Questions and answers about renting out your home in Copenhagen

We have been active locally in Copenhagen since 2017, and together our team brings more than 18 years of combined experience in real estate, investing, running businesses, tenants and service. BY Administration ApS was itself founded in 2025 and is owned by BY GROUP DK ApS and Nour Invest ApS, 50/50.

Owner-occupied flats, houses and co-op apartments (andelsboliger), for private owners and investors. Typical cases are owners moving abroad or going on exchange, investors optimising their return, and owners who want to rent out their home while it is for sale. We also find tenants for parking spaces, garages and carports.

Yes. We work with private landlords and investors with several units, and the service scales with the size of the portfolio, with the same processes and reporting.

Yes, within the rules. We help owners rent out their home while it is on the market, so it earns an income instead of standing empty. If you still live there, your own permanent home can be rented out to holidaymakers for up to 70 days a year when all rentals go through platforms that report to the tax authorities, such as Airbnb and Booking.com. If you have moved out, the 70-day rule does not apply, because it only covers your own permanent home, and a home subject to the residence requirement (bopælspligt) that you do not live in yourself may not be used for holiday rental without the municipality’s consent (section 7(1) of the Housing Conditions Act). We coordinate with the estate agent and plan bookings around viewings.

Yes. BY Apartments ApS, which like us is part of BY GROUP DK ApS, buys and rents out homes itself. We manage them ourselves, just like yours.

Small repairs and larger refurbishments can be handled by BY Entreprise ApS, and you choose who does the work. BY Entreprise ApS is a secondary name of BY DEVELOPMENT ApS (CVR 46779150), which is owned by BY GROUP DK ApS (CVR 44184877). BY GROUP DK ApS also owns half of BY Administration ApS.

All of Copenhagen, from Indre By, Christianshavn and Vesterbro to Østerbro, Nørrebro, Frederiksberg, Valby, Nordhavn, Sydhavn, Islands Brygge and Amager.

17% incl. VAT of rental income for short-term rental and 8.5% excl. VAT of the rent for long-term rental. Cleaning, linen, supplies and maintenance are billed separately at cost or at agreed rates. No hidden fees. The platform’s fee, such as Airbnb’s, and any payment fees are deducted from the payout and are not part of the 17%.

Tenant selection and screening, a lease under Danish rental law, deposit, rent collection, move-in and move-out inspections and coordination of tradespeople, for 8.5% excl. VAT of the monthly rent. We earn when you earn.

The fee is 17% incl. VAT of rental income and covers the day-to-day running: listing and optimisation on the booking platforms, pricing, guest service, key handover and check-in, and coordination of cleaning. The cleaning itself is billed separately, as are linen, supplies and maintenance. The platform’s fee is not included; it is deducted from the payout.

From current market data and local knowledge of your area, within the limits of Danish rental law. That keeps the rent where the market is, with a stable return and fewer empty months.

Yes. Every month you get a statement of income, costs and net result, so you can always see what your home has earned.

With short-term rental we transfer your rental income every month to the bank account you have chosen, together with a statement of income, costs and net result.

No, there is no onboarding fee for new management agreements for Airbnb management, long-term rental, property management or owners’ associations, summer house rental and holiday apartment/timeshare administration. Applies to new management agreements entered into up to and including 31 December 2026. A few one-off services at the start, such as photography, styling, a key box and a deep clean, may be billed separately by agreement.

Renting out your home to one tenant for more than 3 months at a time. We handle the whole process: tenant selection, setting the rent, move-in and move-out inspections, contact with the tenant, rent collection, coordination of maintenance, documentation and financial reporting.

A structured screening with income verification, references and background checks where lawful. The aim is financially stable tenants who pay on time and look after your home.

Yes. We carry out move-in and move-out inspections with written and photographic records. That protects your claim on the deposit and gives clarity about the condition of the home.

We handle the whole process: dealing with the notice, the move-out inspection, documentation and preparing the home for a new tenancy. Everything follows Danish rental law.

Because Copenhagen has its own conditions: rental rules, market and enforcement practice. A local manager knows the rules, solves problems faster and knows the rent level in your area.

