Watch THIS Before Starting Your Apartment Hunt In Germany

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Where to look for an apartment to rent in Germany
09:44 - Peculiarities of renting an apartment in Germany
24:36 - Costs of renting an apartment in Germany
31:00 - Searching together for an apartment online
42:50 - Documents needed to rent an apartment in Germany
50:11 - Tips for finding an apartment in Germany
54:35 - What does a German rental contract look like?
01:04:52 - Things to do after you move into your apartment in Germany
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@simplegermany 7 ай бұрын

🚀 Brand New eBook written by us: Get Your Keys! The Expat's Handbook to Renting in Germany. Start reading Chapter 1 for Free: 👉 www.simplegermany.com/get-your-keys-yt/

@noellewest4347 Жыл бұрын

For anyone out there who is either considering or currently planning a move to Germany (especially from North America), I highly recommend subscribing to this channel. These two are spot on in every single one of their videos. I moved here from California over two years ago, and I wish I'd found this channel beforehand. They are excellent. Jen and Yvonne are practical, no-nonsense content creators who do not waste time prattling on about useless things. They're also extremely likeable.

@simplegermany Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind feedback! :)

@songheeahn4869 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found them as well. I’m in the states and planning to move to Germany in a few years.

@jloebick 3 жыл бұрын

This video just became my bible! I'm moving to Berlin at the end of August. Thank you so much for putting this together. Yours has been the most clear, concise and organized information I've found so far!

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback! We are very happy that putting in the effort is so valuable to you! 😊 Good luck on your move!

@karinland8533 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what being German and livening in Germany does to you...😅

@dusanstanojkovic41 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, did you have any luck in finding the apartment and settling in, in Berlin? If so, do you have any concrete advise, my spouse is moving in Munich next month and I am following suit so any info will be welcomed and appreciated.

@dreamervanroom 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you. I really love Berlin.

@arjunudiawar Жыл бұрын

How are you finding Berlin, now??😁

@Mozart4000 3 жыл бұрын

A additional information: Larger companies and authorities too, are mostly aware of the flat situations in the bigger cities in Germany. Often they give support to find a flat, sometimes they offer for a introducing period (6~12 month) a company owned flat. You should ask.

@rickyn1135 3 жыл бұрын

I love these women. 👏🏼 Thank you.

@johnmaenardelauria1750 Жыл бұрын

I simply followed your guide before attempting to rent a new house. After compiling all the documents you suggested, our 1st attempt was a success, the house owner liked us and we will sign the contract very soon 🥳 I also showed to them that I can speak some German language and in the process of learning it. Thank you so much!

@simplegermany Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is amazing to hear!! Thanks so much for sharing! We are super happy that our content prepared you that well! Enjoy your new home! 😊

@ankursharma7907 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should mention that the confirmation over email or telephone is legally binding. So, if as a tenant, I give a confirmation to the landlord over an email that yes I want to rent the apartment, I cannot later step back and tell the landlord that I do not want to rent the place if I haven't signed the physical contract. A friend of mine had to deal with a lawsuit because of this.

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ankur, thanks for the insight. That is in fact true, depending on the type of rental contract, you don't necessarily need to sign a physical contract (however, we would say that that is still the norm). This article in German gives great insight on the legal side of when a rental contract is binding or not (in German, but translatable with Google Chrome): www.mietrecht.org/mietvertrag/mietvertrag-per-e-mail-whatsapp-sms/ Generally speaking, don't agree to a purchase, unless you really want it 😉

@IamRentZeGerman 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! As a German in London, I can say, without doubt, finding a good place in Germany takes time but far less headache....

@annehipolito7305 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jen & Yvonne. Thank you for your videos. I've been planning to work and move to Germany in the near future. Thank you for your efforts in making these videos for us expats. This helps us a lot.

@carlbungabong6536 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for this info! It's a lot of help to know what to expect.

@harounlouati1923 2 жыл бұрын

You are so amazing. This is really useful and interesting topic. Thank you so much and keep going on !

