Guide to Modern Living: Tips for Renters, Landlords and Apartment Seekers

Welcome to our comprehensive guide section on renting, housing and property topics. Here you’ll find helpful articles covering everything you need to know when moving in, moving out, or managing your home – clearly explained and regularly updated. Whether you're searching for a flatshare, renting your first apartment, or managing your own property: our content offers practical advice and useful tips.

From legal basics like rental contracts and security deposits to flexible living models such as furnished housing or temporary rentals – we cover a wide range of housing topics. Landlords and property owners will also find answers to common questions about letting, managing properties, and placing listings.

Whether you’re a student, working professional or property owner, our housing guides are designed to help you make informed decisions on the rental market.

Category Shared living and housing

How modern co-living works – More than just a home for students, professionals and those who love community living

Co-Living has become an attractive housing option in Germany, especially in urban centers like Be... »


Types of Shared Flats: From Student WG to Co-Living

Shared flat types and forms are as diverse as their residents. Here you will find an overview of ... »


Category Rental

How to rent out furnished apartments successfully – Key tips and legal advice for landlords

More and more property owners are choosing to rent out their apartments furnished – whether for a... »


How to list an apartment commercially – Practical tips and legal advice for providers, landlords and property professionals

More and more landlords are choosing to list apartments not only privately but also commercially.... »


How to rent professionally – Use structure and proven systems to achieve sustainable tenant success

Renting out residential property is increasingly evolving from a casual private matter into a str... »


10 Common Questions for Landlords

Anyone looking to rent out a property often faces a number of legal, organizational, and practica... »


Category Real estate

How to successfully rent out apartments: Practical tips for owners and landlords

Whether as an investment or for short-term rental: apartments are a popular form of housing – esp... »


How to offer business apartments successfully – Attract corporate clients and meet the needs of business travelers

Furnished temporary housing is becoming increasingly attractive for companies and business travel... »


Furnished Room Listing: How to Quickly Find the Right Flatmate

Renting out a furnished room is an ideal way to use vacant living space efficiently. Students, yo... »


Success through Advertising: Gaining Reach in the Housing Market with the Right Online Listing

An online listing is the key to successfully marketing real estate today. In a dynamic housing ma... »


Category Boardinghouse

How to successfully list your boarding house – Tips to make your accommodation easier to find online

Boardinghouses are booming. Whether for expats, project workers, or long-term travelers: the dema... »


Category Temporary accommodation

How to list temporary housing successfully – With the right tips and strategies for effective short-term rentals

Temporary housing is on the rise. Those who temporarily live in another city, for a project, stud... »


How to market temporary housing successfully – With practical tips, legal advice and new opportunities for landlords

Whether due to a temporary job, a semester abroad or a transitional life phase – the demand for f... »


Category Renting and Housing Search

10 Frequently Asked Questions from Tenants

The housing market is highly competitive in many cities – making it all the more important to be ... »


Category Credit check

SCHUFA credit check: Secure and fast way to find your new home

Many landlords in Germany require proof of creditworthiness. The SCHUFA Credit Check is t... »


Credit check for apartment search: Fast & easy with itsmydata

Whether it’s a shared flat, rental apartment, or house — many landlords in Germany require ... »


Category Legal & Security

How to understand tenancy law – Essential information for tenants about rights and obligations

Note: This article is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute leg... »