Moving in later life
Moving in later life
Smaller, low-barrier, closer to family
Well prepared yourself
Anyone moving in retirement usually has a clear reason: the stairs are getting hard, the flat has become too big, or the children live in another city. A move in later life is therefore above all a decision about the new form of housing – a low-barrier rented flat, assisted living or a care home. Once that decision is made, planning begins with giving notice: as a tenant you usually have a three-month notice period (§ 573c BGB), even if the move is for health reasons.
Next comes the question of what comes along. Measure the rooms of the new flat and draw your favourite furniture into the floor plan before parting with other pieces. Pack in stages: one cupboard a day, not everything in the last week. We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21), handle carrying, dismantling and assembly and, on request, packing; more on this under senior move. For household goods we are liable under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre; for valuable heirlooms, additional insurance is worthwhile.
Arrange a survey at your leisure
Fixed price after a survey – a date at your pace
Arrange a free survey without obligation for your move in later life – relatives are welcome to attend. Afterwards we give you a fixed price and discuss which days will be set aside for packing, transport and assembly. Phone: 01625978461.
Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.
Four decisions before the move
It gets easier in this order
A move in later life becomes easier when the big questions are settled before the boxes: where to, when, with which furniture and with what help. We are based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and take care of transport, dismantling and assembly and, on request, packing. Dealings with authorities, contracts and applications remain in your hands or those of your relatives – but during the survey we still go through the order of things together. We only state the fixed price once we have seen what is coming along; that way there are no surprises about costs on moving day.
The new form of housing
The notice date
Choosing furniture
Help on moving day
Six things many people sort out too late
Besides the flat and furniture, there are points that will be missing after the move if nobody thinks of them in time. Many of them can be dealt with calmly in the last few weeks in the old flat.
Grant from the care fund
GP and prescriptions
Re-register within two weeks
Post and contracts
Keepsakes
The first night
Little furniture, long distance
If only part of the furnishings comes along – into a room in assisted living, for example, or to family in another city – a shared load can be cheaper than a lorry of your own. Your goods then travel with other consignments in the same direction; in return there is a time window instead of a fixed day.
Housing,
furniture, settling in
A move in later life is less about logistics than about decisions: which form of housing will still suit you in five or ten years, which furniture carries the memories, and how does the new environment quickly become familiar? Take time for each of these questions and involve relatives without handing over the decision. If the family is helping with the move, Moving with older relatives gives the perspective of children and grandchildren. If the new home is further away, we plan a long-distance move from Berlin.
The right form of housing
Downsizing without regret
Settling into the new surroundings
Questions about moving in later life
Why a move in later life needs more lead time
A move in later life differs from changing flats at thirty mainly in pace. Decisions about furniture and keepsakes take time, and your strength is not enough for ten hours of packing at a stretch. On top of that come fixed deadlines: notice on the old flat runs for three months, and assisted living flats and care home places often have waiting lists.
So allow three months rather than six weeks. First settle the flat and the date, then the choice of furniture, and finally the packing. Anyone with a care level should apply to the care insurance fund for a grant before the move – under § 40 Abs. 4 SGB XI up to €4,180 per measure is possible; whether the move qualifies is decided by the fund.
Practical tips for moving day
On moving day itself, one simple rule helps: you do not have to carry anything. Stay in a quiet place where you can answer questions – the old or the new flat, depending on where you are needed more. Boxes labelled with room names in large writing make it easier for everyone to find their way, and a bag with medication, papers and glasses stays with you.
In the new flat, have the bed, armchair and kitchen set up first. Pictures, books and decorations can follow in the days after, ideally with the family's help. Inform authorities, the pension insurance, doctors and insurance companies of the new address in the first week.
How our moving prices are made up
| Scope | Cost from |
|---|---|
| 1 room | €349 |
| 2 rooms | €594 |
| 3 rooms | €909 |
| 4 rooms | €1,309 |
| House/villa | individual quote |
| Long-distance move | €3.95/km |
Contact us for a free survey and receive your personal quote.
What does the price of your move consist of?
Pricing is based primarily on volume and distance (from €3.95/km). Other factors are the floor, whether there is a lift and setting up a parking restriction zone. If needed, furniture assembly or a shared load complement the service.
All services at a glance
You can add these services to your move individually.
| Private move | For flats and houses of any size – private move |
| Office move | For offices and commercial businesses – office move |
| Furniture transport | Individual pieces of furniture transported safely – furniture transport |
| Shared load | Cost-saving for smaller volumes – shared load |
| Move with assembly | Complete service including assembly – move with assembly |
| House clearance | Fast clearing of all kinds of rooms – house clearance |
Moving to another city
If you are moving to family in another city, we plan the transport from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21). Destinations with their own pages can be found in the locations overview, routes from Berlin under long-distance moves.
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