contributes to municipal housing and urban development goals.
- Sveriges AllmännyttaminorIndustry association for municipal housing companies in Sweden. AB Bostäder follows Allmänytta's guidelines, including GDPR guidance and housing standards.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AB Bostäder i Lidköping competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Stockholmshem: Stockholm's municipal housing company, part of the allmännytta system like AB Bostäder. Operates rental housing on behalf of the municipality using a comparable queue-based allocation and similar regulatory framework.
- Stiftelsen Strömstadsbostäder: Strömstad's municipal housing provider (stiftelseform), operated under the Swedish allmännytta-style regulatory regime; comparable small-town rental housing operator.
- Uppsalahem: Municipal housing company in Uppsala, wholly owned by Uppsala municipality. Same Swedish allmännytta model, point-based queue system, and mandate to provide affordable rental housing.
- MKB Fastighets AB: Malmö's municipal housing company, one of Sweden's largest allmännyttiga bostadsbolag. Same municipal ownership structure, rent negotiation regime, and tenant-facing services model.
- Eklund Bostads AB (Bostadsbolaget Göteborg): Gothenburg municipal housing company, member of Sveriges Allmännytta. Direct Swedish municipal housing peer with similar product offering, sustainability commitments, and regulated rent setting.
- Bostads AB Mimer: Västerås municipal housing company operating rental apartments under the same allmännytta framework. Comparable mid-sized Swedish municipal housing operator with similar tenant services and queue-based allocation.
- Huge Bostäder AB: Skellefteå municipal housing company providing rental apartments through the same Swedish public-housing regulatory regime as AB Bostäder. Comparable mid-sized operator with digital tenant services.
Broad incumbents
- Heimstaden AB: One of Europe's largest residential real estate investors with major Swedish portfolio. A broad private-market incumbent in the same rental housing category but operating at vastly greater scale and with market-clearing rents.
- Rikshem AB: Swedish institutional residential property owner and manager with a portfolio that includes senior housing and rental apartments; relevant institutional peer rather than a direct municipal competitor.
- Akelius Residential Property AB: Large Swedish/European residential real estate company with significant rental housing assets. Operates in the same asset class but as a private investment vehicle rather than municipal utility.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
AB Bostäder i Lidköping social profiles
Digital presenceAB Bostäder i Lidköping compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
AB Bostäder i Lidköping financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
AB Bostäder i Lidköping leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
AB Bostäder i Lidköping funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AB Bostäder i Lidköping M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AB Bostäder i Lidköping
What does AB Bostäder i Lidköping do?
AB Bostäder i Lidköping owns and manages a portfolio of approximately 2,600 rental apartments (hyresrätter), around 100 commercial premises, and multiple parking/garage facilities across Lidköping municipality and surrounding smaller communities. The core offering is residential rental housing with no deposit required, all maintenance included in monthly rent, and allocation via a transparent queue-based points system (with a 2026-launched Poängfritt first-come-first-served alternative). Supporting services include a digital tenant portal (Mina Sidor), utility metering (IMD), electronic key access, and senior/safety housing.
Is AB Bostäder i Lidköping a public or private company?
AB Bostäder i Lidköping is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was AB Bostäder i Lidköping founded?
AB Bostäder i Lidköping was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AB Bostäder i Lidköping based?
AB Bostäder i Lidköping is headquartered in Lidköping, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does AB Bostäder i Lidköping make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Residential Rental Income is the primary driver. The others are commercial Rental Income, parking and Garage Rental and apartment Add-ons and Upgrades.
Who are AB Bostäder i Lidköping's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Stockholmshem, Stiftelsen Strömstadsbostäder, Uppsalahem, MKB Fastighets AB, Eklund Bostads AB (Bostadsbolaget Göteborg), Bostads AB Mimer and Huge Bostäder AB. Broad incumbents are Heimstaden AB, Rikshem AB and Akelius Residential Property AB.
Does AB Bostäder i Lidköping have an API?
No public API is recorded for AB Bostäder i Lidköping.
What industry is AB Bostäder i Lidköping in?
AB Bostäder i Lidköping's product category is Residential Rental Housing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJAFAA, Multifamily Apartment Property Management, with a secondary code of BPAJAFAE, Senior & Assisted Living Residential Property Management. Its NAICS code is 531311 and its SIC code is 6531.