Searching for an apartment in Germany: Alternative options to the classic online portal.

Searching for an apartment in Germany: Alternative options to the classic online portal.

According to a report from www.merkur.de,

Housing construction in Germany is still in crisis because the government's ambitious goals cannot be achieved. Only 245,000 new apartments are expected for 2023, which corresponds to a significant decrease compared to the previous year, when 295,000 apartments were created. This means that finding accommodation will continue to be an enormous challenge, especially in cities and metropolitan areas.

However, as an expert in the real estate market, I can say that there are other alternatives besides searching for apartments online. One possibility, for example, is to place a self-advertisement in order to specifically address private landlords. You can also be put on the waiting list of a building cooperative in order to benefit from comparatively low rents and lifelong right of residence. Furthermore, municipal housing associations offer socially acceptable rents, with people with a housing entitlement certificate enjoying a priority. There are also apartments for employees in certain professions that offer affordable rent.

Another option is apartment swapping, which is becoming a trend in large cities and takes place via private networks or the Internet. However, the rental agreements should always be observed, as landlords are allowed to refuse such an undertaking.

Ultimately, it can be said that finding accommodation in Germany remains a challenge and it is important to use alternative options to find suitable living space and to make the best possible use of the diversity of the real estate market.