Kaltmiete / Warmmiete

In English: Base rent / rent incl. utilities

Kaltmiete is the rent for the flat alone. On top come the Nebenkosten (utilities such as heating, water, waste, building insurance); rent including them is the Warmmiete. Listings usually show the Kaltmiete.

Where it comes up

• Can I buy this home? Can I buy this home?
• What does buying cost on top? Purchase costs
• What can I afford? Affordability
• Rent or buy? Rent or buy?

Related terms

• Eigenkapital
• Kaufnebenkosten
• Grunderwerbsteuer
• Notar
• Grundbuch
• Maklerprovision
• Beleihungsauslauf
• Bundesland
• Hausgeld
• Instandhaltungsrücklage
• Grundsteuer
• Nebenkosten

All terms in the glossary