Buying and Renting a Property in Denmark

Denmark is the smallest of the Scandinavian countries and has been consistently voted the happiest country to live in. With its beautiful natural lakes and forests, medieval churches and renaissance castles, as well as some of the finest dining establishments in the world it’s easy to see why. Copenhagen, capital of Denmark features exquisite architecture, and an impressively efficient transport system, and there is a vibrant nightlife scene for the more energetic.  With a free education system and welfare state which is the envy of other nations, Denmark is considered one of the most egalitarian countries in the world. The cost of living is quite high and property prices can be steep – but property buyers from overseas would argue that paying a little more for a property in Denmark is well worth it.

Most people who are moving to Denmark choose to rent accommodation rather than buy due to the high costs of properties. However if you intend to purchase a Danish property and you are an EU national there are properties in Denmark available and the buying process is relatively straightforward. Sellers usually organize a property report which is available to potential buyers to view – if no property report is available the vendor could be liable for damages for up to 20 years after the sale. When an offer is accepted in a property in Denmark a deposit of 5% is required – the balance will be paid at an agreed closing date for the sale.

Rental accommodation in Denmark varies from houses with gardens to city apartments, with much property to be found in multi-storey buildings, as well as terraces. Most of the properties in Denmark are located in the bigger cities. The municipal authority housing office has a building association list which offers subsidized apartments for rent – however the waiting list can be long. If renting long term in Denmark tenants are usually required to live in the property for at least 180 a year – and the address must be registered with the National Registration Office.

It can be a real hassle trying to find appropriate properties or rental accommodation in Denmark which is why using a web based property portal like Eurofalcon.com can be a real godsend. Simply enter your requirements into the simple search engine and you will be instantly provided with a list of Danish properties which match. Eurofalcon.com brings buyers and sellers, and landlords in Denmark with potential tenants quickly and easily. Best of all the service is entirely free – landlords and sellers get free listings and free translation of their ads into several European languages allowing them to showcase their properties to a large European market.