Do you also handle the flat clearance?

Yes, we offer a flat clearance as an additional service: clearing, passing items on to the family, donating or disposing. Afterwards the flat is empty for the handover. Whether you have to redecorate depends on your tenancy agreement.

How far in advance should a senior move be planned?

Ideally, start planning at least six to eight weeks in advance. This leaves enough time to sort personal belongings, organise visits to the authorities and prepare the moving date without stress.

Do you also offer help with furniture assembly?

Yes, our team takes care of the complete furniture assembly in the new flat. This includes adapting the furnishings to the needs of older people, for example beds, wardrobes or barrier-free aids.

How are my belongings insured?

We are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB): for loss or damage up to €620 per cubic metre of cargo space (§ 451e HGB). For valuable items, additional insurance is available on request. Take jewellery and documents with you yourself.

Can you also carry out long-distance moves for seniors?

Yes, we reliably carry out long-distance moves throughout Germany. You can find more information under Long-distance moves . Our team ensures safe and comfortable transport over long distances.

What happens to furniture that is no longer needed?

We offer proper disposal or donation of furniture that is no longer needed. That way seniors and relatives do not have to handle the clear-out themselves and can concentrate fully on the fresh start.

Are there special aids for delicate items?

Yes, we use special padding materials, boxes and securing systems for delicate keepsakes such as porcelain, photos or antiques. That way nothing gets damaged or lost, even during a senior move .

Can relatives be present during the move?

Of course, relatives are welcome at any time and can accompany the moving process . We value open communication and are happy to involve family members in planning and carrying out the move.

Do you also offer a small part load for individual pieces of furniture?

Yes, for smaller transports we offer an affordable part load . This is particularly suitable for seniors who only want to take a few pieces of furniture or boxes to a new flat or assisted living.

How can I arrange a moving date?

Simply call us on 01625978461 or use our contact form. We advise you free of charge and prepare an individual fixed price for your private move , tailored to your personal needs and wishes.

A HANDOVER WITHOUT DISPUTES

Handing Over the Old Flat: Clearance Handover Report and Deposit

Part 14: how seniors clear and hand over their old flat and get their deposit back.

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CLOSING THE CHAPTER ON THE OLD FLAT

Senior moves part 14

Handing over the old flat properly and on time

Empty, clean, done

Unsere Firma Clearance, redecoration, handover report and deposit: what still needs doing in the old flat after a senior move.

Once the move is done, the handover comes next: the old flat must be empty, all keys returned and its condition documented. Especially after half a lifetime in the same flat, there is often a lot left that is not coming along – cellar shelves, cupboards, supplies. Planning the flat clearance early means you do not have to commute between two addresses for weeks after moving in. On request, we take care of the clearing and so give relatives time for the fresh start.

What comes along travels with the move; what stays behind we clear in a second step: passing it on to the family, donating it or disposing of it. After that, the flat is ready to be handed over to the landlord. Whether you have to redecorate depends on the tenancy agreement – many clauses are invalid. You can find more about our services under Private move and Household clearance. We quote the fixed price after a survey.

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MOVING AND CLEARING

PERSONAL ADVICE

Move and clearance at a fixed price

One quote for both, after a survey

During the free survey we look at what is coming along and what stays in the old flat. You then receive a fixed price for the move and the clearance. Simply call us on 01625978461 or use our online form. We advise you personally so that the flat is empty in time for the handover.

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

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UNTIL THE HANDOVER

How we prepare the handover

Empty by the deadline

We plan the move backwards from the handover date: by when must the flat be empty, what comes along, what gets cleared? Our staff take time over decisions. We are based in Berlin and drive nationwide – destinations with their own page can be found under Locations, long distances under Long-distance moves. Your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB), and additional insurance is available on request.

Clearing

Whatever is not coming along we clear from the flat, cellar and loft – so that nothing is left at the handover that the landlord could object to.

Passing on

Furniture the family wants to keep we can take straight to children or grandchildren on request – on the same date or as a small part load.

Senior moves

We plan the move and the clearance together, so that with a senior move no double rent runs longer than necessary and the handover happens on time.

Dismantling

We dismantle fittings such as shelves or lamps that you brought in yourself. Clarify wall holes and wall plugs with the landlord beforehand.

