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Attractive living: somthing to offer for everyone
The Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region is an ideal residential
area; an environment which will surely correspond to your
expectations and needs. Whether you would like to live in an
urban or rural area, are rather on the search for an existing old
dwelling in a medieval town centre, a furnished rental apartment
or a house with a garden, value a well developed infrastructure
or if you place more emphasis on being close to nature – the
fascinating aspect about the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region
is that it has something to offer for everyone!
On the following pages we have arranged some tips for you to
help in your housing search and let you know what you should
consider in view of your move to Germany. In addition
this information will provide you with important material on a few
German peculiarities such as “Mittagsruhe” (midday peace) or “Schneewoche” (snow week), as well as
with other worthwhile topics such as garbage disposal, electricity, gas, water and telephone connection.
Extremely important for the use of your electrical devices is the fact that the voltage in Germany is
220 V. Therefore it is absolutely necessarily for you to bring along devices like adapters, especially for
laptops, mobile phones or handhelds.
Once you have found a suitable accommodation, there are some issues you should consider when
signing a rental agreement. The purchase of a house or an apartment is only recommended if you intend
to stay permanently.
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