Find Housing
We recommend that you begin to search for housing as soon as possible. Finding appropriate housing can take time.
You can choose either to rent or to buy housing. However, most foreign nationals choose to rent their home, as it is the type of home with the least obligations.
A common way to find a place to live is to search on the internet. Denmark has a series of housing portals you can use. In addition, some Danish newspapers run ads. As an alternative, you can contact a real estate agent, rental agency or relocation partner. They can help you find a place to live for a fee. Another good idea is to ask your employer or perhaps colleagues for advice. Making use of your personal network will most often be an effective way to find a place to live.
Renting
Rents in Denmark vary widely, depending on the location, size and general condition of the specific dwelling. You can rent a room, a flat or a single-family house.
You can rent from either a private property owner or a housing association.
As a tenant, you have legislative rights, including a tenancy agreement, which specifies the conditions for renting such as the deposit amount and renovation obligations. You can read about your rights and obligations as a tenant on Lejeloven.dk.
Buying
If you wish to buy a home in Denmark, you must have permission from the Department of Civil Affairs to acquire real property in Denmark, unless you have domicile in Denmark or you have had residence in Denmark for at least five years.
As a homeowner, you are obligated to pay property tax and have a fire insurance, as law in Denmark requires this.
In Randers, houses and apartments are mainly sold through estate agents. Therefore, if you are considering purchasing a home, you should contact an estate agent.
You can also buy building land where you can build the house of your dreams. See building land for sale in Randers Municipality (in Danish).
In Denmark, it is normal to take out a housing loan at a mortgage credit institution and/or bank to finance this kind of purchase.
No matter what kind of property you plan to buy, it is highly recommended that you consult a lawyer specializing in property law.