How far in advance should I plan my student move?

We recommend planning your student move at least two to three weeks in advance, especially for the start of the semester. In this time, the demand for moving companies is high, which is why early booking is important. That way you secure your desired date and avoid unnecessary stress in the exam phase or just before the start of the semester.

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

In a part load , you share the transport space with other moves, which markedly lowers the costs. Especially in a small student move with few boxes and furniture, this option is often the cheapest choice. However, you have to be somewhat more flexible on the date, since the transport is coordinated with other moves.

Do you also take over the move into a flat-share?

Yes, we also move a single room in a shared flat . Tell us the floor, lift and whether you share furniture with flatmates beforehand, so only your things end up in the vehicle on moving day. If you wish, we dismantle the bed and wardrobe and reassemble them in the new shared flat, so you can sleep in it on the first evening.

Do you also offer packaging material?

You can use your own moving boxes and save money that way; books belong in small, sturdy boxes. Whether and which packing material you can get from us, we clarify when you enquire. What matters is that everything is packed, labelled and ready on moving day.

Are my belongings insured during the move?

We are liable for damage to your belongings under the German Commercial Code, under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre of loading space. For expensive electronics, additional insurance is available. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery, and hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB).

Can I also book my move at short notice?

If a date is free, yes. Call 01625978461 and have photos of your furniture to hand, and we will tell you what is still possible. Demand is high at the start of term – so put the call as high up your list as possible, even before the boxes.

What should I see to myself on moving day?

Keep your ID, keys, tenancy agreement, laptop and medication to hand in a bag of their own. Photograph the meter readings and only sign the handover report once all defects are in it. We take care of carrying, transport and assembly in the meantime.

Do you also offer long-distance moves for students?

Yes, we also handle student moves to other cities. For a few pieces of furniture, a shared load is often cheaper than a van of your own; we coordinate the delivery date with the start of your tenancy. Routes from Berlin can be found on the long-distance moves page .

What distinguishes a student move from a normal private move?

A student move usually has less volume, a smaller budget and tighter dates around the start of term than a classic private move . It is often about a room in a shared flat or halls of residence, where the house rules set times for moving in and out.

What do I have to do with the authorities after the move?

Within two weeks of moving in, register at the Bürgeramt or registration authority, with ID and landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) . Then sort out the broadcasting fee and give the new address to the university, health insurer, bank and, where applicable, the BAföG office. The postal mail forwarding order covers six months at most.

Which cities do you move students to?

We are located in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves within Berlin as well as from and to Berlin to other cities. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview . For routes that don't start or end in Berlin, just ask – we will tell you openly whether it works.

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Student Move Checklist: Forget Nothing

The checklist for your student move: what needs to be done four weeks ahead, on moving day and in the two weeks afterwards.

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Ticking off a student move: from tenancy agreement to registration certificate

The checklist for the start of term

Unsere Firma is based in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) and takes care of the part of the list that needs muscle: carrying, transport, assembly.

In a student move, the transport rarely goes wrong – what gets forgotten is more often the notice on the old place, the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) or the mail forwarding order. That is why a list in three blocks is worthwhile: four weeks ahead (notice, deposit, date, boxes), on moving day (keys, meter readings, handover report) and afterwards (registration, broadcasting fee, address changes). If you tick off the points one after another, you won't be sitting among boxes and official letters at the start of term, but in your own room.

A few points have fixed deadlines: you must register within two weeks of moving in, with ID and landlord confirmation from the landlord or halls of residence. The deposit may be no more than three months' rent (excluding service charge prepayments) and can be paid in three monthly instalments. What we take care of for students – carrying, transport, dismantling and reassembly – is described under Student move; you handle the other points on the list yourself.

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Dates are scarce at the start of term

Send photos of your furniture or call 01625978461: after the short inventory you get a fixed price for your student move. Whether a special offer currently applies to you, we will tell you when you enquire. The sooner the date is fixed, the more easily the other points on your list can be arranged around it.

Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.

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Which points we take off your hands

Carrying, driving, assembling

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and, for a student move, take care of the physical part: carrying furniture through the narrow stairwell, the transport and, if you wish, dismantling and reassembling the bed, wardrobe and desk. The formalities – notice, registration, broadcasting fee – stay with you; that is what this list is for. We give the price as a fixed price after the inventory. We are liable for damage to belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre; take your laptop and documents with you yourself, and valuables too.

Carrying furniture

Old building without a lift, halls corridor, tight bend: we do the carrying, and in the meantime you tick off your list.

Transport

For a room in a shared flat we clarify beforehand which vehicle is enough – so you don't pay for empty loading space in a large lorry.

Dismantling and reassembly

We dismantle the loft bed and wardrobe and reassemble them in your new digs – that is one point less on your list.

