• COVID-19: How does it affect me?

  Much is happening in Denmark and the world at the moment due to the COVID-19 virus. Many contries have closed their borders, schools, restaurants and stores and the everyday life has in generel changed from what we are used to. How does this affect my search for a home? Are you already situated in Denmark, you can continue your search for a home as normal. You can search for accommodation as always and contact the landlords as always. We urge you to consider the Danish Government’s guidelFew readers

• The guide to a good application

  We have listed 5 pieces of advice you can use when creating your profile and the message you will send to the landlords. 1. Remember the most important information It is very important your profile text include as much information as possible, but on a very little space. Besides the basic information like your age, occupation, the reason you are searching for at roommate anFew readers

• How and why you should find a roommate

  Why you should find a roommate It will improve your economy One of the best advantages about having a roommate is that it improves your economy. Suddenly, you are two or more sharing all the expenses. Many people search for a roommate because they cannot afford their apartment alone. When you are young and are moving out for the first time, you do not have that much mFew readers

• The 6 most typical mistakes made by home seekers

  During the last 10 years we have seen many home seekers come and go. In these 10 years we have seen what has worked for the home seekers and what has not worked when it comes to finding a home. To help you with your search, we want to share our experiences, so you can avoid doing the same errors as other users has made and still is making. Because these are classic errors still haSome readers

• Find other home seekers and a joint home

  With this article I want to inspire you to see the many benefits there are if you join forces with other home seekers and together go on apartment hunt. It can sometimes seem like mission impossible when you are looking for a new apartment to rent It is not because there are no vacant apartments - because there are lots! A lot of new apartment buildings have in the past years beFew readers

• How to receive more replies from the landlords

  There are several things you can do to increase your chances of getting replies from the landlords. Here are 5 pieces of advice on what you can do in order to get more replies to your messages. 1 Go through your messages The first thing you can to do is to go through the messages you have sent. Consider if you can add more information about yourself. The more informationFew readers

• What to expect when searching for accommodation

  Perhaps you know friends who also have searched for a room or apartment before and therefore have some kind of idea of how it is. Ask them about their experience and thoughts on how to go about the process. No search is however the same, and you can end up with an entire different experience than your friends. Be realistic and go research Who doesn't want a big apartment for themself in the center of city for no money at all? Well...Everybody! Depending on which areas you are searchinFew readers

• The fast way to a new home

  Everyone who has searched for a new home before, knows it is not always as easy and quick as hoped for. Especially in the 4 big university cities, Aalborg, Odense, Aarhus and Copenhagen student friendly apartments are in high demand. If you are looking for a new home yourself, you probably know this far too well. Many landlords have been contacted, few have replied and you haveFew readers

• How to spot a fake ad

  It can be both easy and hard to spot a fake ad. There are some typical 'danger signs' which makes a fake ad easy to spot, but scammers are getting better and therefore some ads can be harder to spot. On findroommate we go through all ads when they are created to make sure no scammers are allowed to the site. Most housing sites have this process but on social media such as FacebooFew readers

• 5 things to remember about the Danes

  Don’t cross at a red light — First of all, it is strictly forbidden and will cost you a lot of money if the police see it. Nevertheless, the Danes would properly look a bit weird at you if you cross at a red light. Wait until the green man is smiling at you and letting you cross the street.  Do be on time!! — One thing is for sure. If you want to piss off a Dane, you justFew readers

• Living with a Danish roommate

  When moving to Denmark and living with a Danish roommate, it’s first of all convenient for you to know about the Danish culture. For many years the Danes have been known for the Vikings, but today Denmark is much more than some strong red-haired guys. So let me tell you a little bit about the Danes and today’s life in Denmark.   The Danish culture and the Danes Looking for aFew readers

• Findroommate user: How I found my new room

  Many of us know the feeling. You are searching for a new home, the entire process of finding a home is overwhelming and you don’t really know where to start or end. How to deal with it all? We have talked to Trine, a Findroommate user who just found a new room to live in. She will share her story of how she experienced the process of searching for a new home and how she ended up finding the perfect room in Copenhagen. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/61592d3ea97e1000/15991Few readers

• How to prepare and handle the meeting with a potential landlord

  Have you been so lucky you have been asked to meet for a talk with a potential landlord, then here's a few good advice on how to prepare for the meeting, so you in the end increase your chances of being chosen as the new roommate. Before the meeting Read the ad again It is a good idea to read the ad for the room again before going to the meeting. It will not make a goodFew readers

• A newcomers guide to Copenhagen's neighbourhoods

  Are you new to the city and not very familiar with the different areas of Copenhagen, here’s a short guide to all central areas, which might help you figure out where specifically you want to find a room ro rent. Inner City - København K The absolute most central part of Copenhagen. Here you find everthing from the Central Station, to the big shopping street Strøget and Amalienborg, the home of the Queen and royal family. It is a hectic area with people in the streets nearly all hours a dayFew readers

• High demand on rentals in Copenhagen

  In next week thousands of hopeful Danes are awaiting an answer on their application for a higher education. When the answer lands in their mail inbox on July 28th 2017 this also kickstarts the peak in demands of rental homes. Many new students have to find a place to live close to their education and especially in Copenhagen the demand for rental homes increases extremely durFew readers

• Endorsements increase your chances of finding a home

  What are endorsements? Endorsement is a feature on findroommate that is showed on your profile and therefore can help you show the landlords how good a friend or roommate you would be. The more endorsements you have, the better your profile looks. Why do I need endorsements? As said, endorsements can help you find a home sooner, as you with your endorsements can show the landlords what other people think of you. It can help convince the landlords that you are a person who can be truFew readers