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H2 2026 ENGLISH VERSION
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Dear reader This edition of CityFact lets you dive into the commercial property market. CityFact is a research publication from EDC Erhverv Poul Erik Bech that takes the pulse of commercial property in specific market areas across the country. It is produced in collaboration with our local commercial centres to give you indepth insight into the factors driving investment in this particular market area. Happy reading Joseph Alberti Head of Research
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COPENHAGEN & FREDERIKSBERG EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As of August, the preliminary transaction volume for 2026 stood at DKK 45.7 billion, up almost 3% on the same period last year. With one quarter remaining, residential volume has already reached DKK 36.5 billion – almost DKK 1 billion more than in the whole of 2025 – and the Copenhagen area remains the darling of investors: Copenhagen, Frederiksberg and Greater Copenhagen account for 68% of residential volume, with Copenhagen and Frederiksberg alone representing 30%. Older stock accounts for approx. 27% of volume, but rising interest rates may put upward pressure on yields.
AALBORG EDC Poul Erik Bech commercial centres:
The municipal election brought a new mayor and a new political direction for residential development in Copenhagen, with more non-profit and more owner-occupied housing. In the longer term, this may mean fewer opportunities to develop private rental housing and lower proceeds for landowners. AP Ejendomme's 1,000 homes at Enghave Brygge Syd, 320 of which will be non-profit, exemplify these political ambitions.
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Office transaction volume after the first three quarters is on a par with last year, with the capital accounting for approx. 54% of volume. Demand is still driven by a narrow pool of Danish investors. Given low residential yields, however, the right office assets should remain attractive. International investors have, however, stepped up their activity in 2026, accounting for around a third of transaction volume by August, which may signal growing international interest in the Danish property market.
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NORDSJÆLLAND Retail transaction volume in the capital remains subdued, with only one significant retail transaction this year when measured by primary use. Underlying conditions, on the other hand, are favourable, with falling vacancy on Strøget and good demand from tenants. Salling has opened a large lifestyle destination at Kultorvet, and several brands are investing in experience-led concepts, including Mercedes-Benz Studio and adidas on Købmagergade. After several years of strong activity, during which the industrial and logistics segment proved comparatively resilient to higher interest rates, activity is now declining. Nor has the capital area escaped: volume in Copenhagen and Greater Copenhagen fell by 25% in the first three quarters of the year compared with the same period in 2025. The capital itself accounts for a small share of volume, as industrial and logistics assets lie mainly outside Copenhagen. Limited supply also makes for a strong market in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg, where vacancy is just 1.05% and 0.15%, respectively. The conversion of older industrial areas to housing is further reducing supply and contributing to sustained pressure on rent levels.
HERLEV TAASTRUP
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COPENHAGEN KEY DRIVERS H2 2026
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DENMARK
POPULATION GROWTH (2016-2026):
11.8% (+81,902 people)
5.6% (+318,352 people)
EXPECTED POPULATION GROWTH (2026-2036):
4.0% (+31,130 people)
2.6% (+155,944 people)
JOB GROWTH (2014-2024):
26.3% (+120,403 jobs)
16.2% (+487,678 jobs)
WORKPLACE GROWTH (2014-2024):
20.7% (+7,579 workplaces)
8.8% (+25,635 workplaces)
Copenhagen City – Q3 2026
RESIDENTIAL*
PROJECT
YIELD MARKET RENT
YIELD MARKET RENT
YIELD MARKET RENT
YIELD MARKET RENT
*Newer residential rental properties. **By floor area. ***Copenhagen N, NV, V, S, SV and Valby
PRIME
SECONDARY
TERTIARY
3.50%
4.00%
4.25%
DKK 2,800
DKK 2,400
DKK 2,200
4.00%
4.50%
5.50%
DKK 2,750
DKK 2,000
DKK 1,650
5.25%
6.00%
6.50%
DKK 4,750
DKK 2,500
DKK 1,800
5.00%
5.50%
6.25%
DKK 1,100
DKK 900
DKK 650
Market rent incl. operating costs
VACANCY**
MARKET TREND
3.90%
YIELD
6.01% 3.18% 1.05%
MARKET RENT
YIELD MARKET RENT
YIELD MARKET RENT
YIELD MARKET RENT
Source: EDC Erhverv Poul Erik Bech Research, EjendomDanmark, Ejendomstorvet.dk
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POPULATION GROWTH - COPENHAGEN & FREDERIKSBERG POPULATION GROWTH
POPULATION GROWTH BY AGE
The population of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg municipalities has grown significantly over the past decade, up 11.8% to almost 780,000 in 2026. Among Denmark's larger cities, only Aarhus has grown faster. Up to 2036, however, growth is expected to slow markedly to 4.0%, equivalent to 31,130 more inhabitants. By comparison, Aarhus and Odense are expected to grow by 10.6% and 5.4%, respectively, over the same period. Strong growth in the country's largest cities reflects continued urbanisation, while the capital's more subdued trend may partly reflect a high degree of densification, which limits the scope for further population growth.
Despite the capital's status as the country's largest student city, the strongest growth over the past decade has been among the oldest part of the population. That said, all age groups have grown. Up to 2036, growth among seniors is expected to remain high, while the number of 20-29-year-olds is expected to fall. Both the historical and the projected trends reflect differences in cohort size: those at the older end of the 20-29 age group belong to large cohorts who are now starting families. The number of 30-49-year-olds and the corresponding group of 0-19-year-olds are therefore expected to grow, even though many families with children are moving out of the capital at the same time.
