Denmark Forum

guestuser
Joined 2001
Posts: 5

12 years ago

Buying a house in Denmark

12 years ago

Hi All

My husband and I are thinking about buying a house in Denmark. We have bought homes before in our home country, but imagine the procedures and policies and quite different.

Are there any of you out there that have recently bought a home here and know the procedures and funny things we should know about.

A few questions that come to mind:
1. What is the normal length of time it takes for the contract to settle? 30 days? or longer?

2. Are there commissions paid to the real estate agent by the buyer?

3. Is there a service for getting building inspections done?

4. How much deposit is usually required? I presume this is paid to the agent when you sign the contract.

5. How does this 80%, 20% split of the mortgage work? More information about this would be great.

Thanks in advance for your help.

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Living in Denmark Guide

Members share their advice for other expats and newcomers to Denmark... from learning the language to living without a car.

Denmark Forum
Join our Denmark forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Denmark.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Denmark.

Best Places to Live in Denmark

If you're dreaming about living in Denmark, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in Denmark in 2023.

106 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Denmark

Expats living in Denmark talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Denmark and more.

Cost of Living in Denmark

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Denmark.

Moving to Denmark Guide

Our guide to moving to Denmark with lots of advice from expats on the ground.

Real Estate in Denmark

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Denmark.

Pros & Cons of Living in Denmark

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Denmark.

Retiring in Denmark

Advice for people retiring in Denmark.

10 Tips for Living in Denmark

If you've recently arrived in Denmark, here are 10 tips for digital nomads living in Denmark.

Additional Information:

Visit our Denmark Index for a Full List

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Contribute
Help others in Denmark by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Denmark.