How do we split the moving costs fairly among the flatmates?

A fair division of costs in a shared-flat move is usually by room size, by moving volume or equally per head. Decide on the model at the first flat meeting and put it in writing – before the quote arrives. The basis is the fixed price we give you after the survey; please clarify when you enquire whether separate invoices are possible.

Can we book the move for just one room in the shared flat?

Yes, a private move for a single shared-flat room is no problem with us. Many students move with just their personal belongings while the rest of the shared flat stays. We also offer smaller moving packages including a part load to reduce the cost of a single move even further.

What happens if flatmates move out at different times?

Staggered move-out dates are not unusual in shared flats and no problem for our team. We plan flexible dates for every single change of home within the shared flat and coordinate them individually. That way every flatmate can move independently of the others without disrupting the overall timetable.

Is our furniture insured during the shared-flat move?

Your belongings are covered by liability under the statutory rules of the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³ of loading space), regardless of which flatmate they belong to. Additional insurance can make sense for valuable individual items. Record in the furniture list who owns what – then it is clear who the contact person is, even in the event of damage.

How far in advance should we plan a shared-flat move?

Work backwards: the notice period for tenants is three months (§ 573c BGB), which is why planning often starts then. The flat meeting should take place no later than eight weeks before the shared-flat move , and the survey six weeks beforehand. Dates at the end of the month and during the semester break are in demand – get in touch early on 01625978461.

Do you also transport shared furniture?

Of course we also transport shared furniture such as kitchen tables, sofas or shelves as part of the shared-flat move . Clarify in advance with your flatmates which shared furniture is to be taken. Our team ensures safe and professional furniture transport , however bulky the items are.

Do you also offer long-distance moves for shared flats to other cities?

Yes, we also carry out long-distance moves for shared flats or individual flatmates moving to another city. You will find further details on our page on long-distance moves . Here too, we give you the fixed price after the survey, so everyone knows beforehand what the trip costs.

How does the survey before a shared-flat move work?

Before every shared-flat move , we survey the flat free of charge and record the moving volume of all rooms that are moving. We then give you a fixed price and plan staff and vehicle. Ideally, all flatmates are present for the survey or the furniture list is already available.

What if a flatmate has particularly bulky furniture?

Bulky items such as wardrobes, loft beds or a piano are no cause for concern in a shared-flat move if we know about them in advance. Mention them during the survey or add them to the furniture list so that we can plan staff, tools and vehicle accordingly. Also clarify within the shared flat whether the item is going at all or staying in the flat.

Can new flatmates be supported when they move in?

Yes, we help not only with moving out but also when new flatmates move into an existing shared flat. This is particularly practical when a room is being re-let and the private move of a single person has to be organised. That way the process stays clear and stress-free for the whole shared flat.

In which cities do you offer shared-flat moves?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out shared-flat moves within Berlin as well as nationwide. You will find destinations with their own page under Locations . If your city is not listed, just give us a call – we drive there too. If flatmates move to different cities, we plan the trips one after the other.

TIMETABLE FOR THE SHARED FLAT

Planning a shared-flat move: timetable and agreements for all flatmates

Q: What do the costs of a shared-flat move depend on?

The costs of a shared-flat move depend on factors such as distance, amount of furniture and number of rooms. After the survey, you receive a binding fixed price for the agreed services. For an individual quote, call us on 01625978461 so that we can assess your specific situation accurately.

A shared-flat move needs a common plan: who gives notice, packs, books the transport and re-registers, and when.

Get a quote

Our services

Customer service01625978461

Google · 119 reviews

(5,0/5)

Monday – Friday09:00 – 17:00 Uhr

Red box van on a paved square in front of trees

PLANNING FROM DAY ONE

Planning in the shared flat

One timetable for everyone – so the shared-flat move does not fail over dates

Step by step

Unsere Firma Timetable for the shared-flat move: notice, flat meeting, furniture list, transport and re-registration in the right order.

A shared-flat move involves more people than a single person's move: every flatmate has their own deadlines, exams or working hours. The first fixed date is usually the notice: as a tenant, you give notice no later than the third working day of a month, effective at the end of the month after next (§ 573c BGB). Plan backwards from this date. Once moving day is set, we survey the flat and then give you a fixed price – so all flatmates know the total before it is split.

Often it is not the whole shared flat that moves, but only part of it – with furniture that stays behind and boxes that go to different addresses. You can read how we move individual rooms or whole flats under Private move. Your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (§ 451e: €620 per m³ of loading space), and additional insurance is available on request. Call us on 01625978461 if you would like to arrange a date.

Sofa wrapped in stretch film, cushions and stacked moving boxes in an empty flat

50,-DISCOUNT

PLAN YOUR DATE

PERSONAL ADVICE

Set the shared flat's moving date early

Survey, fixed price, fixed date

The sooner moving day is fixed, the easier it is to align every flatmate's notice, holidays and exams with it. We survey the shared flat, then give you the fixed price and reserve the date – whether everyone moves in, moves out or only one person leaves. Call us on 01625978461.

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

Two movers in red T-shirts lift a film-wrapped piece of furniture into a lorry

PLANNED MOVING

What we take on in the shared flat's timetable

You plan, we carry

In a shared flat's timetable, transport is just one item – but one that everything else depends on. After the survey, the fixed price is set and you can split it among the flatmates. If not everyone moves out on the same day, we arrange separate dates. On request, we apply for the no-parking zone (Halteverbotszone) and do the packing. Your belongings are covered by liability under the HGB, and additional insurance is available on request. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also drive nationwide.

Site survey

One appointment in the shared flat is enough to estimate the volume of all rooms – after that the fixed price is set, and your timetable builds on it.

