Real estate investment in Denmark

Denmark limits real estate sales to foreigners: one must have a residence permit and live in the country for at least five years to buy a property. A legal entity can purchase real estate: one must open a company in Denmark for this.

Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: residential real estate prices grow by an average of 1,5% every quarter. Five years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost an average of €312,000, and today it is sold for €401,000.

€4,008

Average price per 1 m²

1,5%

Average price growth per quarter

0,7—1,2%

Associated costs, of the property value

How the residential property price index is growing in Denmark

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Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Denmark

€1.5 million

Apartment in the historic centre of Copenhagen

€800,000

Apartment in Copenhagen, 5 km from the centre

€500,000

Apartment in Odense

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Denmark residence permit or citizenship by real estate investment

Obtaining a Denmark residence permit or citizenship is not connected with purchasing real estate or investing. On the contrary, a foreigner must get a residence permit and live in Denmark for at least five years to buy a property.

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Discover real estate market trends in 41 European countries

Taxes and associated costs

Check if real estate in these countries suits your goals

The selections include only verified real estate projects from reliable developers. Purchasing these properties may bring you a residence permit or even citizenship.

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Investments
Status
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Malta11 objects

€690,000+

Citizenship

1 or 3 years

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€690,000+Citizenship1 or 3 years
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Grenada20 objects

$150,000

Citizenship

6+ months

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$150,000Citizenship6+ months
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United Arab Emirates76 objects

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain47 objects

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal78 objects

€820+

Residence permit

4+ months

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€820+Residence permit4+ months
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Learn the prices for purchasing and renting a property in each country, the market dynamics and taxes on buying and selling real estate.

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Real estate investment in Italy

Foreigners can buy, sell and rent out real estate without restrictions in Italy.

3090 €

Average price per 1 m²

1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Hungary

Hungary doesn’t limit sales of properties and land to foreigners, except for agricultural land and architectural monuments.

€2,062

Average price per 1 m² of housing in Hungary

3,4%

Average price per 1 m² increase per quarter

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Real estate investment in France

Foreigners can freely buy, rent out, and sell real estate in France.

€5,394

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Croatia

To purchase a property in Croatia, one must get approval from the Minister of Justice. Foreigners can rent out real estate only through...

€2,436

Average price per 1 m²

2%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Belgium

Selling real estate to foreigners in Belgium is not limited: you can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it out.

€3,047

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Albania

The sale of real estate to foreigners in Albania is not restricted: you can buy, lease and sell housing or commercial real estate.

€1,171

Average price per 1 m²

A guide about investing in real estate was prepared by our expert

Igor Buglo

Igor Buglo

Head of the Maltese office, MBA

Updated:
April 13, 2024

Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy real estate in Denmark?

    Yes, but with limitations. Foreigners can either register a legal entity in Denmark and buy real estate through it, or get a residence permit in Denmark and live in the country for at least five years.

  • How much does a house cost in Denmark?

    The average housing cost in Denmark is €4,008 per 1 m². The most expensive real estate in Denmark is in Copenhagen, the capital city, and its suburbs.

  • Does Denmark have property tax?

    Yes. Property owners in Denmark pay an annual tax of 1% to 3% of the cadastral value.

  • Will House Prices Drop in Denmark?

    While real estate prices in Denmark are growing slightly slower than the European Union average, there’s no reason to believe they will dramatically drop any time soon. The average real estate price increase in Denmark is 1,5% per quarter.