How to Make a Compromise, not a Sacrifice
If you are well informed – and have a bit of luck – your house hunting experience in Germany should go smoothly. But you'll have to weave your way through a lot of red tape when you first arrive.
Housing is probably the most essential issue when you first move to Germany. Newcomers face numerous, sometimes unsettling questions. Will I maintain or improve the quality of living? What will I get for my money? Which location is suitable to meet my requirements? Answers to these questions are needed within a limited time. If you are well informed – and have a bit of luck – your house hunting experience in Germany should go smoothly. You will probably only have to make a compromise … not a sacrifice.
Housing and Apartment Hunting
Before you begin, remember to be realistic
How to hunt for an apartment (Newspapers, Internet, Estate Agents, etc…)
Your housing contract
Temporary Housing
Serviced Apartments