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Buying real estate in Denmark

Get through the home buying process safely and buy your new home at the best possible price. Let us take care of the legal and practicalities so you can concentrate on moving.

We have over 20 years of experience with the process of buying real estate in Denmark and we make buying a new home easy and safe.
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Can Foreigners Buy Property in Denmark?

To buy a house in Denmark, you'll generally need to be a resident or have lived in Denmark for at least five years. 

EU/EEA citizens can typically purchase a primary residence without special permission.

Non-EU/EEA citizens usually require permission from the Ministry of Justice.
You're not alone in this process

Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home in Denmark

Below is a timeline with the different steps in buying a home in Denmark.

Search phase

All houses for sale are displayed on the internet. You can search the market using Boligsiden or Boliga. You can either search by city, area, zip code og using a map.

You can also contact realtors in the areas where you are looking for housing. Realtors in Denmark are hired by the seller of a house, and they carry their own listings.

Viewing phase

Once you've found one or more homes that meet your requirements, it's time to come out and see the home(s) in person.

You can either book a viewing by contacting the seller's real estate agent or by attending an open house.

The buying phase

Once you have found the home you want to purchase it is time to negotiate the price and terms.

We offer to do this for you as we are able to negotiate a much more favorable deal than yourself.

The legal review phase

After signing the purchase agreement it is time for us, as your buyer's advisor to review the deal. Based on your analysis of the property and its documents we prepare a buyer's guide for you.

The deal is only final when we have had a chance to discuss it with you and after that send our letter of approvel to the real estate agent.

The moving preparation phase

After the deal ins final it is time to prepare the move. Before you can accept the keys to the property you have to takeout insurances and make arrangements with the utility various companies.

We take care of the practical side of things, so you don't have to concentrate on that.

Moving into your new home

At the date of takeover you can finally move into your new home.
AVOID THE PITFALLS:

What Most Foreign Buyers Don’t Know

Skipping the Buyer’s Legal Review

Many people think real estate agents are neutral - but they only work for the seller.

Understanding the documents

All sales documents are in Danish only. The content can easily be misunderstood – so you need your own advisor to give an overview and make sure that the deal is OK.

Overpaying Due to Lack of Market Insight

“The asking price is negotiable – but many don’t know how much.” Get your own housing expert to negoiate the deal on your behalf.

Unsure of how the process work

Denmark has no title company, no escrow, and no closing attorney – the process is fast, final, and legally binding. As a buyer you should find your own buyer's agent as earli in the process as possible.

“Not sure what applies to your case? Let us help you avoid costly mistakes. Book a free call today – and get peace of mind before you sign anything.”

Nicolai Vinum

How we help

Professional Buyer’s Agent with 20+ Years of Experience

Analysis of trade documents and reports
Personal buying guide prepared for your home purchase
Online meeting where we go through the deal and your questions
Approving the deal and securing the best possible terms for you
Checking deadlines and coordinating with bank and real estate agent
Personal hotline that can answer everything about your home purchase
Get help with all types of home purchases

We are experts in the following types of home purchases

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Villa

We know the rules of buying a Villa.
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Project

Are you buying a home that is not yet built?
Read more about project purchase

Customer testimonials:

Billede af Githas sommerhus
It has been a good, safe experience with close contact throughout. Thorough review of all papers, so we have not been in doubt about anything.
Githa
Løkken
TCs hus i Jels
Whether you're Danish or buying a home from abroad, I highly recommend Hjælp til huskøb if you want a professional, reliable and genuinely helpful advisor.
TC
Jels
Andreas lejlighed
Nicolai helped with our first home purchase, he made everything super easy and explain all documents and every transaction regarding the purchase, extremely helpful and fast.
Andrea
Aarhus
Isoldes hus
Great service for expats in Denmark!

