Furnished apartment

babybrianb

Member

Member since 18 July 2013

Manchester

babybrianb

18 July 2013 15:05:04

babybrianb

18 July 2013 15:05:04

Manchester

Hi,

I have just secured a contract in Berlin for the next 6 - 12 months. I've trawled the web but am struggling to find an apartment that isn't aimed at short term tourists (nightly rent).

I've been told that people don't tend to use agents but as a non german speaker and with little knowledge of the area(s) in Berlin, I'm reluctant to contact anyone via a classified ad.

Can anyone offer any suggestions?

Thanks

Chris

karen

ViP

Member since 21 June 2013

Port-Louis

karen

19 July 2013 08:09:21

4030

karen

19 July 2013 08:09:21

4030

Port-Louis

Hello babybrianb.

Welcome to Expat.com

Thanks

Karen

expatata

Serial expat

Member since 29 July 2011

Berlin

expatata

19 July 2013 10:12:02

447

expatata

19 July 2013 10:12:02

447

Berlin

Hello babybrianb, my suggestion would be maybe to use a relocation agency of that type ?
http://www.relocationberlin.com

Expatata

beppi

Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

World Citizen

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppi

19 July 2013 13:29:11

14805

beppi

19 July 2013 13:29:11

14805

World Citizen

If you don't want to contact landlords yourself (e.g. through classified ads), you have to let someone else (e.g. property or relocation agency) and pay their fees (usually 1 - 3 months rent, plus tax).
Please also keep in mind that furnished apartments are rare and cost quite a lot more than empty ones, and that most landlords prefer long-term tenants and are not interested in just a few months.