Our Portfolio
Properties for Rent
Premium rental properties in Berlin's finest locations — curated for discerning tenants seeking quality and comfort.
Renting Guide
How Renting in Berlin Works
A clear process — from defining the brief to keys in hand.
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Define Your Brief
Neighborhood, size, lease term, furnishings, pets — we capture the essentials before we start showing properties.
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Curated Shortlist
We pre-screen the market for fit and for landlord profile. Off-market access matters most in Berlin's tightest segments.
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Private Viewings
Arranged at your convenience. We accompany every viewing and brief you on the building, owner, and neighbourhood context.
- 04
Application
We prepare a complete tenant file in German format — ID, Schufa, proof of income, Selbstauskunft — and submit it on your behalf.
- 05
Approval of the Tenant
The landlord reviews the file and confirms you as the preferred applicant. We follow up directly and keep you informed at every step.
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Lease Negotiation
We review the contract, raise points on indexation, deposit handling, and termination clauses — and negotiate adjustments where useful.
- 07
Signing of Rental Agreement
Once terms are settled, the lease is signed by both parties. We arrange bilingual signing where needed and coordinate the deposit transfer.
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Handover
A formal Übergabeprotokoll documents the unit's condition and meter readings on move-in — your safeguard at move-out.
Settling In
Relocating to Berlin
The four practical workstreams that newcomers should plan for in the first weeks after a move.
Anmeldung
Every resident must register their address at the Bürgeramt within 14 days of moving. Your landlord provides a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung — without it, no Anmeldung. We coordinate this for international clients.
Schufa & Banking
Most landlords require a Schufa credit report. New arrivals can open a German bank account quickly with N26, Commerzbank, or Deutsche Bank — we make introductions where useful.
Health Insurance
Mandatory in Germany. EU citizens use EHIC initially; non-EU residents typically arrange private cover (Allianz, Ottonova) or join statutory insurance via employment.
Utilities & Internet
Cold rent excludes electricity and internet. Vattenfall / E.ON for power, 1&1 / Vodafone / Telekom for internet — installations take 2–4 weeks, so plan ahead.
Application Pack
Required Documents
Berlin landlords expect a complete and well-presented tenant file. We help international clients pull everything together — and translate where useful.
Strong files often beat higher offers. Speed and presentation matter in this market.
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Identification
Passport or EU ID. Non-EU residents add visa or residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel).
- 02
Schufa credit report
Standard tenant credit check. Order online (~€30) or via your bank.
- 03
Last three pay slips
Or a contract / employer letter (Arbeitgeberbescheinigung) for new arrivals.
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Self-disclosure (Selbstauskunft)
A short questionnaire on income, household, and pets. Provided by the landlord or agent.
- 05
Previous landlord reference
Mietschuldenfreiheitsbescheinigung — a no-rent-debts letter from your last landlord.
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Proof of income for self-employed
Last two tax assessments (Steuerbescheid) or audited financials.
Affordability
Rent Calculator
Estimate the total monthly burden — cold rent, service charges, heating, and deposit — at a glance.
Your situation
Net monthly income, target rent, and apartment size.
Estimated total warm rent
€1.900
per month
Within the standard threshold
Net income covers the warm rent at least 3× — the level Berlin landlords typically accept without further questions.
Service-charge and heating estimates use Berlin averages (≈3.50 €/m² and ≈1.50 €/m²). Actual costs depend on the building, energy efficiency, and lease terms.
Good to know
- What rental properties does Von Albert offer in Berlin?
- Furnished and unfurnished apartments, houses, and villas across Berlin's most sought-after districts — from central apartments in Mitte and Charlottenburg to family homes in Grunewald and Dahlem.
- What documents do I need to rent a property in Berlin?
- Landlords typically ask for proof of income, a Schufa credit report, and identification. We guide tenants through the application and help prepare a complete, competitive file.
- How much is the security deposit for a rental in Berlin?
- Security deposits in Germany are capped by law at three months' net cold rent (Kaltmiete). The exact terms are confirmed in each tenancy agreement.
- Do you assist with relocation to Berlin?
- Yes. We support relocating professionals, families, and diplomatic staff with district guidance, viewings, and the full leasing process in English and German.
