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HOME SEARCH STRATEGY Or the Art of finding an apartment in the Stuttgart Region
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Geschäftsführerin: Bankverbindung: Jitka Steinmetz HRB 745973 Amtsgericht Stuttgart BNP Paribas S.A. Niederlassung Deutschland Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891 IBAN: DE54 5121 0600 4220 7200 17 UST-ID: DE199671990 BIC: BNPADEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
Contents
General Recommendations: ...... 3
List of required documents / Bewerbungsunterlagen: ...... 4
The Stuttgart Region (Stuttgarter Raum): ...... 4
Stuttgart City ...... 5
Landkreis Böblingen ...... 8
Landkreis Esslingen ...... 9
Landkreis Ludwigsburg ...... 10
Searching on Your Own: ...... 12
Search via Internet sites ...... 12
Search via newspapers. Very recommended! ...... 13
Real Estate Agencies: ...... 14
After finding an apartment: ...... 16
Useful abbreviations: ...... 16
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Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
General Recommendations:
Be proactive during the inspections and always have all the required documents with you. Be ready for group flat visits. If like the flat, approach the landlord and show
your high motivation. Use more than one real estate agent / supplier to have a better choice. Be proactive in your communication with real estate agents. Please kindly double check your job offer concerning the real estate agent’s fee before starting your collaboration with one of our external suppliers. If there is no commission included in the offer, you have to pay the commission yourself. (Please note that, as per the law real estate agents cannot charge you more than two-month cold rent (rent without the utility costs) plus VAT.
Depending on the district, rental prices may differ to a greater or lesser extent from the average. Click here to find out the average rent of one-bedroom apartment with a space of 70 m² across the city mapped by the metro stations. Pay attention to the psychological aspect. Try to make an excellent impression on the Landlord. Be on time or even a little bit earlier (5 minutes before the appointment), but not too early! Landlords might interpret it that you will pay on time. Make sure to look accurate. Landlords might think that you will keep the apartment tidy. Try to build a good relationship with the Landlord. Be friendly! It will always help.
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Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
List of required documents / Bewerbungsunterlagen:
Job contract; Application form / Selbstauskunft (usually provided during the inspection); Copy of Passport / ID and Blue Card / Residency Card; Schufa Auskunft / Report about your credit history (can be obtained online here); Schufa free of charge (can be obtained here. It can take 2-3 weeks); Casual pictures of family members in case they will join later.
The Stuttgart Region (Stuttgarter Raum):
The Stuttgart Region embraces:
Stuttgart, Böblingen, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Filderstadt, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Ludwigsburg and many other small towns around Stuttgart.
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Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
Stuttgart City
Stuttgart main districts:
Stuttgart Mitte: heart of political, cultural, historical and modern life Population: 23,466 Area: 3.81 km² Singles: 66.5 % People with migration background: 47.7 % Among them foreigners: 31.9 % One / two family houses: 12.4 % Facts: . The old beautiful Palace Square (Schlossplatz) attracts both locals and tourists . The longest in Europe 1.2-km pedestrian-only shopping mile Königstraße meets all possible tastes and provides pure shopping pleasure . Lots of delicatessen shops, worthy of mention Markthalle with a wide range of products
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Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
. The recently built Europe-Viertel with modern apartments, attractive shopping opportunities, restaurants & cafes . The lively nightlife in the Theodor-Heuss-Straße . Popular location to live among singles
Stuttgart Nord: situated in the City Centre with controversial city districts Population: 26,643 Area: 6.82 km² Singles: 52.3 % People with migration background: 42.8 % Among them foreigners: 25.4 % One / two family houses: 50.9 % Facts: . Marked by post-war constructions and old buildings as well as single-family houses . Controversy: top location Killesberg for wealthy people versus working-class residential area Talkessel . Well-developed infrastructure . Popular place to visit: green oasis “Park am Killesberg” . Lots of facilities for children
