How does the apartment deposit (Mietkaution) work in Germany?
Here's how you pay your apartment deposit (Kaution) in Germany, and how you get all of it back when you move out.
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Types of insurance in Germany
An overview of the different types of insurance in Germany. This guide explains each type of insurance and why they are important.
Public and private health insurance in Germany: how to chose?
German health insurance seems expensive and complicated, but in this guide, we explain how to find the best insurance for your needs.
How to buy a used car in Germany
A step by step guide to buying, registering and insuring a used vehicle in Berlin and the rest of Germany
How do electric bills work in Germany?
Understanding your electric bill is a great way to save money. If you just moved to Berlin, this information might be useful.
List of English-speaking gynecologists and obstetricians in Berlin
These Berlin gynaecologists serve their patients in English
Opening a German bank account without an Anmeldung
These German banks let you open an account without an official address in Germany. No Meldebestätigung or a Meldebescheinigung needed!
How to apply for the German Freelance Visa
The process and the requirements for obtaining a German freelance visa or a German artist visa. This is how you become self-employed in Germany.
Moving to Berlin: the definitive guide
The definitive guide to settling in Berlin, Germany. Everything you need to know about starting a new life in the German capital.
The Anmeldung - How to register an address in Berlin
A plain English guide to registering an address in Berlin. This is how you get a Meldebescheinigung and a tax ID.