Finding a home
Finding housing in Germany: renting and buying
We organise the search for an apartment to rent or buy, from your criteria and application documents through viewings to move-in preparation. You can track responses and understand what needs to happen next.
01 / Who it's for
- You need to organise a housing search remotely before moving.
- You already live in Germany and want a different rental or a home to buy.
02 / What's included
- Finding apartments to rent or buy.
- Preparing a document package for rental applications.
- Arranging viewings and communicating with owners and agencies.
- Arranging contract reviews by relevant professionals.
- Help moving in and setting up necessary utilities.
03 / How it works
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Agree housing criteria and documents
We clarify budget, location, household size and move-in timing. Search criteria, search scope and application materials are agreed in advance.
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Find options and arrange viewings
We find suitable listings, help prepare enquiries and arrange viewings. We review responses and agree any changes to the search with you.
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Coordinate contract review and moving in
For your chosen property, we arrange a contract review by relevant professionals. We help coordinate handover and necessary utilities within the agreed scope.
04 / FAQ
FAQ
Do you guarantee an apartment offer?
The owner or agency makes the final decision. Our role covers selection, applications, viewing arrangements and communication. Criteria, the number of properties and search stages are agreed beforehand; relevant professionals review contracts.
What should I include in my first enquiry?
Describe the city and areas, renting or buying, budget, household size and preferred move-in date. Mention any specific requirements or listings you have already found.
How are costs and timelines agreed?
Before starting, we agree scope, stages, timing and cost. We record the materials needed from you, who is involved and the completion criteria for each stage.
Who provides legal and tax advice?
Legal and tax advice is provided by appropriately authorised professionals.
Services and pricing
Start with a consultation and plan. Practical support for this task is included in the packages listed below; the full scope and limits are agreed in advance.
Prices include the listed work by WeRumo. Participants, timeline, number of properties, applications, meetings and revisions, completion criteria and the final amount including applicable taxes are agreed in writing before work begins. Fees, rent, deposits, property purchases, translations, lawyer, notary and tax adviser fees, external developers and contractors, advertising budgets and third-party costs are paid separately following agreement. The package covers arranging and coordinating these services. Authorities, owners and banks make their own decisions.
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