How far in advance should I plan my move?

We recommend booking your moving date at least four to six weeks before the start of the semester, as this period is particularly popular with students. If you have to plan at short notice, you still have a good chance of finding a free date with us. The earlier you book, the more flexibly you can choose the time and additional services such as the packing service.

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

With a part load , you share the load bed with other jobs heading in a similar direction and only pay for your space. That suits a few pieces of furniture and boxes, especially over a long distance. The delivery date is usually a time window – so only book your appointment at the citizens' office for the days after you have definitely moved in.

Do I have to re-register immediately after the move?

Within two weeks of moving in, not immediately on the first day (§ 17 BMG). This also applies to a move within the same city and to a secondary residence. If you have two flats, you state which one is the predominantly used main residence (§ 21 BMG). Afterwards, you inform your university, bank and health insurance fund of the new address.

Are my household goods insured during the move?

For damage during transport, we are liable under the German Commercial Code for up to €620 per cubic metre of removal goods (§ 451e HGB). For expensive single items such as a laptop or instrument, additional insurance is available on request. Also check whether your household contents insurance – often your parents' policy – also covers the room in your university town.

Can I also book the move at the weekend?

Saturdays are popular with students and are therefore booked up quickly. We clarify which days are free when you enquire; with a little notice, there is usually a date that does not clash with lectures. Bear in mind: the citizens' office is closed at weekends, so you register on a working day afterwards.

How does the fixed price work for student moves?

After surveying your room, we give you a fixed price for the agreed services. Exactly what is included – such as furniture assembly, parking restriction or packing material – is stated in the quote. If the scope changes significantly, for instance because more furniture is coming along, we adjust the quote beforehand.

What happens to my deposit for the old shared flat?

Your deposit is usually repaid after the flat has been properly handed over and inspected by the landlord, normally within a few weeks to months. It is best to document the condition of your room with photos before moving out. That makes it easier to avoid any disputes about damage or deductions from the deposit.

Do you also offer long-distance moves to other university cities?

Yes. We are based in Berlin and also handle long-distance moves to other university cities and back. You can find details under long-distance moves . The same applies there: fixed price after a survey, liability under the HGB. At your new place, you then again have two weeks to register.

Do I need a furniture lift for a student move?

On higher floors without a lift, a furniture lift can make sense for transporting bulky pieces such as beds or wardrobes safely and quickly. Our team checks the local conditions in advance and advises you whether it is worth using one. That spares the carriers and the furniture unnecessary stress in a narrow stairwell.

Can I hire or buy moving boxes from you?

Whether we bring boxes for your move is something we clarify when you enquire. Inexpensive alternatives: used boxes from classified ads or from friends who have just moved. Make sure the boxes are sturdy and dry – books belong in small ones. How to fill them well is explained in the article Filling moving boxes to save space .

Is there a discount for students?

Whether there are special terms for students, we will tell you when you enquire. You can save in any case by packing yourself, sorting things out beforehand and opting for a part load if you have few belongings. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21); call us on 01625978461.

DEALING WITH THE AUTHORITIES

Registering in your university town: main residence second-home tax and broadcasting fee

Q: What do the costs of a student move depend on?

The cost of a student move depends on the size of the room, the distance and additional services. After the survey, we give you a binding fixed price , so you know what the move will cost before you book. For a typical room in a shared flat, the costs are usually much lower than for moving a whole flat. Just call us for an individual quote.

New room, new city, new registered address: which trips to the authorities follow a student move and why the choice of main residence matters.

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Unsere Firma Student move and registration law: registering within two weeks, main or secondary residence, second-home tax, broadcasting fee and your new address for the BAföG office and university.

The transport is done in a day; the formalities take longer. If you move to study, you must register with the registration authority within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 BMG) – even if your parents' home remains as an address. In doing so, you decide whether the new room is your main or secondary residence. For your student move, we handle the transport at a fixed price after a survey, so you have time for these appointments.

By law, your main residence is the flat you predominantly use (§ 21 BMG). If you live in your university town during the week, your main residence is usually there. Incidentally, you must also register a secondary residence. To register, you need your ID and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also drive to other university cities.

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PLAN YOUR DATE

PERSONAL ADVICE

Book the move, gain time for the authorities

Survey, fixed price, fixed date

Once your moving day is fixed, you can book your appointment at the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) for the two weeks that follow. Call us on 01625978461: we survey your room, then give you a fixed price and confirm the moving date bindingly.

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

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WE CARRY, YOU REGISTER

What we take off your hands around the formalities

Transport fixed, mind clear

Nobody can register at the citizens' office for you, but we can take care of the rest. On request, we apply for the parking restriction zone, dismantle and reassemble furniture and bring everything to your new room in one appointment. A tip from experience: do not pack your ID, tenancy agreement and landlord confirmation into a moving box – put them in your rucksack. 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 date

Your moving day is fixed after the survey – so you can book your appointment at the Bürgeramt in advance for the period after moving in.

