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Guides and market insight on renting out homes in Copenhagen: short-term rental, listing your home well, where guests want to stay and what drives the property market. Written by people who rent out homes every day.

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Cobbled Copenhagen courtyard with bicycles parked by the back stairs

Buying an apartment for your child in Copenhagen: rent, tax and rules

If you buy an apartment and rent it to your child, you are taxed on the market rent. The rules on rent, the lease, tax, gifts and a later sale, with a worked example.

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Window bay with a radiator underneath in a bright Copenhagen apartment

Energy label when renting out an apartment: rules, cost and fines

29 October 2026
Compact kitchen in a Copenhagen rental apartment with a laptop on the worktop

Can you send a tenant notice to quit or a payment demand digitally?

29 October 2026
Folded striped towels on a freshly made bed in a rental apartment

Rental tax allowance 2027: how much you can earn tax-free from renting out

29 October 2026
Three people during a viewing of a bright apartment with moving boxes

Renting out your apartment while it is for sale: lease and handover

7 October 2026
Desk seen from above: a person takes notes during a video call

Rent out or sell your apartment now? How to run the numbers

7 October 2026
Aerial view of apartment blocks and two residential towers in autumn light

Hard to sell your apartment? Rent it out while you wait

7 October 2026
Renting out your apartment to expats, companies and students

Renting out your apartment to expats, companies and students

30 September 2026
Renting out a furnished apartment in Copenhagen: rent, inventory list and insurance

Renting out a furnished apartment in Copenhagen: rent, inventory list and insurance

30 September 2026
Model of a house with a set of keys in front

The landlord sells the apartment: can you stay on as a tenant?

27 September 2026
Open double doors into a dining room in an apartment

Can your landlord enter your apartment? Access, notice and viewings

27 September 2026
Defects list when moving in: deadline, checklist and template for tenants

Defects list when moving in: deadline, checklist and template for tenants

26 September 2026
Complaining to the Rent Tribunal in Copenhagen: how to do it and what it costs

Complaining to the Rent Tribunal in Copenhagen: how to do it and what it costs

26 September 2026
Bright living room with white walls and a white floor seen through an open door

Painting when you move out: what can the landlord require of you?

25 September 2026
Sandy beach with grassy dunes under a cloudy blue sky

What is timeshare? Ownership with only a few weeks of use per year

25 September 2026
Heating bill in your rental home: deadlines, objections and back payments

Heating bill in your rental home: deadlines, objections and back payments

25 September 2026
Bright bedroom with a double bed in an apartment

Subletting your rental home: the rules when you sublet your apartment

24 September 2026
Windowsill with a plant and candlesticks in an apartment

Mould in your rental home: your rights and what to do

24 September 2026
A hand holding out the keys to an apartment

Get your deposit back: when, the move-out statement and how to complain

23 September 2026
A letter and a pen on a green sofa

Giving notice on your rental home: notice period, template and what you pay

23 September 2026
Airbnb rules in Copenhagen in 2026: who can rent out, and for how long?

Airbnb rules in Copenhagen in 2026: who can rent out, and for how long?

23 September 2026
Airbnb tax in Denmark in 2026: standard deduction, worked example and reporting

Airbnb tax in Denmark in 2026: standard deduction, worked example and reporting

23 September 2026
Passport and papers laid out before a long posting abroad

Fixed-term lease in Denmark: when does it hold?

23 September 2026
Landlord and tenant shaking hands over the signed lease

Lease agreement: how to fill in standard form A10 section by section

23 September 2026
Empty apartment with a kitchen, ready for a new tenant to move in

Move-in inspection: rules, deadlines and a checklist for landlords

23 September 2026
Landlord and prospective tenant shaking hands after a viewing

Tenant screening: how to find a good tenant for your apartment

23 September 2026
Entrance to an apartment building with bicycles in front

Rent adjustment in Denmark: how you may adjust the rent in 2026

23 September 2026
Renting out a room in your own home: rules, lease and tax in 2026

Renting out a room in your own home: rules, lease and tax in 2026

23 September 2026
Buying an apartment to rent out in Copenhagen: rules, rent, loans and tax

Buying an apartment to rent out in Copenhagen: rules, rent, loans and tax

23 September 2026
Shared courtyard with bicycles behind an apartment building

Owners’ association management: what does a managing agent do?

23 September 2026
A room in the apartment at Roskildevej 280

Insurance when renting out your apartment in Copenhagen: what does your contents insurance cover, and what is missing?

