Which official formalities come up around a move?

Before the move: apply for the parking restriction, enquire about nursery or school, book an appointment at the citizens' office (Bürgeramt). Afterwards: registration within two weeks (§ 17 BMG) with the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) – the address on your ID card is updated at the same time – and the vehicle registration office . More in the article on changing your address .

How do I apply for a parking restriction zone for moving day?

You apply for a parking restriction zone to the responsible road traffic authority – in Berlin, to the district office of the district in which the zone is to be set up. Processing there takes around four weeks; the signs must be in place at least 72 hours beforehand. It secures a clear area right in front of the door. On request we handle the application.

What belongs on every moving checklist?

A complete moving checklist covers giving notice, re-registering, organising boxes, dismantling furniture and booking a reliable moving company . Meter readings, key handover and the flat handover report should also be noted. That way you keep track of all tasks relating to your move at all times.

How many moving boxes do I need?

The number you need depends on the size of the flat and your household goods; a rule of thumb from practice is around 10 to 15 boxes per room, with more for the kitchen and bookshelves. For a private move we estimate your needs during the survey and, on request, supply suitable packing material.

What should I bear in mind when moving to another city?

With a long-distance move you often need a parking restriction at both addresses, and at your new place of residence different authorities are responsible for registration, vehicles and nursery places. Also allow buffer time for overnight stays or delays. You can find more details on the Long-distance moves page.

What is a part load and when is it worth it?

A part load means that your belongings are carried in one vehicle together with other transports. This is particularly worthwhile for smaller moving volumes, as you share the transport costs. Statutory liability under the HGB applies here too, and your belongings are handled professionally.

How does the fixed price work at your moving company?

After a free survey, you receive a binding fixed price from us without hidden costs. It covers transport and staff; we are liable for your belongings under the HGB. That way you can calculate and plan your move clearly from the start.

What happens if something is damaged during the move?

Under the German Commercial Code, the moving company is liable for damage during transport up to €620 per cubic metre of goods moved (§ 451e HGB); additional insurance is available on request. Important for your checklist: report visible damage by the day after delivery at the latest, and hidden damage within 14 days. We then take care of the settlement.

How far in advance should I book a moving company?

We recommend booking a moving company at least four to six weeks in advance, especially in the peak season from spring to autumn. That way you secure your preferred date and enough time for detailed planning with our team.

Which documents should I have to hand on moving day?

Keep your ID card, tenancy agreement, handover report and important contracts to hand in a separate folder. That way you avoid searching through moving boxes for ages. This kind of organisation belongs on every well-thought-out moving checklist and makes the flat handover considerably easier.

Does the list also apply to other cities?

Yes, the items stay the same; only a parking restriction at the destination and registration with the new authority are added. We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle local private moves as well as long-distance moves to other cities and back. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview .

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Moving checklist: every task at a glance

Q: When should I start my moving checklist?

Ideally, start your moving checklist about eight weeks before the planned moving date. That leaves enough time for giving notice, re-registering and booking a moving company . Planning early also secures you better terms and avoids scheduling bottlenecks shortly before the move.

With the right moving checklist you tick off flat, contracts, authorities and moving day point by point.

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The moving checklist: every task in four phases

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Unsere Firma A checklist sorted by phase: preparation, organisation, moving day and the weeks after moving in.

A move involves many small and large tasks that can easily make you lose track. With a structured moving checklist you plan every step in good time and avoid last-minute stress. From giving notice on your old flat and re-registering to transporting your furniture – we show you what really matters. Whether it is a private move or a move to a new city, good preparation saves time, money and nerves.

Many points on the list have fixed deadlines: three months to give notice on a rented flat, around four weeks' processing for a parking restriction in Berlin, two weeks after moving in for registration. We take on the tasks relating to transport and point out these dates to you during the survey. Details of our services can be found on the Private move page. We quote the fixed price after the survey, and your belongings are covered under the German Commercial Code (HGB).

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Simply call us on 01625978461 and receive an individual fixed-price quote for your move. We advise you free of charge on dates, moving volume and the services you need. That way you start with a clear plan and a reliable partner at your side.

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

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Which items we take off your hands

Transport, assembly, parking restriction

A moving checklist quickly reaches 40 points – you can hand some of them over. On request we take care of the parking restriction, box delivery, packing, dismantling and reassembling furniture and, of course, the transport. Our team of movers ensures a smooth process – from the survey to the last box. You receive the fixed price in writing after the survey, and your belongings are covered under the HGB. We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and operate within the city, nationwide and abroad.

Parking zone

An item with a long lead time: in Berlin the district office (Bezirksamt) reckons with around four weeks. On request we apply for the zone and put up the signs in good time.

Boxes and packing

We deliver boxes a few weeks in advance, and on request we do the packing ourselves. That takes care of several lines on your checklist at once.

