How do you split the moving costs fairly in a flat share?

The fairest approach is to split by room size or individual furniture volume, so everyone pays according to their actual share. Our fixed price makes this calculation much easier, as the total cost is transparent from the start. Ideally, talk to all flatmates before booking to avoid misunderstandings.

Who is liable for damage during a flat-share move?

For damage to furniture during transport we are liable under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³); additional insurance is available on request. Damage to the flat is a separate matter. Mark valuable items and document their condition before the move – for shared furniture, the inventory list shows who is entitled to compensation.

How far in advance should you book a flat-share move?

We recommend planning the flat-share move at least four to six weeks in advance, especially with several rooms and flatmates' different dates. That leaves enough time for arrangements with the landlord and for organising boxes or packing material. If you need us at short notice, we can still often be flexible.

What happens to shared furniture when moving out?

Before the flat-share move it should be clear which shared furniture, such as the kitchen table or sofa, will be taken along and which stays behind. Whoever keeps an item pays the others their share of its current value; often the successors also take over furniture in return for a buyout. We then plan the transport according to your list.

Can you have just individual rooms moved in a flat-share move?

Yes, our private move service can be flexibly adapted to individual rooms of a flat share. That way individual flatmates can move while the rest of the flat share stays. The costs are calculated individually according to the actual effort.

How does a part load work for small flat-share rooms?

With a part load , your belongings are transported in one vehicle together with other moves, which is particularly cost-effective for small rooms. This is ideal for students who own only a few pieces of furniture. Especially on long-distance moves , this option often pays off financially.

What should you bear in mind at the flat handover in a flat share?

At the handover of a flat-share flat, all flatmates should be present together to avoid disagreements with the landlord. Document the condition of all rooms with photos and check the handover report carefully. A smooth flat-share move only ends with a fairly concluded handover.

Are friends enough as moving helpers for a flat share?

Friends are happy to help, but loft beds, washing machines and kitchen units need tools and experience in carrying. A moving team brings tools, blankets and straps and dismantles and reassembles furniture. We give you the fixed price after the survey – so the flat share can decide in advance what it carries itself and what not.

What does a flat-share move cost on average?

The costs depend on the number of rooms, distance and amount of furniture, which is why at Beste Umzug Unternehmen we draw up individual fixed-price quotes . That way all flatmates know in advance exactly what sum to expect. A free estimate on 01625978461 gives you quick clarity.

Do you also offer flat-share moves to other cities?

Yes, we are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also carry out flat-share moves to other cities. Destinations with their own page are listed under Locations , and more on long distances under Long-distance moves . Here too, we give you the fixed price after the survey.

How do you avoid arguments during a flat-share move?

The best way to avoid arguments is an early, written agreement on the costs, responsibilities and schedule of the flat-share move . Regular communication among all flatmates creates transparency and prevents misunderstandings. With our fixed price and clearly defined services, we also provide a reliable basis for everyone involved.

SHARED PROPERTY

Furniture bought together in a flat share: splitting buying out, selling

Q: What is the best way to plan a flat-share move?

A successful flat-share move starts with a clear agreement among all flatmates on dates, cost sharing and responsibilities. Draw up a shared checklist recording all tasks from giving notice to the final cleaning. With a fixed-price quote after the survey, everyone involved keeps an eye on the costs and can approach the move in a relaxed way.

Sofa, washing machine, kitchen table: what happens to jointly bought furniture when the flat share moves – divided fairly, bought out or sold.

Get a quote

Our services

Customer service01625978461

Google · 119 reviews

(5,0/5)

Monday – Friday09:00 – 17:00 Uhr

Red box van on a paved square in front of trees

SPLIT IT FAIRLY

Furniture in the flat share

Bought together, moved separately – how to keep it fair

Clearly assigned

Unsere Firma Shared furniture and appliances in a flat-share move: inventory list, buyout at current value, sale and transport.

In almost every flat share (WG) there are things that belong to everyone: the sofa, the washing machine, the kitchen table. When moving, the question is who keeps them and what the others get in return. An inventory list with purchase price, year of purchase and shares makes the answer simple. Once it is decided who takes what, we transport bulky pieces such as loft beds, wardrobes or living-room cabinets safely to the right address. We give you the fixed price after the survey.

If the flatmates move to different addresses, we label each piece of furniture with a name and destination and load in the order of the addresses. Our private move services can be tailored to individual rooms or the whole flat share. Your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB; § 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available on request. That way, in the end everyone knows where the shared sofa is.

Sofa wrapped in stretch film, cushions and stacked moving boxes in an empty flat

50,-DISCOUNT

NO-OBLIGATION ENQUIRY

PERSONAL ADVICE

Shared furniture to the right address

One date, several destinations

If several rooms are moving at the same time, we survey the whole flat share and then give you a fixed price. What is included – such as furniture assembly or boxes – is stated in the quote. If it is already clear who gets which shared piece of furniture, the quote becomes more precise. Simply call 01625978461 and ask for an individual quote for your flat share.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

Two movers in red T-shirts lift a film-wrapped piece of furniture into a lorry

EVERY PIECE IN THE RIGHT PLACE

How we move shared furniture

Labelled and safe

At Beste Umzug Unternehmen we know that in a flat-share move not every piece of furniture clearly belongs to one person. That is why we go by your inventory list: each piece gets a name and destination, and shared furniture goes wherever the flat share has decided. We give you the fixed price after the survey; your belongings are covered by liability under the HGB – additional insurance is available on request. Whatever nobody wants any more can be collected by our house clearance service on request.