FIGURE 1. POPULATION TREND AND PROJECTION BY MUNICIPALITY (INDEX, 2026 = 100)
FIGURE 2. POPULATION TREND AND PROJECTION BY AGE (INDEX, 2026 = 100)
Source: Statistics Denmark
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NET MIGRATION - COPENHAGEN & FREDERIKSBERG FIGURE 3. NET MIGRATION (2025)
POPULATION DYNAMICS In Copenhagen and Frederiksberg, net migration by age shows marked net out-migration among younger families with children, many of whom leave city apartments for more space. Growth in this segment is nevertheless expected to pick up, owing to high inmigration of young people, some of whom are also expected to stay. As the country's largest student city, Copenhagen, as usual, sees large net in-migration of young people of student age. Among older residents, by contrast, in- and out-migration are broadly in balance, with slightly more people moving out. Overall, the capital is currently experiencing net out-migration. Population growth is therefore being driven by net immigration and a surplus of births over deaths.
FIGURE 4. PEOPLE MOVING TO COPENHAGEN & FREDERIKSBERG IN 2025
Source: Statistics Denmark
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POPULATION GROWTH BY AGE - COPENHAGEN & FREDERIKSBERG CITY POPULATION TRENDS IN THE CITY
FIGURE 6. POPULATION TRENDS BY AGE (INDEX, 2016 = 100)
Between 2016 and 2026, the age composition remained relatively stable, with young people still making up a large proportion. Older residents continue to account for a limited share, but their numbers have grown markedly over the past decade, so they now make up a rising share of the population. Despite more limited growth, younger adults remain by far the largest age group, attracted by the city's strong educational environment and attractive job opportunities. In the short term, however, the capital is entering a period with a growing share of families with children, as large cohorts of 20-29-year-olds reach family-forming age. It therefore makes sense to factor the needs of both families with children and seniors into future housing development.
FIGURE 5. TRENDS IN POPULATION SHARES (% OF POPULATION)
Source: Statistics Denmark
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JOBS AND WORKPLACES - COPENHAGEN & FREDERIKSBERG TABLE 2. JOBS & WORKPLACES
FIGURE 7. SHARE OF JOBS BY SECTOR
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CHANGE
Copenhagen & Frb.
2024
2014-2024
Number of jobs:
577,487
26.34%
Number of workplaces:
44,174
20.71%
Number of jobs:
614,312
25.54%
Number of workplaces:
46,886
20.3%
3,493,427
16.22%
315,572
8.84%
Copenhagen City
WHICH JOBS ARE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE MUNICIPALITIES? The structure of the capital's labour market differs markedly from that of the rest of the country. A larger share of jobs is in office-based and knowledge-intensive sectors, which underpins demand for office property. Conversely, industry and logistics account for a smaller share of jobs. In Greater Copenhagen, these sectors are concentrated to a greater extent in the municipalities west of Copenhagen, where larger sites and shorter distances to the motorway network offer better conditions for this type of business. The number of jobs and workplaces in the capital has grown markedly, generally outpacing growth at national level. This growth is expected to continue, as Greater Copenhagen is the hub of the region's labour market and will therefore continue to attract businesses and workers.
Denmark Number of jobs: Number of workplaces:
LARGER WORKPLACES IN COPENHAGEN & FREDERIKSBERG MUNICIPALITIES IN 2026 Deloitte Danske Bank Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen University Hospital) Copenhagen Police A.P. Møller - Mærsk Source: Statistics Denmark
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COMMUTING AND EDUCATION TABLE 3. COMMUTING TO/FROM COPENHAGEN & FRB. NUMBER
CHANGE
2024
2014 - 2024
In-commuting
250,640
21.04%
Out-commuting
195,889
22.9%
Net commuting
54,751
Where commuters come from Gentofte
15,547
Gladsaxe
11,179
Tårnby
10,156
Hvidovre
10,140
Lyngby-Taarbæk
9,003
Rødovre
8,199
Rudersdal
8,023
Roskilde
7,965
Høje-Taastrup
6,746
Greve
6,271
FIGURE 8. LEVEL OF EDUCATION (% OF TOTAL POPULATION)
WHERE DOES THE WORKFORCE COME FROM? The latest commuting statistics reflect the capital's role as the hub for the region's workplaces, with net in-commuting of 54,751 people. This makes the capital indisputably the country's largest net in-commuting area. The vast majority of commuters come from the surrounding area, which also indicates that average commuting distances to the capital's many workplaces are relatively short. Educational attainment in Greater Copenhagen is correspondingly high, with a significantly larger share of residents holding a long-cycle higher education degree than at national level. This is typically reflected in wage levels and hence also in high owner-occupied housing prices and rent levels. Conversely, the high price level means that a high income is generally a prerequisite for settling in the area, unless people gain access to non-profit or cooperative housing – both in high demand – or have substantial private means.