Stuttgart Süd: vital, urban & central Population: 43.833 Area: 9.59 km² Singles: 59.2 % People with migration background: 39.2 % Among them foreigners: 24.5 % One / two family houses: 38.8 % Facts: . Dominated by four- and five-storied residential blocks . Good infrastructure . The popular Karlshöhe ridge, with its vineyards, gardens and public green areas, offers a fantastic view on Stuttgart . Very family friendly area with lots of schools and kindergartens
Stuttgart West: good social mix, popular among singles and wealthy people Population: 52,037 Area: 18.64 km² Singles: 61.7 % People with migration background: 36.2 % 6
Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
Among them foreigners: 21.3 % One / two family houses: 24.6 % Facts: . A good mixture of old constructions and five- and six-storied new buildings available for all pockets . Good social mix . Attracts a lot of architectures, photographers, graphic designers & high earners . Cultural scene built by 'Theater der Altstadt im Westen' and 'Merlin'- Kulturcafé . Lots of restaurants, pubs and cafés with lively nightlife . Popular location to live among singles
Stuttgart Ost: very green & healthy Population: 47,776 Area: 9.04 km² Singles: 56.2 % People with migration background: 46 % Among them foreigners: 28.3 % One / two family houses: 34.3 % Facts: . The wonderful Palace Park provides great opportunities for jogging, walking, biking and skating . A lot of water in the form of fountains, ponds, wells & mineral baths (LEUZE Mineralbad, Mineral-Bad Berg & MineralBad Canstatt).
Feuerbach: 1,000 year old settlement with new residential areas, vineyards and forests, healthy & family friendly Population: 29,351 Area: 11.55 km² Singles: 49.2 % People with migration background: 45.1 % Among them foreigners: 27.2 % One / two family houses: 52.1 % Facts: . Old settlement with new residential areas . Good infrastructure . Local recreation areas Feuerbacher Tal & nature conservation area Lemberg with vineyards . Lots of schools & facilities for children 7
Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
. Good transport infrastructure, very close to the City center . Family friendly area
Vaihingen: attractive residential & business district Population: 45,513 Area: 20.89 km² Singles: 51.1 % People with migration background: 37.1 % Among them foreigners: 20.8 % One / two family houses: 60.1 % Facts: . The largest city district in Stuttgart . Educational & industrial center & research institutes . 3 lakes: der Bärensee, der Neue See und der Pfaffensee . Family friendly area
Zuffenhausen: ,Porsche city’ Population: 37,882 Area: 11.96 km² Singles: 46 % People with migration background: 55.8 % Among them foreigners: 30.3 % One / two family houses: 51.6 % Facts: . Single-family and multi-family houses . Porsche Headquarters . Famous Porsche museum . Good transport infrastructure . Family friendly area
Landkreis Böblingen Landkreis Böblingen with main towns Böblingen, Sindelfingen & Herrenberg
Böblingen: “Little Switzerland” Population: 49,611 Area: 39.04 km² Foreigners: 20.6 % 8
Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
Facts: . High-tech, landscape with greenery and water & communities characterized by strong rural feel . Motorworld located in the landmark-protected halls of the former regional Württemberg airport . “Upper Lake “ & “Lower Lake” . Schönbuch Nature Reserve . Schönbuch Golf Club
Sindelfingen ‘Daimler city” Population: 64,159 Area: 50.83 km² Foreigners: 23.9 % Facts: . The lovely historical old city with timber-frame houses (Fachwerkhäuser) attracts both locals and tourists . The wonderful Sommerhoffenpark provides great opportunities for jogging and walking . Lake Klostersee . A wide variety of cultural & leisure offerings
Herrenberg: Modern meets old Population: 31,300 Area: 65.70 km² Foreigners: 13.8 % Facts: . Carefully restored medieval old town . Landscape with greenery
Landkreis Esslingen Landkreis Esslingen with main towns Esslingen, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Filderstadt Leinfelden-Echterdingen: International airport & fair, city with strong rural feel Population: 39,688 Area: 29.89 km² Foreigners: 17.2 % Facts: . Noise disturbances caused by the airport
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Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
. Single-family and multi-family houses . Between city districts fields and forests . a good local cuisine
