Every relocation has its own priorities. We help individuals, families and companies with home finding, paperwork and moving in. Berlin is our home ground and our deepest area of expertise. Together with experienced relocation consultants, we also help with home finding, paperwork and settling in across Germany, including Stuttgart, Munich, Hamburg and Cologne.
Finding a furnished temporary home
“A comfortable first address while the rest falls into place.”
Whether you need a place for three days or three months, we source furnished accommodation that is properly equipped, professionally managed and ready when you arrive. In urgent cases, we can act within 24 to 48 hours.
Enquire about this serviceHome finding & move-in support
“A clear brief, careful preparation and local support for your home search.”
We support the apartment search from the first discussion of your requirements through viewings, applications, contract coordination and handover. We explore all available avenues, assess suitable offers and help you understand the next steps. Timing depends on your brief and the market.
Enquire about this serviceVisa, registration & family arrangements
“German bureaucracy can be exacting and sometimes complicated. Experience and careful preparation make things easier.”
Anmeldung, visa applications, EU Blue Card, tax ID, bank account setup, health insurance — we handle administrative requirements on your behalf. For families, we add school and Kita searches: private and state, in German, English, French, Russian, and multilingual. Including Kita voucher (Kita-Gutschein) assistance.
Enquire about this serviceNeighbourhood & city orientation
“Berlin is best understood on foot, in the company of someone who knows it well.”
A private orientation tour of two, four or six hours, shaped around your neighbourhood, interests and practical needs. We cover transport, everyday essentials and the character of each area. On request, a member of our team who lived in the former GDR and witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall can offer a first-hand perspective.
Enquire about this serviceSupport with buying property
“From the first search to the moment you receive your keys. Structured. Supported. Smooth.”
Renting is the right choice for most new arrivals. But for those who intend to stay, buying in Berlin is a serious and rewarding option — one that benefits enormously from local knowledge and a trusted network. Over the past years we have assisted around 100 clients through the full property purchase process in Berlin — identifying suitable properties, leveraging off-market opportunities, structuring financing, guiding negotiations, and managing the purchase through to notary and handover.
Enquire about this serviceBerlin Assist
A letter, a deadline or missing paperwork? We help you understand what needs doing, prepare documents and communicate with authorities or landlords. We start by looking at your enquiry, then agree what help you need.
"A careful search includes careful checks. We assess offers, clarify uncertainties and coordinate qualified advice where needed. Local knowledge helps you make informed decisions."
Our guide to Berlin: neighbourhoods, schools, everyday essentials and places we enjoy. Available free on request for anyone planning a move.
Free · Sent personally · On request
Smooth Relocator Berlin presents
The Salon.
An Experience for People Moving to Berlin
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