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Leases, rent caps, fair rent and the best neighbourhoods. Explained clearly, so you know before you sign.
Germany's rent cap in 2026: where it applies and how to reclaim overpaid rent
What the Mietpreisbremse actually limits, where it applies, and how a formal objection lets you reclaim overpaid rent. Clearly explained.
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Check a German lease before you sign: the 12-point checklist
Before you sign a German lease, take one last look. These 12 points show what matters, from the rent to clauses that may be void.
Void clauses in a German lease: spotting the most common traps
Cosmetic repairs, minor repairs, notice waivers: many standard lease clauses are void. Here's how to spot the most important ones.
Rating a neighbourhood before you move: how to spot a good location
You can renovate a flat, but not its location. Here's how to rate a neighbourhood by transport, safety, student life and quiet before you move in.
ImmoScout24, WG-Gesucht and others: which platform for which flat search?
A fair comparison of the major housing portals in Germany and the Netherlands, what they do, where they stop, and how to pair them with a contract and rent check.