Finding An Apartment in Berlin | 1st Viewing Success & 2 Month Search
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Published 2023-02-20
Disclaimer: I understand there are wider, political issues at hand when discussing available accommodation & the housing market in Berlin. It's not something I dive into in this particular video, however I hope my experience & tips will help other foreigners/expats/immigrants (however you define yourself!) who are moving or have already moved to Berlin, and perhaps feeling deflated by the search.
As always, feel free to share helpful knowledge, articles & videos for everyone in the comments :)
Chapter Links:
00:00 Intro
00:52 My Apartment Hunt - statistics & how long it took me
01:48 Pre-Search - my criteria, mindset & what I was looking for - rent prices, location, natural light, size, Altbau or Neubau
05:37 Search Platforms - Immobilien Scout 24, WG Gesucht, Housing Anywhere
10:41 Applying For Apartment Viewings - scams
14:30 Apartment Viewings
16:56 Documents Needed - Mietschuldenfreiheitsbescheinugung, Schufa, Payslips, bio
19:08 Rental Contract Signing, Key Swap & Inventory
20:38 Closing Thoughts
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All Comments (15)
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Always loving people who share their experiences just to contribute and help. Thank you!
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thank you so much for this!! currently trying to move to berlin from the uk and honestly it feels so impossible to find an in. i'll only be 19/20 at the time of moving, and i don't plan on studying there so i feel like i have absolutely no safety net. your videos have really helped me to organise the bigger picture a little bit more. please carry on making them, they're insanely helpful!! edit: also, yes, please fight for lower rent!! this needs to be done not just in berlin but in most places worldwide now
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What a whirlwind... Curious to know what has your apartment search experience in Berlin been like? And if you've been successful, please share here any helpful knowledge that may help others with their hunt!
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I am moving to Berlin from Munich, and even though I am already an established german resident’ and I have lots of experience in apartment hunting - I still found your video very useful and informative. But most importantly- inspiring! Thank you! Many others just make jokes or make it sound impossible to find an apartment in Berlin, which makes the search even worse.
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thank you for sharing
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Hey Loren! Im using WG Gesucht and the first time in lived in Berlin I found a room almost immedietly but this time round (moving in a month) its proving a lot more difficult!
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Really appreciate these videos
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👍👍👍
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Great video. I’m an African and I’m looking to move to Berlin sometime in the future. Can you estimate a range for how much a single room or a bedroom and living room would cost in the outer areas of Berlin?
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I really want to take the leap of faith and move to Berlin but the whole housing situation is really putting me off 😞
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You rent a cage that is not an apartment, also you can't compare the weather here in Berlin with London, London doesn't have sunshine, while berlin is often sunny especially in summer it sunny almost every day.
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All I can say: welcome to Germany. German digitilasition is a disaster. I'm glad you found a place for yourself because people with brains are always in demand. Sunlight is important! Be careful not to be scammed. Be glad you don't live in NRW. I love seeing my country through your eyes.
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Everyone overpaying is causing the housing crisis.
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Welcome in Berlin ! 🐰💫🐣🤏✨💐😄
