The cost of renting an apartment in Berlin has increased substantially in the last two years, with tenants now paying on average 50 cents more per month per square metre, according to the latest rent index.
New evidence suggests housing is now a key barrier preventing skilled foreign workers from moving to or staying in Germany. But some companies are getting more proactive about offering assistance.
Finding an apartment is never easy in Germany's tight housing markets, but many foreigners may also be excluded based on their name, race or nationality in the process. Does this sound familiar to you? If so, we'd like to hear about your experiences.
Students in Germany are having to pay more for accommodation, with average rents for a room in a shared flat rising well above €500 per month in many regions, a new study shows.
A fire, leak or break‑in can wipe out everything you own overnight. German 'contents insurance' is cheap, simple and widely used – yet often ignored by international residents until it’s too late.
Germany’s coalition has agreed to make landlords share the bills when fossil‑fuel systems are installed in rented houses and apartments. Here’s what the compromise means for both sides.
After years of landlords skirting German rent controls, Berlin's state government coalition is pushing a proposal to create a housing and rental registry that could help authorities crack down on illegal prices. But will the law be passed?
Finding an unlimited apartment to rent in Germany is getting harder, with new figures confirming that standard leases are steadily declining while furnished and fixed‑term contracts continue to grow.
The cost of both renting and buying property in Germany is expected to become more expensive in 2026. But experts say the country is unlikely to see a return to the dramatic price surges of the 2010s.
In Germany, utility bills typically account for almost a quarter of total rent. These 'Nebenkosten' are often complex, settled retrospectively and vary widely by region and building – which makes careful checking essential.
Securing an apartment in Berlin is a notoriously difficult task. Here's a tool that can help you check if your flat search is realistic, or if you might want to consider lowering your expectations.
Germany's highest court ruled against a tenant who sublet his Berlin apartment for twice as much rent as he owed. If you plan to sublet your own home, or part of it, there are a few rules you should be aware of.
Tenants in Germany are not allowed to make a profit from subletting a flat, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled, in a decision that has large implications for the housing market.
The number of tenants in Germany who sued their landlords over rental disputes has steadily risen in recent years, according to figures released Monday. We look at the reasons why, and what they reveal about the country’s rental market.
When it comes to bricks and mortar, 2026 is set to being a fresh wave of rules, costs and opportunities for residents in Germany. Here are the changes that renters and landlords alike will want to know.
If you're renting in Germany, you may have heard about a tenants' association - or Mieterverein. But you may not be aware that joining one could help save you money in the long run.
Proving that racism plays a part in whether people are offered rental apartments or houses in Germany is notoriously difficult, but a recent and comprehensive analysis appears to put the matter beyond doubt.
When applying to rent an apartment in Germany you may be asked for a 'Mietschuldenfreiheitsbescheinigung' or 'certificate of freedom from rental debt'. Here's all you need to know about the document, when you'll need one and how to get it.
With rents on the rise in Germany, what do prospective tenants need to earn in order to live comfortably? Here's where rents are still affordable on an average income – and at where renters are increasingly overburdened.
Tenants in Germany sublet their flat for a variety of reasons, such as when they're travelling. Now a top German court is looking into how much profit tenants are allowed to make from this move.
Getting along with your neighbours is essential if you want an easy life - but there are a few unwritten rules in Germany that you may not even know you're breaking.
Following the success of its rent price check app in Berlin, Germany’s Left Party is starting a nationwide campaign against exploitative rents, with numerous launch events scheduled to take place on Thursday.
