You have a start date. You have booked your flights. You have sorted temporary housing for the first couple of months and you have already started scanning long-term rental listings to get a feel for what is out there.
That last part, the scanning, feels productive. It feels like you are getting ahead of things. In Germany’s major cities, it is almost always too early.…
We are continuing our Archer Relocation series on areas of Berlin and the amazing female entrepreneurs who live and work here. Aussie expat, former Opera singer and managing director of Red Tape Translation, Kathleen Parker, gave us the lowdown on her neighbourhood: Pankow.
Kathleen Parker
Pankow
Moving to Germany can be difficult, especially if you don’t speak the language or know the system. As with any country, there are processes to follow, numerous forms to complete, and services you will require. But how do you go about it? When you hire our services at Archer Relocation, you’ll discover we are expansive and inclusive. We offer as many services as we can to support you.…
You’re satisfied with your life, your relationship is great, your kids are happy, and your partner drops a bombshell–they’ve had a magical job offer…in Berlin! You want to support them, of course you do. But your mind is spinning with questions, many, many questions. Possibly you are thinking about all the things you are giving up… but what about all the exciting things you are moving towards?…
Aussie ex-pat Kathryn Gorman, a Communication Expert, Educator and Author, has been living in Berlin for over two years. We asked her for some tips to help you when you move to Germany.
You have arrived… in Germany, and Du sprichst kein Deutsch (You don’t speak German). What do you do? Larger cities tend to have more residents who speak English. In the smaller cities and towns, it can be harder to find English speakers.…
You did it! You found a flat in Berlin, signed the lease, and got your Anmeldebescheinigung. Now there’s just one thing to do — fill it with beautiful things. Here’s our guide to furnishing your Berlin apartment.
First thing’s first, get that four letter word out of your head. You know the one. Starts with an “I” and ends in an “A.” Berlin is home to three of the big Swedish mega-stores — one in Tempelhof, one in Lichtenberg, and one in Spandau.…
Berlin is an extremely desirable and liveable city right now. As a result, gone are the times when it was easy to find a Berlin apartment. Due to gentrification and popularity of the German capital in the last years, rents are rising along with the competition from other lease applicants. …