PREPARING THE HANDOVER

Six points for the handover

With these six points, returning the old flat goes smoothly. Go through them together with relatives before the handover date with the landlord is fixed.

Check the notice period

Tenants usually give notice with a three-month period (§ 573c BGB). Coordinate moving in and handing over so that you do not pay double rent for long.

Clarify redecoration

Many clauses on cosmetic repairs (Schönheitsreparaturen) are invalid, for example if the flat was taken over unrenovated. If in doubt, ask a tenants' association (Mieterverein).

Clear the flat completely

The cellar, loft and letterbox are part of it too. Anything left behind the landlord can have removed at your expense – so better to clear it beforehand.

Keep a handover report

At the handover, record the condition, defects and keys in writing, have both sides sign and take photos – this protects you against disputes.

Note the meter readings

Read the electricity, gas and water meters on handover day and enter them in the report. Cancel the electricity contract or take it with you to the new address.

Keep an eye on the deposit

The landlord's claims for damage lapse six months after the flat is returned (§ 548 BGB). Provide your new address for the final statement.

DISTRIBUTING INDIVIDUAL PIECES

Part load for heirlooms

To children and grandchildren

With a part load, several orders share one trip. This pays off when individual pieces of furniture from the clearance go to family members in other cities. The delivery date is less freely selectable, but the costs go down. We quote the price after a survey.

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TOPICS IN PART 14

Clear,
hand over, settle up

The old flat, last of all

Part 14 of our series covers the final step of a senior move: returning the old flat. What has to go, who has to redecorate, how does the handover report work and when do you get the deposit back? We also show how the move and the clearance fit together so that you do not pay double rent for long. We are happy to handle the transport itself too, and on request we then also clear the cellar and loft so that nothing is left behind by the deadline.

Planning the flat clearance

What comes along, what goes to the family and what is donated or disposed of: this list determines the effort. With it, the senior move and the clearance can be planned as a two-step private move, without a rush at the end.

Documenting the handover properly

Report, photos, meter readings and all the keys: documenting thoroughly avoids disputes. While we take care of the belongings with our packing service and furniture transport, relatives look after the appointment.

Clarifying redecoration and deposit

Many redecoration clauses are invalid, and claims for damages lapse after six months. Individual pieces for the family travel as a part load, and a parking restriction zone makes clearing in front of the building easier.

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FAQ

Questions about handing over the flat

Clearance, handover, deposit.

The costs depend on the size of the flat, the distance and the service you want, such as an additional clearance. After a free survey we give you a fixed price. That way you know in advance what your senior move will cost.

Flat clearance: decide first, then clear

Go through the old flat room by room and divide everything into four groups: comes along, goes to the family, gets sold or donated, gets disposed of. Do not forget the cellar, loft and balcony.

Planning the flat clearance together with the move saves time and double rent. It is easier for relatives if the list is ready beforehand and nothing has to be decided on moving day.

Handover: report and meters

At the handover, record the condition, defects, meter readings and keys in writing and have both sides sign. You can find a template in the handover report sample.

The landlord's claims for damage lapse six months after the flat is returned (§ 548 BGB).

Moving costs by household size

Our pricing tiers are simple: 1-room flat from €365, 2-room flat from €579, 3-room flat from €905, 4-room flat from €1,324. For a house or a villa we are happy to prepare an individual quote. For a long-distance move we charge from €4.20/km. Take advantage of a free survey now.

What affects the cost of your move?

Volume of the goods to be transported
Distance (from €4.20/km)
Floor without a lift
Parking restriction zone

Further cost items are furniture assembly and a part load.

What we can take on

From the first box to the empty flat – these services can be booked individually.

Office move – Office move: minimal downtime for your business.
Private move – Private move: individual support for your change of home.
House clearance – House clearance: proper disposal of unneeded items.
Move with assembly – Move with assembly: we put everything back together.
Furniture transport – Furniture transport: we also transport single pieces of furniture safely.
Part load – Part load: save costs through shared transport.

Moving to another city – clearance included

Even if the nationwide move takes you to another city, we can clear the old flat in Berlin afterwards. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview, long distances under Long-distance moves.

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