What does a student move within the city cost on average?

That depends on volume, floor and route. The table above lists the starting prices by number of rooms; a shared-flat room within the city is usually at the lower end. Costs for a no-parking zone are added as needed. We quote the binding fixed price after the survey.

Is a part load worthwhile for students?

Yes, if you have little furniture and are flexible about the delivery day. With a part load , your belongings travel with other jobs in the same direction, and the costs are shared. If the old and new tenancies overlap by a few days, the delivery window usually fits well. More in the article Part load for students .

How do I correctly re-register my address after the move?

Within two weeks of moving in, you must re-register at the responsible residents' registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt). Many cities now offer online appointment booking, which shortens waiting times. Do not forget to inform your university as well as banks and insurers of the new address.

What should I do if the moving date clashes with exams?

If possible, plan the move outside the exam period – when giving notice, you can already choose a suitable end date for the tenancy. If that does not work, a fixed date agreed early helps. If it has to be postponed, contact us as early as possible; what applies then is set out in the quote.

Which insurance do I need for my student move?

For damage during transport we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB) with up to €620 per cubic metre of belongings (§ 451e HGB); additional insurance is available on request. Your own household contents insurance is still worthwhile in the new room – your parents' policy often covers a student room too, which you should check beforehand.

How do I plan a long-distance move abroad for my studies?

Plan early, because a move abroad needs more lead time. Within the EU there are no customs formalities for household goods; it is different for Switzerland, for example. If you move away from Germany without a new flat here, you de-register within two weeks (§ 17 (2) BMG). You will find information on long distances under Long-distance moves .

How do I pack my books properly for the move?

Books belong in small, sturdy boxes because they quickly become heavy. Distribute the weight evenly and fill gaps with clothing. On request we pack for you with our packing service ; more tips in the article Packing books without back pain .

Are there special offers for shared-flat moves?

If several flatmates move out at the same time, travel, no-parking zone and survey are only needed once – that makes the move cheaper for each individual. Enquire together and tell us who is moving where; we quote the fixed price after the survey.

How do I find suitable moving companies in my university town?

Look for a fixed price after a survey, verifiable reviews and clear information on liability. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21), are rated 5.0 from 119 reviews on Google and also carry out moves to other university cities. You will find destinations with their own page in the locations overview .

Which deadlines apply to the repayment of the deposit?

There is no fixed statutory deadline. After you move out, the landlord may check whether any claims are still outstanding; a consideration period of three to six months is regarded as customary, and if a service charge statement is still pending, part of the deposit may be withheld for longer. A clean handover report speeds up the settlement. More in the article Getting your deposit back .

GIVING NOTICE PROPERLY

Giving notice on your old room: deadlines new tenants and paying rent twice

Q: What should I bear in mind when giving notice on my old flat?

First check the type of contract. As a tenant, a period up to the third working day of a month, effective at the end of the month after next, usually applies (§ 573c BGB). For a furnished room in a flat where the landlord lives themselves, notice is possible by the 15th, effective at the end of the month. Give notice in writing with a signature (§ 568 BGB) and document the handover with photos.

Notice period, replacement tenant, transition between two tenancies: how to avoid paying double rent for two months on a student move.

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Unsere Firma A student move without paying rent twice: notice period under § 573c BGB, the special case of a furnished shared-flat room, written form, replacement tenant and planning the transition period.

The most expensive mishap on a student move is not a scratched wardrobe but a month of double rent. For tenants the general rule is: notice by the third working day of a month, effective at the end of the month after next (§ 573c (1) BGB) – so just under three months. The notice must reach the landlord in writing and signed (§ 568 BGB); an email is not enough. You plan the transport at a fixed price after a survey only once the end date is certain.

The period is shorter for a furnished room in a flat where the landlord lives themselves: then notice is possible by the 15th of a month, effective at the end of that month (§ 573c (3) BGB). With a fixed-term tenancy or a waiver of the right to give notice, on the other hand, an earlier exit is often not possible at all. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and take care of the transport as soon as you know when you have to move out – more about our student move.

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PLAN YOUR DATE

PERSONAL ADVICE

Notice given? Then secure your date

Survey, fixed price, fixed day

Once the end of your tenancy is fixed, we put the move on the days when the old and new contracts overlap. Call us on 01625978461: we survey your room, then quote a fixed price and confirm the date as binding.

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

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MATCHED TO THE END OF YOUR TENANCY

How we fit the move to the end of your tenancy

Not a day too early, not a day too late

A good moving date falls in the short period when you have both rooms. During the survey we clarify when you get the new key and when the old flat is handed over, and schedule the transport in between. If the old room has to be handed back redecorated, that still leaves a day for painting. For transport damage we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (§ 451e: €620 per m³). We are based in Berlin-Moabit; on Google we are rated 5.0 from 119 reviews.

