Housing
70 GermanySimple articles about Housing.
Baukindergeld in Germany: Can You Apply in 2026 and What Alternatives Exist
Building a House in Germany: Plot, Mortgage, Permit and Budget
Buying a Home in Germany in 2026: Steps, Documents, Taxes, and Risks
Buying Real Estate in Germany as a Foreigner: The Process, Costs, and Risks
Cost of Owning a Home in Germany: Taxes, Utility Bills and Nebenkosten
Dorm or Shared Apartment in Germany: What Should a Student Choose?
Electricity in Germany: Rates, Contracts, and Savings in 2026
Energieausweis in Germany: the energy certificate for residential properties when selling or renting
Erbbaurecht in Germany: How to Buy a House or Apartment on Leased Land
Finding Housing in Germany in 2026: Websites, WBS, Student Dormitories, and WG
Gas Costs in Germany: What Makes Up the Bill and How to Choose a Tariff
Heating in Germany: How Homes Are Heated and How Tenants Pay for Heat
Homelessness in Germany: Statistics, Support, and How the Support System Works
Homeowners’ Meetings in Germany: How an Eigentümerversammlung Works
House Rules in Germany: House Rules for Tenants
Air Conditioning in a German Apartment: Permits, WEG, Rentals, and Real Alternatives What to check before installing an air conditioner in an apartment in Germany: the landlord’s consent, the WEG’s decision, noise, the building’s exterior, the cost of a split-system, and alternatives without an outdoor unit. Baukindergeld in Germany: Can You Apply in 2026 and What Alternatives Exist Baukindergeld in Germany: Can You Apply in 2026 and What Alternatives Exist Building a House in Germany: Plot, Mortgage, Permit and Budget A step-by-step guide to building a detached house in Germany: how to assess your budget, find a plot, check the Bebauungsplan and Grundbuch, choose a design, secure financing and sign a contract with builders. Buying a Home in Germany in 2026: Steps, Documents, Taxes, and Risks A step-by-step guide to buying an apartment or house in Germany: budget, Kaufnebenkosten, mortgage, property inspection, notary, Grundbuch, taxes, and specific considerations for foreigners. Buying Real Estate in Germany as a Foreigner: The Process, Costs, and Risks How a foreigner can buy a house or apartment in Germany: mortgage, down payment, Grunderwerbsteuer, notary, Grundbuch, Maklerprovision, and the transaction process. Cost of Owning a Home in Germany: Taxes, Utility Bills and Nebenkosten What ongoing costs apartment and house owners pay in Germany: Grundsteuer, water, heating, insurance, Hausgeld, maintenance reserves, lifts, and costs that can be passed on to tenants. Dorm or Shared Apartment in Germany: What Should a Student Choose? A comparison of student dorms and shared apartments (WG) in Germany: cost, waiting lists, daily life, contracts, roommates, and a practical guide to finding housing. Electricity in Germany: Rates, Contracts, and Savings in 2026 How Stromtarif, Grundversorgung, and Ersatzversorgung work in Germany, how to choose an electricity provider, cancel your contract when moving, and reduce costs. Energieausweis in Germany: the energy certificate for residential properties when selling or renting What is an Energieausweis, when is it required for property owners in Germany, what information must be included in the listing, how do the Bedarfsausweis and Verbrauchsausweis differ, how long is the certificate valid, and what fines may apply. Erbbaurecht in Germany: How to Buy a House or Apartment on Leased Land Erbbaurecht in Germany: How to Buy a House or Apartment on Leased Land Finding Housing in Germany in 2026: Websites, WBS, Student Dormitories, and WG A practical guide to finding housing in Germany: rental portals, fast responses, documents, WBS, social housing, student dormitories, and rooms in a WG. Gas Costs in Germany: What Makes Up the Bill and How to Choose a Tariff How gas prices work in Germany, why the amount depends on the region, contract, and consumption, and what to check before switching providers. Heating in Germany: How Homes Are Heated and How Tenants Pay for Heat Heating in Germany: How Homes Are Heated and How Tenants Pay for Heat Homelessness in Germany: Statistics, Support, and How the Support System Works Homelessness in Germany: Statistics, Support, and How the Support System Works Homeowners’ Meetings in Germany: How an Eigentümerversammlung Works How homeowners’ meetings are convened and conducted in Germany: the WEG, agenda, notice, voting, minutes, online participation, and deadlines for challenging decisions. House Rules in Germany: House Rules for Tenants What Hausordnung is in a German apartment building, where to find house rules, which provisions usually cover quiet hours, common areas, safety, children and pets, and what happens when they are violated.
