House Hunting in Germany: The Highs and Lows (Expat Tips!)

Looking for a place to live in Germany? Join us in this episode as we explore the highs and lows of house hunting in this notoriously challenging housing market. Drawing on the experiences of Corey and Stefania, two Italian expats who recently navigated the German housing market themselves, we'll cover everything from the best ways to search for an apartment in Germany to tips for securing an apartment without having a job. Along the way, you'll also hear a few entertaining anecdotes about their journey. Search for a home in Berlin: HousingAnywhere: https://bit.ly/3A7gTAb (English + 5 other languages) WG gesucht: https://www.wg-gesucht.de (German) ImmoScout24: https://www.immobilienscout24.de (German) ⁠https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de⁠ (German) More about renting in Germany: https://housinganywhere.com/Germany/r... The guide to student housing in Berlin: https://housinganywhere.com/Germany/s... You guide to German rental laws and tenant rights: https://housinganywhere.com/Germany/t... 00:00 Intro 02:05 Why neighbourhood matters 08:01 Looking for a house from abroad 08:20 Viewings 09:00 SCHUFA report 10:15 Anmeldung / registration 15:07 Deposit 18:36 Searching in English 22:04 Funny stories