*In-commuting: People who work in a municipality but live outside it. Out-commuting: People who live in the municipality but work outside it. These people commute out to work. Net commuting = in-commuting – out-commuting
Source: Statistics Denmark
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DEMAND IN THE RESIDENTIAL MARKET Residential remains strong in the competition for capital
With one quarter of 2026 remaining, residential transaction volume has reached DKK 36.5 billion, of which September alone accounted for DKK 5 billion. Residential volume is already almost DKK 1 billion above the full-year total for 2025. The residential segment is therefore marked by strong competition for assets. Copenhagen, Frederiksberg and Greater Copenhagen remain investors' preferred markets, accounting for as much as 68% of volume, with Copenhagen and Frederiksberg alone representing 30%. This has helped push yields down to very low levels, not only by Danish but largely also by European standards. Low yields may, in time, increase interest in other areas that offer attractive riskadjusted returns, such as Aarhus. In addition, the interest rate rises seen over the past six months have the potential to put upward pressure on yields.
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Although newer residential stock still dominates demand in the capital, older stock is playing an increasingly important role, accounting for approx. 27% of volume. Solid demand for older stock is translating into attractive opportunities for unit sales. However, rising interest rates could lead to an abrupt slowdown in activity, as happened during the most recent rate rises, because the low initial yields on older stock make the market highly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.
Rising supply of owner-occupied homes for sale and stagnating prices
The supply of homes for sale in the capital, particularly owner-occupied apartments, has risen markedly and, as a natural consequence, the price growth of recent years has slowed. While investors should of course monitor this in relation to unit-sale strategies, it should not in itself be of major significance, as the potential remains considerable and the rental market strong. Indeed, market rents are still growing and the supply of rental homes is falling, while vacancy, despite a slight increase, remains low by historical standards. The underlying fundamentals for residential investment in the capital therefore remain favourable and are contributing to the intense competition we are seeing for the best assets.
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VACANCY VACANCY
FIGURE 9. VACANCY BY FLOOR AREA IN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES
Vacancy in residential rental properties has fallen sharply across the country in recent years. In central Copenhagen specifically, vacancy fell to around 3% in 2024 and 2025, but has since risen again, standing at approx. 3.9% in Q2 2026. Indeed, conditions currently favour low vacancy in residential rental properties, owing to low construction activity and high prices for owner-occupied housing, combined with elevated financing costs. In our view, conditions are therefore in place for vacancy to remain low in the coming years.
Source: EjendomDanmark
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YIELD & RENT LEVELS - COPENHAGEN & FREDERIKSBERG CURRENT YIELDS AND RENTS
FIGURE 10. PRIME YIELD REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES
Prime yields stand at 3.50% for new properties, 3.75% for fully developed older properties and 1.50% for older properties. The low yield on older properties reflects the upside that modernisation may offer. Market rents have risen to around DKK 2,800/m² for prime newer properties and DKK 1,950/m² for fully developed properties. Higher rents can be achieved for properties such as student, senior and elderly housing, which may be due to unit size or the services included in the rent.
TABLE 4. LATEST YIELD REQUIREMENTS AND MARKET RENT Yield requirements (Q3 2026) Prime
Secondary
Tertiary
Newer properties
3.5%
4.0%
4.25%
Fully developed older properties
3.75%
4.25%
4.5%
Older properties
1.5%
2.25%
3.0%
Prime
Secondary
Tertiary
Newer properties
DKK 2,800
DKK 2,400
DKK 2,200
Fully developed older properties
DKK 1,950
DKK 1,800
DKK 1,650
FIGURE 11. PRIME MARKET RENT FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES
Market rent (Q3 2026)
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FIGURE 12. SHARE OF PRIVATELY OWNED VS. COMPANY-OWNED DWELLINGS
The share of rental homes in the capital has risen from 39.3% in 2016 to as much as 45.1% in 2026 – an increase of almost 6 percentage points. Correspondingly, the share of owner-occupied homes has fallen to just 54.8% in 2026, from 60.6% in 2016. The trend is nationwide and can be attributed partly to a shift in preferences, but to a large extent also to a significant financial incentive. This incentive stems from VAT rules that make it advantageous for investors to build rental housing with a view to possibly selling the units off as owner-occupied homes in the longer term. Nor are there any immediate signs that this trend will slow. Rather, the more subdued growth of late can mainly be explained by lower construction activity, reflecting high costs and interest rates.
Source: Statistics Denmark Note: Data for 2021 and 2022 are temporarily unavailable due to errors in BBR data.
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THE PRIVATE HOUSING MARKET THE IMPACT OF THE PRIVATE HOUSING MARKET Data for Copenhagen and Frederiksberg show a general rise in prices across the private housing market over the past decade, accelerating since 2023, particularly for owner-occupied apartments.
FIGURE 13. REALISED SALES PRICES FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED APARTMENTS (DKK PER M²)
FIGURE 14. REALISED SALES PRICES FOR DETACHED AND TERRACED HOUSES (DKK PER M²)
The housing market has most recently been affected by higher property taxes, while falling interest rates since 2024, stabilised inflation and substantial wage increases have boosted real wages. Together with low construction activity and continued strong demand for housing in the capital, this has contributed to sharply rising house prices. In recent months, however, price growth has stalled, while the supply of owner-occupied apartments has increased. There are thus signs of an upcoming price decline, albeit from a historically high level. Despite the recent slowdown, house prices are not expected to fall noticeably, supported by continued strong economic fundamentals and structurally high demand for housing in the capital.