We would definitely choose to work with Hjælp til huskøb again!
Isolde
Brøndby Strand
Aleksandras house
I can’t recommend Nicolai enough for anyone thinking about buying property in Denmark. My husband and I have been through the property-buying process here before, so we know how much the experience can vary—and Nicolai truly stands out.
Aleksandra
København
Billede af Fans hus i Aalborg
Definately recommend.

Kind, thoughtful, and professional. We strongly recommend Nicolai to anyone who's searching for property purchases in Denmark, especially for the internationals.
Fan
Aalborg
Aleksandrus hus
Very nice experience which led to a smooth process.
Very helpful and all meetings and informations are explained in a way that is easy to understand even if you have not experienced this before.

Thank you for the great cooperation!
Alexandru
Horsens
Xinxins hus
Nicolai has been very helpful during our house purchase process. He is professional with the lowest charge as far as I know. He replies request quickly and he understands the difficulties that we encounter to buy a house as a foreigner. 5-star recommendation from us.
Xinxin
Aalborg
Wentings hus
Nicolai is professional and patient and he speaks very good English.

Buying a house in Denmark as a foreigner, there are many facts that are obvious to Danes but totally unfamiliar to me. Thanks a lot for totally Nicolai's patient explainations.
Wenting
Aarhus

FAQs: Buying Property as a Foreigner in Denmark

Buying a home can take anywhere from 1 week to several months. How long it takes depends on many factors. The most important is that the right house is on the market and that you have your financial situation under control.

If you need a conveyancing solicitor, the process may take a little longer. If you contact Help to Buy as early as possible in the process, we can guide you through the process easily and efficiently.

Some banks offer mortgages to foreigners, especially EU citizens with income in Denmark. However, terms and conditions vary – and approval can be stricter than for Danes.

Contact your bank as soon as the interest in buying a new home arises. Your bank will ask you to provide information on:

Income and Expenses: The bank will want to see documentation of your income (pay stubs) and fixed expenses (budget) to assess your ability to pay.

Debt: The bank will want to know how much debt you have and will calculate your debt-to-income ratio, which is the ratio of your income to your total debt.

Disposable income: The bank will look at your disposable income, which is the amount you have left to spend after paying taxes and fixed expenses.

Ability to pay: The bank will look at your ability to pay, or whether you can repay the loan, and your willingness to pay, or whether you will repay existing loans.

Other relevant information: Depending on the purpose of the loan, the bank may also need information about your pension history, savings and assets.

Yes. Most properties are listed with some negotiation margin. Having a local expert helps you avoid overpaying and strengthens your position.

We can help you negotiate the best deal on the property you want to buy. Our negotiation is based on market conditions, the length of the lease, the technical condition of the property and your wishes.

Based on this, we develop a negotiation strategy, which we of course get your approval before we start.

Yes – you should expect to pay additional expenses when buying a home in Denmark. The expenses are explained in the sales presentation under the heading " Kontantbehov ved køb"

The expenses include:

  • Land registration tax (tinglysningsafgift)
  • Fee to your buyer's advisor
  • Change of ownership insurance
  • Mortgage setup costs.

Contact Hjælp til huskøb for a non-binding conversation about your options as we can help you.

As a buyer you have a 6-day legal right of withdrawal – read more about this in this document.

In most cases, no – unless you meet strict residency and permission requirements. Denmark has tight rules to prevent speculative property buying from foreigners.

Contact Hjælp til huskøb for a non-binding conversation about your options.

Because real estate agents represent the seller, not you. A buyer’s agent protects your interests, helps you avoid legal risks, and can often save you money through negotiation and insight.

It's the smartest thing to do to seek professional advice early in the process.

We offer a free property screening before you buy. We can help you understand the buying process, potential problems, and much more so that you can avoid unexpected challenges when buying a house.

As experts in home buying, we at Hælp til huskøb are always available to chat with you about your home purchase. It's free and non-binding.

Do you have questions about your home purchase?

Then you've come to the right place

With over 20 years of experience, I can ensure you a safe and easy home purchase.

Contact me for an informal chat about what I can help you with.

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