Esslingen: “Swabian Venice” Population: 93,186 Area: 46.43 km² Foreigners: 21.9 % Facts: . Situated on the river Neckar . Medieval city walls, traditional timber-frame houses & lovely old downtown attracts both tourists and locals . Educational city, place of three higher education institutions
Filderstadt: very strong rural feel Population: 45,389 Area: 38.55 km² Foreigners: 16.6 % Facts: . Single-family and multi-family houses . Noise disturbances caused by the airport
Landkreis Ludwigsburg Landkreis Ludwigsburg with main towns Ludwigsburg, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Besigheim & Kornwestheim
Ludwigsburg: baroque & modern Population: 93,035 Area: 43.34 km² Foreigners: 20.9 % Facts: . Bloom Baroque Castle . Fairy Tale Garden for kids . Lots of single family houses and timber-frame houses create a unique flair . Dominated by four- and five-storied houses
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Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
. Excellent restaurant and pub landscape . Shopping opportunities for all tastes . Situated on the Neckar river . Lively cultural live
Bietigheim-Bissingen: small town with architectural jewels Population: 43,068 Area: 31.29 km² Foreigners: 18.8 % Facts: . Historical buildings create a unique flair in the town . Situated on two rivers Enz and Metter . Proximity to nature provides a plenty of possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts . A mix of one-family houses and multi-story buildings . Modern wide multi-lane roads . Beautiful parks and Japanese garden
Besigheim: small town with architectural highlights Population: 12,215 Area: 16.83 km² Foreigners: 14.0 % Facts: . Situated on two rivers Neckar & Lenz . Historical old town with timber-frame houses (Fachwerkhäuser), narrow streets, wells & wine cellars . The town attracts lots of tourists . Two round towers and bridges create romantic flair . Flea & vintage markets round the town’s profile off
Kornwestheim: quiet & proximity to nature Population: 33,502 Area: 14.65 km² Foreigners: 23.1 % Facts: . Single-family and multi-family houses . Green space and a lake provide good opportunities for jogging & walking . Good shopping opportunities 11
Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
Searching on Your Own:
Search via Internet sites
Enable e-mail notifications and express interest within 10-15 minutes of the ad display (Golden time) Reply only in German since no one cares if you apply in English. Call if the phone number is given Source for multiple websites
For permanent apartments: . Immobilienscout 24 http://www.immobilienscout24.de . Immowelt http://www.immowelt.de . Immonet http://www.immonet.de . Ebay-Kleinanzeigen http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de
For furnished apartments as a temporary solution: . AirBnB http://www.airbnb.de (international) . WIMDU http://www.wimdu.de (Germany) . HC24 https://www.hc24.de/en/ (furnished apartments in Stuttgart) . https://www.agenthome.de
Via Facebook . Marketplace . Wohnungsangebote Stuttgart . Immobilien Stuttgart und Umkreis
Via Xing . Group Immobilien Raum Stuttgart
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Template of a request in German:
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, mein Name ist [your first & last name, your position] der internationalen IT Firma Luxoft GmbH in [name of the city you will work in]. Ich bin nach Stuttgart am [date of your arrival to Germany] gekommen und möchte mir gerne Ihre Wohnung ansehen und wenn alles passt anmieten. Mein monatliches Netto Gehalt beträgt [your monthly net salary] EURO. Könnten Sie mir bitte einen Besichtigungstermin für die Wohnung bestätigen sowie die Liste der nötigen Bewerbungsunterlagen mitteilen? Bei weiteren Fragen stehe ich Ihnen gerne zur Verfügung.
Vielen Dank im Voraus und schönen Tag noch. [Your first and last name, your contact phone number email address].
Search via newspapers. Very recommended! The best option is to search via Stuttgarter Zeitung. You can both search and place your own ad. To search an apartment, click here. To place an ad, click here. The benefits of placing an ad are: 1) your ad can be printed not only in the newspaper itself but also in local small newspapers Wochenblättern. Therefore, different small locations near Stuttgart will be also covered. 2) you will be contacted by the Landlords who do not use internet (Usually older people or people who trust the newspapers more). It is recommended to place an ad both on-line and in print. Don’t forget to put your photo or a photo of yourself and your family.
