If you are studying or working in Germany long term, you're going to end up going flat (British English!) hunting at some point after you arrive. While most apartment hunting checklist points are the same between the U.S. and Germany, there are some points which are more specific to Germany that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Read MoreFor someone who's a first time renter in Germany, it might surprise you to know that a majority of German apartments include basement storage in the lease, often including a communal laundry/drier room and bike storage room as well. While there is no legal guarantee to be granted access to basement storage when you rent an apartment, it is a common practice.
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