Source: Finance Denmark
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THE PRIVATE HOUSING MARKET TABLE 5. LATEST OBSERVATIONS
FIGURE 15. HOMES SOLD PER QUARTER (NUMBER)
FIGURE 16. HOMES FOR SALE (END OF QUARTER, NUMBER)
FIGURE 17. AVERAGE TIME TO SALE (DAYS)
FIGURE 18. AVERAGE TIME ON MARKET (DAYS)
HOMES SOLD Q2 2026
1,436
Change from Q2 2025
-21.8%
HOMES FOR SALE Q2 2026
1,877
Change from Q2 2025
26.7%
TIME TO SALE (avg.) Q2 2026
56.7
Change from Q2 2025
-23.2%
TIME ON MARKET (avg.) Q3 2026
84
Change from Q3 2025
7.2%
Source: Finance Denmark
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SELECTED TRANSACTIONS 1
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Quantum
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Price
DKK 1,430,000,000
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Price/m²
Price/m² Year
2025
Michael Strunges Vej 3, København S
DKK 59,459
Year
4
2025
Teglporten, København SV
Buyer
Lærernes Pension
Buyer
Quantum
Price
DKK 975,000,000
Price
DKK 720,000,000
DKK 43,804
Price/m²
DKK 48,038
Year
2025
Year
2025
5
Ripple Residence, Nordhavn
6
Marthahus part II, København NV
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Buyer
Proteus GmbH
Buyer
Sampension
Price
DKK 675,000,000
Price
DKK ~540,000,000
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Umeus portfolio, Copenhagen
DKK 53,053 2026
Price/m²
DKK 44,073
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Transaction type
Transaction type
Price
Investment DKK 81,000,000
Price/m²
DKK 37,992
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Investment DKK 39,000,000
Price/m²
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Price/m²
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Smallegade 20, Frederiksberg
Hospitalsvej 8A, Frederiksberg Investment
DKK 65,000,000 DKK 66,804
Transaction type Price Price/m²
Investment DKK 55,000,000 DKK 68,069
Transaction type Price Price/m²
Investment DKK 45,000,000 DKK 65,312
Initial yield
3.46%
Initial yield
2.77%
Initial yield
2.88%
Area
973 m²
Area
808 m²
Area
689 m²
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THE MARKET FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT THE MARKET FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT New political winds may shape Copenhagen's development and housing stock
Copenhagen’s municipal election ended with the Social Democrats losing control of the mayor's office after more than 100 years. The election campaign was marked by a strong focus on urban development in Copenhagen, driven by concerns about housing costs – including both a large number of expensive private rental homes and high prices for owner-occupied homes. There is therefore a political ambition to increase and reshape housing development in Copenhagen, with both more non-profit housing and owner-occupied homes, in order to create more affordable housing. Naturally, realising these political ambitions will take time, as housing supply is governed by the planning system. There is also a growing focus on creating more development opportunities and planning frameworks that ensure diversified residential development with more non-profit and owner-occupied housing. This could shape residential development, with fewer opportunities in the longer term to develop private rental housing, despite its popularity with both domestic and international investors. At the same time, it may mean lower proceeds for landowners, including By & Havn, as the interventions may have a negative impact on land values.
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In March 2026, AP Ejendomme (AP Pension) broke ground on 1,000 homes at Enghave Brygge Syd. The project exemplifies the political ambitions, as it will include 320 non-profit homes, while most of the remaining homes will be owner-occupied. Development has also been given a political push through the framework tender for preliminary studies on two development projects – Nordsøkvarteret in Nordhavn and Kløverparken & Quintus on Amager – covering 800,000 and 870,000 m² of floor space respectively. It is hoped that the first local plans for both areas will be in place around 2029, with construction expected to start around 2030. Both are large-scale urban development projects in attractive locations, and Kløverparken & Quintus will link Amager, Christianshavn and the forthcoming development on Refshaleøen and Lynetteholm.
An attractive market for rental properties
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Investors in the capital are enjoying a golden period, with strong growth in market rents driven by high and sustained demand. Several investors are currently pursuing a unit-sale strategy, selling units individually as owner-occupied homes. It is not hard to see why, as a substantial gain can typically be realised – particularly for those who own properties that are more than five years old and can therefore sell the units free of VAT. Although the recent rise in supply has curbed the sharp price increases of previous years, the market remains favourable for unit-sale strategies. It is, of course, crucial that expectations reflect current market conditions. EDC Projekt København would be happy to discuss your strategic considerations and how we can optimise your returns.
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NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE AREA RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
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Residential construction activity in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg has fallen considerably since peaking at approx. 570,000 m² in 2019. The decline has been driven by factors including high construction costs and the sharp interest rate increases in 2022 and 2023, which have made it harder to achieve satisfactory profitability on new projects. The lower construction activity also reflects a high degree of densification in the capital. There is, however, political backing for creating more building opportunities in the capital where possible, which is expected to support activity going forward. Even so, it will take several years for construction activity to gather pace, as developing new projects and preparing sites involve considerable time lags.
Residential construction activity in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg has fallen considerably since peaking at approx. 570,000 m² in 2019. The decline has been driven by factors including high construction costs and the sharp interest rate increases in 2022 and 2023, which have made it harder to achieve satisfactory profitability on new projects. The lower construction activity also reflects a high degree of densification in the capital. There is, however, political backing for creating more building opportunities in the capital where possible, which is expected to support activity going forward. Even so, it will take several years for construction activity to gather pace, as developing new projects and preparing sites involve considerable time lags.