@klausbenker8410 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼 what an amazing video. You both are outstanding as always. I am new to your channel and continue to be impressed and in awe of your productions; its content and both your abilities to communicate well and be entertained. Vielen Dank 🙏

@integralproject4775 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much guys. You are producing very high quality contents. GREAT JOB!

@shivohumnishad7098 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this video ! I'm moving to Essen next month and this video is very helpful. cleared a lot of confusion

@egzonk5579 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much!! This is really helpful 😊

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Glad it is valuable to you 😊

@chrisbaez8187 2 жыл бұрын

WE LOVE THE SMOOOOOOOTHLY THING!!! Thank you for all the info, I just landed here and you are my lifesavers!

@Yuyayayu872 Жыл бұрын

This video was extreme helpful! Danke!

@jinzhanghsu4253 2 жыл бұрын

great video! this has cleared up so many things that are otherwise very confusing

@nissishalishayedla7463 Жыл бұрын

That's Super Informative! Thankyou!! :)

@dovileb 3 жыл бұрын

Really great video with so much information. Thank you ladies!

@AviatorStan 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found you guys on youtube! I'm moving to Siegen in the next couple of months and your videos are very informative, thorough and to the point. Excited for the next chapter. Do y'all have videos on Renting vs Leasing a car in Germany as an expat? Thank you for all that you do

@simplegermany 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stanford! We are glad our videos have been helpful to you! 😊 Regarding your question of buying vs leasing, we have to give an 'it depends' kind of answer. Whether buying or leasing a car is the right choice for you depends on your lifestyle and your plans for the vehicle. Some things to point out about leasing a car are: * Contracts for leasing a car are for a set amount of time. It is really hard to get out of that contract. So if your leasing contract is for three years, you can rarely return the car before that time. However, if you only want to have a car for two years, then returning a leased car is less of a hassle than selling your own car. * If you lease the car you have to pay for every damage yourself, no matter how small it is. If you own the car, you can decide if you want to fix the damage or just let it be. *The good side of leasing a car is that you always get new cars to try out 😋 For buying a car we have video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbGKhdqIst-9ZIU.html The best of luck to you and for your move!

@Helenzaid Жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL - VERY USEFUL :)

@wafaawardah3264 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Very informative.

@nabeelmohamed5371 Жыл бұрын

Amazing detail :D Thank you!!

@Saiinabrr 10 ай бұрын

Love you guys so so much You’ve helped me a lot during this process. I do really appreciate it.❤

@toidrayton-seymore5009 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you! Your site and these videos. I'm doing it. I'm moving to Germany. I've wanted to do it for years. So many barriers explained here on this channel

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

🎉🎉 Do it!! 😊

@marcossanchez7434 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job this is the best video of renting in Germany there is in KZfaq, chest pains in this video I liked it subscribed and watch all the rest of the videos in your Channel keep up the good work soon I will be in Germany greetings from a Venezuelan living in Peru

@stephaniewilson7769 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I wish I could like this video multiple times so that more people will be able to see it! This is such useful information.

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome Stephanie! thanks for liking the video 😋! We wish you all the best in your apartment hunt🍀

@basically_chris 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm moving to Dusseldorf in a month or two & this video is pure gold! Danke schön!

@angellira45 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!!

@Acrosstheglobevideos 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time to comment on any video, but i have to say both of you are amazing. And you have shared a really useful information. I will memorize it by heart, thank you very much

@jhessicalmoreira Жыл бұрын

This video is just perfect. I came back here to clarify some details that I forgot, very helpful.

@TheRealJohnMicheal 10 ай бұрын

Thank you both so much for this information

@alirezafirouzyar9425 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this video is really helpful

@giannalinares626 9 ай бұрын

Sooo incredibly helpful. Thank you ❤

@__Liza__ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making such an in-depth video explaining everything, it helps ease my fears. I wish to move to Germany so I've been researching basically "all that could go wrong" since I have anxiety and I don't want to forget about something or do something illegal without knowing 😖. I will watch the Schufa video as well because I want to rent a small apartment. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻

@simplegermany 2 жыл бұрын

We are happy we could ease your fears 😊 - Y

@amigoranjan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Liza, how was your landing..tell us your experiences... :)

@Jav82 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to share that I found a good flat (3 rooms and kitchen included) in Munich after 2 weeks arriving here for work, which is a record! according to what my coworkers told me. Now looking forward to bring my family quickly. Thanks for the tips.

