Munich influencer uses creativity to find an apartment!

Munich influencer uses creativity to find an apartment!

Looking for an apartment in Munich can quickly become an odyssey, especially for young people. Tobias Nickel (26) also had this experience. The CEO of a social media agency was laid off four months ago and was faced with the challenge of finding a new place to live by the end of October. Despite an intensive search through apartment portals and newspaper advertisements, luck eluded him for a long time. But instead of giving up, Nickel turned on his creativity. He roamed the streets of Munich with a cardboard sign saying “Looking for an apartment,” fortunately supported by a helpful passer-by who helped him transport his bed.

But his courage bore fruit. Marienplatz and even Oktoberfest became stages for his unusual apartment search, which generated a lot of attention with over 76,000 followers on social media. This is how the tenant of a 66 square meter apartment in the Glockenbachviertel became aware of him. The apartment, which offers 2.5 rooms and a balcony, would have found a new tenant for 1,500 euros.

A happy outcome

At the end of October the time had finally come: Nickel had an appointment to view the apartment. Full of anticipation and excitement, he filmed his impressions as he entered the apartment. A special gift was even planned for the tenant - an iPhone if the apartment was awarded to him. And indeed, his efforts were rewarded: he received the acceptance and was overjoyed. Now the move is coming up, which will also be documented on Instagram.

Like Nickel, numerous other searchers show that it is not easy in Munich's tense housing market. Apartments are difficult to find due to high demand and limited supply. The average local comparative rent is around 14.58 euros per square meter. Districts such as Schwabing, Haidhausen and Maxvorstadt, which attract both artists and professionals, are particularly popular.

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But what can you do to increase your chances of finding an apartment? Experts recommend creating a detailed search profile and using various search channels. Platforms like Immobilienscout24 or Immowelt are helpful, but Facebook groups and alert services for new offers can't hurt either. Furthermore, it is important to have all the necessary documents - such as proof of income and Schufa information - ready in order to be able to appear competent during viewings.

With Tobias Nickel, a man from Munich has shown that sometimes unconventional paths can lead to goals. His remarkable apartment search could serve as an inspiration for others: patience, a pinch of creativity and a little courage can be worth its weight in gold in Munich's difficult housing situation. Who knows, perhaps putting up a cardboard sign on Marienplatz will soon cause the next little miracle among the tenants of the Bavarian capital.

You can find the full article about Tobias Nickel and his creative apartment search on the Evening newspaper Munich. For anyone who is interested in the housing market and real estate in Munich, we recommend taking a look at Real estate expertise to discover helpful tips and strategies for finding an apartment.