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Does it make financial sense to rent out my apartment?

15 January 2026 · 3 min read · Short-term rental

Does it make financial sense to rent out my apartment?

Does it make financial sense to rent out my apartment?
That is the key question for any owner thinking of letting their home work for them. The answer is a clear yes, especially if your apartment is in or around Copenhagen.

What does our data show about renting out homes?

Our data, and the development of the market (in Danish), consistently show a significant financial advantage.

But making business sense is about more than the raw figures on the bottom line.

It is about value and peace of mind. When we handle the management, your apartment turns from a potential workload into a pure source of income. You get the financial benefit of short-term rental without having to deal with booking requests, key handovers, cleaning schedules or urgent guest enquiries at 10 pm on a Sunday evening. The time and hassle you save also has real value.

How is the extra income created?

https://byadministration.dk/en/rental-income-calculator/ The difference lies in flexibility and demand. While a long-term let locks your income to the market price for 12 months at a time, short-term rental lets us adjust the price dynamically. We maximise income in high season, during big trade fairs or events, and at weekends. At the same time, we still keep the home in use in low season through strategic pricing, which on average lifts the annual income considerably.

Does a property manager make business sense for you too? Get a price estimate today. Besides the direct, higher income, there are more benefits.

You decide when the home is available for rent.

If you need to use it yourself for a while, or maintenance needs doing, we simply block the calendar. Your home is always available to you.

If you need to use the home yourself for a while, or if maintenance needs doing, we simply block the calendar in the system. Our systems are flexible and easy to use, and you can also log in yourself and make changes, such as updating the calendar, managing bookings, changing prices, updating information or handling other settings as needed. That way you always have full control and overview. Whatever happens, your home of course always stays available to you.

Professional care of your property

We make sure your apartment is looked after regularly, thoroughly cleaned and maintained.

A home used for short-term rental often stays in better condition, because it gets regular checks and professional cleaning between stays. This means that any minor damage or wear is spotted early and can be fixed quickly before it grows. Many owners also find that the home is not “worn down” in the same way as with long-term rental, because guests typically use it as a safe base during their stay: a place to sleep, relax and keep their things, rather than a place in constant daily use. Overall, this helps keep the quality and general condition of the home over time.

The Rent Act and insurance

We always rent out in full compliance with the applicable rental legislation (in Danish) and the relevant rules, so you can feel completely safe throughout the process. You get a clear and transparent statement of both income and costs, where everything is easy to understand and there are no hidden fees or unpleasant surprises. We also handle the administrative and practical tasks for you, so you avoid complex processes and time-consuming work. This means you get a simple, clear and professional setup focused on security, overview and a stable income.

So what does it cost you?

We take care of setting the home up professionally for guests with bed linen, towels and toiletries, marketing on platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com, guest communication, cleaning and key handling.

For owners of apartments in the Copenhagen area, renting out through us makes very good business sense in the vast majority of cases. You get a significantly higher annual income, get rid of all the administrative hassle and have your investment looked after professionally. It is a model where all the figures point the same way: towards healthier finances for your property investment.

Mohamed-Nour Yousif from BY Administration
Mohamed-Nour YousifBY Administration

Any questions?
That is why we are here.

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