No-parking zone

On request, we apply for the parking restriction outside your old and new address. In Berlin, the authority expects around four weeks of processing.

Assembly service

Your bed and desk are back in place by the evening of the move – so you can carry on with your registration the next morning.

Documents kept separate

At the survey, we remind you to transport your ID and landlord confirmation separately from your removal goods.

THE OFFICIAL STEPS

Six places that need your new address

After a student move, the citizens' office is only the beginning. You should inform these six places in the first few weeks – the order saves duplicate trips.

Bürgeramt

Register within two weeks of moving in, with your ID and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). If you miss the deadline, you risk a fine (§ 54 BMG).

University

You usually enter your new address yourself in the university's online portal – otherwise re-enrolment notices and decisions end up at your old address.

BAföG office

You report every change of address to the student finance office; whether or not you live with your parents affects the amount of your BAföG.

Broadcasting fee

The fee is paid per flat: in a shared flat, one registered person is enough. If you receive BAföG, you can apply for an exemption from the Beitragsservice (the collection service).

City treasury

If the room remains a secondary residence, the municipality may charge a second-home tax (Zweitwohnungsteuer). Whether it does and how much is set by each city in its own by-law.

Health insurance and bank

Both need your new address for post and cards. A mail forwarding order from Deutsche Post (6 months for private customers) catches the rest.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Using a part load to reach your new registered address

Few belongings, long distance

If you are moving to another city with only a little furniture, a part load can be cheaper: your belongings travel along with other jobs. Plan for a delivery window – and only book your appointment at the citizens' office for the days when you are sure to have moved in.

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OVERVIEW

Registration
law for students in brief

Residence, tax, fee

This part covers the trips to the authorities that are often underestimated on a student move: registering in your university town, the question of main or secondary residence, the second-home tax some cities charge and the broadcasting fee in shared flats and halls of residence. You can read more on the deadline and documents in the article Re-registering after the move.

Register and inform

Citizens' office, university, BAföG office and Beitragsservice in the right order – that way your student move, private move or senior move stays manageable even after moving in.

Preparing moving day

With a packing service, furniture transport and small-load transport, the move is done in one day – and the documents for the authorities are close at hand in your rucksack.

Special cases

Two residences, a move to another city or abroad: for a long-distance move, part load or furniture taxi we plan the transport; the registration deadlines remain your responsibility.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about registration and residence while studying

Answers on costs, registration, main and secondary residence, liability, deposits and moving to another university city.

The cost of a student move depends on the size of the room, the distance and additional services. After the survey, we give you a binding fixed price, so you know what the move will cost before you book. For a typical room in a shared flat, the costs are usually much lower than for moving a whole flat. Just call us for an individual quote.

Registration and official steps in your university town

After moving into your new flat, you must register with the registration authority within two weeks (§ 17 BMG) – in Berlin at any citizens' office, with an appointment via service.berlin.de. You must bring your ID and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) from your landlord. You cannot register before moving in, but you can book the appointment in advance.

If you also keep a room at your parents' home, you must decide which flat is your main residence: it is the one you predominantly use (§ 21 BMG). If the student room is only a secondary residence, some cities levy a second-home tax. Afterwards, you inform your university, the BAföG office, your health insurance fund and your bank; a mail forwarding order from Deutsche Post (6 months for private customers) helps during the transition.

Furniture and boxes: moving on a small budget

Second-hand furniture from classified ads or bulky-waste collections can often be smartened up with little effort and saves real money. When getting moving boxes, it is also worth checking local supermarkets or Facebook groups, which often give boxes away for free. If you plan cleverly, you rarely need more than 15 to 20 boxes for a typical student move.

For bulky single items such as a desk or bed, we recommend our furniture transport, which covers the professional transport of individual pieces of furniture. That way your budget is spared while heavy and awkward items are transported safely.

What a move with us costs

Our prices are fair and transparent. For a 1-room flat we charge from €369, for a 2-room flat from €609. Larger moves, such as a 3-room flat, start from €905, a 4-room flat from €1,324. For a house or villa, we will of course prepare an individual quote to suit your requirements. If you are planning a long-distance move, a per-kilometre price from €3.95 applies. Feel free to arrange a free survey to clarify all the details.

Why every move costs something different

Every move is different – what matters is the volume of the household and the distance from €3.95/km. The floor, a missing lift and a parking restriction zone that has to be set up (Halteverbotszone) are also reflected in the price. Additional services such as furniture assembly and a part load round off the offer.

Services for your move

Our range of services

We offer you a wide range of services around moving.

Clearance: Fast and clean clearance. Clearance
Furniture transport: Safe transport of your furniture. Furniture transport
Home move: Individually planned for your home. Home move
Part load: An affordable solution for smaller quantities. Part load
Company relocation: Professional office relocation. Company relocation
Move with assembly: We reassemble your furniture. Move with assembly

From Berlin to your new university city

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

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