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title: "Renovation in Faxe"
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primary_intent: "Explain renovation context and housing patterns in Faxe."
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audience: "Homeowners and agents researching Faxe Municipality."
summary: "Faxe Municipality is a rural commuter municipality in Region Zealand, 70 km south of Copenhagen. Haslev is by far the largest town and the administrative centre, while Faxe, Rønnede and Faxe Ladeplads are the other town centres. 59% of the working population commutes out of the municipality — and 69% of these travel to the capital. This gives Faxe the character of a suburban municipality with rural pricing."
source_basis:
  - "Municipality and local content data from FT"
  - "DAWA: Danmarks Adressers Web API: https://dawadocs.dataforsyningen.dk/"
  - "Datafordeler: BBR: https://datafordeler.dk/dataoversigt/bygnings-og-boligregistret-bbr/bbr/"
  - "Plandata.dk: https://www.opendata.dk/andres-data/plandata-dk"
  - "Energimærkningsdata: https://ens.dk/analyser-og-statistik/energimaerkningsdata"
  - "Fremtidens Tegnestue methodology: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/about/method"
  - "FT source and uncertainty principles: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/sources-and-method"
human_validation: "How local conditions affect the specific address, building and application track."
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# Renovation in Faxe
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Entity type: municipality
Language: en
Author: Fremtidens Tegnestue
Published: 2026-06-24
Last updated: 2026-06-24
Privacy: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/privacy
## Short answer
Faxe Municipality is a rural commuter municipality in Region Zealand, 70 km south of Copenhagen. Haslev is by far the largest town and the administrative centre, while Faxe, Rønnede and Faxe Ladeplads are the other town centres. 59% of the working population commutes out of the municipality — and 69% of these travel to the capital. This gives Faxe the character of a suburban municipality with rural pricing.
## Who it is relevant for
Homeowners and agents researching Faxe Municipality.
## What FT can prepare
- Summarise local housing types, public-data questions and municipality-specific uncertainty.
## What the architect validates
- How local conditions affect the specific address, building and application track.
## Faxe in brief
Commuter municipality with trains to Køge and beyond: Haslev and Faxe Ladeplads have rail connections via Køge to Copenhagen. The journey time is 60–80 minutes, and the municipality's population is largely oriented towards commuting. This keeps prices lower than in closer suburbs.

Rural municipality with natural areas and farmland: Faxe Municipality covers 405 km² — with agriculture making up a significant portion. The nature around Faxe limestone quarry and the coastline at Faxe Ladeplads are local landmarks. Holiday cottages and farmhouses are part of the housing picture.

Detached houses dominate — moderate vacancy: With 60% detached houses and 5.9% vacancy, Faxe is a typical mid-sized Zealand municipality. Housing prices are low by national standards, and renovations can significantly increase value.
## Housing types

| Type | Share | Approx. count | Context |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Detached house and farmhouse from 1960–1990 | 60% | 11000 | Detached houses dominate Faxe Municipality — especially in Haslev, Rønnede and surrounding areas. The typical home is a brick house from the 1960s–80s, often with an older heating system. Prices are lower than in the closer Køge hinterland, but renovations are profitable given commuter demand. |
| Terraced house from 1970–1990 | 23% | 4200 | Terraced houses are widespread in Haslev and Rønnede — typically brick construction in one storey with a garden. A good housing type for commuters. The energy standard is generally low, but improvements are manageable. |
| Apartment building from 1960–1980 | 16% | 3000 | Apartment buildings mainly in Haslev town centre — some social housing. Vacancy in apartments is higher than in detached houses, and renovation should be considered in light of market prices. |
## FAQ
### Is renovating in Faxe Municipality worthwhile?
Yes, but with care. Prices are lower than in Køge and Næstved, and major renovations must be proportionate to the property value. Energy improvements and bathroom renovation are generally profitable — large luxury improvements are less certain.
### What is the heating supply in Faxe Municipality?
Haslev has district heating. In villages and the open countryside, oil boilers and heat pumps are typical. Many are in the process of converting — check Sparenergi.dk for subsidies for heat pump conversion.
### How long is the commute from Faxe to Copenhagen?
Haslev and Faxe Ladeplads have rail connections via Køge to Copenhagen. The typical journey time is 60–80 minutes. This is reflected in property prices — which are markedly lower than in closer suburbs.
### What does a new roof cost on a typical detached house in Faxe?
A new concrete tile roof typically costs 85,000–200,000 DKK depending on the roof's size and complexity. Prices are in line with the rest of Zealand outside the greater Copenhagen area.
### Are there listed buildings in Faxe Municipality?
Yes — 27 listed buildings, including Gisselfeld Kloster and a number of manor houses. Listed and heritage-value buildings require special approval for external alterations.
## Sources and basis
- Municipality and local content data from FT
- [DAWA: Danmarks Adressers Web API](https://dawadocs.dataforsyningen.dk/)
- [Datafordeler: BBR](https://datafordeler.dk/dataoversigt/bygnings-og-boligregistret-bbr/bbr/)
- [Plandata.dk](https://www.opendata.dk/andres-data/plandata-dk)
- [Energimærkningsdata](https://ens.dk/analyser-og-statistik/energimaerkningsdata)
- [Fremtidens Tegnestue methodology](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/about/method)
- [FT source and uncertainty principles](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/sources-and-method)
## Uncertainty and boundaries
Municipality guides are general; current municipal decisions and property-specific data must be checked.
## Next step
Use the municipality page with the property address.
## Related pages
- [Municipalities](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/municipality): hub
- [Homeowner Guide](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/homeowner-guide): audience
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