With high demand in cities like Munich and Berlin, you need to be clued up to get your dream home. When you are looking to rent your own place, you need to start going it alone. This means understanding the rental market, knowing what documents you need, and being able to make a good impression on a property manager. The Hausverwaltung (property manager) often starts selecting possible tenants from the moment that an offer goes online. You may also need a Schufa, a form ordered online which assesses your credit rating at your bank.

Source: The Local April 05, 2017 13:21 UTC