Real estate market, renting, neighbourhoods - moving to Hamburg

Residents Housing

Looking for a plave to live? Understand the real estate market, renting, residential neighbourhoods and housing regulations.

Housing

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Housing Moving

Moving within Hamburg or from farther away? We've listed several services to help with your relocation process, no matter the distance.

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Housing Renting in Hamburg

Most rental ads will be in German, so learn what to look out for in listings, how to apply, and inform yourself about local tenant laws.

Power, heat, internet services ─ how it works in Hamburg.

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Housing Utilities

Connect your new home to power, water, waste, TV, telephone and internet services, and even purchase fuel for heating.

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Social Hamburg Subsidised Hamburg

Hamburg’s low-income residents may face difficulties finding affordable housing on the private market. Publicly subsidised flats are an affordable alternative for those who are eligible.

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Housing Student Accommodation

Moving to Hamburg as a student or intern? Get informed, and start looking for student dorms, apartments and flatshares now.

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Housing Ventilation and Mould Prevention

Many buildings in Germany are prone to mould. Proper ventilation is important for keeping the apartment free from spores – and the landlord at bay.

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Housing Water Quality

Hamburg’s water is of good quality due to constant monitoring and testing. Probe stations inform about current water qualities.