Unsere Wohnung
For some reason I wasn't really bummed before when our apartment in Saarbruecken fell through. The city wasn't that inspiring, and the landlord wasn't friendly, but that really didn't have anything to do with it. I just knew that we'd find something so much better!And, as I've mentioned, we did. Actually, we love the town we'll be living in and can tell that a fast friendship will form with our new landlord. What's more, we're going to be in there almost exactly when we originally intended... apart from some minor delays.
I think I mentioned what a nightmare renting is in Germany; that I was shocked to learn that 85% of apartments are rented without kitchens (renters have to spend 5000+ Euros to put in their own kitchens, and then more to take them out again when they leave). Additionally, most times, like in Japan, light fixtures and appliances are not included. We ended up buying the kitchen in our new apartment from the previous tenants. I think we got it at a steal for 800 Euros, including fridge and brand new ceramic counter-top stove and built-in oven, which we can sell or take with us when we leave.
So anyway, the current tenants have recently informed us all that they will, in fact, be officially out by March 1st. YAY! There will still be some delay though, because the wood floors in the living/dining room have to be re-finished, which will take about a week. Also, as a rule here in Germany, tenants must paint their rental either when they move in or when they move out, so we're also taking the whole of next weekend to host a painting party with some friends: should be quite the affair. It works out well because the training for my new job is in Mainz (5-10 minute train ride from where we are now) from Mar. 12 - 23, so it's more convenient to be close-by anyhow.
Long story, longer, we will be officially moved into our new apartment BEFORE the end of March. YAY!!
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