@vladokar4188 9 ай бұрын

wow, thats wonderful! coud you please share the list of documents which you provided and approximate price for appartment?

@shrutimudgil5954 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful videos Simple and informative video as always Love you both

@lalehagharezaei7428 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful and comprehensive information. Well organised and straight forward details. Many Many Thanks

@hippydippyfamily7091 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@awonugbakayode783 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting up this beautiful and amazing content. You probably dont know how many people you have helped with this. Thank you soo much.

@dora-c 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I am planning to move to Germany and I have been exploring this topic for quite some time, and half of these things nobody even mentioned. Big thank you. I think everybody moving to Germany and in search of apartment there should see it!

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for the feedback D C! We wish you all the best of luck in your move here 🍀

@rickeygore6222 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Ladies. Eventhough I don't plan on moving to Germany, the info was very nice to learn about. I really enjoyed the knowledge that you shared. I was stationed in Germany in the 70's and 80's so I enjoy any info about German life. Thanks again.

@StratiencoAlex 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!! A lot!!!!

@jimmylastimado7925 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for making this video it was very helpful for me. vielen danke tchusss!!!

@riturao6565 2 жыл бұрын

Very detailed and simplified

@lonewolf2547 8 ай бұрын

Very neatly explained. Just amazing.

@nitman1 Жыл бұрын

I just love you guys😍 and all the content you people put up there ❤

@BlackUnicornVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! SOOOOOOOOOO helpful ;)

@caroln63 3 жыл бұрын

Wow the most comprehensive video ever.

@reza310 2 жыл бұрын

This video is great . Thank you , vielen dank

@virukacabrera209 5 ай бұрын

I really like your channel and feel so thankful with you ladies for those first seven tips. Liebe Grusse!!

@metroboomin8895 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, you are amazing!

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! 😊😊

@taticavazotti3368 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing information, thanks⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@nadg866 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!

@nicoleantezana2435 Жыл бұрын

Thank you girls ! You are awesome !

@myselfalex 2 жыл бұрын

Finally got around to watching this just to be knowledgeable in the process, even though I have no inclination to ever move there (yet). But ach, mein gott my head is spinning with all that info! Such detailed and useful stuff despite how much there is, thank you!

@simplegermany 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! 🙂

@AnnaGonchar Жыл бұрын

Amazing! You are the best! Thank you so much!

@AnIta-ss8vj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insights! You guys should definitely cover moving houses in Germany next time.

@perleperla1 3 жыл бұрын

Hallo ihr Beiden! Ich (deutsch) mein Freund (italiener) lebend in der Schweiz schauen immer eure Videos und freuen uns sehr auf jedes Neue. Wir sprechen englisch miteinander und von daher passt das super. Es freut mich, dass ich ihm auch so mehr über mein Land in dem ich gross geworden bin, sowie die Sprache zeigen kann. Ihr macht das grossartig und seid sehr sympathisch. Vielen dank und weiter so ;)

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

Das freut uns sehr zu hören 😊

@theonijkerk3012 5 ай бұрын

Even in Dutch the first floor (1e verdieping) is the flor abobe the ground floor (begane grond) a level below is Sous terraine or kelder.

@mimmeisinger4926 3 жыл бұрын

Even I'm a German it was so interesting for me. Thanks for the good work 😃🌹 Germany allows up to 11 sorts of "Nebenkosten". This ment hundreds of €uros different, sometimes.

@Syrus84 3 жыл бұрын

The need for a Schufa score differs a lot between cities or even districts. My last three landlords didn't demand it, instead they wanted to see my latest payslip to make sure I was able to afford the flat. I have also seen requests for the three latest payslips, or a disclosure of your financial situation, which is just a form which you have to fill in without giving any proof (lying about any information given there might be considerd a fraud though, should your landlord ever go to court over e.g. missed rent payments, afaik).

