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Alma's office is closed.

To protect our customers and staff, we at Alma are implementing enhanced infection control measures in our office.

Alma's office will be closed to visitors starting today until February 2nd.

We would like to remind you that all of our services are available at www.al.is Alma's staff will, of course, be available for you as before. You can contact us here on Facebook, via email (al@al.is), and by phone at 519-6450.

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To protect our customers and staff, we at Alma will take stricter disease control measures at our office.

Alma's office will be closed for visits from today until February 2nd.

We remind you that all our services are available at www.al.is Alma's staff will of course be there for you as before. You can contact us here on Facebook, via email (al@al.is) and by phone 519-6450.

Email, Facebook and phone support during the holidays:

  • December 23: Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • December 24: Closed
  • December 27: Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • December 28: Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • December 29: Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • December 30: Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • December 31: Closed

December 20, 2021


Brand new apartments at Elliðabraut 10 are now for rent!

More information about the apartments can be found on our website.

Please contact us at al@al.is, by phone at 519-6450, or in a private message on our Facebook page to schedule a viewing.

We look forward to hearing from you!

November 12, 2021


Brand new apartments at Elliðabraut 10 in Norðlingaholt.

ALMA proudly presents brand-new and magnificent apartments at 10 Elliðabraut. These are truly magnificent and well-designed one- and two-bedroom apartments on the 1st through 3rd floors.

Norðlingaholt is located right by Elliðavatn in Heiðmörk, which is also one of the most productive fishing lakes in the capital region. Rauðavatn is a short distance away with beautiful walking trails both by the lake and into the forest. Heiðmörk is within walking distance, with countless beautiful paths and trails all around Elliðavatn, so it's safe to say that Elliðabraut 4-10 is located in one of the best spots in Reykjavík. Nordlingaskóli is located in the heart of the neighborhood, offering added safety for children traveling to and from school. The school is both an elementary and a preschool, situated amidst pristine nature. All major amenities are also within easy reach.

More information on sizes and prices is expected in the coming days, but floor plans for the apartments can be viewed here: https://ellidabraut.is/

November 11, 2021


Alma supports the pink ribbon

Alma wishes everyone a happy Pink Day!

Pink Month has arrived and the 2021 Pink Ribbon has been unveiled. This year, the campaign's focus is on being there for the women diagnosed with cancer, when their lives suddenly change and a period begins that can be extremely difficult.

As usual, Alma shows its support by purchasing the ribbon for all of the company's staff. Pink Day was then taken to the next level at the office, where the team sported their finest (and pinkest)!

Photos from the day can be found on Alma's Facebook page.

October 15, 2021


The Orator and Alma rental line reopens after summer break.

The Orator and Alma Tenant Line reopens after summer break and is open every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

If you have any questions as a tenant, the Tenant Line is open to all tenants, and we encourage anyone with questions or who needs advice to get in touch.


The Tenant Line is a free legal service and is open to all tenants. You can find more information about the Tenant Line on its Facebook page.

October 1, 2021


Alma has moved to new office space.

We welcome you to our new premises at Sundagörðum 8, 2nd floor.

August 19, 2021


We are moving

Alma is in the process of moving. Our new office is at Sundagarðar 8, 2nd floor – 104 Reykjavík.

Alma's office will remain closed to visitors until conditions allow.

We would like to remind you that all our services are available at https://www.al.is/ and on My Pages.

August 19, 2021


Alma's office is closed.

To protect our customers and staff, we at Alma are implementing stricter infection control measures in accordance with new regulations.

Alma's office will be closed to visitors starting Thursday, March 25, until conditions permit.

We would like to remind you that all our services are available at https://www.al.is/ and on My Pages.

You can also contact us on Facebook, by phone at 519-6450, and by sending an email to al@al.is.

March 25, 2021


Alma's office has been opened.

Alma's office is open for visits again. To ensure the safety of our staff and clients, we ask that everyone who decides to visit us practices good hygiene and follows the instructions of the public health authority. We would also like to reiterate that masks are required in our office.

Unfortunately, we will not be offering guests steaming hot coffee at this time, but we promise to remedy that as soon as circumstances allow.

January 25, 2021


Electronic opening hours over the holidays

Alma's office remains closed to visitors due to gathering restrictions. We will continue to be available at al@al.is and on Facebook until the situation allows otherwise.

Alma's office hours during the holidays are as follows:

  • December 23: Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • December 24: Closed
  • December 25: Closed
  • December 28: Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • December 29: Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • December 30: Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • December 31: Closed
  • January 1: Closed
  • January 4: Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

However, the emergency number will remain open 24/7.

Alma wishes you a Merry Christmas and hopes you have the very best over the holidays.

December 23, 2020


Alma is a Model Company

Thank you so much!

