If you have tried renting an apartment in Germany, you already know the most frustrating part: sending dozens of messages and getting no replies.
Many expats assume this happens because landlords are rude or overwhelmed. In reality, most messages fail for one simple reason: they don’t sound German enough.
This article gives you exactly what works in Germany: email structure, tone, and copy‑ready German templates that landlords actually respond to. Not theory. Not grammar lessons. Just practical housing communication.
1) Why most emails to German landlords get ignored
German landlords receive many messages. They filter quickly. The moment your email feels:
- too long
- too informal
- unclear
- or “foreign” in structure
it drops to the bottom.
German housing emails are expected to be:
- short
- structured
- polite
- information‑dense
2) The German landlord mindset
Understanding expectations is more important than vocabulary.
Landlords want to quickly assess:
- Who are you?
- Can you pay reliably?
- Are you low risk?
- Will communication be easy?
Your email must answer these questions implicitly.
3) Formality: Sie vs du (this matters)
Always use Sie unless explicitly told otherwise.
Correct opening
- Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
- Sehr geehrter Herr Müller,
Never open with
- Hallo!
- Hi!
- Hey!
4) The ideal email structure (German standard)
A successful housing email usually follows this order:
- Formal greeting
- Clear reference to the apartment
- Short self‑introduction
- Employment & income signal
- Request for viewing
- Polite closing
5) Copy‑ready email template (general)
- Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
- ich interessiere mich für die von Ihnen angebotene Wohnung in der [Straße].
- Ich arbeite als [Beruf] bei [Firma] und habe ein festes Einkommen.
- Gerne würde ich einen Besichtigungstermin vereinbaren.
- Mit freundlichen Grüßen
6) Variations by situation
Single professional
- Ich bin alleinstehend und Nichtraucher.
Couple
- Wir sind ein berufstätiges Paar ohne Haustiere.
With children
- Wir ziehen mit einem Kind ein.
7) Mentioning documents without oversharing
You should signal readiness, not send attachments immediately.
- Alle Unterlagen können wir Ihnen gerne zusenden.
- Eine Schufa‑Auskunft liegt vor.
8) Following up (politely)
Following up is acceptable — once.
- Ich wollte kurz nachfragen, ob meine Anfrage bei Ihnen angekommen ist.
- Über eine kurze Rückmeldung würde ich mich freuen.
9) Red flags in landlord replies
Some answers require caution.
- Nur Barzahlung — cash only (warning)
- Keine Anmeldung möglich — no registration possible (problem)
10) Long‑term success strategy
Prepare 2–3 templates and adjust them slightly. Speed and consistency matter.
Final takeaway
In Germany, structure beats charm.
Clear, polite, German‑style emails dramatically increase response rates.
For more copy‑ready phrases, open the German Learning Toolkit.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.
Extra practice: rewriting your own email
Take a real message you sent and rewrite it using the structure above. Remove adjectives. Shorten sentences. Replace informal phrases with standard German blocks.
- Ich interessiere mich für …
- Ich arbeite als …
- Gerne würde ich …
This repetition trains you to write German that landlords expect — not German from textbooks.