Up early again today and out as the sun is coming up over Ostkreuz station. Not many commuters out and about yet. Got a lot on today; five flat viewings and an hour beforehand translating words such as Mietschuldenfreiheitsbestätigung and Auskunftseinholung. Flat renting is not as simple as in London;
a) you have block viewings which about 40 people turn up to and totally stress me out
b) you have to provide a variety of bits of paper proving your monthly income, monthly outgoings, credit rating, up-to-date rental payments with your current landlord, current residence, previous residence, residences you have dreamed about living in and so on
c) you don't have some helpful estate agent from Foxtons ringing you up every five seconds (admittedly with flats higher than your price range). Instead you send/fax all your information off and wait to hear...or not.
Been reading a blog about a girl who, having got fed up with the renting process, decided to live in a Wagonplätz. These are areas of often squatted-on land where like-minded people can bring their caravan, van or anything on wheels and come on live. A bit like communes really; people helping each other out and living sustainably. I've run past a couple on my route today - all with solar panels for electricity and heating. The photo is of an entrance to a smaller one. And if we get no-where with renting...
P.s. actually ran this on Wednesday not Bank Holiday Monday before anyone comments about my commuter comment!!
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