If you're unlucky enough to be looking to rent in Germany, you may have to wade through a lot of dispiriting offers before finding something that suits you. From tents-for-rent to shameless scams, here are 10 classic types of adverts you'll see on any German flat-rental site.
Bavaria's boom in popularity has made living in and around the metropolis of Munich extremely expensive. But some new design concepts may help ease the problem in the future.
For years, Germany's banking capital has been known for its pricey real estate market and luxury high-rise flats - but Frankfurt is currently seeing a reversal in fortunes. Here's why property prices are dropping fast.
In many parts of Germany, property prices are falling in real terms - but some regions are bucking the trend. Here's where there are the steepest hikes in house prices - and the steepest drops.
Many home owners - and even some renters - have considered bringing in some extra cash by listing their property on Airbnb. But the rules in Germany are complex and can vary depending on where you live. Here's what you need to know.
High rents and housing shortages are nothing new in Germany's capital - but a recent report shows the trend is accelerating, with average asking rents going up by almost a euro per square metre last year.
A woman in Berlin was allegedly asked for proof that she wasn't expecting a baby when she applied for a flat. It was taken as a sign that the housing crisis has reached its peak - but is this even legal under German law? We take a look.
At the end of 2022, the price of residential real estate in Germany fell more sharply than at any time since 2007 - and at all since 2010. What accounted for the dip?
Germany's housing crisis is no secret, and with apartments increasingly scarce in the cities, one minister is calling on people to swap the concrete jungle for a life in the country.
The EU is paving the way for new legislation that would make both new and existing homes more climate-friendly - but the law could bring steep costs for homeowners in Germany. Here's what we know so far.
Rising construction costs and interest rates, as well as an influx of refugees coming to Germany are contributing to a housing deficit which is at its highest level in 20 years, according to a recent report by real estate experts. Â
Germany's real estate boom has ended - at least for the moment - as experts warn of continued decline after a drop in house prices at the end of last year.
Rents are on the rise in Germany, but not at the same rate everywhere. A recent study by Immoscout shows a difference in demand trends for existing apartments and new builds.
When buying a property in Germany there are a few key differences to other countries regarding mortgages and fees. We asked one expert to walk us through some of what you can expect - especially as a foreigner in Germany.
An experienced German mortgage broker has told The Local's Germany in Focus podcast that anyone buying now will have to contend with a trade-off between higher interest rates and slightly lower prices.
Millions of property owners in Germany still have to file the confusing property tax declaration ahead of the Tuesday deadline. Taxpayer and tax consultant groups say the reform is chaotic and should be postponed.
Germany may be falling short of its homebuilding target but still positively stands out in comparison to other European countries. Brian Melican explains why things are not so grim for both buyers and renters - unless you are a new tenant.
Property owners in Germany will have to send the tax office an updated declaration of their property values by January 31st, to help calculate a new amount they’ll have to pay in tax. We explain what they’ll have to do.
Despite a housing shortage around Germany that’s fueling higher prices and rents, the government has yet to meet its annual goal of building 400,000 new properties. It’s also likely to miss the target in 2023 too.
According to the latest survey from property portal ImmoScout24, German cities saw a major drop in house prices at the end of last year. Could the downward spiral continue in 2023?