@dominoplay3712 Жыл бұрын

girls, I am soooo thankful for this, thank you so much! 🙏🤗

@theonijkerk3012 5 ай бұрын

In Poland and Greece the washing machine was in the bathroom. In both countries dryers are not a thing.

@evilmonkeygaming7200 2 жыл бұрын

love the channel :) its wunderschönen

@confessionmismatch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video! This provided me all necessary information I need beforehand! I'll be relocating to Cologne from the Philippines at the beginning of May and the struggle is R-E-A-L. 😅

@simplegermany 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to check simplegermany.com for even more information. All the best of luck with your move! 🍀😊

@abhisheksd4512 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much you two. This video was very helpful to find an apartment.

@gerdpapenburg7050 3 жыл бұрын

"Heating costs are not included" often applies to apartments which are heated by using natural gas. The tenant must conclude an individual contract with the gas supplier; similar as for electricity which is not included in the "Nebenkosten".

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gerd, thanks so much for that insight and addition. Now that you mention it, you are right, it slipped my mind beforehand 😅.

@joanafernandes5709 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤

@axor22 Жыл бұрын

great guide

@Vonkater 3 жыл бұрын

You ladies seem so nice. I always give the thumbs up. 😎😁

@farooqahmedsiddiqui9774 Жыл бұрын

So far the best video guys. this was a lot to me. Please upgrade your mic efficiency as it is not optimum for most of the people. Thanks and Thumbs Up

@miguelangel1129 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video

@tzutzumo 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! I can add something. I'm not sure if it's a berlin thing or east german thing, but here(berlin) the landlord could also be a cooperation(Genossenschaft) where you don't have to pay a provision, instead you have to pay a "community fee"(Genossenschaftsbeitrag). A fee to become a part of the community. It's mostly a bit higher, but the rent is smaller. So you save money in the long run and they are always permanent contracts. But it's hard to get such an appartment, because today you have to know someone who already is a part of the community to enter. That's not because they are high society 😄, just because you nearly can't find an affordable appartment anymore in berlin. So they are mostly full. As an example i had 2 appartments bevor in a neighbour district called Prenzlauer Berg. The first was 32 qm 1 room(+kitchen, +bath) appartment for 280 € cold rent. I got thrown out because the owner wants to make it an airbnb tourist appartment. I don't know what it's price now, but i'm sure, more than i had to pay. The second was 2 room(+ kitchen, +bath) 38 qm for 320 € cold rent and now it's refurbished and you have to pay 840 €/month cold rent. Maybe you can understand the protests better now. And yes, you are right that sometimes you have scam. Like 1 room, no kitchen, no bath, 25qm for 500€/month cold rent. Don''t keep it! Even pets have a better treatment. Now back to the cooperation. I had to pay 900€ in the first place. That was the fee to enter the community. But my rent is 240 €/month cold for 34 qm (+kitchen, +bath) and i can get internet up to 250MBit(not included in the rent). So it's hard to get in, but it's worth it.Have a nice day you 2. Edit: When you leave the cooperation you get the money back. Like it's with the provision.

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that insight! Those prices from the past and the Genossenschaft sound like a dream 😅. Indeed, I have heard of them here as well, but just like you said, it is super hard to get in, so for foreigners it is even harder. Maybe something worth achieving when wanting to stay in Germany longer, but for a first apartment I think it is kinda hard.

@tzutzumo 3 жыл бұрын

@@simplegermany It wasn't always this hard to get in. But more and more people have the same problem in Munich and Hamburg too. So yes, i think the idea building comunities to own houses is spreading. Sadly still not enough.

@dreamervanroom 2 жыл бұрын

What do you expect when there's too many people and no counter to capitalism core principles which in its Essence will always aggregate the wealth with the rich- in other words gross inequality. You see when I was born there were two and a half billion people on earth and now it's almost four times the population. It's an overgrowth of humans

@MariaBelenSeyssInquart Жыл бұрын

Maybe the rise of the price is because the State intervened in the market instead of leaving it to the free forces of the market: supply and demand. Otherwise, it has no sense that Berlin is so expensive when it has so much unemployment and other cities keep prices relatively stable.

