What is a part load and is it worth it for students?

With a part load , several jobs are combined in one vehicle, and you only pay for your share of the cargo space. For your budget, it is often the biggest lever, especially over a long distance. In return, you need to be a few days flexible on the delivery date. More in the article Part loads for students .

When is the best time for a semester move?

Ideally, plan your semester move outside the peak times at the beginning or end of the month, when many students move at the same time. If you move during the semester holidays , you have more time to pack but should book early, as many students move then.

Do I need a professional moving company for my shared-flat move?

Not necessarily. On the ground floor with little furniture, friends and a hire van are often enough. With narrow stairwells, bulky furniture or little time, professional help is worthwhile – then compare all the costs of moving yourself with a fixed price after a survey. A moving company is liable for transport damage under the HGB (up to €620 per m³).

How do I register my new address correctly after the move?

After your student move , you must register your new address at the relevant registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt) within two weeks. Bring your identity card and a landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). Many cities now also offer online appointments, which is particularly practical for students with a tight schedule.

What should I do in a deposit dispute with my old landlord?

Document the condition of the old flat with photos and a handover report to avoid disputes. If the landlord withholds the deposit unlawfully, a written reminder setting a deadline often helps. In the case of larger conflicts, advice from a tenants' association (Mieterverein) is worthwhile.

Which insurance do I need for a student move?

Household contents insurance – your own or your parents', if it includes the student room – can also cover the move; this is stated in the terms and conditions. If you hire us, we are liable for transport damage under the HGB for up to €620 per m³ of removal goods (§ 451e); additional insurance is available on request and costs extra.

How do I organise a long-distance move to another city for my studies?

With a long-distance move, the distance is added to the volume, and we charge it by the kilometre (see the overview “Price overview for the transport” above). Plan early for parking restrictions at both addresses and for registering at your new place. For few belongings, a part load is often cheaper. You can find details under long-distance moves .

Which moving boxes do I need as a student?

For a typical student move , 15 to 25 boxes of different sizes are usually enough. Use small boxes for books, as these quickly become heavy, and larger ones for clothes or bedding. Special wardrobe boxes also make it easier to transport hanging clothes.

Can I also plan my move at short notice?

If a date is free, yes. At short notice the choice is smaller, especially at the end of the month and before the start of the semester. Even then, we give you the price as a fixed price after a survey. A parking restriction is often no longer obtainable at short notice – in Berlin, processing takes around four weeks.

Are there special discounts for students?

Whether there are special terms for students, we clarify when you enquire. Regardless of that, you save the most through the volume, a part load over a long distance and doing the packing yourself. Call us on 01625978461.

How does booking at a fixed price work?

You enquire, and we arrange an appointment to survey your room. You then receive a quote with a fixed price that states which services are included. Once you accept, the moving date is fixed. You can find out more about our services under private move .

KEEPING COSTS IN VIEW

Moving budget as a student: what BAföG covers and what it does not

Q: How much does a student move cost on average?

The cost of a student move depends on the distance, the amount of furniture and how accessible the flat is. Thanks to our fixed-price model, you receive a binding quote in advance without hidden costs. For a typical room in a shared flat, prices are often well below those of a classic move, as fewer pieces of furniture have to be transported.

Transport, deposit, double rent, parking restriction: which costs add up on a student move and what help is really available.

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Unsere Firma Cost plan for a student move: transport, deposit, overlapping rent, parking restriction, boxes and first furnishings – and what BAföG, paying in instalments and the broadcasting fee exemption bring.

When planning, most people only think about the transport. Other items often turn out more expensive: the deposit for the new room, a few days of double rent, the parking restriction, boxes and the first furnishings. BAföG has no separate allowance for moving costs; for students who do not live with their parents, it includes a housing allowance of currently €380 a month (§ 13 (2) BAföG). We give you the transport for your student move as a fixed price after the survey.

A few things ease the budget: you may pay the deposit in three monthly instalments (§ 551 BGB), with BAföG you can be exempted from the broadcasting fee, and if you give notice early, you do not pay two rents. For the housing allowance, the amount currently in force applies (§ 13(2) BAföG). We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21); information on our student move.

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Survey, fixed price, no estimate

In your cost plan, the transport should not remain an estimate. Call us on 01625978461: we survey your room and then give you a fixed price that states what is included – then you can plan the rest of your budget properly.

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

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CLEAR FIGURES

Why a fixed price helps on a small budget

One less item to estimate

On a tight budget, an extra charge on moving day is the worst thing that can happen. That is why we survey beforehand, write down what is coming along and which services are included, and then give you a fixed price. You can save by packing yourself, sorting things out beforehand and dismantling furniture yourself. For transport damage, we are liable under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³). We are based in Berlin-Moabit; on Google we are rated 5.0 from 119 reviews.

