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Germany Guide: Getting started, How to prepare your housing search Looking for an apartment in Germany can be a time-consuming and nerve-wracking experience ...

As always in life, the more you're willing to pay (i.e. For an efficient search, you should be familiar with the basic rental terms in Germany, especially with the difference between cold rent ( Kaltmiete) and warm rent ( Warmmiete). If you are arriving alone, the best solution may be to initially stay in a hotel/guest-house or with friends or acquaintances.Unless you want to depend on getting lucky, you should consider several options for your apartment search. If you are coming with your family, it may be more comfortable for them to arrive after you have found suitable accommodation. Many hotels and bed-and-breakfast establishments cater for long-term guests and offer reduced weekly or monthly rates.There is a wide range of options when looking for an apartment. The latter includes additional costs such as garbage disposal, cleaning costs and sometimes water and heating. The most important thing is to have a very clear idea of what you're actually looking for, or it is very easy to waste time. Whatever you do, give yourself plenty of time as you will be much more likely to get what you are looking for this way.