How far in advance should I tell my internet provider?

Ideally, tell your internet provider six to eight weeks before the move, as technician appointments are often fully booked. That way you avoid a period without an internet connection in your new flat and can make the digital move run smoothly.

Do I have to cancel my electricity contract completely?

Not necessarily – many suppliers will also supply you at the new address. When you move home, you may cancel with six weeks' notice, unless the supplier offers within two weeks to continue supplying you on the same terms (§ 41b(5) EnWG). A tariff comparison is still worthwhile.

What happens to my broadcasting fee when I move?

Your contribution number moves with you. Tell the Beitragsservice your new address , most easily online – regardless of your registration at the registration office (Bürgeramt). If you move in with someone who already pays, one of you can take over the payment and the other can deregister their old flat.

How do I give my bank my new address?

Most banks offer an online change of address in their secure customer portal. Alternatively, a quick phone call or a visit to the branch is often enough. It is important to do this promptly after the move, so that important documents such as bank statements are delivered correctly.

What do I need to consider about insurance when moving?

Your home contents insurance has to be adjusted to the new living space and the new location, as the premium may change accordingly. Your personal liability insurer should also be informed of the new address, to ensure complete cover in the event of a claim.

How does Deutsche Post's mail forwarding service work?

You order Deutsche Post's mail forwarding service online or at a branch, at least five working days before it starts. For private customers, post is forwarded to the new address for up to six months (as of November 2026). This bridges the time until all your contract partners know your new address.

Do streaming subscriptions like Netflix need updating when I move?

As a rule, no, as streaming services work regardless of location and are simply linked to your user account. Still, check your payment details in case your bank details change because of the move, to avoid failed payments.

What does updating my contracts usually cost when I move?

Most contract changes , such as updating your address for electricity or insurance, are free of charge. However, fees may apply if you cancel early outside the standard notice periods. Comparing providers at your new location is also often financially worthwhile.

How do I create a complete checklist for the digital move?

Start with a list of all current contracts and subscriptions , sorted by notice period. Add authorities, banks and insurers. For each entry, note the deadline, customer number and date completed – that way you can see at a glance what is still outstanding.

What else do I need to consider for a long-distance move?

For a long-distance move , you should check whether your current internet or electricity provider is also available at your new location. If not, you will need to switch provider, which should be planned early to avoid gaps in supply.

Does Beste Umzug Unternehmen help with organising contracts?

You have to cancel or transfer contracts yourself, as this requires your customer details. We help with a moving date confirmed early, which you can base all deadlines on. More under private move or by phone on 01625978461.

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The Digital Move: Contracts & Subscriptions

Q: Which contracts do I need to cancel or transfer first when moving?

Electricity, gas and internet contracts take priority, as they often need long lead times. Insurance policies such as home contents insurance should also be updated early. We recommend starting your contract review at least six weeks before the moving date to avoid gaps in supply or double costs.

How to organise your digital move stress-free: transfer contracts, subscriptions and address changes completely and in good time.

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Today, a digital move is just as much part of planning a move as packing the boxes. A list of all the necessary contract changes makes sure nothing is forgotten – this guide from Beste Umzug Unternehmen shows what needs doing and when. From electricity and internet to insurance, we guide you through the whole process with practical tips. That way you save valuable time and avoid expensive contract penalties or gaps in supply.

Especially with a long-distance move, transferring contracts in good time is crucial, as notice periods vary from provider to provider. So plan cancellations and transfers backwards from your moving date; we fix the moving day itself with you early and bindingly. You can find details of our services under private move. That way you combine the physical and the digital move smoothly.

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All notice and transfer deadlines depend on the moving day – the earlier it is fixed, the easier the digital move becomes. Call us on 01625978461: after a survey you receive a fixed price and a firm date, which you can use to plan electricity, internet and post.

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

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Why the moving date comes first

One date for all deadlines

For your contracts you need one thing above all: a firm date. If you cancel your electricity contract because you are moving home, you need six weeks' notice; the internet provider needs a date for the connection, and the Post Office's mail forwarding service needs at least five working days. That is why we fix the moving day with you early and confirm it in writing together with the fixed price. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21); the locations overview shows which places have their own pages.

Electricity contract

When you move home, you may cancel with six weeks' notice – unless the provider continues to supply you on the same terms.

Internet

If your tariff is available at the new address, the contract moves with you unchanged; otherwise you can cancel with one month's notice (§ 60 TKG).

Broadcasting licence fee

Your contribution number moves with you: tell the Beitragsservice your new address. If you move in with someone who already pays, you can deregister.

