The Advantage of Life outside of big cities like Berlin, Munich and Leipzig: Fewer competitors, more spacious apartments, lower rents. In large cities, six times as many candidates apply for a vacant rental apartment as in rural areas. Thanks to flexible working hours, home office and Germany ticket surrounding communities become additionally attractive.
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There are cities like Gera in Thuringia, about an hour’s train ride from Leipzig. According to Immoscout24, demand has increased by 350 percent within a year. The district of Altenburger Land also seems to be benefiting from its direct train connection to Leipzig: Demand has increased by 300 percent. In Leipzig, eight times as many applicants are competing for a vacant rental apartment as in Altenburger Land.