Assembly service

Dismantling in the old flat, assembly in the new one: beds, wardrobes and shelves are standing again by the evening – one big item fewer on the list for the first weekend.

House clearance

Whatever is left over after sorting out, we take away and dispose of properly. That way the old flat only needs to be swept clean for the handover.

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What makes a good moving checklist

A good checklist is sorted by timing and names deadlines. We align our dates accordingly so that every item can be completed in good time.

Deadlines first

At the very top are items with a statutory deadline: notice (three months), registration (two weeks after moving in) and the parking restriction with its lead time.

Remember the contracts

Electricity, gas, internet, insurance, the broadcasting licence fee (Rundfunkbeitrag): each contract gets a line on the list with its customer number and notice or moving deadline.

Documents kept separate

ID documents, tenancy agreement, landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) and handover report belong in a folder that travels with you, not in the lorry.

A structured moving day

Note the meter readings, take photos of the old flat, count the keys – on moving day itself, a few clear points help more than a long list.

A buffer for changes

If the handover is postponed, we adjust the date and the parking restriction. Build a little slack into your own list between the most important deadlines too.

After moving in

The list does not end on moving day: registration, vehicle registration, the broadcasting licence fee and address changes with your bank and employer follow in the first two weeks.

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Part load: an item of its own on the list

Clarify the time window early

For smaller moving volumes a part load (Beiladung) is often worthwhile, with your belongings transported together with other consignments. Your checklist then also needs to include the agreed time window and your availability on the delivery day.

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Tick off phase by phase

Alongside the classic moving checklist there are many other topics that matter for a successful move. These include the right packaging for furniture, organising parking restriction zones or the particular features of a long-distance move. You can find more about moves over long distances on the Long-distance moves page. If you look into these topics early, you save valuable time on moving day and avoid unnecessary stress.

Preparation

Give notice on the rented flat, obtain quotes, request time off, enquire about nursery or school at the new location and sort out your belongings. Whether it is a private move, senior move or student move – these items have the longest lead time.

Organisation

Apply for the parking restriction, get boxes, set up mail forwarding, transfer contracts and book the appointment at the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) for after you move in. Book a packing service, furniture transport or small transport now as well.

Moving day and afterwards

Meter readings, handover report, keys – then registration within two weeks, vehicle registration and the broadcasting licence fee. With an office move, company move, part load or furniture taxi, items of their own are added.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the moving checklist

Answers on when to start, authorities, parking restrictions, boxes, liability and documents.

Ideally, start your moving checklist about eight weeks before the planned moving date. That leaves enough time for giving notice, re-registering and booking a moving company. Planning early also secures you better terms and avoids scheduling bottlenecks shortly before the move.

8–6 weeks before the move: the right preparation

Start organising early to avoid unnecessary stress. Notice on your rented flat should already have been given by now – the statutory notice period is three months. Find out about your new address and obtain the first quotes from a moving company. You should also apply early for a parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) for moving day, especially in large cities with limited parking space.

Also use this phase to review old contracts such as internet, electricity or insurance and transfer them in good time; set up mail forwarding shortly afterwards. Draw up an inventory list of your furniture to estimate the effort of the move realistically. Planning early also secures you the best dates with in-demand moving companies.

Moving day: the final checklist for a smooth process

On the actual moving day every minute counts – a clear structure helps you keep track. Make sure all boxes are labelled, important documents are to hand and the electricity and water meter readings have been noted. Our team takes care of the professional transport of your furniture and ensures a safe, swift process.

After the transport, a joint flat handover with a written report is advisable to avoid later disputes. Also check whether all furniture has arrived undamaged: report visible transport damage by the day after delivery at the latest, and hidden damage within 14 days. That way your move ends without unpleasant surprises.

On the list: the budget for transport

House/villa	individual quote
Four-room flat	from €1,269
Three-room flat	from €909
Two-room flat	from €599
One-room flat	from €339
Long-distance move	from €4.25/km

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The details the quote for your move needs

The volume of your furniture and boxes is the basis of every calculation, supplemented by the distance, which is factored in at €4.25/km. Whether there is a lift or several floors have to be climbed also affects the price. If you would like furniture assembly or a part load, you simply book these extras as well.

Items you can hand over to us

You can hand these tasks on your checklist over to us.

House clearance: collecting and disposing of what you have sorted out. House clearance
Private move: transport, carrying and loading. Private move
Furniture transport: individual pieces beforehand or afterwards. Furniture transport
Company move: its own checklist, with IT and the trade office. Company move
Move with assembly: dismantling and assembling furniture. Move with assembly
Part load: affordable for a few pieces of furniture. Part load

Checklist for moving to another city

When moving over long distances, a parking restriction at the destination and registration with a new authority are added. We come from Berlin and travel nationwide. More in the locations overview and under Long-distance moves.

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