Separate dates

If one flatmate moves out in March and another in April, we plan two trips instead of one – matched to each person's notice.

Packing service

If time gets tight before exams or shift work, we pack the kitchen and living room while everyone packs their own room.

No-parking zone

In Berlin, the signs must be up at least three full days beforehand; on request, we submit the application around four weeks before moving day.

STEP BY STEP

The shared-flat timetable in six stages

A good timetable for a shared-flat move works backwards from moving day. The six stages show what is due when, which deadlines cannot be moved and who in the shared flat is responsible – write a name next to each stage.

Three months before

Send the notice in writing, no later than the third working day of the month – if several tenants are named in the contract, all of them sign.

Eight weeks before

Flat meeting: fix the moving date, draw up a furniture list and agree who takes on which task – from transport to final cleaning.

Six weeks before

Survey and quote: after that the fixed price is set, and the shared flat agrees how the moving costs will be divided.

Four weeks before

Apply for the no-parking zone (Berlin: approx. four weeks' processing time), get boxes, and book an appointment at the registration office (Bürgeramt) for after moving in.

Final week

Everyone packs their own room, shared rooms are packed according to the list; label boxes with a name and destination room.

After moving in

Handover of the old flat, then re-registration within two weeks (§ 17 BMG) – every flatmate registers separately at the Bürgeramt.

WHEN ONLY A LITTLE MOVES

Part load for a single room

Fits any timetable with some leeway

If only one flatmate moves out with a little furniture and a few boxes, a part load can be cheaper than a lorry of their own: your belongings travel together with other orders. For this you need some flexibility on the date – so plan it into the shared flat's timetable early.

Open cargo space of a red lorry with wrapped furniture, panels and boxes

ORGANISING A SHARED-FLAT MOVE

Who
does what in a shared-flat move?

Divide tasks clearly

In a shared-flat move, it is rarely the transport that fails, but the coordination: who gives notice, who books, who is there on moving day? A joint flat meeting eight weeks beforehand with a written task list answers these questions early. Also record there which furniture stays and how the deposit will later be divided. If someone is moving to another city, read more under Long-distance moves. We are based in Berlin and drive nationwide – you will find destinations with their own page under Locations.

Task list at the flat meeting

A list with names and dates for notice, quote, no-parking zone, boxes and Bürgeramt turns the shared-flat move into a project with clear responsibilities – instead of a group in which everyone waits for someone else.

Assigning furniture and boxes

With a packing service, careful furniture transport and a list of which piece of furniture goes where, every box ends up in the right room – even if the flatmates move to different addresses.

Planning staggered dates

If not everyone moves out on the same day, two smaller trips, a part load or a furniture taxi for single items can help. What matters is that each date fits the respective notice period.

Mover in red workwear pushing a sack truck with a box towards a stack of boxes

MoabitBased at Stromstraße 21

Google 5.0 (119 reviews)

Two movers in dungarees carry moving boxes through a bright flat

FAQ

Frequently asked questions on the timetable for a shared-flat move

Answers on notice, lead time, staggered dates, the survey and costs in a shared flat.

The costs of a shared-flat move depend on factors such as distance, amount of furniture and number of rooms. After the survey, you receive a binding fixed price for the agreed services. For an individual quote, call us on 01625978461 so that we can assess your specific situation accurately.

Furniture list: who takes what, what stays

One of the biggest challenges in a shared-flat move is clearly assigning furniture and belongings. Draw up a joint list at the first flat meeting: who owns which piece of furniture, what do they take with them, what stays for the successors, what will be sold? This list is also the basis for the quote, because the volume determines the price.

For shared furniture such as the fridge, sofa or shelves, clarify early who takes them over or whether they will be sold – this often takes several weeks. During furniture transport, we label every item according to your list so that each flatmate receives their own belongings at the new home without mix-ups.

The timetable: from the flat meeting to re-registration

A successful shared-flat move stands or falls on coordination. Because study, exam and working hours often clash, you should organise a joint meeting no later than eight weeks before the move. Fixed points are the notice period (§ 573c BGB: three months for tenants) and re-registration within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 BMG).

We also coordinate staggered move-in and move-out dates so that every flatmate can move on their own date. For the list of authorities and contracts, use our checklist for a private move.

What a shared-flat move costs

Type of move	Price from
1 room	€375
2 rooms	€599
3 rooms	€915
4 rooms	€1,279
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	€3.95/km

For exact figures, we recommend a free on-site survey.

These points determine the price for the shared flat

A key cost factor is always the volume of your belongings. The distance is charged from €3.95/km, while the floor and lift can mean additional effort. If a no-parking zone is needed, this is also reflected in the price. Separate terms apply to furniture assembly or a part load.

Our services for shared flats

Moving made easy – our services

Which service fits depends on whether the whole shared flat moves or only one room.

Company relocation: We organise your office move efficiently. Company relocation
Furniture transport: Professional transport for your furnishings. Furniture transport
House clearance: Fast and tidy household clearance. House clearance
Private move: A whole flat or a single room. Private move
Move with assembly: Complete service including furniture assembly. Move with assembly
Part load: The budget-friendly transport solution. Part load

When a flatmate moves to another city

If a flatmate moves to another city, we plan this trip as a separate long-distance move or as a part load – to suit their date. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive nationwide. You will find destinations with their own page in the locations overview, and more on long routes under Long-distance moves.

Guides & Tips

Beste Umzug Redaktion

September 12, 2026

Back to Blog

Guides & Tips Moving Tips

Supporting a Senior Move from Afar: Tips for Relatives