Alma is a Creditinfo Top-Rated Company for the second year in a row and a Keldan and Viðskiptablaðið Model Company for the fourth year in a row, with only about 2-3% of Icelandic companies making each list annually.

The recognition is a true pleasure for all of us on the Alma team and an encouragement to do even better for our wonderful customers, the environment, and the community as a whole!

October 23, 2020


Closed to visitors for an indefinite period

To ensure the safety of Alma's staff and customers, the office will be closed to visitors until further notice. We remind you that you can contact Alma online on Facebook, via al@al.is, or by phone. Additionally, customers can handle matters through My Pages.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

October 5, 2020


Fourth year of the tenant line

Orators and Alma's rental line to help for the fourth year in a row!

Over the past three years, the Tenant Line has provided pro bono legal assistance to more than one hundred tenants, as the Executive Director of Alma and the Chairman of Orator signed a renewed partnership agreement today.

We are extremely proud to support the project, as the Tenant Hotline is an important part of the ongoing development of a reliable and professional rental market in Iceland.

University of Iceland law students are providing free legal assistance to tenants on the Tenant Line on Wednesdays between 6 PM and 8 PM this winter, under the supervision of an experienced independent lawyer. Alma covers all costs for the project, but of course receives no information about callers and has no direct involvement in the assistance.

September 11, 2020


Alma introduces My Pages

Alma is constantly looking for new ways to improve its service and make life easier for its customers. We are therefore proud to introduce My Pages, a new addition to our customer communication.

On My Pages, customers can find all key information about their lease agreement, request renewal, and cancel it. There, you can also send us inquiries, maintenance requests, and update personal information, to name just a few things.

We have already created an account for all our customers, which can be used starting today. If you have any questions, you can contact us at al@al.is or on Facebook.

August 31, 2020


Alma supports the Gummy Bear!

It is a true honor to support Tyggjóið Burt, the magnificent initiative of Guðjón Óskarsson – who these days goes by the name Tyggjókallinn!

Guðjón has made it his mission to clean gum stains from the sidewalks of downtown for the next 10 weeks and has already gotten to nearly three thousand stains in just a few days.

Ölmu cares deeply about its local community and the city center, where many of our customers live.

We therefore encourage as many people as possible to support the initiative at tyggjoidburt.is.

July 29, 2020


Office open - focus on electronic services

Alma's office is now open again. We strongly emphasize proper handwashing and social distancing, and we ask that you do the same.

However, we also point out that most inquiries can be handled by contacting us on Facebook or at al@al.is.

All available apartments can be viewed and applied for on Alma's website - and lease agreements can be signed electronically from the comfort of your own living room.

May 6, 2020


Office closing and supervisors' projects postponed

To ensure the safety of Alma's staff and clients and to fully comply with the public health authority's directives, we have decided to close the office starting tomorrow, in addition to postponing non-urgent tasks for our supervisors.

However, you can still contact Alma on Facebook and at al@al.is, where we emphasize quick responses and good service. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these measures may cause and ask for your patience and understanding during these unusual times.

Further information will be posted here and on Alma's Facebook page as soon as the situation changes.

March 23, 2020


Trash collection and COVID-19 measures

We would like to draw your attention to the attached notice from the City of Reykjavik. It is important to follow the instructions provided to ensure that your trash is collected.

The main points are as follows:

  • Mixed waste must be in closed bags (the gray bin).
  • Containers must not be overfilled; they must be closed so that employees do not come into contact with the waste during removal or cause it to fall out of the containers.
  • In homes where an infection has occurred, special attention must be paid to potential transmission routes. Use full bags and tie them securely. Ensure that the infection is not transmitted to the outside of the bags.
  • Residents must take excess waste that does not fit in their bins to the Sorpu recycling centers themselves.

Further instructions in Icelandic, English, and Polish can be found in the City of Reykjavík's guide.

We would also like to remind our customers who are in quarantine to handle common areas of multi-family buildings with care, maintain social distance from other residents, and avoid touching surfaces that other residents need to touch. Further information about the virus and appropriate measures can be found at covid.is

March 20, 2020


Alma ensures housing security during COVID-19

We want to accommodate our customers who have lost their jobs or suffered a significant loss of income in their self-employment due to the COVID-19 virus. We are therefore offering customers in this situation a 50% reduction in their monthly rent payments for up to three months, with the reduced amount spread over a period of up to 24 months, at no cost to them.

We know that housing security is a fundamental aspect of most people's lives, and we want to do our part to ensure that this element remains stable, no matter what, during uncertain times.

We therefore encourage those in need to contact us on Facebook or at al@al.is and send us the relevant information and documents so we can activate the appropriate resources.

March 17, 2020


Let's reduce trips to the office

Alma encourages customers to avoid unnecessary trips to the office and to use electronic services instead.

