If you work in a different place for a limited time, you rarely need an empty apartment that has to be set up first. A furnished apartment is in demand, which can be used from day one – with a bed, kitchen, bathroom and everything that is necessary for everyday life. This concept, often referred to as temporary living, has long established itself as a practical alternative to classic rental apartments and hotels for professionals on assembly, construction sites or project assignments.
What makes a furnished apartment on a temporary basis
The fundamental difference to a regular rental apartment is the flexibility and immediate usability. A normal apartment is usually handed over empty – furniture, kitchen equipment and bed linen have to be organized by yourself, and the rental agreement usually runs indefinitely with statutory notice periods. A furnished, temporary apartment works differently: you move in with your suitcase, everything you need is already there, and the rental period is based on the actual need – from a few weeks to several months.
For people who are temporarily in a different place professionally, this is the decisive advantage. There is no need to set up an apartment and clear it up again at the end of the stay. You live, work and end up just as uncomplicated as you moved in.
If you are looking for a furnished apartment
The target group is wider than you initially think. Fitters and craftsmen who travel to another location for a project are the classic users. But young professionals who want to get to know a new city before they bond in the long term, or employees who are sent for a temporary project, are increasingly using this model.
What connects all these groups is the desire for an uncomplicated solution that does not involve the obligation of a classic rental agreement or the restrictions on a hotel room.
What a well furnished apartment should offer
Not every apartment described as ‘furnished’ actually meets the expectations. Sometimes the term just means that there is a bed and a table – this is rarely enough for a longer stay. A really well-equipped temporary apartment should bring significantly more:
- A fully equipped kitchen with stove, fridge and cookware
- A comfortable bed with full bedding
- Sufficient storage space for clothing and personal belongings
- A washing machine in the house or in the apartment itself
- Fast, free WiFi
Anyone who clarifies these points before booking avoids the situation that important things are missing on the first evening that should actually be self-evident.
The difference between furnished and fully furnished
When searching, it is worth taking a closer look at the terms used. ‘furnished’ can mean that the basic equipment is available – but not absolutely everything that is necessary for a comfortable everyday life. ‘Fully furnished’ or ‘fully equipped’ is a stronger signal that everything is really ready: from the kitchen equipment to towels and bed linen.
If you want to make sure that there are no nasty surprises, you should specifically ask the booking request what exactly is part of the equipment – instead of relying on the designation alone.
Short-term rent – how short is short?
The term short-term rent is used differently. Some providers understand this to mean stays of a few days, others only speak of a short-term booking after several weeks. For most professionals on assembly, the relevant period of time is between a week and several months anyway – significantly longer than a classic hotel stay, but shorter than a regular rental apartment.
A flexible provider structure that enables both short and longer stays without a complicated contract is therefore crucial. If you don’t know exactly how long a project will take, you should rely on landlords who offer uncomplicated extensions instead of committing to a rigid period of time.
What to consider if the length of stay is unclear
Especially with projects with an uncertain time horizon, it makes sense to address this in the first request. In such cases, a good landlord can initially offer a shorter booking and, if necessary, easily extend it – without a completely new booking process being necessary.
Choice of location for temporary living
Choosing the right location depends heavily on the place of work, but also on the cost of living in the respective region. In Baden-Württemberg, there are clear price differences between big cities such as Stuttgart and the surrounding communities. If you are looking for a furnished apartment and want to remain flexible in terms of price, you will often find a better combination of price and equipment at locations such as Göppingen, Ebersbach, Altbach or Lorch than directly in the city center.
What applies to company bookings for temporary housing
Companies that book temporary apartments for their employees benefit from the same advantages as individuals – but there is also the question of billing. A clear calculation of the company name and the possibility of booking several apartments at the same time are particularly relevant for companies and should already be addressed with the first inquiry.
An uncomplicated solution for temporary living
Raumschmide Apartments offers fully equipped temporary apartments in several locations in Baden-Württemberg – with kitchen, washing machine and everything that is necessary for immediate move-in. Flexible booking duration, direct request without portal commission and the possibility of uncomplicated extensions make the apartments a practical solution for everyone who temporarily lives and works in a different location.