Labelling

Every piece of furniture gets a name and destination address according to your inventory list – including the jointly bought sofa.

Assembly service

We dismantle loft beds, wardrobes and kitchen shelves and reassemble them at the new place, even if they only have to fit together there.

Several destinations

If the furniture goes to different addresses, we load in the order of the destinations – the first destination goes at the back.

House clearance

Whatever is neither taken along nor sold can be collected on request, so the flat is empty in time for the handover.

SIX STEPS

How the flat share divides shared furniture

In every flat-share move there are things that belong to everyone. These six steps lead from the inventory list to the piece of furniture arriving in the right place – without anyone feeling short-changed.

Inventory list

What was bought together, when, for how much, and who paid which share? Without this list, every division turns into an argument.

Collect wishes

Everyone says what they would like to keep. If two people want the same piece, a procedure agreed in advance decides, such as drawing lots.

Estimate current value

The buyout is usually based on today's value, not the purchase price. Comparable prices for second-hand items help with the estimate.

Pay the buyout

Whoever keeps a shared piece pays the others their share of the current value – recorded in writing and receipted.

Sell or dispose of

Whatever nobody wants is sold and the proceeds shared – or disposed of as bulky waste, in Berlin via the BSR.

Plan the transport

Once it is clear what goes where, every piece goes on the furniture list for the survey with its destination address – so the fixed price is accurate.

SINGLE PIECES OF FURNITURE

Part load for the shared sofa

One piece, small price

If only one shared piece of furniture goes to a former flatmate, a part load is often cheaper than a separate transport. That saves costs, especially on long-distance moves to other cities.

Open cargo space of a red lorry with wrapped furniture, panels and boxes

PROPERTY IN THE FLAT SHARE

Who
owns what in the flat share?

Settle it before the move

A flat-share move raises a question nobody asks in everyday life: who actually owns the sofa? Before the move, clarify which furniture and appliances were bought jointly, who keeps them and what buyout the others receive. Whatever is left over is sold or disposed of – how a clearance works is explained in the article Clearing out a flat. We then plan the transport according to your list – even if the shared pieces go to different addresses. The earlier the division is settled, the more precise the quote.

Draw up the inventory list

Purchase price, year of purchase, shares and new owner for every shared item: in a flat-share move this list ends most discussions before they start, and later serves as the furniture list for the quote.

Transporting bulky pieces

With a packing service, professional furniture transport and assembly, even a loft bed, washing machine or kitchen unit arrives intact with its new owner – whatever the address.

Single items and leftovers

Single pieces of furniture for a former flatmate travel by part load or furniture taxi; whatever nobody wants is collected by a house clearance or goes to bulky waste before the handover.

Mover in red workwear pushing a sack truck with a box towards a stack of boxes

MoabitBased at Stromstraße 21

Google 5.0 (119 reviews)

Two movers in dungarees carry moving boxes through a bright flat

FAQ

Frequently asked questions on shared furniture in a flat-share move

Answers on the inventory list, buyout, sale, bulky waste, transport and cost sharing in the flat share.

A successful flat-share move starts with a clear agreement among all flatmates on dates, cost sharing and responsibilities. Draw up a shared checklist recording all tasks from giving notice to the final cleaning. With a fixed-price quote after the survey, everyone involved keeps an eye on the costs and can approach the move in a relaxed way.

Who owns what? The flat share's inventory list

To avoid arguments about furniture in a flat-share move, all flatmates should draw up an inventory list early on: what was bought together, when, for how much, and who paid which share?

Items that one person paid for alone belong to them – even if everyone used them. For shared items, you decide who keeps them; the others receive their share of today's value.

Buyout, sale or bulky waste: what happens to shared furniture

If a flatmate keeps a shared item, they pay the others a buyout, usually based on its current value. If nobody wants it, it is sold and the proceeds shared – or it stays in the flat for the successors in return for a buyout.

Whatever is left is collected by the bulky waste service (in Berlin the BSR) or a house clearance. For everything that goes with you, we dismantle and reassemble furniture professionally – including kitchen units. More on this under Furniture assembly.

What the flat-share move costs

We rely on clear prices with no hidden costs.

1 room: from €354
2 rooms: from €589
3 rooms: from €905
4 rooms: from €1,279
House/villa: individual quote
Long-distance move: from €4.10/km

We are happy to clarify the details during a free survey.

What determines the price – including shared furniture

First of all, the volume of your household counts. The distance is charged from €4.10/km. A floor without a lift means more effort, as does a required no-parking zone. In addition we offer furniture assembly and a part load.

Our services for your flat-share furniture

Moving & more – our services

From dismantling the shared wardrobe to clearing the leftovers.

Private move: professional help for your private change of home. Private move
House clearance: professional clearance before your move. House clearance
Company relocation: your company moves safely with us. Company relocation
Furniture transport: we transport your furniture gently and safely. Furniture transport
Move with assembly: a complete service including furniture assembly. Move with assembly
Part load: inexpensive transport through shared trips. Part load

When the sofa moves to another city

If a shared piece of furniture goes with a flatmate to another city, we handle it as a long-distance move or part load. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive nationwide. More in the locations overview or under Long-distance moves.

Guides & Tips

Beste Umzug Redaktion

September 20, 2026

Back to Blog

Guides & Tips Moving Tips

Between two flats: storage and the transition period for singles