Don’t lose money to a fake German rental listing
Start with the free Safe Rental Guide. If you still want a curated agency shortlist afterward, the PDF is optional.
Long-term Mietwohnung search only. Not holiday flats, tourist apartments, or short stays. Free guide first. Agency PDF is a one-time 19,99€ purchase—no subscription.
Free
scam checklist & guide
100+
curated agency contacts
25
German cities covered
19,99€
optional PDF, no subscription
Why it matters
Germany has real rental scams and newcomers feel them first
German consumer advisors warn that criminals use fake apartment listings and phishing messages to get your money or personal data. Do not become part of the scam statistics: slow down, verify, and start from contacts with a clearer legitimacy trail.
Sources: Verbraucherzentrale on fake apartment listings · BKA fraud statistics for 2024 .
Free PDF guide
Start with the free 40+ page Safe Rental Guide
Before you pay, upload documents, or trust a listing, get the practical checklist for apartment scam patterns, risky payment requests, document safety, and what to do if something already happened.
What’s inside the optional PDF
A curated contact list—not apartments for rent
SafeHousing is not a listing portal and not a booking service. The paid product is a curated 150+ page PDF of 100+ rental-agency contacts across 25 German cities. You still search portals and contact agencies yourself. The PDF is a shortlist filter after you understand the scam patterns—not a magic flat finder.
A fake deposit, viewing fee, or wasted trip can cost far more than 19,99€. Learn the patterns first—then decide if a curated agency shortlist helps you.
- 100+ agency entries across 25 German cities in 150+ pages
- Public contact and legitimacy context where useful
- Manual curation with documented selection rules (methodology)
- No paid placements, ads, or affiliate ranking
- Honest limit — you still search ImmoScout and similar portals yourself
Optional next step
Secure Stripe checkout. No recurring billing. PDF delivered by email after payment.
Buy SafeHousing PDF — 19,99€ Get the free guideSample layout (fictional example only)
What an agency entry looks like
Below is a fictional example so you can see the field layout. It is marked EXAMPLE because this page shows a single sample—not the full PDF list. Always re-verify contacts yourself before money or documents change hands.
Example Makler GmbH
Residential letting agency (fictional)
- City
- Sample City
- Contact person
- Alex Example
- Address
- 1 Example Street, 12345 Sample City
- Phone
- +49 30 0000000
This fictional example shows the contact fields used in the paid PDF. The full list covers many more agencies across 25 cities. No apartment listings, availability, or guaranteed replies are included.
Honest framing
What SafeHousing is—and is not
This is a curated contact list of rental agencies. It is not a flat finder, not a matching service, and not a guarantee against scams. You still search ImmoScout, Immowelt, WG-Gesucht, and other portals. Selection rules and limits are documented on the methodology page.
- Curated agency contacts across 25 German cities
- Not apartment listings or live inventory
- Not “best-rated forever”—signals are checked at curation time; always re-verify before you send money
- Methodology explains how selection works and what we exclude
Who should not buy
Skip the PDF if this is you
Honesty converts better than hype. Do not buy the agency PDF if you only need free scam education, or if you expect us to find you a flat.
- You only want free scam tips — use the free Safe Rental Guide; you do not need to pay.
- You expect apartment listings, availability, or a broker who finds a flat for you — that is not this product.
- You want holiday, Airbnb-style, or short-stay housing — SafeHousing is for long-term Mietwohnung only.
- You refuse to re-verify contacts yourself — every agency should still be checked before money or documents change hands.
- You need legal advice, Schufa fixes, or visa services — we do not provide those.
25 German cities covered
Coverage focuses on active German housing markets so the PDF is useful in places where search pressure and scam risk can be high.
FAQ
Quick answers
What exactly am I buying? +
A 150+ page PDF with 100+ curated rental agency entries across 25 German cities—names, contacts, and useful context. It is built for people relocating and searching for a long-term Mietwohnung, not for booking holiday flats. It is not apartment listings.
Does SafeHousing list apartments for rent? +
No. SafeHousing sells a curated list of rental agencies (Immobilienmakler and similar providers). You still search portals and contact agencies yourself, but you can start from a shorter list of established businesses instead of random message threads.
Should I buy before reading the free guide? +
No. Start with the free Safe Rental Guide. Buy the PDF only if you still want a curated agency shortlist after you understand the scam patterns.
Is this for holiday or short-term stays? +
No. SafeHousing is for people relocating to Germany and looking for long-term rental housing—work, study, family reunion, research, and similar moves. It is not for tourist apartments, weekend rentals, or furnished holiday lets.
Is this for buyers or renters? +
The main use case is long-term apartment rental in Germany, especially for newcomers. Some listed agencies may also work in sales, but SafeHousing is written for renters who want safer agency contacts.
How do I receive the PDF? +
The PDF is sent by email after your Stripe payment is complete. Use an email address you can access at checkout.
Do agencies pay to be listed? +
No. SafeHousing is independent. This is a manually selected list, not an advertising directory. Agencies do not pay for listing, ranking, provision, commission, or placement.
Is the payment safe? +
Yes. Payment is processed by Stripe through secure checkout. SafeHousing does not receive or store your card details.
Will this completely prevent scams? +
No resource can guarantee that. SafeHousing reduces avoidable risk by helping you avoid unknown or poorly documented contacts and focus on agencies with clearer trust signals. You should still never send money before proper verification.
Is this a subscription? +
No. SafeHousing is a one-time purchase for the current PDF edition. There is no recurring charge, membership, or automatic renewal.
Can't I just use ChatGPT or AI to check if a listing is a scam? +
ChatGPT can explain common scam patterns and help you review a listing. It cannot give you a curated, current list of verified rental agencies across 25 German cities, selected using our methodology. The PDF is a shortcut to known operators—not a replacement for checking every ad with AI, and not a magic scam detector for WhatsApp landlords.