Looking for a 1BR flat in Friedrichshain or Kreuzberg, budget up to €1,100 warm. Any leads? Have been searching for 3 weeks with no luck 😩06:56 AM
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Andrei Popescu
Honestly WG-Gesucht and Immoscout24 are your best bets. Set up email alerts for new listings and respond within the first 30 minutes. Landlords get 200+ replies.07:16 AM
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Tom Bradley
I found my flat through a Facebook group actually — 'Berlin Flats for Expats'. Decent listings and less competition than the big platforms.07:41 AM
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Yuki Tanaka
Also try Kleinanzeigen. Old school but sometimes gems there. I found my place in Neukölln for €850 warm through it last year.06:56 AM
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James Walker
Thanks everyone! Just found a promising listing in Boxhagener Str, fingers crossed 🤞08:56 AM
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Maria Santos
Quick question — has anyone dealt with a landlord asking for 3 months deposit upfront? Is that normal here?06:56 AM
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Andrei Popescu
Max 3 Kaltmieten (cold rent) is the legal limit. Anything more is illegal. Also they must return it within 6 months after move-out (minus any deductions).07:11 AM
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Sofia Ricci
For all the newcomers: open a German bank account ASAP because many landlords won't accept international transfers for rent. N26 works fine for this.06:56 AM
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Tom Bradley
Seconded on N26. Set it up before you even land if you can. Digital process, works from abroad.07:26 AM
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James Walker
UPDATE: Got the flat!! Signing the contract tomorrow 🎊🎊🎊06:56 AM
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Andrei Popescu
Congrats!! 🥳🥳07:06 AM
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Maria Santos
Amazing news!! Welcome to the Friedrichshain family 🍾07:21 AM