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In 2019, buying an apartment was cheaper than renting across all ten cities. However, in 2023, renting became less expensive than buying in all cities except Kolding.<\/p>\n<p>The average price of owner-occupied apartments in Denmark increased by 20% between 2019 and 2023. Meanwhile, the average effective interest rate on new fixed-rate mortgage loans rose from 2.0% in 2019 to 5.8% in 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These changes have made renting more attractive to home seekers, which is good news for rental property investors. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The increased demand for rental properties reduces the risk of vacancies and contributes to upward pressure on rent levels. Despite the impact of higher interest rates on rental property values, the primary driver of demand for rental housing remains demographic trends. For example, Copenhagen&#8217;s population is expected to grow by more than 5% by 2030, while the number of new apartment blocks under construction is at its lowest since 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Even if buying an apartment becomes more financially attractive in the future, population growth is expected to maintain the demand for rental properties and prevent a decrease in rent levels.<\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-188372085\" class=\"disco-amazon-box-2024 disco-entity-placement\"><div style=\"width: 100%; border: 2px solid lightgray; padding: 3% 6% 3% 3%; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Planning a trip to Âé¶¹APP ? 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