A full service for owners who want income from short-term rental without running it themselves. We create and optimise the listing, price it dynamically, handle guest communication and coordinate check-in, cleaning and linen. You keep ownership and control of your home.

Once you have accepted the agreement, your listing is typically live on several platforms within 48 hours. Many owners get their first bookings a few working days later, depending on season, price level and location.

Your own permanent home can be rented out to holidaymakers for up to 70 days a year when all rentals go through platforms that report to the tax authorities, such as Airbnb and Booking.com. If you rent it out yourself, the limit is 30 days. We keep count across platforms and close the calendar before the limit.

Not every home is. Before we start, we look at location, the rules of the building and association, layout, furnishing and demand in the area. If your home suits a stay of a few months or long-term rental better, we recommend that instead.

Short-term rental often brings in more gross income, especially in central areas. But the real result depends on location, season, standard and furnishing, and on how professionally it is run. That is why we always assess what makes most sense for your home.

Yes. You have full control of the calendar and can block dates for your own use at any time. We adjust pricing and availability around your blocked dates so the rental keeps performing.

We use dynamic pricing combined with local market insight and historical booking data. Prices are adjusted continuously by demand, season, events, booking pace and competitor prices, to find the best balance between occupancy and income.

We adjust prices, minimum stays and availability, and when it makes sense we target stays of 2 to 8 weeks. We also adjust visibility across platforms to reduce empty nights. The aim is for the home to be rented out steadily all year, not only in high season.

Every guest must accept our house rules before booking: no smoking, no parties and quiet hours from 10 pm to 7 am. We require a minimum of two nights, and every guest shows ID before check-in.

We take care of it. We get the damage repaired, document everything and handle the dialogue with the guests and the platform’s insurance. Insurance cases from guest stays are part of our management agreement with hosts.

Tell us about your home in the rental income calculator, or book a short call. You get a personal estimate of what your home can earn, then a detailed assessment and an agreement you can read at your own pace.

Yes. On our Get started page you will find our onboarding form for Airbnb and short-term rental. Fill it in and we will assess your home and get back to you. Would you rather talk first? Book a short meeting.

Yes. Pick a time for a short introductory meeting in our calendar. We go through your home and your needs and estimate what it can earn.

Yes. We clean flats, houses and villas of all sizes, and the cleaning is tailored to the size and layout of your home.

No. Many prefer not to be at home while we clean. Access and details are agreed in advance, and your home is treated with care and respect.

Yes. The cleaning can focus on the areas that matter most to you. We agree the scope in advance, so expectations are clear.

The price depends on the size of your home, the type of cleaning and how often we come. Regular cleaning every week or every other week usually gives better value over time, because it reduces the need for deep cleaning.

Yes. We clean stairwells for associations in Copenhagen and set the task list for each building. Stairwells, back stairs, basement corridors and lifts are reviewed with the board, and the frequency follows how the building is actually used.

Yes. Most of our restaurant and office clients prefer cleaning early in the morning, late in the evening or after closing. We fit the schedule to your opening hours and use permanent cleaning teams, so the quality is the same every time.

Our accounting system sends invoices and payment reminders automatically and escalates arrears. That keeps the finances stable and frees the board from manual follow-up.

Yes. We are happy to work with your regular tradespeople and suppliers, or you can use our network of professionals.

We prepare and run the whole process digitally, from the notice of meeting to the minutes, so the meeting is efficient and properly conducted.

Yes, without any trouble. There are normally no extra fees from us to start the transition. We review your current agreements and help with the handover from your previous manager, so operations and finances continue without disruption.

Yes. Guests judge the photos before they read the description or compare prices, so the first impression often decides whether they click through. Professional photos give your listing a stronger start on Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo.

Yes. We give short guidance before the shoot on furnishing, tidying and light, so the home looks clear and honest in the photos. We also recommend a thorough clean before the photographer arrives.

Yes. We adapt the style depending on whether the home is being sold, rented out long term or listed for short-term rental, so the photos suit the audience and the platform.

The price depends on the size of the home, the number of photos, location and whether you need help with styling. You always get a clear price upfront.

Our selected partner, Modo Partners, who are experienced in photos for rentals. You own the photos afterwards.