FIGURE 19. COMPLETED RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA (M²)
FIGURE 20. COMPLETED COMMERCIAL FLOOR AREA (M²)
Source: Statistics Denmark
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SUPPLY RELATIVE TO THE EXISTING BUILDING STOCK HISTORICAL SUPPLY
FIGURE 21. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING STOCK (INDEX)
FIGURE 22. COMMERCIAL BUILDING STOCK (INDEX)
The capital's residential and commercial building stock have both grown sharply, far outstripping the national average. The high level of development activity has centred on several areas, including Carlsbergbyen, Amager Strandvej, Nordhavn, Sluseholmen and Enghave Brygge. Among significant commercial schemes, Sluseholmen stands out: Arbejdernes Landsbank, together with MT Højgaard, is constructing a groundbreaking, modern and certified office building next to Sluseholmen metro station. On the residential side, work is under way on the last part of Amager Strandvej, at its northern end, where Suhrs Autogenbrug has relocated to make way for new construction. Meanwhile, the final construction works on Papirøen are nearing completion. The former industrial area has been transformed into a sizeable urban district with homes, businesses and public spaces.
Source: Statistics Denmark
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DEVELOPMENT AREAS 1
Nordhavn/Orientkaj
2
Vingelodden (Nordvest)
3
Postbyen
4
Amager Strandpark
5
Bryggens Bastion
6
Bådehavnsgade
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Carlsberg Byen
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Sydhavnen
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Tingbjerg
9 1
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Jernbanebyen
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Kløvermarken
12
DR Byen
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Ny Ellebjerg
14
Langeliniespids
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Klimakvarteret
16
Bellakvarter
15 2
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7
5 10
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DEMAND IN THE OFFICE MARKET The capital drives activity in the office segment
After the first three quarters of the year, office transaction volume is on a par with the same point last year. The capital is clearly driving activity, accounting for approx. 54% of transaction volume. The emerging interest in the office segment is thus continuing, with increasing competition for good assets in the capital. However, demand is still driven by a narrow pool of Danish investors, and foreign capital remains limited. Even so, foreign institutional capital is likely to gradually rediscover the office segment, as returns are starting to look attractive in light of falling yields in the residential segment. This also means that, in the coming years, we may see more capital allocated to the office segment, which has so far attracted relatively little capital. At the same time, those who have dared to buy in recent years may have opportunities to realise a gain in a growing market. Indeed, it is hard to see why prime office assets in the capital should not be able to compete with residential at current yields: the right assets enjoy stable demand, which gives them an attractive risk profile and thus a compelling risk-adjusted return.
Denmark: an attractive market by international standards
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From a Danish perspective, the international aversion to the office segment is difficult to justify, as entirely different fundamentals apply in Denmark. Working from home is much less widespread in Copenhagen than in major European cities. This is largely because commuting times are much shorter: distances to the city centre are short, and efficient public transport offers a good alternative to the car. For many people, this means that the value of going to the office – including the social aspects – exceeds the opportunity cost of commuting. At the same time, several companies that bet heavily on working from home, and reduced their office space accordingly, have since run short of space, and many have tightened their policies. Combined with an attractive business climate, this makes for good conditions for investment in the segment.
A polarised market
Demand in the capital is polarised. Nordhavn in particular is extremely popular, with very high rent levels and strong construction and transaction activity, including the sale of several development sites in recent years. Building rights command correspondingly high prices. Polarised demand is not just a Danish phenomenon. The same trend can be seen internationally, where the market has begun to talk about a super-prime segment in which the most attractive assets take the lead and leave less attractive assets behind – as reflected in rental trends. Location, quality and value creation for tenants are therefore becoming increasingly important in the office segment if demand is to be sustained over time.
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SUPPLY & VACANCY PROPERTIES LISTED ON EJENDOMSTORVET Supply has remained relatively stable over time, despite significant development activity in the office segment in certain parts of Copenhagen.
FIGURE 23. NUMBER OF PROPERTIES LISTED ON EJENDOMSTORVET
This stability reflects the fact that the figures for listings on Ejendomstorvet.dk do not include so-called off-market properties, which account for a significant share of the properties brought to market. If you are looking for office property, it is therefore important to register in EDC Poul Erik Bech's buyer catalogue.
VACANCY Office vacancy in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg rose to 6% in Q2 2026, following a decline in early 2025. For the first time in the fiveyear period observed, vacancy is level with both the Capital Region and the national average.
FIGURE 24. VACANCY BY FLOOR AREA IN OFFICE PROPERTIES
This development is linked to construction activity, as new office space results in a larger supply and higher relocation activity.
Source: Ejendomstorvet.dk
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YIELD & RENT LEVELS - COPENHAGEN & FREDERIKSBERG CURRENT YIELDS AND RENTS
FIGURE 25. YIELD REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICE PROPERTIES
From 2016 to 2026, yields on prime, secondary and tertiary office properties followed a general downward trend, albeit with some fluctuations. Prime yields declined from 4.5% to approx. 4.0%, while secondary yields started at 5.5% and fell to around 4.5%. Tertiary yields showed greater variability, starting at 7.0% and falling to approx. 5.5%. Market rents have been relatively stable, rising moderately across all categories, mainly in the DKK 2,400-2,750/m² range, while tertiary properties have seen greater variation. Overall, the trend points to an improved investment case, with lower yields and stable but slightly rising rents.