@kayanbsoul7483 Жыл бұрын

Dears, thank you so much for such conclusive and detailed content. Your charachters are adorable as well. Makes the viewer feel safe, if that makes sense :) Cheers.

@demon9pra Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a detailed video with valuable information for people like me just relocated to germany simply better than my relocation agent.

@Bii_Dates Ай бұрын

I love you both, Yvonne so straight forward and apt, and Jen so funny and playful❤ your videos arre the best

@lifeadventure859 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@kathl3n341 2 жыл бұрын

This is so detailed and well explained 🥺! I wish I came across this video earlier 😭. For the past two weeks, I have been trying to rent a flat in Dusseldorf (I am from London) and it has been so hard because barely people replied to my email! Now I am better prepared and I will try to call them immediately 💪! Thank you so much! This is a must watch! 🙌

@simplegermany 2 жыл бұрын

Tha la for your feedback! All the best of luck in finding that apartment! 🙂

@uchepowers Жыл бұрын

You are both so amazing!

@priscilaundomiel3264 Жыл бұрын

Wow 🤯, more than helpful I would say! Amazing video! ❤️ I will need to watch this one more than once, because there are so many things to do. Please more videos about this and if I could ask for another videos like this one but about energy companies that use clean energy, like solar for example... Wich one is better and more reliable, I would love that. I live in Spain and had some problems with some energy companies, it was a real nightmare, but now, finally I found some good honest, reliable energy company, so I think this is a great topic for people to know more about those companies. Danke schön! 🌹😘

@simplegermany Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestion! We will record a video in the future about energy companies. In the meantime, you can check out our written guide about the topic: www.simplegermany.com/best-electricity-provider-germany/

@lilygostovic 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@manfredconnor3194 7 ай бұрын

This is really good! Where were you when I moved to Germany in '97?!

@haythemkarchoud5986 Жыл бұрын

Hey !! Great video, came in very helpful.I just got a job in essen and don't wether to live there or dusseldord or Koln. Do you guys have a video comparing these cities or just off the top of your head would recommend one for someone below 30 yold.Thanks !!

@simplegermany Жыл бұрын

It highly depends on what you are looking for. Rent will be a lot cheaper in Essen than in Dusseldorf or Cologne. However, the latter are bigger and have more nightlife, so it depends on what you are looking for.

@NondoPondo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your great videos. Would you consider making a short documentary on acquiring a kitchen? Maybe if you have a friend or family member who's in the process of getting one? Finding a builder, design process, fees and permits, etc?

@simplegermany 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! It’s part of the video we hope to record soon-ish 🙂

@Micha-bp5om 2 жыл бұрын

I heard that now owners are obliged to provide a kitchen, which I think is fair becazse who wants to buy one in each apartament?

@edgarventura2071 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias Jen y Yvonne. I am from El SALVADOR lived 2 years with my wife in Ukraine. Now in Germany. Watching all your videos

@simplegermany 2 жыл бұрын

Hola Edgar, based on your previous comment, we are looking into Ukrainian subtitles. Is your wife Ukrainian by any chance? If so, would she be willing to double check the quality of the translations once they are done? 😊

@muhammadsarimmehdi 2 жыл бұрын

I think another useful tip would be staying in an Airbnb while you look for an apartment in Germany. This is useful if you are coming from abroad.

@simplegermany 2 жыл бұрын

That highly depends, whether the AirBnB host will give you a Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung. As we state, most don't and without it you can't do your Anmeldung, which is crucial do get your life on tracks in Germany.

@jeffforbess6802 26 күн бұрын

Also, they start at $3k/month

@farshadvcf3992 Жыл бұрын

I was rejected for a wohnung in Leipzig , for not speaking German , However I would say Leipzig is one of the best cities for non german speaking expats to start. clean, friendly , and city not cramped not busy and not shaby, Very clean and very friendly

@tenshoneyskin4500 Жыл бұрын

Heyy, im planing to move to Leipzig too! but im afraid my not so great german skills would hinder my search for an apartment. Have you managed to find an apartment? If so, can I know from which platform?