22 September 2026
Move-out inspection and refurbishment: a complete guide for landlords in Copenhagen

Move-out inspection and refurbishment: a complete guide for landlords in Copenhagen

11 September 2026
Where should your next property investment be? Prices per m² in Denmark’s 10 biggest winners and losers 2010-2026

Where should your next property investment be? Prices per m² in Denmark’s 10 biggest winners and losers 2010-2026

26 August 2026
Apartment prices in Copenhagen level off after months of increases

Apartment prices in Copenhagen level off after months of increases

19 August 2026
Guide to finding a home in Copenhagen before term starts: look further out, be quick and take precautions

Guide to finding a home in Copenhagen before term starts: look further out, be quick and take precautions

18 August 2026
BY Administration helps homeowners manage flexible short-term rental, wherever they are

BY Administration helps homeowners with flexible short-term rental, wherever they are

6 August 2026
Case: how we helped a Copenhagen homeowner earn money while selling their apartment

Case: how we helped a Copenhagen homeowner earn money while selling their apartment

6 August 2026
How BY Administration helped a couple manage their flexible short-term rental

How BY Administration helped a couple manage their flexible short-term rental

6 August 2026
A room in the apartment on Helgolandsgade 6A

How BY Administration helped an apartment owner in Copenhagen with flexible rental

6 August 2026
House prices are rising in Copenhagen: what does it mean for the rest of Denmark?

House prices are rising in Copenhagen: what does it mean for the rest of Denmark?

6 August 2026
How BY Administration helps short-term rental owners handle emergencies

How BY Administration helps short-term rental owners handle emergencies

30 July 2026
Channel manager vs managing short-term rental yourself: which is best?

Channel manager vs managing short-term rental yourself: which is best?

26 July 2026
The end of tax-free gains on home sales in Denmark? What homeowners should know

The end of tax-free gains on home sales in Denmark? What homeowners should know

18 July 2026
Is it safe to rent out my apartment on Airbnb? (2026 guide)

Is it safe to rent out my apartment on Airbnb? (2026 guide)

23 June 2026
How rent regulation affects investment in private rental housing in Denmark

How rent regulation affects investment in private rental housing in Denmark

1 June 2026
Why Copenhagen house prices keep rising: how more supply could change the market

Why Copenhagen house prices keep rising: how more supply could change the market

19 May 2026
Rules for renting out through rental platforms: Airbnb and Booking.com

Rules for renting out through Airbnb and Booking.com

15 May 2026
The Social Democrats’ wealth tax proposal: what it means for Danish property owners

The Social Democrats’ wealth tax proposal: what it means for Danish property owners

29 April 2026
Bright living room with a sofa and a coffee table

Is short-term or long-term rental gentler on my apartment?

15 April 2026
A couple signing property documents with an estate agent in a new apartment

Deposit and prepaid rent: rules, pitfalls and good advice for landlords

14 April 2026
The residence requirement in Copenhagen: the complete guide for property owners, investors and landlords

The residence requirement in Copenhagen: the complete guide for property owners, investors and landlords

1 April 2026
Bright living room with modern furnishings in an apartment

How big does my apartment need to be before it can be rented out?

15 March 2026
Exclusive penthouse rented out to premium guests

Exclusive penthouse rented out to premium guests

9 March 2026
Close-up of a red check mark on crisp white paper with black boxes, symbolising completion

Safe Airbnb rental with verified guests

9 March 2026
Renting out your home while on exchange or a long stay abroad: how to handle your apartment safely and correctly

Renting out your home while on exchange or a long stay abroad: how to handle your apartment safely and correctly

8 March 2026
A student writing an exam with a pencil

Tax deductions when renting out: tax, the standard deduction and expenses explained

8 March 2026
The Red-Green Alliance’s 2026 property tax proposal explained

The Red-Green Alliance’s 2026 property tax proposal explained

1 March 2026
Overhead view of colleagues in a work meeting using laptops and tablets

Who do we rent out for?

15 February 2026
Hands typing on a laptop at a desk with an insurance document and a plant

Apartment damage was covered by Airbnb’s insurance

8 February 2026
Does it make financial sense to rent out my apartment?

Does it make financial sense to rent out my apartment?

15 January 2026
Long-term rental: why use a property manager?

Long-term rental: why use a property manager?

15 December 2025
Stricter rules for short-term rental

Stricter rules for short-term rental

15 November 2025
The state of the Copenhagen housing market in 2025

The state of the Copenhagen housing market in 2025

15 October 2025
Hands exchanging keys in an office

Airbnb rental: how much can I earn?

15 September 2025
Introduction to long-term rental

Introduction to long-term rental

15 August 2025
Professional vs private property rental

Professional vs private property rental

15 July 2025
Understanding Short-Term Rentals

Understanding Short-Term Rentals

15 June 2025
The Current Property Landscape in Copenhagen

The Current Property Landscape in Copenhagen

15 May 2025
Size of Short-Term Rental Property

Size of Short-Term Rental Property

15 April 2025
Favourable Locations for Short-Term Rentals

Favourable Locations for Short-Term Rentals

15 March 2025
Platform Listing Optimization Strategies

Platform Listing Optimization Strategies

15 February 2025
The Rise of Short-Term Rentals

The Rise of Short-Term Rentals

15 January 2025
A woman with short curly hair arguing with her boyfriend on a street in daylight

Moving in with my partner: can you rent out my apartment?

7 January 2025
Mohamed-Nour Yousif from BY Administration
Mohamed-Nour YousifBY Administration

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