Most German and European apartments, condos and houses have no built-in closets or storage space. Only in some newer residences will you find closets as part of the construction, but often not even in newer homes. A typical German bedroom has an item of furniture called a Kleiderschrank or Garderobe , which is a clothing cabinet or wardobe.
A Schrank in German is any kind of cabinet, whether used as a wardrobe, a pantry, or a cupboard. These standard German items of furniture come in many styles, from ultramodern to antique. The cost depends on the material, craftsmanship and other factors, but it is a cost you might have to pay.
Besides no light fixtures, your new flat or house may not have any cabinets at all. The former owners or tenants usually keep them when they move out. A German toilet with its built-in, invisible water tank and customary cleaning brush right. It was separate from the bathroom das Bad , which was strictly for bathing, washing, shaving, etc. Then came a new trend known as das amerikanische Badezimmer , the American bathroom, in which everything was in a single room, American style.
The type of bathroom you get German or American usually depends on the age of the building. In any case, a German toilet, especially a modern one, is a marvel to behold. It usually has a water tank built into the tiled wall, out of sight, with the toilet itself cantilevered from the wall. See photo. The flush button is also often built into the wall, offering a two-way option: Less water to flush for number one, more water for number two.
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Are tiny houses the solution? One of the projects that has received most attention is the euro house that was designed by Van Bo Le-Mentzel, a young architect at Bauhaus Campus Berlin. This is still a utopian dream. Undoubtedly, however, Germany needs new and flexible housing models for a changing society — ranging from low-cost student accommodation to age-appropriate housing for older people. How do people eat in Germany? How Germany ticks close. Best topics:. Germany and Europe.
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Now those fees are the responsibility of the property owner. This is a new change and its effects are difficult to predict for the agents and property owners. Be sure to check how the agent's fees are to be paid before signing any agreement. See our article Furnished Apartments for Temporary Rental in Munich for more information on finding a place in Munich as well as information on who is moving to the city and why.
Another method of finding a place is through the newspaper. The drawback to this is that a good place may well be snapped up before your call gets through. There also may be a language problem. See box. A third method, the oldest and sometimes best, is finding a place through word of mouth. Your friends and colleagues often know of places in their own area, or one being vacated by a departing coworker.
Networking is useful in your professional life, and no less so when trying to find a place to live in Germany. You may also be interested in finding a place through any number of dedicated real estate websites.
You may even find some that have information and listings in English. Most of the real estate websites allow you to browse listings selected by price, location, size and other criteria. Most listings have many photographs that allow you the opportunity to take a "virtual tour".
As we've said, deposits usually are two to three months' rent, which is in addition to your first month's rent. However, the deposit will be returned with interest when you leave, provided your quarters are in good order.
This usually means a renovation, and it is sometimes required that this be the work of a professional. Click here to read our article on setting up a household in Germany. Finding apartments in Germany these days is normally done by searching the internet or through newspaper ads.
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