@farshadvcf3992 Жыл бұрын

@@tenshoneyskin4500 I hope a smooth transition. I found my first apartment in Wg gesucht (it is not only for WGs). but immoscout you have more options, and they know how to handle a contract for the newcomers. other platforms would be lwb , but they mostly have einbaukuche flats . I suggest for the first 3 to 6 months a furnished apartment.if you didnt find anything, an einbaukuche (full-kitchen)

@shinyheart4214 11 ай бұрын

amazing as always. Please make a video about student dormitory and how to apply for them.

@simplegermany 11 ай бұрын

That varies highly from university to university. Best ask yours directly about their offer for student dormitory.

@dirkgenehagelstein1851 3 жыл бұрын

1.5 Zimmerwohnung means usually two rooms, but second room is a so called "Wohnküche". As a Kitchen is usually not counted - it`s only a half room.

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks for the explanation 😅

@dirkgenehagelstein1851 3 жыл бұрын

@@simplegermany And you could find it as well for 2.5 or 3.5 room appartments :-) Would love to get a "Wohnküche"

@mankiddyman 7 ай бұрын

Nützliche Informationen!

@ludgermuller6062 3 жыл бұрын

There is another aspect about renting in germany that, in my opinion, could be worth to be mentioned - but I am not able at all to tell the english name for it, so lets say it in german: it's the "genossenschaftliches wohnen". Presumably it is of different popularity in the different regions of Germany, but the principle deserves attention in my opinion. At least in the longer term you can definitely save money as a tenant in this way.

@WilmerOl 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for compiling this invaluable information. Your video, in conjunction with the guide on your webpage, has been beneficial in decrypting the intricacies of the renting matter in Germany. I'd like to offer a suggestion for enhancement. While the guide is comprehensive for individuals seeking permanent relocation to Germany, it could be further enriched by incorporating a chapter tailored to those moving for temporary work assignments spanning a couple of years. It seems that opting for a Furnished Short-Term Rental Properties is the logical choice in such scenarios. However, the term "Short-Term" can be somewhat confusing upon initial reading. Saludos desde Venezuela

@Arquemesta 8 ай бұрын

I was going to suggest something like that. This video made me wonder if it is possible to rent a furnished flat in Germany for more than just a couple of months. If someone is planning to stay there just for one or two years and then move to another country, it is kind of pointless to seek for a regular place like the ones described in this video.

@OK-cs1tj 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you veeeeeeeeery much, we want to rent an apartment, now, and we don't know nothing , in our country it's very easy to rent an apartment, but there is very different

@mabdewn Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video and the other high-quality content. How would you go about finding a place when you're moving to Germany (from within the EU)? I've heard some talk that landlords can be hesitant to rent out to newcomers to the country due to non-existent credit score. Presuming you have a job contract, would that suffice? Or what would be the workaround?

@simplegermany Жыл бұрын

Exactly as we describe in this video and in our guide: www.simplegermany.com/renting-in-germany/ 😊 We exactly talk about the issue of not having a Schufa score as a newcomer.

@lucieherrick1717 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video about Americans purchasing cars in Germany And also about the different types of insurances to include liability and automobile

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lucie, we have already done a video on how to buy a car in Germany and car insurance 😊 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbGKhdqIst-9ZIU.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9ypasRhsbSXnIk.html

@ashishrawat770 2 жыл бұрын

The best channel and the best couple ❤

@Marymationnn 2 жыл бұрын

Can you also make a video about WG renting?

@alexandermikhaylov8134 3 жыл бұрын

very useful stuff, thanks! Can you suggest a template to use how to approach a potential landlord (e.g. via email)? what should be included normally?

@simplegermany 3 жыл бұрын

Glad our video is helpful to you Alexander! 😊 Like we said, we suggest calling the number of the listing and asking for a viewing of the place. You can find a good template and information on what should be in your application letter for the viewing on immobilienscout24: www.immobilienscout24.de/wissen/mieten/bewerbung-musterbrief.html - you can translate the page by using Chrome as a browser and selecting translate page to English after doing a right click.