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Preparing for Germany
While preparing for Germany, there are a few things that you need to determine and the most important of them, the "one" that will affect all others, is the length of your stay.
If you are preparing for Germany for a short stay, say from two-three months to up to a year, and are almost certain to come back to your country of origin, it might be better for you to rent your residence and go back to it after your stay than to sell it. On the other hand, if you think moving to Germany will be permanent and you will not return home, then it might make more sense to sell.
Insurance
Another important aspect when preparing for Germany, is to think about your Insurance.
Click here to learn more about insurance.
Renting Furnished or Unfurnished
Another decision to make while preparing for Germany if you are renting is: to rent either furnished or unfurnished. In some areas there might be more demand for one or the other, and knowing the market will help you make a decision. I guess, in the end, it depends which kind of furniture you have (easy-to-replace, or invaluable antiques) and how you feel about strangers sleeping in your bed.
In either case, you will want to remove all valuables (that means also of sentimental value), and store them under lock and key. Leave only what you feel does not matter if it gets broken. We used one of our rooms to store and lock up our "irreplaceables", and only we and our property manager have the key. Of course, you can also put them into rented storage space. There are more and more of these, but be warned: you will pay a sometimes hefty fee per month for a certain size and quality of space. You might want to shop around.
Property Manager
I mentioned earlier that we use a property manager.
Click on this link to read more about property manager.
Relocation companies
These relocation companies are getting more and more popular because of the wider range of services they can offer to help you preparing for Germany.
For more info on relocation companies, click here.
Moving Companies
Now that you are moving, and unless you are packing for Germany for a very short stay, it is probable that you will need a moving company.
Click on the link for more info on moving companies.
By the way, most stores (including pharmacies) are closed from Saturday afternoon 1 or 2 pm, until Monday morning. So, if you arrive on a Saturday, you might have to do what we did and eat at the restaurant for the next two days. We didn't mind; the food was great and it permitted us to explore our surroundings in search of a different restaurant each meal! Bon Appétit! Mahlzeit!
I have made special sections also for Pets,
Residence Visa,
Housing
and Education
in Germany, Embassies and Consulates. Just click on the links for more info about these subjects.
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