TABLE 6. LATEST YIELD REQUIREMENTS AND MARKET RENT
FIGURE 26. MARKET RENT FOR OFFICE PROPERTIES
Yield requirements (Q3 2026) Prime
Secondary
Tertiary
4.0%
4.5%
5.5%
Prime
Secondary
Tertiary
DKK 2,750
DKK 2,000
DKK 1,650
Market rent (Q3 2026)
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Ørestads Boulevard. 41-45, København S
Buyer Price Price/m²
4 2
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Dampfærgevej 28 and Dronningens Tværgade 9, København Ø
PensionDanmark
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Jeudan A/S
DKK 1,000,000,000
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DKK 820,000,000
DKK 25,476 2025
Gammel Køge Landevej 39-43 & 45, Valby
Price/m²
DKK 51,365
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Corkgade 1, Nordhavn
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PensionDanmark
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Danica Ejendomme
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DKK 600,000,000
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DKK 440,000,000
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DKK 18,325 2025
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Bryggernes Plads 10-22 etc., København V
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Danica Ejendomme
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Wihlborgs
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Kong Georgs Vej 11, Frederiksberg
Sorgenfrivej 15, Kongens Lyngby
Bredgade 3, 3rd floor, København K
Transaction type
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Transaction type
Owner-occupier
Transaction type
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Price
DKK 17,500,000
Price
DKK 8,000,000
Annual gross rent
DKK 810,250
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DKK 25,974
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Annual gross rent
DKK 1,547,952
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DKK 1,428
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Gammel Køge Landevej 59, Valby
Lindevangs Alle 2, 2000 Frederiksberg
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Annual gross rent
DKK 27,580,000
Transaction type
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DKK 40,000,000
Annual gross rent/m²
DKK 1,970
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Area
14,000 m²
Area
DKK 35,619 1,123 m²
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DEMAND IN THE RETAIL MARKET DEMAND IN THE RETAIL MARKET Retail transaction volume remains subdued in the capital
Retail transaction volume in the capital is weak: with one quarter of the year remaining, there has been only one significant retail transaction when measured by primary use alone. This excludes, for example, Trinity Quarter, which combines hotel, office and retail. Transaction activity in the segment thus appears to be continuing at a low level; in 2025, it was only the sale of Royal Arena that propped up the segment. Underlying market conditions, on the other hand, are favourable, with falling vacancy on Strøget and generally good demand from tenants. This may also explain why current owners prefer to hold on to and stabilise their assets before considering a sale.
Salling bets big on Kultorvet
In August 2026, Salling opened a 3,000 m² lifestyle destination in the former Niels Brock buildings at Kultorvet. With this move, Salling is seeking to establish itself near Strøget in Copenhagen, building on its long-standing department stores in Aarhus and Aalborg, which opened in 1906 and 1964 respectively. At the same time, Salling opened a bar and restaurant, and events are held on the roof on selected days. The opening has breathed new life into Kultorvet, to the benefit of Strøget and the surrounding shops. R A S M U S L A N G G A A RD
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Focus on experiences and communities to strengthen the sense of belonging
Comparison goods retailers are increasingly turning to concepts that combine products with experiences to strengthen customers' overall impression of the brand and their sense of belonging. In April 2026, Mercedes-Benz Studio opened at Købmagergade 3, where the cars share the space with a café, concerts and art exhibitions – anything but a traditional showroom. On the same street, adidas opened its first Nordic Brand Center in August, focusing on sport, creativity and community, while Bestseller has brought all its brands together under one roof in a new flagship store by Gammeltorv. These experience-led elements not only enrich the shopping trip but can also help create a physical setting for the online communities that play an ever-greater role in retail. Strong demand for grocery space Demand is particularly strong in the grocery segment, where the main obstacle to growth is finding suitable premises. Tenants have demanding requirements for location, usability and space, and premises that meet all the criteria rarely come onto the market. New grocery stores are therefore opening mainly in newly developed areas.
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SUPPLY & VACANCY PROPERTIES LISTED ON EJENDOMSTORVET Over time, supply has trended downwards overall, with some periodic fluctuations. This is in line with what we are seeing in the market, particularly the increased turnover of units in both sales and letting.
FIGURE 27. NUMBER OF PROPERTIES LISTED ON EJENDOMSTORVET
Listings on Ejendomstorvet.dk exclude so-called off-market properties, which make up a significant share of the properties offered. If you are looking for retail property, it is therefore important to register in EDC Poul Erik Bech's buyer catalogue.
VACANCY Retail vacancy in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg has remained stable at just above 3% over the past year. In recent years, vacancy has tracked the national trend.
FIGURE 28. VACANCY BY FLOOR AREA IN RETAIL PROPERTIES
Vacancy in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg is slightly above the Capital Region average, which is also shaped by the retail market in the smaller towns, where the local market differs markedly from that of the capital.
Source: Ejendomstorvet.dk
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YIELD & RENT LEVELS - COPENHAGEN & FREDERIKSBERG CURRENT YIELDS AND RENTS
FIGURE 29. YIELD REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL PROPERTIES
Yields stand at 5.25% for prime properties, 6.00% for secondary properties and 6.50% for tertiary properties, and have remained stable in recent years. Market rents were more volatile before 2023 but have been stable since. In Q3 2026, the prime market rent stands at approx. DKK 4,750/m², while secondary and tertiary rents are considerably lower at DKK 2,500/m² and DKK 1,800/m², respectively. The spread in rent levels reflects significant differences in both property type and location; high-street properties, for example, command particularly high rents.
