Living space in Frankfurt is highly sought after. Especially in direct city centre locations, in the Nordend, Bockenheim or Sachsenhausen, it is almost impossible to find affordable living space. But what criteria should one actually use when looking for an apartment? And which part of town actually has the most attractive offers for singles or is particularly suitable for families? Is it cheaper to buy or to rent? Where can I find good interior decorators, plumbers, carpenters or tilers? And what could the Frankfurt of the future look like? The new Journal guide "Living in Frankfurt" attempts to provide answers to these and many other questions.
While some sections are deliberately kept factual and thus also radiate the seriousness necessary for these areas, other texts are much more flowery or even humorous, such as the look at the "Nordend-Club". In the presentation of the individual districts or regions of Frankfurt, problems that worry the residents here are also addressed, such as the increasing shortage of parking spaces in the Nordend or the fear of gentrification in the Ostend. Here it becomes clear that "Living in Frankfurt" does not strive to paint as picturesque a picture of the Main metropolis as possible, but rather tries to weigh up all the pros and cons about the housing situation in the individual districts side by side.
Particularly interesting are the eight Top 10 lists, which present the reader with the districts with the cheapest rents, the largest proportion of public parks, the best districts for singles or even the most family-friendly districts.
"Living in Frankfurt" is a very informative special issue that can be really helpful when looking for a flat. But in addition to the numerous expert tips, suggestions and helpful addresses, the richly illustrated articles also offer a high entertainment value and it is fun to roam through the individual districts in the second part of the booklet and perhaps also make friends with the idea of moving at some point to a part of Frankfurt that you have so far categorically ruled out as a place to live.
So if you are currently looking for a new apartment, playing with the idea of buying a property in the city or simply want to get some ideas for his future life in Frankfurt, this 162-page strong, at € 5.80 pleasantly affordable special issue can be warmly recommended!
An article by Frankfurt-Tipp
