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Opening a bank account in Germany is one of the first-and most essential-steps to settling in.Whether you’re here to study, work, or start a new...| Settle in Berlin
So I have a situation. I am staying in the same apartment for several year, nearly 7 years now. Initially I got the Beitragsservice letter and I made the payment. If I remember correctly it was several months of dues together. I don't remember perfectly but I think I made a few more payments. Then during Covid times I was out job, had financial problems and there were many letters from ARD ZDF to payup which I could not pay. I went to a financial advisor to get all of my bigger debts in line ...| Comments for Settle in Berlin
Hello thanks for such a nice words. I am living in a rented apartment in Berlin and paying 1950 euros as warm rent. I think it's too early high. Besides the contract mentioned that we have to decide before 5 months with landlord to continue staying or vacate as the contract is only for two years. My kids are going to nearby school and they don't want to switch again. I am really in stress from the landlord power. Thanks| Comments for Settle in Berlin
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Opening a bank account in Germany is one of the first-and most essential-steps to settling in.Whether you’re here to study, work, or start a new...| Settle in Berlin
Doing your Anmeldung in Germany is probably the “German bureaucracy 101” lesson of your new life here: essential, unavoidable, frustrating. This guide is explaining how...| Settle in Berlin
Knowledge base #1 to help you move to Germany & beat bureaucracy,| Settle in Berlin
What is a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung in English? Wohnungsgeberbestätigung roughly translates to “landlord’s confirmation”. This document is a statement made by your accommodation provider that you have...| Settle in Berlin
What is a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung in English? Wohnungsgeberbestätigung roughly translates to “landlord’s confirmation”. This document is a statement made by your accommodation provider that you have...| Settle in Berlin
Doing your Anmeldung in Germany is probably the “German bureaucracy 101” lesson of your new life here: essential, unavoidable, frustrating. This guide is explaining how...| Settle in Berlin
What is SCHUFA: the first question part of a long list when moving to German. This German credit rating system is particularly important for all...| Settle in Berlin
What is SCHUFA: the first question part of a long list when moving to German. This German credit rating system is particularly important for all...| Settle in Berlin
Doing your Anmeldung in Germany is probably the “German bureaucracy 101” lesson of your new life here: essential, unavoidable, frustrating. This guide is explaining how...| Settle in Berlin
Opening a bank account in Germany is one of the first-and most essential-steps to settling in.Whether you’re here to study, work, or start a new...| Settle in Berlin
In a former post on SiB about tenants’ rights, we explored all the tools at your disposal to fight back when landlords try corner you...| Settle in Berlin
The truth has been out for a while now: finding a flat in Berlin is hard. Here is how to get ahead of everyone else.| Settle in Berlin
If there was one page to get an overview over all resources you need to know when moving to Germany: it would be this one.| Settle in Berlin
Welcome: you are in the right place. Whether you are already in Germany or planning your move; as a student, a young professional or a...| Settle in Berlin
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It is January again, and it is the dance of many updates for any knowledge base related to Germany. 2025 is no exception. Here is...| Settle in Berlin
It has been said many many times, it sucks to be a tenant in Berlin: Rent prices have sharply risen in the past decade. (x2...| Settle in Berlin
Ever since I decided to dedicate more time to this blog, I made myself a promise: Some things I will do to grow this blog...| Settle in Berlin
A look back at 10 years of SiB, my learnings & a pledge.| Settle in Berlin
