Why so difficult to rent property in Freising? - Germany

We're looking for a property to rent in or near Freising. We had to comprimise on budget and location and spec to have a 'choice' of 5.

So we flew over and viewed them all. The following morning we tried to accept our prefered choice and we were told ; 'too late it's gone to a couple who accepted it straight away'. So we went for our second choice. We were told all was fine and that the agent would sort out all the paper work so we flew home, A couple of days later we get a call to say the landlady lives next door to the house we wanted to rent and she doesn't want a three children family living next door. (the kids are 4,2 and a baby - they sleep most of the time)

So we went for our third choice. Again we were told everything was fine we'd probably get it but there was another couple who had expressed interest so it would be upto the landlord. After waiting days we were told it had gone to the others because they had a joint income.

So we opted for our fourth choice. we were assured there was no one else interested so it would surely come to us they just had to contact the landlord to confirm. So we waited and waited and after a week they came back to us to say we were refused because 'if we'd really liked the house it wouldn't have taken so long to decide and we weren't German so'd probably move on quickly!

The final property we both like but is way out in the middle of no where.

And it's just happened again! A garden flat just came up on scout24 we were the first and only people to show interest on Saturday. The agent said he'd send our details to the landlord and providing he was happy we could fly over to sign the agreement. We'd hear on Monday.

Today he calls to say he hasn't been able to contact the landlord (surprise surprise) but that he has two other couples to show round this afternoon.

Chances are these couples will have less children, higher income or be German.

Should I just give up now? What do you have to do to get a property?

Grateful for any feedback,

Abby

It is hard to find a apartment in FS and their is no doubt about that. The location cannot be beat. I often find you have to have something that makes you stand out (in a good way) from your competition. It's all very much about striking it lucky apartment wise in this town. You do have to be very quick when accepting, but normally they usually take three or four prospective renters and figure out which one they would prefer to have. One problem you might be running into is the idea that you are a short term person i.e. you might leave in a couple of years. So if they think they can get a renter for the next 20 years or a renter for the next year they will more than likely take the long term renter.

Best of luck with your search.

As in Munich, the demand for properties in Freising is high, and there are always going to be at least several other people interested in any one property. I don't believe that the people here are anti-foreigner or that the system is "corrupt" but, like anyone else, landlords will of course do anything for an easy life. This includes having quiet neighbours and – as Iain points out – finding a tenant who is keen on the property and who is likely to stay for a long period of time. The fact that you are living abroad is definitely a significant hindrance.

That said, everyone who looks for a property to rent here finds one sooner or later. Even if you were living here now, being turned down for your first four or five properties would not be out of the ordinary. Landlords can generally choose from quite a few prospective tenants. The only answer is to keep persevering; you will find something eventually. Good luck!

Thank you both for your replys.

I guess I started to get a bit paranoid. I've lived in Paris and London and never experienced this difficulty trying to get a place.

I'm tempted to buy - it's probably easier - but that's a whole new topic thread.

Thanks again,

Abby

try www.dorfen.de and look under immobilien.the yhave some in there for Erding and surrounding.Its hard and no one would admit over here but landlords are not keen on children and pets here

One other thing you could try is to use a Relocation Agent to try to smooth your path. They often know of things long before they come on the open market. That is how I found my (great) apartment in Erding. I know it will cost you but it could be well worth it.

I am sorry but it is a long time since I used such a person so I don't feel able to recommend at the moment but a look in the directory for Freising should find someone.