Send us the space in the form on the page Rent out your parking space, and answer the questions about whether you may rent it out. We will contact you within 3 working days. We go through the space and the documents with you, find a tenant and draw up a written agreement that you both sign. We then collect the rent and pay it out to you. You have one contact person with us all the way.

It depends on the association’s articles, house rules and decisions. According to the guidance on the standard articles for owners’ associations (ejerforeninger), an association can manage agreements on renting parking spaces as a joint matter, and the law does not generally give an owner the right to rent out a space to someone who does not live in the building. Ask the board and get the answer in writing.

The co-op’s (andelsboligforening) articles and board decide. The Danish Co-operative Housing Act has no specific rules on renting out a parking space, so ask the board in writing before you promise a tenant anything. We ask for the answer before the space is shown.

Only with your landlord’s consent. Under section 150(2) of the Danish Rent Act, you may not let anyone outside your household use what you rent, or any part of it, without consent, and a parking space in your lease is part of what you rent. We require the consent in writing. If you live in social housing, you cannot rent out the space through BY. Ask your housing department which rules apply.

A resident parking permit (beboerlicens) lets you park on the street in your zone, but it does not give you a particular space. In Copenhagen it costs DKK 1,235 to 6,135 a year in 2026, depending on the car’s fuel consumption, and Frederiksberg has its own rates. A private parking space is rented from an owner under a written agreement.

Join the list with the areas you are looking in, and confirm your sign-up in the email you receive afterwards. If a sign-up is not confirmed, we delete it after 7 days. When a space fits, we contact you. You can always unsubscribe with the link in the email, and we then delete your sign-up straight away.

Yes, when the owner agrees. Some owners are happy to rent to a company or a tradesperson, others only to a private person. Join the waiting list as a company, and we will contact you about spaces where the owner has said yes to a company.

Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. We have our own pages for Østerbro, Nørrebro, Vesterbro, Indre By and Frederiksberg, and Nordhavn is part of Østerbro. If you have a space somewhere else in the two municipalities, we are happy to hear from you too.

Only if the owner has a charger at the space and you agree on how the electricity is paid for. The legal right to install a charging point applies to spaces that come with a housing agreement, not to a parking space you rent on its own. Tell us on the waiting list that you have an electric car.

As the owner you pay 12.5% of the rent, at least DKK 98.75 a month, incl. VAT, and only once the space is let. We collect the rent from the tenant and pay it out to you after deducting the fee. The tenant pays no fees, only the rent.

No. We refer you to our partners, who are property credit companies licensed by the Danish FSA. The partner assesses and decides.

Property credit companies licensed by the Danish FSA that lend for buying a home. You get the name when we call you, and you decide whether you want to be referred.

BY Administration receives a fee from the partner when we refer you. You pay nothing to us.

No. We tell you which partners lend for the kind of purchase you are planning. You discuss the loan and its terms with the partner.

The loans typically cost more than a loan from a bank. The partner tells you about the terms.

The Danish FSA’s guidelines on growth areas state that owning two homes at the same time places particularly high demands on the customer’s income and liquidity. Copenhagen, the surrounding municipalities and Aarhus are growth areas, so banks and mortgage credit institutions should exercise appropriate caution and take account of the particular risk here.

A company that, on a commercial basis, lends to consumers secured on residential property. It requires a licence from the Danish FSA under the Danish Property Credit Companies Act.

The rules on good practice for mortgage credit also apply to property credit companies when they lend to a consumer. Among other things, the partner must assess your creditworthiness and as a starting point ensure an appropriate down payment. The partner tells you what applies in your case.

Yes. The partner assesses your situation and decides.

Yes. We refer both private individuals and companies, such as an ApS buying a home to rent out.

Your name, email, phone number and the purpose of your purchase. This only happens once you have received the partner’s name and said yes to that particular partner.

Many people want to live in the city. The population is growing, construction has slowed, and private rental housing is the most common form of tenure in the Municipality of Copenhagen. There are also risks, such as falling prices, empty months and the rent following the Danish Rent Act.

No. We do not look at your finances. Have your own bank, an accountant or another professional work through the numbers before you buy.

No. We can rent out and manage the home if you want us to, but it is never a condition.