How to find a flat in Berlin: a step-by-step guide
Berlin’s rental market is tight, but a plan helps: know your budget, prepare your documents before the first viewing and react quickly to new listings.
Read moreGuides: renting a home in Germany
Step-by-step guides for finding an apartment or a room in Germany: documents, Anmeldung, WBS, Schufa and shared flats.
Anmeldung in Germany: how to register your address
Anyone who moves into a flat or a room in Germany must register the address with the residents’ registration office. Here is what you need and how it works in Berlin.
Read moreWBS in Berlin: who can get it and how to apply
A WBS (Wohnberechtigungsschein, housing entitlement certificate) gives you access to subsidised flats with lower rents. Here is who can get one in Berlin and how to apply.
Read moreSchufa: how to get a credit report for your landlord
Most landlords in Germany want to see a credit report from SCHUFA. Here is how to get it, what it costs and what to do if you have only just arrived.
Read moreWG room or your own flat: what to choose in Germany
A room in a shared flat (WG) is often the quickest way to a home in Berlin; your own flat gives you more privacy and security. We compare costs, contracts and everyday life.
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