Renovation of your home in Guldborgsund.
Guldborgsund Municipality covers Falster and East Lolland with Nykøbing Falster as its centre. The municipality is characterised by a rural economy with large farms, historic towns and a housing stock that reflects the area's fluctuating population trends. With 10.3% vacancy, this is a market that requires careful thinking — but also a place where you can find good homes at accessible prices.
Guldborgsund in brief — context for your renovation.
location_cityNykøbing Falster as educational and commercial centre
Nykøbing Falster is the educational city for all of Lolland-Falster and South Zealand, with upper secondary school, vocational training and higher education institutions. This creates urban life and activity in the municipality's centre.
landscapeRural character with low price levels
Guldborgsund is one of Denmark's municipalities with the lowest housing prices, offering the opportunity to buy spacious homes at accessible prices. The lower price level also means that renovation investments must be planned with care.
foundationHigh vacancy requires a strategy
With 10.3% vacancy, Guldborgsund is a market with more variation than most. Properties close to Nykøbing Falster perform better than rural properties in peripheral areas. Choose location carefully.
Your housing type.
Detached house and farmhouse
58% of homes in Guldborgsund — approx. 17,500 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Detached houses and farmhouses dominate Guldborgsund — many are older farm properties or urban homes from 1930–1980. With the low price level, renovation investments are most profitable in and near Nykøbing Falster.
What's typical?
- — Brick detached house or farmhouse from 1930–1970
- — Individual heating: oil boiler, natural gas or heat pump
- — Larger plots in rural areas
- — Pitched roof with concrete tiles or fibre cement
Common weaknesses
- — Low property price limits the investment ratio
- — Many houses with older insulation standards
- — Oil boiler to be replaced
- — High vacancy in peripheral areas
Typical costs
New concrete tile roof
85,000–195,000 kr
Lolland-Falster pricing — 5–10% below the national average. Local trades capacity is good at lower prices. . Source: Bolius
Air-to-water heat pump
75,000–150,000 kr
Switching from oil boiler to heat pump. Many properties in Guldborgsund have no district heating — a heat pump is the recommended solution. . Source: Bolius
Energy windows (per window)
4,000–8,500 kr
Installed energy window. Local pricing is lower than on Zealand. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Roof replacement using the same material
- — Extension under 50 m²
- — Interior renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Extension over 50 m²
- — Façade alterations on heritage buildings
- — Larger energy renovation projects
Apartment building
23% of homes in Guldborgsund — approx. 6,800 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Apartment buildings mainly in Nykøbing Falster. Some social housing with shared installations. 11.7% vacancy in apartments — town-centre locations perform best.
What's typical?
- — 3–5 storeys in brick
- — District heating in Nykøbing Falster
- — Shared installations
Common weaknesses
- — High vacancy in peripheral areas
- — Older plumbing and heating systems
- — Worn common areas
Typical costs
Façade renovation with insulation
1,200–2,400 kr/m²
Including new surface finish. Local pricing. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior apartment renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Façade renovations and energy optimisation
Terraced house
15% of homes in Guldborgsund — approx. 4,600 dwellings (source: Statistics Denmark 2025)
Terraced houses in Nykøbing Falster and the larger towns. Relatively low price level but stable homes close to services.
What's typical?
- — Brick terraced houses
- — District heating or individual heating
- — Garden
Common weaknesses
- — Insufficient insulation
- — Ageing windows
Typical costs
Energy renovation (roof + windows + insulation)
180,000–380,000 kr
Complete package. Local pricing. . Source: Bolius
Do you need an architect?
Probably not necessary for:
- — Interior renovation
Architect recommended or required for:
- — Extensions and major façade changes
Local conditions in Guldborgsund.
local_fire_department Heating — Lolland-Falster Varme
Nykøbing Falster has district heating. Rural areas are mainly on individual heating — oil boilers are still common, but switching to a heat pump is strongly recommended. Check your address with Lolland-Falster Varme.
account_balance Heritage value
Guldborgsund has historic market town environments in Nykøbing Falster, Sakskøbing and Stubbekøbing with heritage-listed buildings. External changes to registered buildings require municipal approval.
Look up your address at the Danish Heritage Agency's FBB register
assignment Building permit in Guldborgsund
Apply for a building permit via Byg & Miljø on the Guldborgsund Municipality website. Interior alterations to single-family homes normally do not require a permit.
savings Grants for energy renovation
Subsidies for energy renovation are available via Sparenergi.dk. Switching from an oil boiler to a heat pump can yield significant subsidies — particularly important in Guldborgsund where many properties still have oil boilers.
Guldborgsund in figures.
Data from Statistics Denmark (2025) and the Danish Heritage Agency — context for your property.
Dwellings total
10.3% vacancy rate
Listed buildings
Source: Danish Heritage Agency FBB
Social housing units
Source: Landsbyggefonden
CO₂ emissions by sector
Energy
166,859 tonnes CO₂
Transport
84,277 tonnes CO₂
Chemical processes
3,691 tonnes CO₂
Agriculture and land use
163,273 tonnes CO₂
Waste disposal and biogas
7,074 tonnes CO₂
Wastewater
1,174 tonnes CO₂
Frequently asked questions
about renovation in Guldborgsund.
It depends on location. Nykøbing Falster and the larger towns provide a more stable basis for renovation investments. With 10.3% vacancy, you should investigate local demand carefully before making large investments in peripheral properties.
Yes, in Nykøbing Falster and some other towns there is district heating. Rural areas use individual heating — oil boilers are common, but switching to a heat pump is strongly recommended and well supported.
Energy optimisation is most important: a heat pump (replacing the oil boiler), additional insulation and energy windows. This reduces operating costs and makes the home more attractive — particularly important in a market with high vacancy.
Guldborgsund has one of Denmark's lowest trades price levels — expect 5–10% below the national average. Local trades capacity is good, and waiting times are shorter than in Greater Copenhagen.
Yes — in Nykøbing Falster, Sakskøbing and Stubbekøbing there are heritage-listed buildings with special requirements for façades and roofs. Check whether your property is registered with the Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces and contact the municipality early.
Next steps.
Switching from oil boiler to heat pump
Many Guldborgsund properties still have oil boilers. A heat pump is the future with a good subsidy scheme.
assignmentBuilding permit in Guldborgsund
What requires a permit — and what can you do freely?
buildRenovation in a differentiated market
Understand the economics and market conditions before investing in Guldborgsund.
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