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Guides on buying and selling safely, renting in Denmark
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Empty room under renovation with a stepladder and paint
Buying and selling safely
4 min read
Read this before signing a contract with your contractor

– and save yourself from a potentially costly lesson. Hiring a professional to renovate your home can be a fantastic opportunity — but it also comes with personal risk and requires a great deal of trust in the construction industry. At PayProff, we want to help ensure that both…

Red-brick apartment building on a street corner in Copenhagen
Renting and deposits
5 min read
Peak season for rental deposit fraud in Denmark's university cities: How to avoid the trap

67,000 applicants have just found out whether they got into their dream study program in Denmark. For those who did, the housing hunt is now underway. But this also means it’s peak season for rental deposit fraud. PayProff makes it easy and safe for renters to avoid being…

Model house standing on stacks of coins
Renting and deposits
4 min read
How much you really need to pay in rental deposits in Denmark

Now that thousands of hopeful students have received their admissions results, Denmark’s rental housing market is heating up once again. If your studies take place in Copenhagen, or you’re dreaming of living in another major Danish city, you should be prepared: the upfront cost…

Colourful houses and boats along Nyhavn in Copenhagen
Renting and deposits
3 min read
January and September are peak seasons for the rental housing hunt

This is when many ask: How much does it really cost to rent – and how can you avoid getting scammed in the process? This is also the time when many house hunters ask themselves: How much does it actually cost to rent? How do you find a rental quickly? What types of rental…

Front of a silver car in a showroom
Buying and selling safely
3 min read
7 Safety tips for buying a used car

Every year, many Danes choose to buy a used car – and for good reason. You can often get a better deal by buying used, whether from a private seller or an authorized dealership. But it’s important to ensure that the deal is actually good – and that you don’t get scammed. Most…

Aerial view of Nyhavn in Copenhagen
About PayProff
3 min read
What is PayProff – and why should you choose us as your escrow service?

PayProff is your security when buying and selling online. Especially in larger transactions, both buyer and seller benefit from using a third-party service. PayProff is the third party you need. Read on as we explain how PayProff works and why using an escrow service can be…

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