Local newspapers. All newspapers are also available on-line. in Böblingen: Kreiszeitung Böblinger Bote in Esslingen: Esslinger Zeitung in Ludwigsburg Ludwigsburger Kreiszeitung 13
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Template of an ad in German
For singles:
Sympatischer IT-Ingenieur (sympatische IT-Ingenieurin for ladies) (31) in unbef. Festanstellung, NR sucht 2 Zi-Whg mit Badewanne, kein DG, mit guter Verbindung zu Bittigheim-Bissingen ab 01.07.2019 bis WM 1.000,- EUR Telefon: 0170 00 11 00 e-mail: [email protected]
For families:
Sympatischer IT-Ingenieur mit Frau und zwei Kindern (35) in unbef. Festanstellung, NR sucht 3 Zi-Whg, kein DG, mit guter Verbidung zu Leinfelden-Echterdingen ab 01.07.2019 bis WM 1.200,- EUR- Telefon: 0174 0011009 e-mail: [email protected]
Real Estate Agencies: Notice that in Germany there works the so called “orderer principle” (in Ger. Bestellerprinzip), meaning whoever places the order, has to pay. You will not be charged if you find an apartment that has been already offered by a Real Estate Agent on behalf of the Landlord.
Böblingen
Marks Immobilien Irina Klözer Immobilienmanagement Tel: 07031 / 72 43 19 Mob: 0157 / 37 23 25 19 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.marks-ifd.de
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DIM Property Value GmbH / Property Management Flugfeld Sabrina Hager Property Manager Charlottenstraße 44 70182 Stuttgart Tel: 0 711 722350 97 Fax: 0 711 722350 99 Email: [email protected] www.dim.ag
Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Annegret Hämmerling-Serfass Hämmerling-Serfass Immobilien Zaunackerstr. 7, 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen Tel: 0711 20 70 29 80 Fax: 0711 20 70 29 88 Email: [email protected] www.haemmerling-serfass.de
ALBER IMMOBILIEN Maylin Alber Humboldtstraße 30, 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen Tel: +49 (0) 152 / 33 81 31 60 Fax: +49 (0) 711 / 500 78 057 Email: [email protected] https://www.alber-immobilien.de/vermietung/
Stuttgart
Stuttgart & Esslingen & Plochingen & Leonberg
Königskinder Immobilien GmbH Königstraße 62, 70173 Stuttgart Tel: +49 (0) 711 400544 - 0 Fax: +49 (0) 711 400544 - 33 Email: [email protected] https://koenigskinder.de/ 15
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Stuttgart Zuffenhausen & Stuttgart
BRATEKIMMO Unterländer Str. 41, 70435 Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen Tel: 0 711 3424350 https://www.bratek-immobilien.de
After finding an apartment:
After signing your rental agreement you will also have to sign a Handover certificate (in German Übergabeprotokoll), (can be downloaded here). Be very careful, note down all the damages before moving in. Otherwise, when you leave the apartment you will be responsible for repairing or replacing things that are damaged. It might be very costly! Strongly recommended to have a Privathaftpflichtversicherung (Third-party Private Liability Insurance). Info can be find here; Be in a good relationship with the Landlord. It will solve many problems. In case of any problems with the Landlord, you can contact a Mieterverein. For more information, please click here.
Useful abbreviations: Whg (Wohnung) = flat DG (Dachgeschoss) – flat located under the roof MFH (Mehrfamilienhaus) = multi – flat building Zi (Zimmer) – room(s) ca. (circa) = approximately SZ (Schlafzimmer) – bedroom MP (Mietpreis) – rent price mtl. (monatlich) – monthly KM (Kaltmiete) = the base rent 16
Steuer-Nr.: 99028/09891| UST-ID: DE199671990| BIC Code: DEUTDEFFXXX LUXOFT GERMANY T: +49 711 49049 201 Stadionstr. 66 F: +49 711 49049 299 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.luxoft.com
WM (Warmmiete) = rent including utility costs zzgl (zuzüglich) = excluding EBK (Einbauküche) = kitchen TG (Tiefgarage) = underground garage
June 2019
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