https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Rental scams can be a huge issue for foreigners in Denmark's larger cities, where the rental market is competitive and prices are high. What can you do if you think you've been scammed? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260326/how-to-get-legal-help-for-rental-issues-in-denmark Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:49:51 +0100 how-to-get-legal-help-for-rental-issues-in-denmark New figures from property site Boligsiden have revealed that the price of a standard 80 square metre apartment in Copenhagen has risen from around 4.8 million kroner to 6 million kroner in the space of a year. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260513/the-price-of-a-standard-copenhagen-apartment-has-risen-by-1-2-million-in-a-year Wed, 13 May 2026 10:54:28 +0200 the-price-of-a-standard-copenhagen-apartment-has-risen-by-1-2-million-in-a-year Has the prospect of summer barbeques got you wondering what activities are allowed on your balcony in Denmark? We've got you covered. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240528/from-bbqs-to-laundry-what-you-can-and-cant-do-on-your-balcony-in-denmark Tue, 28 May 2024 14:20:38 +0200 from-bbqs-to-laundry-what-you-can-and-cant-do-on-your-balcony-in-denmark If the number of apartments on the market keeps rising this could put a damper on price hikes, according to a property economist. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260506/number-of-apartments-on-sale-in-copenhagen-rises-for-fourth-consecutive-month Wed, 06 May 2026 10:45:25 +0200 number-of-apartments-on-sale-in-copenhagen-rises-for-fourth-consecutive-month Prospective home owners in Danish cities have the option of choosing the cooperative andelsbolig model, which doesn't involve landlords or rent but is less subject to market prices. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251022/what-you-should-know-before-agreeing-to-buy-a-danish-andelsbolig Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:17:38 +0200 what-you-should-know-before-agreeing-to-buy-a-danish-andelsbolig Getting along with your neighbours is essential if you want an easy life - but there are a some house rules in Denmark that you may not even know you're breaking. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240305/eight-ways-you-will-accidentally-annoy-your-danish-neighbours Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:44:49 +0100 eight-ways-you-will-accidentally-annoy-your-danish-neighbours A third of apartments in Aarhus were sold above asking price last month, and a fifth of apartments in Denmark as a whole ‒ the highest monthly figure ever recorded by property website Boligsiden. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260417/one-in-five-apartments-in-denmark-sold-above-asking-price-in-march Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:49:03 +0200 one-in-five-apartments-in-denmark-sold-above-asking-price-in-march New statistics from Finance Denmark show that the housing market in Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, is increasingly starting to resemble that of the capital, Copenhagen, where prices have surged in recent years. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260413/aarhus-property-market-starting-to-resemble-copenhagens Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:04:03 +0200 aarhus-property-market-starting-to-resemble-copenhagens Summer houses in Denmark are a hugely popular destination for those who want to vacation without going abroad. Can foreign nationals buy them in the same way as permanent homes? https://www.thelocal.dk/20240212/can-foreigners-buy-a-summer-house-in-denmark Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:10:17 +0100 can-foreigners-buy-a-summer-house-in-denmark Property prices in Denmark rose across the country last month, with the price of summer houses, houses and apartments rising between February and March, according to new figures from Boligsiden. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260409/apartments-in-aarhus-see-biggest-price-rise-since-financial-crisis Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:35:32 +0200 apartments-in-aarhus-see-biggest-price-rise-since-financial-crisis If you take Danish property ads at face value, you might find yourself waist-deep in renovation bills or disappointed with your new locality. Out guide will help you read between the lines. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251014/four-words-estate-agents-in-denmark-use-when-they-want-to-rip-you-off Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:48:25 +0200 four-words-estate-agents-in-denmark-use-when-they-want-to-rip-you-off As a homeowner in Denmark, you have a fair bit of freedom when it comes to do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects. However, some work legally requires you to call in professionals. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250304/what-kind-of-diy-work-are-you-allowed-to-do-yourself-in-denmark Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:13:39 +0100 what-kind-of-diy-work-are-you-allowed-to-do-yourself-in-denmark With the rental market in Denmark's biggest cities competitive, particularly at the start of new semesters, scams are common. Here are the top cons you might come across - and how to avoid them. https://www.thelocal.dk/20231027/five-common-rental-scams-in-denmark-and-how-to-avoid-them Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:27:03 +0200 five-common-rental-scams-in-denmark-and-how-to-avoid-them Up to four in ten younger homeowners in Copenhagen have wealthy parents, a new thinktank study has concluded. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260219/four-in-ten-young-copenhagen-homeowners-have-wealthy-parents Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:30:06 +0100 four-in-ten-young-copenhagen-homeowners-have-wealthy-parents A change of rate policy at one of Denmark’s major financial institutions could pave the way for cheaper mortgages in 2026. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260129/why-a-mortgage-might-cost-you-less-in-denmark-in-2026 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:30:48 +0100 why-a-mortgage-might-cost-you-less-in-denmark-in-2026 People buying property in Denmark should keep in mind that house prices are not guaranteed to continue their current upward curve, the country’s central bank has warned. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251125/denmarks-central-bank-warns-home-buyers-against-banking-on-future-prices Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:25:25 +0100 denmarks-central-bank-warns-home-buyers-against-banking-on-future-prices Denmark’s government says it wants to make it easier for first-time home buyers to get a mortgage. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251105/danish-government-wants-more-lenient-mortgages-to-help-first-time-home-buyers Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:51:42 +0100 danish-government-wants-more-lenient-mortgages-to-help-first-time-home-buyers Housing must be made cheaper in and around Copenhagen, the mayors of 17 regional municipalities have said in a joint statement ahead of local elections. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251031/danish-city-mayors-demand-cheaper-housing-ahead-of-local-elections Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:48:25 +0100 danish-city-mayors-demand-cheaper-housing-ahead-of-local-elections Foreign nationals who own a home in Denmark may choose to rent out their property either on platforms such as AirBnB or privately, for instance if they are spending an extended period abroad. Here are the tax rules you need to know. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250911/the-danish-tax-rules-you-need-to-know-if-renting-out-your-home Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:57:18 +0200 the-danish-tax-rules-you-need-to-know-if-renting-out-your-home New analysis of the housing market shows the average income needed to be approved for a mortgage varies dramatically between the cheapest and most expensive locations in Denmark. But some areas have become more accessible over the last year. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250801/map-what-income-do-you-need-to-buy-a-home-in-denmark-in-2025 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:26:18 +0200 map-what-income-do-you-need-to-buy-a-home-in-denmark-in-2025