You can contact us on Facebook and at al@al.is with all inquiries regarding rental agreements, apartments, and other Alma services.

Lease agreements can be signed electronically in just a few seconds with an e-ID, and the original can be mailed for those who need it.

This way, we can minimize the risk of transmission of the Covid-19 virus and at the same time put the environment first by avoiding unnecessary car trips.

March 12, 2020


Thanks for the year!

Dear friends!

We thank you all for a fun year and great company.

2019 was a truly eventful year for Alma, and during the year we have, among other things;

  • offering a new service where it is possible to rent for up to seven years at a fixed rent, which is only linked to the Consumer Price Index
  • Pets are allowed in all Alma apartments, provided that approval from the co-owners is obtained.
  • Implemented electronic signatures and thus saved unnecessary and polluting car trips.
  • The Orator and Alma Tenant Hotline has been maintained for the third consecutive year.
  • Renewed our agreement with the Pieta Association, a suicide prevention organization, and provided them with free housing for the next two years.
  • Hire powerful office dogs to work

We look forward to continuing to work with our clients and other partners to shape a professional and reliable rental market in the new year.

Season's greetings from the staff at Alma!

December 30, 2019


Alma in a Christmas outfit

It's safe to say that it had a festive Christmas feel in the capital region this week.

To mark the occasion, the staff at Alma threw on their Christmas sweaters, Christmas suits, and Christmas vests, while the dog and assistant office manager, Dino, put on a Christmas tie for the day!

More pictures from the day can be seen on Alma's Facebook page!

December 11, 2019


Alma's office is closing at 2:00 PM today due to the weather.

Alma is closing her office today at 2:00 PM due to the weather. However, we will still be available and will answer emails later in the day at al@al.is.

We encourage our customers to closely monitor weather updates at vedur.is/vidvaranir, secure any loose items on balconies and in yards, and also be mindful of storm drains during the bad weather.

December 10, 2019


Alma ensures the continued operation of the Pieta House

Alma will continue to support the Pieta Foundation, a suicide prevention organization, for the next two years!

The staff of Alma went on a wonderful visit to the Pieta Society last Wednesday, where we learned about their operations and the facility at 7 Baldursgata. The organization provides suicide and self-harm prevention, offers free professional consultations, and supports loved ones at its Baldursgata 7 location.

Alma has provided the organization with free use of the premises for the past two years, but during a visit on Wednesday, María Björk, CEO of Alma, and Kristín, CEO of Pieta, signed a renewed agreement for the same arrangement for the next two years.

We are extremely proud of the partnership and happy to be able to ensure the continued operation of the Pieta House, as the organization does excellent work and helps numerous people every day.

You can learn more about the work of Pieta on the organization's website.

December 2, 2019


Changed opening hours

Starting Monday, December 2, Alma's office will be open from 9 AM to 3 PM, an hour shorter than before. The change is part of an effort to expand and improve online services and shorten the staff's workweek, in line with new labor agreements.
With increased online services, time-consuming and environmentally unfriendly visits to the office will be reduced, and customers can enjoy excellent service from the comfort of their own living room!

November 27, 2019


Alma reduces paper waste, car trips, and wasted time!

Alma recently implemented electronic signatures in partnership with Taktikal, and now customers can sign lease agreements in just a few moments via a smart device, instead of having to make a trip to the office to sign a stack of papers. This saves our customers valuable time, significantly reduces un eco-friendly trips between neighborhoods, and eliminates the need for printing. If customers wish to have their lease agreement notarized, it is no problem to get a printed copy from us, even though it was originally signed electronically.

The change aligns well with two of Alma's key goals: to offer its customers ever-better service and to always put the environment first when the opportunity arises!


October 25, 2019


Environmental issues addressed

After receiving a great education from the Icelandic Container Company about environmental awareness and sorting, the staff at Alma decided to get to work and beautify their local area in Laugardalur. During just a one-hour cleanup around Suðurlandsbraut, numerous trash bags filled up with a wide variety of items, including a soccer ball, clothing, and parts from old car wrecks!


October 15, 2019


Alma supports the Pink Ribbon

Pink Month has arrived and the 2019 Pink Ribbon has been unveiled. This year, the campaign's focus is on ensuring no woman feels alone in her illness.

Alma shows its support by purchasing the ribbon for all of the company's staff. Pink Day was then taken to the next level in the office, where the team showed off their best (and pinkest) outfits! Photos from the day can be found on Alma's Facebook page.


October 10, 2019


Alma is a role model

In October, Alma was named a Top Company by Creditinfo and also made the list of exemplary companies by Viðskiptablaðið and Keldan for the third consecutive year. Only about 2-3% of Icelandic companies make each list.

We at Alma are grateful and proud of this achievement, but the recognition is an incentive to always do even better!

October 2, 2019