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Real Estate Potential in Zurich

The Swiss Real Estate market may have hit its peak. The momentum they once had is slowly decelerating and growth rates are decreasing all around. With a fall in the value of housing in Zurich, combined with the slowdown of price increases all across Switzerland, this could be the ideal time to invest in Real Estate for those in the market.

December 7, 2023

Buying furniture in Dortmund

It’s always wise to opt for taking the car when furniture shopping in Dortmund. The reason for this is that furniture stores aren’t typically located centrally, but instead away from the city center and thus, driving is a much better and easier option than deciding to take public transportation. If you’ve been in Dortmund for a while, you can certainly

December 7, 2023

Importing a car into Germany

When moving to Germany, rather than buying a new car, you may want to ship your car from home. In order to do so your car will have to meet certain standards. In addition to these standard you will have to be able to provide the necessary documentation which may include the title of the car and for leased vehicles

December 7, 2023

Private Health Insurance – Advice and Recommendations

Health insurance can be extremely complicated and confusing, even more so when having to deal with it in a whole new country. The benefits of private health insurance in Germany are better coverage overall and better treatment by the insurance company as well as the doctors and hospital staff. The first step in getting private health insurance in Germany is to choose

December 7, 2023

Unfurnished Versus Furnished

In Germany, the term “unfurnished” means something entirely different than it does in most places. When you refer to unfurnished apartments or houses in Germany, this most literally means bare walls housing. This is one reason for the price difference in furnished and unfurnished. Unfurnished means no closets, no built-in cabinets, no kitchen fixtures, no lighting fixtures, no carpets or rugs, and no curtain rods or curtains. The kitchen will

December 7, 2023

Buying a car in Germany

Buying a car is always exciting no matter where you are. Things however get stepped up a notch when your buying a car in Germany. When most people think about Germany the first thing that comes to mind is the autobahn. And with your new, chic means of transportation, you too will be able to tackle those roads and push

December 7, 2023

Kindergarten Recommendations for Frankfurt

People moving their families to Germany to follow job opportunities are often worried about continuing their child’s education. Luckily, Frankfurt offers exceptional schools for those looking to register their children in kindergarten. With education being of the highest priority, German cities offer many well-run kindergartens. The best option for those moving from an English-speaking country is to enroll your child in

December 7, 2023

Banks and Banking in Germany

The banking system in Germany is more than likely rather similar to what you’re used to. There are many banking options available in Germany, as well as a wide variety of banks available. The process to get a bank account is very simple. Walk in to a bank, set up an appointment if there isn’t a representatives available to speak with you right away,

December 7, 2023

Aufenhaltstitel electronic residence permit

The electronic residence permit or „elektronischer Aufenthaltstitel“ (eAT) is a document for all people living in Germany who are not EU-citizens. It is the size of a credit card with visual data stored on it as well as data on a chip embedded in the card. Some of the data included on the chip are biometrical pictures of the owner as well

December 7, 2023

Expatriate Networks And Meetups

Internationsis an online resource where you can connect with other expats. This meet-up requires that you join to access the content which is featured there. They offer both free and paid subscriptions, a magazine, country and city guides, and links to a number of blogs written by expats. This is a fantastic way to interact with other expats in Germany. While free subscriptions to Internations do have some limited functionality, a

December 7, 2023

German Traffic Violations and Fines

Driving in Germany can be a fun experience provided you take the proper precautions and stay on the right side of the law. Certainly some of the rules are going to be a little different from what you’re used to and perhaps there will even be more rules. However, it’s worth learning what is allowed and what is strictly prohibited

December 7, 2023

Buying furniture in Recklinghausen

Why it’s important to take a look at a few furniture stores before deciding on one? When it comes to furniture shopping in Recklinghausen, there are many options available, it’s just up to you to take them. One of the main things that cause people to overspend on furniture is the belief that if a store has one of the

December 7, 2023

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Real Estate Potential in Zurich

Buying furniture in Dortmund

Importing a car into Germany

Private Health Insurance – Advice and Recommendations

Unfurnished Versus Furnished

Buying a car in Germany

Kindergarten Recommendations for Frankfurt

Banks and Banking in Germany

Aufenhaltstitel electronic residence permit

Expatriate Networks And Meetups

German Traffic Violations and Fines

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