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Apartment search in Berlin, for every stage of your move.

We find the right flat, prepare a strong application and stay with you through viewings, in English and German.

A calm living room in a Berlin Altbau flat, seen through an open door

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Ten years in BerlinExperience on the open market

English and GermanAt viewings and on the phone

Documents done rightAn application landlords take seriously

Honest from the startWe tell you if we are not the right fit

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Berlin is competitive. Your route depends on where you are today.

Success here mostly comes down to a complete document packet and a sensible strategy. After ten years on the Berlin market, that is where we help most.

Expect competition

Many people apply for every good flat. A complete, well-prepared application matters as much as speed.

New arrivals start temporary

Long-term landlords expect you to be in Berlin with provable German income, so most people begin with a furnished flat.

We search with you

We search the open market on your behalf. We are not estate agents, have no flats of our own and cannot guarantee a result.

Temporary flat Long-term search

Temporary furnished flat

For new arrivals and corporate relocations

Who it is for

New arrivals, employees relocating through a corporate partner, and anyone without German income yet: in probation, newly freelance, a student, or on an Opportunity Card.

What you need

Just a call. We look at your dates and what you need together.

How we help

We find you a furnished flat and get you settled while your permit, job and income get sorted.

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Long-term home search

For residents

Who it is for

People settled in Berlin with provable income in Germany. Landlords here are strict, so it helps to know what they ask for.

What you need

You are in Berlin and can attend viewings
Proof of income: 3 months of pay slips past probation, or 6 months of freelance income with a tax advisor’s statement
Household net income of about 3 times the warm rent

How we help

We search the open market on your behalf, prepare your application and join you at viewings.

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Relocating a team? Housing for relocating employees is part of our corporate relocation service.

Corporate relocation

What we do

We search on your behalf and stay with you to the keys.

Our relocation coaches know the Berlin housing market and how to talk to estate agents. We support you from your first document to your first electricity bill.

Viewings, interpretation and scheduling

We help you schedule viewings and support you through the process until you find your flat.

What is included+

Attendance with you at viewings, contract signing and handover (within office hours)
Long-term unfurnished search for residents in Berlin
Furnished short-term search for new and temporary residents

Application preparation

Never heard of a Schufa? Or does Mietschuldenfreiheitsbescheinigung sound intimidating? We give you clear guidance on the documents and how to present them.

What is included+

Document checklist and help formatting your application
A search strategy that suits your budget and timeline
Help with communication during your application

Utilities and handover

Once your contract is signed and you are registered, we help you get set up, including the phone calls in German.

What is included+

Compare rates with price comparison engines
Help setting up electricity, gas and internet contracts

Looking for office space? We can help small and medium sized companies, and in some cases combined office and living space.

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How it works

From your first question to your first night.

Check your route

Two minutes, at the top of this page.

Talk to us

Book a call, or tell us about your search.

Prepare

Your documents and a search strategy that fits.

Search and view

Applications and viewings, with us at your side.

Move in

Contract, handover and utilities.

One move, one team

Your flat is one piece of the move.

The same team can take care of the rest, so nothing gets lost between steps.

Visa and residence permitA flat is easier with a permit in hand. We handle the application with you.See the visa package →

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Health insuranceLicensed brokers, free advice and cover that suits your permit, in English.Compare your options →

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Everyday adminAnmeldung, bank account, SIM card and the paperwork that follows a move.See our packages →

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Corporate relocationHousing, permits and everyday setup for relocating teams.For companies →

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Your questions

Your questions, answered

What exactly do you do?

We search the open market on your behalf and support you with the practical side: document preparation, interpretation, viewings and the paperwork. We are not estate agents (Makler) and have no housing of our own to rent out.

Why do I need a temporary flat first?

Long-term landlords expect you to be in Berlin for viewings and to show provable income in Germany. If you are new, in probation, newly freelance, a student or waiting for your permit, a furnished flat is the realistic way to land while that gets sorted.

What counts as provable income?

For employees: pay slips, usually at least three months and past the probation period. For freelancers and the self-employed: at least six months of income, with a statement from a German tax advisor showing the year so far, and previous tax returns.

What is the 3x warm rent rule?

It is the unwritten rule that your household net income, after tax, should be at least three times the warm rent of the flat. It is not law, but most landlords apply it.

Can I search from abroad?

Not for a long-term flat: viewings happen in person, often at short notice. A temporary furnished flat is the usual way to arrive, and we can help you find one.

What if I do not meet the requirements for a full search?

We cannot take every search. If you are below what we can take on, we offer a flat search orientation instead: we prepare your documents properly and build a strategy with you, so you can find a flat yourself. The check at the top of this page shows the options.

Do you help with gas, electricity and internet?

Yes. Once your contract is signed and you are registered, we help you compare rates and set up your contracts, including the phone calls in German.

Does this cover employees relocating for a company?

Yes. Temporary housing for relocating employees is part of our corporate relocation service. Companies can find out more on the corporate relocation page.

Start with the two-minute check

A call about a temporary flat, a conversation about a long-term search, or an honest answer.

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Expats In Wonderland GmbH is not an estate agent (Makler) and does not offer housing for rent. Our flat search is a service carried out on your behalf. We do not offer legal advice as defined in the Rechtsdienstleistungsgesetz (RDG).

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