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

Renting Out a Furnished Apartment – How to Quickly Attract the Right Tenants

To rent out a furnished apartment offers many advantages for landlords: You reach tenants who wan... »


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

To commercially list an apartment means not only making the offer visible but also presenting it ... »


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

Renting out an apartment or a room may sound straightforward at first. But those who want to succ... »


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

At first glance, renting out an apartment may seem simple, but in the dynamic real estate market,... »


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

To offer a business apartment means providing a modern housing solution for people who are only t... »


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

To list a boardinghouse is the ideal way to attract business travelers, expats, or students looki... »


Category Temporary accommodation

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

Those who want to market temporary housing benefit from a steadily growing market. More and more ... »


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

To list a temporary apartment means responding flexibly to the growing demand for temporary housi... »


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... »


Category Tenancy law

Definition of a Shared Apartment

Definition of a Shared Apartment in Germany A shared apartment (WG) exists when two or more peopl... »


Tenancy Laws in Germany

Tenancy law is a central part of German civil law and governs the relationship between tenants an... »


Tenants, Subtenants and Landlords – Rights and Duties

Tenants, Subtenants and Landlords In tenancy law, different parties are involved: landlords, main... »