Fixed price

After the survey, the price for the agreed services is fixed – a reliable item in your cost plan.

Part load

Often the cheapest option for a little furniture over a long distance: you only pay for your share of the load bed.

Choose the building blocks

Packing service, assembly or parking restriction are additional services. Whatever you do yourself costs you time instead of money.

Moving help

If you drive yourself, you can book just the carriers – find out more under moving help. That is often cheaper than a complete move.

THE COST PLAN

Six items for your moving budget

Write down these six items before you sign – then you know how much money you really need for the change to your new room. Fill in any amounts we do not know yourself.

Transport

Fixed price after a survey or, if you move yourself, hire, kilometres and fuel. The starting prices are in the overview ‘Price overview for transport’ further down.

Deposit

At most three months' rent excluding service charges, payable in three instalments (§ 551 BGB). The old deposit only comes back months later.

Overlap

A few days of double rent make the move more relaxed. If you give notice too late, you can easily pay a whole extra month.

Parking zone

In Berlin, the fee starts at €21, plus the signs. Other cities have their own fees.

Boxes and materials

Used boxes often cost nothing; even so, you should budget for tape, bubble wrap and bags for screws.

Basic furnishings

Lamps, curtains, kitchen bits, internet connection: buying second-hand saves a lot. With BAföG, an exemption from the broadcasting fee is possible.

MONEY-SAVING TIP

Part load as the cheapest option

Pay less when you have few belongings

For many students, a part load is the biggest lever in the moving budget: several jobs share one vehicle, and you only pay for your space. That saves a lot, especially over a long distance. In return, the delivery date is a time window – so plan for a few days' overlap between your tenancy agreements.

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OVERVIEW

What
a student move really costs

Items, help, money-saving tips

This part is about money: which costs arise on a student move, which of them BAföG covers and which it does not, and where you can really save. You will find hidden items that are often forgotten in the article Spotting hidden moving costs, and on tax in the article Deducting moving costs from tax.

Listing costs

Transport, deposit, overlap, parking restriction, materials – that turns your student move, private move or small-load transport into a plan rather than a surprise.

Doing it yourself saves

If you pack and dismantle yourself, you only book a packing service and furniture assembly where necessary – the furniture transport remains the fixed item.

Inexpensive options

A part load for long distances, a furniture taxi for single items, a long-distance move only if a whole room is coming along.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about costs and budget for a student move

Answers on costs, part loads, halls of residence, shared flats, registration, deposits, liability, long-distance moves and fixed prices.

The cost of a student move depends on the distance, the amount of furniture and how accessible the flat is. Thanks to our fixed-price model, you receive a binding quote in advance without hidden costs. For a typical room in a shared flat, prices are often well below those of a classic move, as fewer pieces of furniture have to be transported.

The right preparation: cost plan and checklist

A student move starts with two lists: a checklist and a cost plan. The checklist includes the notice period, the appointment at the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) and boxes; the cost plan includes transport, deposit, a few days of double rent and the parking restriction. If you plan early, you can fit dates around your timetable and exam period.

Preparation also includes choosing the moving company. Look for a fixed price after a survey and clear information on liability – by law it is up to €620 per m³ of removal goods (§ 451e HGB), more only with additional insurance.

Saving on moving costs as a student: practical tips

You save the most on volume: anything you sell or give away beforehand does not need to be transported. If you pack yourself and dismantle the furniture, additional services are not needed; with few household goods over a long distance, a part load is often cheaper than a transport of your own. Also avoid the most popular days at the end of the month.

A few rules help with the additional costs: you can pay the new deposit in three instalments, apply for an exemption from the broadcasting fee with BAföG, and first furnishings can often be had second-hand for little money. That way, despite a small budget, enough is left for the first few weeks in your new place.

Price overview for the transport

Our moving service offers clear prices: 1-room flats from €354, 2-room flats from €609, 3-room flats from €894 and 4-room flats from €1,309. Larger properties such as a house or a villa always receive an individual quote. For long-distance moves we charge from €4.25/km. For a tailor-made quote, we recommend a free survey.

What goes into the moving costs

The moving costs include, among other things, the volume, the distance (from €4.25/km) and the floor with or without a lift. A parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) can also cause additional costs. Supplementary services such as furniture assembly or a part load are also possible.

Services you can book individually

Whatever challenge your move brings – we have the right solution.

House clearance: efficient clearing of surplus furniture and items. House clearance

Part load: environmentally friendly and cost-saving. Part load

Furniture transport: safely packed and transported. Furniture transport

Move with assembly: the all-round carefree service. Move with assembly

Private move: individual advice and planning. Private move

Office relocation: professional and on schedule. Office relocation

From Berlin – with a fixed price even over long distances

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves in Berlin as well as to other cities. You can find destinations with their own page in the locations overview, and everything about long distances under long-distance moves.

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