Landlords tend to favor tenants with a stable income, good credit history, and legal residence st...

The deposit (Kaution) is usually three times the cold rent. You should be able to pay it in thre...

In Germany, apartments are counted by “rooms,” meaning all living spaces except kitchens and bat...

The ground floor in Germany is called the “Erdgeschoss” (EG), with the first floor ri...

Aachen’s big housing companies include Deutsche Wohnen, GWG Aachen, gewoge, Vonovia, and LEG. Do...

Use rent maps from ImmobilienScout and overlay public transit lines to help refine your search. ...

Your rent includes the base amount (Kaltmiete), running costs (Nebenkosten), and additional util...

Shared apartments, or WGs (Wohngemeinschaft), offer social connections and lower rent costs. You ...

Getting your Anmeldung is an important first step that connects you to the rest of the German sys...

Registering gets you a tax ID, you’ll need this for tax season, and enables you to set up GEZ pa...

Prepare your ID, proof of move-in (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung), and, if applicable, birth certific...

Moving within Germany? Simply register at your new location—no need to officially deregister you...

Unfortunately, hostels and temporary accommodations aren’t eligible for registration, they’re gr...

Communicate any problems directly with your landlord. If you need more help, Mieterschutzverein ...