Parking restriction

If you wish, we apply for and set up the parking restriction zone, so the vehicle can stop right outside the front door on moving day.

DON'T FORGET

Six points that are often missing

Most lists include boxes and tape. These six points, on the other hand, are often missing – and cost money or nerves later if they get lost in the bustle of a student move.

Check the notice period

With a standard tenancy agreement it is three months (§ 573c BGB); halls of residence and fixed-term tenancies often have different rules – check the contract.

Plan for the deposit

No more than three months' rent, payable in three instalments (§ 551 BGB); the old deposit often only comes back months after moving out.

Handover report

When moving out, record the condition, keys and meter readings in writing and take photos – this helps with getting the deposit back.

Landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung)

Without it you can't register: ask the landlord or halls of residence for the written confirmation as early as the key handover.

Broadcasting licence fee

In a shared flat one person pays for everyone; if you receive BAföG and don't live with your parents, you can apply for exemption from the broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag).

Mail forwarding order

The post office forwards letters for six months at most – your university, health insurer, bank and BAföG office still need the new address.

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Only a few boxes? Shared load

When your room moves to another city

If your list only has a bed, a shelf and ten boxes for another university city, a shared load is an option: your things travel with other consignments on the same route. For this you need a few days' flexibility on the delivery date – so put it in your plan early.

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THREE BLOCKS

Before,
on the day, afterwards

The list in the right order

A list only helps if the order is right: notice and deposit first, then the date and boxes, keys and report on moving day, then the authorities. If you are moving a whole flat, you will find more under private move; if you are going to another city to study, also plan the route – information under long-distance moves. How high a deposit may be and when you get it back is explained in the article Rental deposit: amount and repayment.

Four weeks before

Give notice on the old place or arrange a subsequent tenant, have the deposit for the new one ready, fix the moving date and get boxes. If you sort things out now, you need less space in the vehicle later and pay less for the student move.

On moving day

ID, laptop and tenancy agreement in your rucksack, photograph the meter readings, sign the handover report, count the keys – carrying and furniture transport run in parallel without you having to lend a hand.

In the two weeks afterwards

Register at the Bürgeramt, sort out the broadcasting fee, change your address with the university, health insurer and bank. If your main residence stays with your parents, remember the second-home tax (Zweitwohnungsteuer) where you study – in Berlin 20% of the net basic rent.

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FAQ

Questions about the moving checklist

Costs, lead time, shared load, liability, boxes and registration – answered briefly.

That depends on the moving volume, floor, lift and distance. A room in a shared flat is usually much smaller than a whole flat; our guide prices by number of rooms are in the price overview above. After the inventory you get a fixed price you can use to plan your budget.

Working through the list step by step

Start two to three weeks before the date, or correspondingly earlier with a three-month notice period. First sort out notice and deposit, then the moving date and boxes. When packing, labelling by room and contents helps; ID, tenancy agreement and laptop go into a bag of their own that doesn't go into the vehicle. Pack books in small boxes so they stay easy to carry.

On moving day we carry and transport, while you record the meter readings and the condition of the old flat in the handover report. After that you have two weeks to register where you study. Old furniture that isn't coming along is best sold or given away beforehand – then you don't have to dispose of it. Also remember to transfer or cancel the old flat's electricity and internet contracts in good time.

What the list costs – and where you save

The costs of a student move depend on volume, floor, lift and distance; after the inventory you get a fixed price. Our guide prices by number of rooms are in the overview below; a single shared-flat room we calculate according to what actually has to be carried. You can save by packing yourself, sorting out beforehand and not putting the date on the last day before term starts.

The additional costs of the move also belong on the list: the new deposit, a possible parking restriction and, if you are only registered with a secondary residence where you study, second-home tax – in Berlin, since 2025, 20% of the net basic rent. With few things and a long distance, a shared load is often cheaper than a van of your own, if the delivery day has a few days' flexibility.

This is what your move really costs

What does your move really cost? Here are the facts:

1-room flat: from €349
2-room flat: from €579
3-room flat: from €894
4-room flat: from €1,329
House/villa: individual quote
Long-distance move: from €4.10/km

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Moving costs in detail: the influencing factors

The volume is the biggest cost driver, followed by the distance (from €4.10/km). The floor, lift and any parking restriction zone also affect the final price. If needed, we add shared load or furniture assembly.

Our offers for your move

We take care of every detail of your move.

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Reliable transport of single pieces.

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We take over take-down and set-up.

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Personal care for your move.

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Save through combined transports.

Clearance clearance

Fast clearing of properties.

Checklist for moving to another city

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and also handle student moves to other cities. Destinations with their own pages can be found in the locations overview, and routes from Berlin under long-distance moves. Your list then also needs to include registering with the registration authority in the new city.

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