TABLE 7. LATEST YIELD REQUIREMENTS AND MARKET RENT
FIGURE 30. MARKET RENT FOR RETAIL PROPERTIES
Yield requirements (Q3 2026) Prime
Secondary
Tertiary
5.25%
6.0%
6.5%
Prime
Secondary
Tertiary
DKK 4,750
DKK 2,500
DKK 1,800
Market rent (Q3 2026)
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Købmagergade 62, København K
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Købmagergade 48, København K
Buyer
Alman Property Partners
Buyer
SEXTUS NEXT ApS
Price
DKK 190,000,000
Price
DKK ~130,000,000
Price/m² Year
DKK 43,498 2025
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DKK 63,230
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Helsinkigade 29, 17., Nordhavn
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JEUDAN A/S
Buyer
SF Management
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DKK 66,300,000
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DKK ~55,000,000
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DKK 46,137 2025
Price/m²
DKK 66,026
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Nyhavn 7, København K
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K/S Hong Kong Nyhavn
Buyer
COPI ApS
DKK 25,000,000
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DKK 23,500,000
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Bredgade 73, København K
DKK 15,723 2025
Fælledvej 4, København N
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Nygade 3, 1150 København K Transaction type
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Annual gross rent
DKK 1,244,500
Prime annual rent/m² Year
DKK 9,500 2025
Georg Marshalls Vej 13, København SV
Østerbrogade 146A, st. etc., København Ø
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DKK 7,500,000
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DKK 43,352 2025
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Investment DKK 16,725,000 DKK 26,674 2025
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DKK 7,878,525
Nygårdsvej 35, st.th. & st.tv, København Ø
Lyngbyvej 72, st.tv.
Transaction type
Transaction type
Annual gross rent
Annual gross rent/m²
DKK 1,825
Annual gross rent/m²
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4,317 m²
Area
Letting DKK 1,569,150 DKK 1,650 951 m²
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Investment DKK 5,300,000 DKK 31,176
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Area
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DEMAND IN THE LOGISTICS MARKET DEMAND IN THE LOGISTICS MARKET Transaction activity in the Copenhagen area continues at a slower pace
After several years of strong activity, during which the segment proved comparatively resilient to higher interest rates, activity in the segment is now declining. The capital area has not escaped the downturn: volume in Copenhagen and Greater Copenhagen continues to fall, down 25% in the first three quarters of the year compared with the same period in 2025. The capital itself accounts for a small share of volume, as industrial and logistics assets are located mainly outside Copenhagen. This also means that the market in Copenhagen is strong, with vacancy of just 1.05%.
Transformation of the city's traditional industrial areas is squeezing supply
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The conversion of older industrial areas to residential use continues, further reducing supply and contributing to sustained upward pressure on rent levels and falling yields. Current examples of this trend include the transformation of Amager's industrial areas into housing, with the area around Siljangade and Vermlandsgade included as the first phase of the planning period in the City of Copenhagen's Municipal Plan 2024. The last remaining industrial area in north-eastern Amager therefore looks set to become a new, vibrant district, with plans to integrate the creative industries into the development. In addition, the long-awaited plan to expand Avedøre Holme by 3.2 million m² business area has been shelved. This creates further challenges for Copenhagen in meeting future needs for industrial and logistics land close to the city – not least as the harbour areas are rapidly being converted to housing.
The green transition
New developments face ever-higher requirements for energy efficiency and ESG certification, on top of traditional, basic usability requirements such as clear height. This is a natural consequence of the industrial and logistics segment also having to contribute to the green transition. In the logistics segment around the largest cities – particularly for last-mile assets – there are significant green gains to be had from offering charging infrastructure for electric lorries, as it is already realistic to convert a large share of last-mile deliveries to zero-emission vehicles . However, the technology is still not advanced enough for general freight transport to be converted any time soon. Light industry is likewise seeing strong demand; supply is larger than for logistics, which is why the sub-segment accounts for a significant share of transaction volume. With the stock under pressure – particularly in Copenhagen – weconsider these assets a long-term investment with an attractive risk profile, which may also offer upside from alternative use in the longer term.
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SUPPLY & VACANCY PROPERTIES LISTED ON EJENDOMSTORVET The number of properties listed on Ejendomstorvet.dk has fallen and is now at a low level. This reflects the already limited stock of industrial and logistics properties in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg municipalities. Some properties are offered on a so-called off-market basis and therefore do not appear on Ejendomstorvet.dk, although we consider this a minor factor in explaining the low supply in the capital.
FIGURE 31. NUMBER OF PROPERTIES LISTED ON EJENDOMSTORVET
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VACANCY Vacancy in industrial and logistics properties in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg has been very low, at around 1%, for many years. As with supply, this reflects the limited number of industrial and logistics properties.
FIGURE 32. VACANCY BY FLOOR AREA IN INDUSTRIAL AND LOGISTICS PROPERTIES
Vacancy is considerably lower than the average for the Capital Region and for Denmark as a whole, where the markets for industrial and logistics property are broader. By comparison, vacancy in the Capital Region and nationally is around 4.4% and 3.4%, respectively.
Source: Ejendomstorvet.dk
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FIGURE 33. YIELD REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND LOGISTICS PROPERTIES
Yields stand at 5.00% for prime properties, 5.50% for secondary properties and 6.25% for tertiary properties. Market rents are around DKK 1,100/m² for prime properties, DKK 900/m² for secondary properties and DKK 650/m² for tertiary properties. In particular, newer logistics properties close to essential infrastructure command high rents and are trading at everlower yields.
