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Questions to ask when viewing a flat in Germany

Ask about the running costs (“Sind die Nebenkosten inbegriffen?”), the heating (“Wird mit Strom oder mit Gas geheizt?”), noise (“Ist es hier ruhig?”) and what stays: some flats come without a kitchen, so ask “Bleibt die Einbauküche drin?”. Check too that you can register there: “Kann ich mich hier anmelden?”.

Try it · about two minutes

On a flat viewing you ask about the heating, the noise, the light and which furniture stays.

Sound on: the landlord speaks German. You choose what to say back, and Frasa tells you why it works.

The conversation

  1. Landlord

    Kommen Sie herein, bitte.

    Come in, please.

    You

    Guten Tag, ich komme zur Besichtigung.

    Hello, I’m here for the viewing.

  2. Landlord

    Die Miete beträgt sechshundert Euro im Monat.

    The rent is six hundred euros a month.

    You

    Sind die Nebenkosten inbegriffen?

    Are the running costs included?

  3. The landlord shows you round. In the living room you notice the radiators.

    You

    Wird mit Strom oder mit Gas geheizt?

    Is the heating electric or gas?

  4. Landlord

    Das Schlafzimmer geht zum Hof.

    The bedroom faces the courtyard.

    You

    Ist es hier ruhig?

    Is it quiet here?

  5. Landlord

    Der Vormieter zieht am Freitag aus.

    The current tenant moves out on Friday.

    You

    Bleibt die Einbauküche drin?

    Is the fitted kitchen staying?

  6. Landlord

    Was machen Sie im Moment beruflich?

    What do you do for work at the moment?

    You

    Ich arbeite als Ingenieurin hier in der Stadt.

    I work as an engineer here in town.

Key phrases

  • Kann ich sie heute besichtigen?

    Can I see it today?

  • Sind die Nebenkosten inbegriffen?

    Are the running costs included?

  • Wie hoch sind die Nebenkosten im Monat?

    How much are the running costs each month?

  • Wird mit Strom oder mit Gas geheizt?

    Is the heating electric or gas?

  • Ist es hier ruhig?

    Is it quiet here?

  • Ist die Wohnung möbliert?

    Is the flat furnished?

  • Wie hoch ist die Kaution?

    How much is the deposit?

  • Kann ich mich hier anmelden?

    Can I register my address here?

  • Wann kann ich einziehen?

    When can I move in?

  • Ich muss darüber nachdenken.

    I need to think about it.

Good to know in Germany

Kaltmiete and Warmmiete

Ads often quote the Kaltmiete, the rent without running costs. The Warmmiete adds the Nebenkosten, usually including heating. Electricity is usually paid separately.

Sind die Nebenkosten inbegriffen?

Are the running costs included?

The kitchen may not stay

Many unfurnished flats in Germany come without a fitted kitchen, though it varies by region and landlord. The outgoing tenant may offer to sell you theirs, so ask early.

Bleibt die Einbauküche drin?

Is the fitted kitchen staying?

Ask if you can register

You’ll need to register your address (Anmeldung), and the landlord has to confirm you live there. With a sublet, check this before you agree.

Kann ich mich hier anmelden?

Can I register my address here?

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