If you're considering buying or selling a property, it's very important that you have all the right information to make an informed decision and avoid unpleasant surprises in the transaction.
The property data report (ejendomsdatarapport) is a comprehensive and independent review of the property's condition, giving you an overview and a thorough analysis of the property's condition and value.
At Bomae, one of our buyer's advisors can help you review and understand the property data report
Table of contents
- What is a property data report?
- What is a property data report and what does it contain?
- What does the report contain?
- Why is the property data report important?
What is a property data report and what does it contain? A property data report is a comprehensive report containing relevant information about the property. The report is prepared by the Danish Housing and Planning Authority (Bolig- og Planstyrelsen), and it gives both buyers and sellers thorough insight into the property's history, condition and legality.
For prospective buyers, a property data report provides valuable insight into the property's condition and any hidden defects. If the report highlights serious issues, you as the buyer can use the report to negotiate the price, ask the seller to fix some of the defects — or even withdraw from the deal if the conditions are too risky or costly to handle. For sellers, a property data report is an opportunity to prepare the property for sale.
What does the report contain? The property data report contains a wide range of information about the property — around 50 different pieces of information are gathered in the report. This includes:
- Property information: Land area, building area and ownership details (BBR) — as well as protected nature areas and watercourses, streams and lakes.
- Property valuation: The most recent public property valuation, which can be useful for understanding the property's market value
- Energy conditions: Information about the property's energy label and energy consumption, which can affect future costs for the property.
- The building's condition and information on the building's age, renovations and any defects and damage — and whether it is a listed (heritage-protected) building.
- Legal matters: Registration of easements, building permits and any lawsuits concerning the property. You can also find information about any loans and mortgage deeds (pantebreve) registered against the property.
- Financial matters: Information regarding how much must be paid in property tax and property value tax
- The local area: Information about planned construction, infrastructure and nearby facilities.
- Wastewater and drinking water: Information about the property's connection to the sewage system and water supply
- Soil contamination: Information about any soil contamination on or near the property, as well as a soil contamination certificate
The fee for the property data report is typically 70 kr. It's important to note that the contents of the property data report can vary depending on the source and the specific property.
You can find property data reports on Boligejer.dk
A property data report is normally prepared by a qualified professional who carries out a thorough inspection of the property and documents their observations along the way. It's also important that the report isn't outdated — it's only valid for 6 months — and it should ideally be updated within the last 3 months.
It can be a good idea to get help from a professional to interpret and understand the information in the report.
Why is the property data report important? A property data report is an invaluable resource for several reasons
- Increases transparency: The report gives both buyers and sellers a clearer picture of the property's condition and history, making the transaction process more transparent.
- Facilitates decision-making: With a thorough property data report, buyers can make more informed decisions about whether the property meets their needs and requirements.
- You avoid unpleasant surprises: If you know the property's condition in advance, you as the buyer can avoid being met with unexpected defects or legal complications in the purchase.
- Helps price the property correctly: For sellers, it's important to know how the property has been valued so it can be priced competitively in the market.
- Strengthens the negotiation process. Having all the relevant information on hand allows both buyers and sellers to negotiate the sale on a more solid footing.
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