TABLE 8. LATEST YIELD REQUIREMENTS AND MARKET RENT
FIGURE 34. MARKET RENT FOR INDUSTRIAL AND LOGISTICS PROPERTIES
Yield requirements (Q3 2026) Prime
Secondary
Tertiary
5.0%
5.5%
6.25%
Prime
Secondary
Tertiary
DKK 1,100
DKK 900
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NEXT Uddannelse KBH
Buyer
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
DKK 500,000,000
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Confidential
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Vejleåvej 11 etc., Ishøj
Price Year
DKK 5,324 2025
Priorparken 385, Brøndby
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Dybendalsvænget 3, Taastrup
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Catena
Buyer
Northstar Real Estate
Price
DKK 285,000,000
Price
DKK 156,205,000
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Buyer Price/m²
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Langagervej 60-72 etc., Glostrup
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DKK 11,221 2025
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DKK 14,780
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2025
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Engager 2, Brøndby
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Verdion Properties LLP
Buyer
Brunswick Real Estate
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DKK 156,200,000
Price
DKK 143,500,000
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Avedøreholmen 86A, Hvidovre
Transaction type
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Transaction type
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DKK 500,000,000
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DKK 5,324 2025 m²
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Måløv Værkstedsby 1, Måløv Investment
DKK 40,000,000 DKK 7,231 2025
Transaction type
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Price
DKK 46,000,000
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DKK 11,935 2025
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Hobrovej 62, Rødovre
Fabriksparken 58, Glostrup
Transaction type
Owner-occupier
Transaction type
Price
DKK 60,000,000
Gross rent
Letting DKK 1,411,500
Transaction type Price
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DKK 2,727
Gross rent DKK/m²
DKK 941
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22,000 m²
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1,500 m²
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RESIDENTIAL
(Ref. no.: 1503482) Client seeks residential rental property of min. 200 m² in or around Copenhagen. Max. price DKK 15 million. Preferably a small building with a vacant home for the buyer.
(Ref. no.: 1376841) Client seeks a smaller residential rental property in Copenhagen or the Copenhagen suburbs.
(Ref. no.: 1834263) Larger residential rental properties in Greater Copenhagen sought for a foreign investor. Price range: DKK 1 million to DKK 100 million.
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(Ref. no.: 1845476) Investor seeks office or retail property of min. 50 m² in Copenhagen or Frederiksberg. Max. price DKK 3 million.
(Ref. no.: 554989) Client with 10-19 employees seeks office property of min. 200 m² in the City of Copenhagen. Max. price DKK 30 million.
(Ref. no.: 1842482) Investor seeks office property of min. 300 m² in Copenhagen or Frederiksberg. Max. price DKK 7 million.
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(Ref. no.: 1581848) Client seeks retail property of min. 200 m² in Copenhagen/Frederiksberg. Max. price DKK 10 million.
(Ref. no.: 1838306) Investor seeks restaurant or retail property of min. 70 m² in Copenhagen or Frederiksberg. Max. price DKK 5 million.
(Ref. no.: 1545193) Client seeks retail property of min. 150 m² in Copenhagen/Frederiksberg. Max. price DKK 20 million.
(Ref. no.: 1859173) Property services company seeks 700-1,200 m² of warehouse and office space in Greater Copenhagen.
(Ref. no.: 1742971) Property company seeks industrial/logistics property of min. 1,500 m² in Greater Copenhagen. Max. price DKK 50 million.
(Ref. no.: 1848739) Car repair shop seeks premises of min. 100 m² on Amager. Max. price DKK 3 million.
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Kenneth Jakobsen
Hans Ni elsen
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Vi ctor Pedersen
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Poul Randrup
Mi chael Thodsen
Fl emming Buhl
Lone Thuen
Knud Egehoved
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Jørgen Jørgensen
Mike Biran
Claus Edske
Helle Z i ersen
Janne Ni elsen
Astrid Vendelbo
Senior Director, MRICS, Head of Valuation
Senior Valuer, MRICS
Senior Valuer, MRICS
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BACK OFFICE
Maja Carstensen
Sofie Bruun
Søren De Claville
Frederikke Larsen
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Thomas Høeg Mogensen Client and Relationship Director, Real Estate Agent, MDE
Alice Lotinga Senior Project Director
A l e x an d e r D a n i e l s e n
Lars Christensen
M a t h i as W æ v e r
Kenneth Ni elsen
Client Manager, Real Estate Agent & Valuer, MDE
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Senior Advisor, Partner, Real Estate Agent & Valuer, MDE
Tobias Kjær
Steen Andersen
Peter Trebbien
Project Manager, Real Estate Agent, MDE
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Josefine Haejselbak Dahl
Christina Guldberg Ni elsen
Cami lla Ni elsen
Malene Kronborg Project Coordinator
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Kasper Thorup
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RESEARCH Joseph Alberti Head of Research
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WHAT THE RESEARCH DEPARTMENT CAN OFFER For investors, taking an objective view of an investment is crucial. Analyses from EDC Poul Erik Bech allow you to do just that by ensuring that your investment is based on a solid data foundation. EDC Poul Erik Bech Research offers area-specific analyses covering the whole country, which can be tailored to your specific needs. We also offer in-depth analyses of population trends, housing supply, transaction volume and more, which can help you as an investor make the right decisions on a well-informed basis.
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