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Here is everything you need to know about Easter in Denmark. Your Easter in Denmark survival guide!
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At this yearâs YOU RUN
YOU RUN is a charity run in Copenhagen, where you can compete as an individual or a team / company to start an online collection for one of the participating 13 charities. You may choose to walk 5km or run 10km or a half-marathon. YOU RUN has become one of Copenhagenâs largest charity events, raising over DKK 3,6 million for charities in the past 3 years in addition to the raising awareness of such important issues.
According to KrĂŠftens BekĂŠmpelse (the Danish Cancer Society), one of the participating caritative organizations, every 3rd Dane is affected by cancer over their lifetime, and more than 35,000 are diagnosed every year. Only half of every diagnosed cancer patient survives the disease. Communication and awareness is a key factor in prevention, as 4 out of every 10 cancer diagnoses can be prevented by healthy living and regular exercising.
Our story
Karey-Anne, CEO of Welcome Group Consulting, a British expat, had a brush with the disease too. The 39 year old mother of two was diagnosed with early-stage cervical cancer in 2015. While she thankfully recovered, the war with cancer is far from over. Karey has decided to complete marathons in as many major cities as she can, raising awareness and money for other cancer patients, proving to herself that she can do it, and to show the world âthat you do not have to settle, no matter whatâ. Now registered to run the same event, that started her running passion back in 2015, she is eager to raise as much as possible at this yearâs YOU RUN.
How can you help?
This April, Welcome Group Consulting will be taking part in the YOU RUN half-marathon. Vowing to commit its membership fees from January 2018 until April 2018, for the cause of KrĂŠftens BekĂŠmpelse, (The Danish Cancer Society), which helps people diagnosed with cancer all over Denmark.
If you want to join the team and run with us on April 29th 2018 or would like to make a donation to KrĂŠftens BekĂŠmpelse, (The Danish Cancer Society), then simply click here.
Welcome Group Consulting is proud to be raising money for KrĂŠftens BekĂŠmpelse, (The Danish Cancer Society) and helping to raise awareness of the disease. We advocate a healthy lifestyle and offer running, fitness, and mindfulness classes, networking opportunities, personal & career coaching and much more. To find out more, become a member or purchase any of our services, simply click here.
Welcome Group Consultingâs running club first meet up! Super fun 5km run in good spirits around the lakes. We agreed to run a half marathon in our endorphin high! Come and join us next Tuesday for another run and fun. https://welcomegroupconsulting.com/ Super happy to be working together with #scottgrahamfitness & #welcomegroupconsulting
You have probably heard it already, but if not, let me break down to you the bad news, the housing situation in Copenhagen is in a terrible state. The demand for sublets are far higher than the supply due to all the newcomers to the city each year. Finding a rent might get a little tricky. Prices are in the sky, landlords will always dictate the terms, and finding the âperfectâ rent for yourself is very much like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Of course, you can always just ask the help of professionals dedicated to help newcomers in Denmark and get them take care of most of your issues for a smaller fee:
https://welcomegroupconsulting.com/
However, if you want to do it alone, and want to land a decent place, for a decent price, for long term, youâll need to start the home hunt early, and from within the country.
1.   Accept that you will have to travel to the city and search from there
Many landlords donât even respond to people that are not available to visit them and many just decide to back out on their promise they have made to you online / on the phone and just rent the place out to someone else. By being on location you gain numerous benefits and will be safer from scammers. Usually, it takes at least 2 weeks to find a suitable accommodation, sometimes even more, due to the high the demand compared to the supply in rental apartments in Copenhagen. Finding a âbaseâ you can look for rents from will multiply your chances in landing a good place to stay, because you will be able to visit sublets and meet their owners in person, so you can introduce yourself and see if the place is indeed ideal for you.
2. Â Â Find a place to stay for a couple weeks / month
There are quite a few short-term options you can choose from, which can be your âbase of operationsâ during your search for a home.
One of the most popular trends nowadays, Airbnb can be a cheap and easy solution for a short-term stayÂ
https://www.airbnb.com/
Youth Hostels â The classic solution are the youth hostels all across Denmark, offering cheap rooms for both single person or larger groups.
www.sleepinheaven.com
www.copenhagendowntown.com
www.danhostel.dk
Camping â There are multiple well-equipped camping sites in Copenhagen and honestly, camping can be hellaâ fun!
Hotels â Considering the price, hotels would definitely be my last resort, but there are a few quality ones out there that are affordable.