Mail forwarding

Deutsche Post forwards letters for up to six months; order the mail forwarding service at least five working days in advance.

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Our moving services at a glance

For the digital move, transparency means to us: a date confirmed in writing that you can base cancellations and transfers on – and no change without consulting you in good time.

Reliable moving service

Once the moving day is fixed, we confirm it in writing with the fixed price – the date you give your electricity and internet providers.

Safe handling

Record the electricity and gas meter readings with a photo on moving-out day; that way the final and opening bills can be cleanly separated.

Clear communication

If the date changes, you will hear from us early, so that you can still adjust deadlines with your internet provider or the Post Office.

Structured move planning

A list of all contracts, sorted by notice period, helps more with the digital move than any app – from electricity to magazine subscriptions.

Flexible support

If the new flat does not have a connection yet, choose the moving day so that no important home-office appointments fall in the first few days.

Do not forget to register

Besides the contracts, registering at the registration office (Bürgeramt) is part of it: it is due within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 BMG).

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Small move, small price

With a shared load, several customers share the loading space, which saves costs on smaller moves. But bear in mind: the delivery date depends on the trip. So only set the start of electricity and internet at the new address once the delivery day has been confirmed.

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Alongside the flat handover and the transport, managing your contracts plays a central role in a move. Whether a local change or a long-distance move – contracts for electricity, gas, internet and insurance need to be adjusted in good time. Digital subscriptions such as streaming services or cloud storage should not be forgotten either. We show you how to go about this systematically and avoid typical mistakes.

Planning safe and relaxed

A good checklist coordinates dates, helpers and materials early. That way your home move, senior move or student move in Berlin stays transparent, structured and markedly easier to control.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

With a suitable packing service, careful furniture transport and a flexible small transport, ways can be shortened, damage avoided and even narrow approaches in Berlin managed cleanly in logistical terms.

Costs, timing and special cases

Clear time windows and suitable solutions for an office move, company move, authority move, part load or furniture taxi create reliable processes and better plannable total costs in Berlin.

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Questions about contracts and subscriptions when moving

Answers on electricity, internet, the broadcasting fee, banks, insurance and mail forwarding – with the deadlines that apply when moving.

Electricity, gas and internet contracts take priority, as they often need long lead times. Insurance policies such as home contents insurance should also be updated early. We recommend starting your contract review at least six weeks before the moving date to avoid gaps in supply or double costs.

These contracts need updating when you move

Among the most important contract changes when moving are electricity and gas contracts: when you move home, you may cancel with six weeks' notice, provided the supplier does not continue to supply you on the same terms (§ 41b(5) EnWG); water is usually handled by the landlord. Your internet and phone provider should also be informed early: if your tariff is available at the new address, the contract continues there unchanged; otherwise you can cancel with one month's notice (§ 60 TKG). Insurance policies such as home contents or personal liability insurance also need an up-to-date address so that you are covered in the event of a claim.

Also remember banks, online retailers and authorities such as the tax office or the vehicle registration office. Our guide to changing your address shows who else you should inform.

Moving digital subscriptions & streaming services correctly

Streaming services such as Netflix or Spotify are not tied to a location and usually need no change of address – it is different with location-based services such as regional newspaper subscriptions or gym contracts. You should also check that cloud storage and online banking accounts have up-to-date contact details, so that you can be reached in an emergency.

For the broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag), you keep your contribution number; you simply tell the Beitragsservice your new address. Ideally, use a digital overview of all your subscriptions to check systematically which changes are actually necessary.

From one-room flat to villa

Whether a studio flat or a large villa – the price range of our services is broad. For a 1-room flat you pay from €369, for 2 rooms from €584, for 3 rooms from €905 and for 4 rooms from €1,329. For houses and villas we always draw up an individual quote, and long-distance moves are priced by the kilometre – from €4.15/km. The quickest way is a free survey.

How is the moving price calculated?

The basis is always the volume of your goods. On top of that come the distance (from €4.15/km), the floor and whether a lift is available. For a smooth process on narrow streets, we recommend a parking restriction zone. We are happy to combine this with furniture assembly or a shared load.

Overview of our moving services

Big or small – we have the right solution ready.

Furniture transport (furniture transport): for single pieces
Part load (part load): for small volumes
Clearance (clearance): for household dissolutions
Home move (home move): for families and individuals
Company move (company move): for offices and businesses
Move with assembly (move with assembly): including furniture set-up

Moving nationwide – check contracts early

If you are moving to another city, check early whether your electricity and internet providers can continue to supply you there. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves nationwide – see the locations overview and long-distance moves.

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