Date after the tenancy ends

We schedule the move between the new key and the old handover – so you only pay for the overlap for a few days.

Assembly service

Furniture the new tenant does not take over, we dismantle and set up in the new room; whatever they take over simply stays put.

Storage

If there is a gap between moving out and moving in, your belongings can be put into interim storage – more under Storage.

No-parking zone

On request we apply for the no-parking zone. In Berlin the authority expects around four weeks – so enquire right after giving notice.

GIVING NOTICE WITHOUT HASSLE

Six points about giving notice

If you follow these six points, you will pay double for a few days at most when changing to the new room – not two months' rent.

Check the type of contract

Main tenant, subtenant in a shared flat, student hall or fixed-term tenancy? The period and the addressee of the notice depend on this.

Calculate the deadline

Standard case: by the third working day of a month, effective at the end of the month after next. For an end date of 30 September, the notice must arrive by early July.

Give notice in writing

With a signature, by registered post with proof of delivery (Einwurf-Einschreiben) or in person against a receipt. A WhatsApp message or email does not satisfy the written form.

Sign together

If several people in the shared flat are named in the tenancy agreement, all of them usually give notice together. As a subtenant you give notice to the main tenant.

Offer a replacement tenant

There is generally no legal right to move out earlier with a replacement tenant – but many landlords agree if you find someone suitable.

Arrange the handover

Fix the handover date early and coordinate it with moving day. After that, the deposit is settled.

WHEN CONTRACTS OVERLAP

Part load when you have a few days to spare

Use the overlap, cut costs

If the old and new tenancies overlap by a few days, you do not need to insist on an exact date. Then a part load can be cheaper: your belongings travel as soon as a route goes in your direction. This is worthwhile above all for a few pieces of furniture over a long distance.

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OVERVIEW

From
the notice letter to the handover

Deadline, replacement tenant, date

Before the student move is planned, it must be clear when the old room ends. This part covers notice periods, the special case of the furnished shared-flat room, the written form and finding a replacement tenant. How to find one and propose them to the landlord is explained in the article Finding a replacement tenant.

Deadline and form

Check the type of contract, calculate the deadline, give notice in writing – that way a student move, private move or small removal starts without an expensive surprise.

Planning the transition

With a fixed date for furniture transport, furniture assembly and, if needed, a packing service, the move falls exactly within the days of the overlap.

Bridging gaps

If the old contract ends before the new one, storage, a part load or a later furniture taxi date can help – including for a long-distance move.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about notice, replacement tenants and the moving date

Answers on helpers, costs, part load, registration, exams, liability, moving abroad, notice and deposit.

Many students ask fellow students or friends; for heavy furniture, lots of stairs or a long distance, professional helpers are often the safer choice. You will find more about helpers in Berlin on the page student moving helpers. We quote a fixed price after the survey; whether there are special conditions for students, we clarify when you enquire.

Organising moving boxes cleverly

For a smooth student move it is worth getting hold of sturdy boxes in different sizes early. Supermarkets and drinks retailers often give away boxes free of charge, which are perfect for books and kitchen utensils.

Label every box with room and contents, so that nothing gets mixed up when unpacking in the new flat. That way you save valuable time that you would rather invest in preparing for lectures.

Sort out the replacement tenant and deposit in good time

Before the end-of-semester move, check your contract: as a tenant you usually give notice by the third working day of a month, effective at the end of the month after next (§ 573c BGB), and in writing with a signature (§ 568 BGB). If you live in a furnished room in a flat where the landlord also lives, it is quicker: by the 15th of a month, effective at the end of that month.

If you want to leave earlier, a replacement tenant helps – but there is generally no legal right to this, only the landlord's willingness. Record every agreement in writing and document the key handover. More on this in the article Finding a replacement tenant.

Prices by number of rooms

Number of rooms	Costs from
1	€375
2	€615
3	€905
4	€1,324
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move/km	€3.85

All prices are guide values – for your personal quote, use our free survey.

How the moving price is made up

The final price results from several factors: the volume, the distance to be covered (from €3.85/km) and local conditions such as floor and lift. A parking restriction zone may also become necessary. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load round off the offer.

Services around moving out

Here you will find an overview of our most important services.

Part load – the ideal service for smaller moving volumes. Part load
House clearance – professional clearance for house and cellar. House clearance
Furniture transport – gentle transport for your furniture. Furniture transport
Private move – individual support when changing flats. Private move
Move with assembly – all-round service including assembly. Move with assembly
Office move – smooth office moves for businesses. Office move

From Berlin – wherever your new room is

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out moves in Berlin and to other cities. You will find destinations with their own page in the locations overview, and long distances under Long-distance moves.

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