3.  Sign up for online housing portals
Now that you are out there (or possibly even before) it is time to dig into the home search. There are multiple housing portals, most of them are subscription-based and will cost you some, so it is crucial that you use a few of the best options.
Imagine this a bit like job seeking, you will need to craft a very short introduction phrase (5-6 lines usually), telling about yourself, the reason you are coming to Copenhagen, how long you want the rent, and some basic info like your hobbies or if you are smoking. Then, send this out to as many places as you can, as long as the rent actually suits you. Donât be too picky, and keep in mind that if you are a smoker and insist on smoking inside, have pets, or want to move in with your friends, you will have a much harder time finding an apartment.
The best housing portals are:
www.boligportal.com
www.lejebolig.com
www.findroommate.dk
www.boliger.dk/en
www.boligfinder.dk
www.dba.dk â dba is free to use, but there are some scammers offering homes there, so be careful, visit the place first and make sure your contract was correctly made.Â
4. Â Use social media
Also make sure that you enter all the Social Media groups connected to housing in Copenhagen, there is quite a bit of chance you find your place to stay there. Some of the most relevant groups are
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1400267040185590/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/407632512769668/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46683458652/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatsincopenhagen/?fref=nf â Expats in Copenhagen have a very strong bond and are always helpful toward each other, so you might find help with accommodation along with other useful info in this Facebook group.
5.   Apply for dorms if you are a student
Students can apply for dorm rooms all through the city. The prices for dorm rooms are extremely cheap and you usually have your own room and bathroom with a shared kitchen. However, the waiting lists for each place are very long, so donât expect to get something just as soon you move out. Contact your school for further information and you can also check out KKIKâs website.
Never miss the chance to visit a location after some initial emails exchanged with the landlord. You need to see if the place is actually in the condition it was described, if it is actually to your liking, and the landlord also wants to see their new potential tenant. If they donât want you to visit, at least before signing the contract, chances are that there are some shady things going on and they are possible scammers, so be careful.
7.   Sign the contract
So, after weeks of boligportal skimming, hundreds of emails exchanged (yes you will literally send at least a hundred by the time you have found your place), and a few in-person visits, you have found the ideal home. The contract is very important as it protects both you and your landlord. Make sure your contract contains:
Your name and address as well as the landlordâs
The address, size of the rental space, if there are furnishings, the condition of the room and furniture, and usage rights of the property
Start date, end date (if any), rent cost, amount of deposit, prepaid rent, payment terms and utility charges
Rules on maintenance, leaving the property in good order when moving out, pets and house rules.
Google âstandard Danish rental contractâ for some examples. After signing, you will be expected to pay the first monthâs rent, deposit (usually up to three months) and maybe even prepaid rent that covers your last few months before moving out (up to three months again), so prepare to leave quite a sum at the landlord after signing the contract.
Congratulations, that sums up how to find a home in Copenhagen!
Still canât find a home?
So, you have been through all the previous steps and still couldnât find a place to live. You are getting in trouble. You are running out of time. It is getting awkwardâŠ
Ask for help!
As already mentioned, an easy option to get a cool rent for yourself is to contact experts who can help you. Welcome Group Consulting has experienced professionals always ready to give you a hand. The fee is probably less than paying for a few housing portals, your chances of success are much higher than on your own, so why not give it a shot?
Stuff Danes probably didnât tell you
Here are some last-resort solutions that you can use at least temporarily.
Google college dormsâ addresses and pay a visit. Put some flyers on their corkboard or wherever you can. There is always someone going for a vacation, internship, and there are a few who just keep their dorm rooms as a backup home even after finishing their studies (yeah, they are not supposed to, but it happens). This can ensure you a home for a few more months, maybe even suit you as an Erasmus student. You canât register CPR this way however.
Polish hostels â It is also just a temporary solution, but polish hostels are extremely cheap ways to stay in Copenhagen, even though it wonât be the most comfortable in the longer term
Conclusion
As you have probably seen, finding a home in Copenhagen is not as easy as in other countries and cities. It is not impossible however, and while most seekers usually canât find the perfect match for them and move a couple times before settling for a home, there are also a few great offers you can land if you start your search in time and get somewhat lucky. I personally recommend registering on boligportal and lejebolig, then just visit every possible place within inner and outer Copenhagen, this will get you a home 90% of the times, you might even get to be somewhat picky in your choices.
Donât forget to check out our Facebook, Linkedin and homepage for further help, tips and the quickest connections to accommodation solution specialists in the city!
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