Thanks to Germany's ongoing housing crisis, it isn't unusual for people to search for several months when they need somewhere to live. What tips and tricks have you used to beat the crowds and find your ideal rental flat or room?
After a tumultuous year for the housing market in Germany, there are few signs of improvement. In fact, the situation may just get worse in 2024, according to experts.
Do your homework, have patience, consider heading to an "international" area or opting for a smaller city. This was some of the valuable advice our readers gave on how to find the best place to move to in Germany.
Rents have been soaring in Germany for years - especially in the major cities. But experts say tenants may get more for their money compared to people who buy their own property.
If you're considering buying property in central Europe, you might be wondering whether Austria or Germany makes more sense. Here's a rundown of the pros and cons of both countries, from prices to rules and regulations.
Getting on the housing ladder in Germany is tough at the moment - but not impossible. We spoke to readers who have done it to find out how they made their property purchase a success.
A new study by the Institute for the Economy shows which parts of Germany cost the most and the least to live in. Between the most affordable regions and the priciest cities, the differences in rental costs were huge.
Whether it's handling piles of paperwork or securing a mortgage, tell us the biggest problems people wanting to buy property in Germany face right now.
Property owners in Germany were called on to send the tax office an updated declaration of their property value to help calculate how much they’ll have to pay in tax. But many homeowners are rallying against the reform.
Rising interest rates are driving property developers in Germany into bankruptcy - and leaving would-be homeowners out in the cold. Will the government's latest plans to tackle the crisis be enough?
With the largest share of foreigners in the country, Frankfurt is known for being a truly 'multi-kulti' city - and five neighbourhoods in particular are the most international of all.
A new study suggests that all is not as gloomy on the German property market as it seems - though some regions will fare much better than others over the next twelve years.
Most tenants in Germany are entitled to information to help them determine if their rent is too high. A decision by the Federal Court of Justice on Wednesday has extended this right significantly.
Almost two years after Berlin voted to take the properties of major landlords into state hands, a commission of experts has concluded it's legal to do so.
From a holiday home in Spain to a pied-Ã -terre in France or a new life in Italy - a new study reveals which countries are most popular with foreigners looking to buy property.
German-speaking countries have some of the lowest rates of home ownership in Europe. Why do so many choose not to buy? Here's what the experts have to say.
