Moving checklist from Schwalbe: Reach your destination easily with the right planning

A moving checklist is essential for a smooth and stress-free relocation and it offers many benefits while planning your office relocation, regional relocation and of course, all other types of relocation. That’s why we offer you a practical “Relocation Planning Checklist” to download on this online service page.

You can use the document on your smartphone or tablet or print it out and then mark individual points by hand or add additional points according to your individual needs.

On the last page of the PDF document you will find practical tips on various topics related to relocation, such as clearing out, insurance and GEZ.

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Keep an overview: A moving checklist to tick off allows you to make the most of each stage of the upcoming move and break down the plan into separate milestones until the relocation is successfully completed and you can move to a new property.

Observe time periods and deadlines: Moving house is a difficult task. There are a number of deadlines to be met, particularly with regard to termination and re-registration of the tenancy agreement. As a rule, you must inform the relevant residents’ registration office about your new address within 14 days of moving. If you move abroad, you must deregister with the relevant authority (in Berlin, the Bürgeramt is responsible).

Distribute the work to be done: The key to any big project is to assign the work to the concerned departments at the right time. This avoids stress and ensures that all the resources involved are used equally. Make sure to provide a removal van, removal helper and removal box on time or hire a professional removal company like Schwalbe Removals, which provides all these services from a single source.

Save Cost: Right planning saves cost. If you provide the correct number of removal costs from the beginning, you will not shop around too much and waste money. If you plan to visit outside the main moving season (summer) and on weekdays or times of the day when demand is less, you will also save money.

Stay relaxed: The psychological impact of a move should not be underestimated. If you leave your skin-related work alone and complete it on time, you can focus on the essentials. Finding your feet in your new place of residence and building a personal network to make you feel at home.

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The most important areas, – that require planning when moving

The relocation checklist to tick off PDF can be just one important building block on the way to a successful relocation.

Keep an eye on these six key topics that need to be taken care of when it comes to personal relocation.

Everything you need to know about handing over your old apartment End the tenancy agreement in due time.The apartment will probably need repainting and cosmetic repairs.Get basic cleaning done.Take meter reading and note it in the handover protocol.Arrange a handover date.	Everything you need to know about moving into your new property Check the rental agreement or purchase contract for the new property.Terminate old infrastructure contracts (electricity, gas, internet, etc.) and conclude new contracts (use price comparisons).Hire a removal company and, if necessary, set up a no-stopping zone in front of the new property.	Everything related to change of address Inform all relevant offices (banks, health insurance companies, tax offices, insurance companies, associations) about the new address.Set up a redirection order with German Post.Notify GEZ about the relocation or new address..
Everything about packing your luggage Empty out the apartment and reduce household items as much as possible.Borrow or buy a moving box.Start packing boxes early.You can also use our practical removal accessories list to get an overview of the quantity of your removal accessories.	“Social Measures” Notify family, friends and coworkers about the planned move.Gather helpers and make sure you have enough food and drink in good time.After moving in, get to know your neighbors and invite them to a housewarming party or similar event.	Other important steps Apply for leave from your employer for the day of transfer.Prepare equipment, e.g. Hammer, pliers, tension belt, cordless screwdriver, drill, spirit level, phase tester and line finder (if necessary, plunge saw for kitchen installation).Get protective material for the stairs and walls and doors (self-adhesive fleece is suitable)

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How to get the most out of the moving checklist:

Print out the transfer checklist to tick off (PDF) on your PC or use the copy store offers in your area.

Take your time to read the moving checklist carefully and decide for yourself which steps are relevant to your individual case.

The moving checklist is structured in such a way that it represents a kind of countdown before the move and also includes the period after the move is completed. Of course, you can rearrange the time periods as you wish.

Add your own notes and any other points you come across during the move to the moving checklist.

If this step gives you too much stress, remember that one day all the checkboxes will be ticked and your move will be completed successfully.

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Save yourself the checklist: We plan and realize your move

Removals company Schwabe has been carrying out removals in the Capital Region and across Europe for over a decade. Accordingly, the team knows exactly how a move should proceed in order to go as smoothly as possible.

Together with our clients, we make the necessary decisions at the right time and take the necessary steps quickly to ensure there is always an adequate “time buffer” if something goes wrong or is unscheduled.

It starts with a free quotation, which we prepare for you and tailor to your individual needs before we start our work. This requires a personal on-site appointment at your property, which a member of our team will attend to truly assess the circumstances of your individual situation.

Use our practical interactive online relocation planner to get an approximate cost estimate for your relocation project at an early stage. If you have any further questions, please contact us via our contact form, by e-mail or telephone or by simply visiting our office. We look forward to getting to know you.

Your questions about the moving checklist

“Moving house: what to consider” is a question many people ask themselves on the Internet. This is a very complex question that cannot be answered quickly. Our moving checklist is an initial and important contribution to giving you an overview of the work involved so that you can react accordingly and coordinate various measures. According to a recently published study.

The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in your new place of residence, regardless of the personal or professional reasons that prompted you to leave. Familiarize yourself with the local area. Find a family doctor in the area and find out where you can take care of your everyday needs nearby (supermarket, pharmacy, ATM, post office or packing station), petrol station. Before moving on, you can use interactive maps to learn and explore your new surroundings without having to drive there every time. Introduce yourself to your new neighbors. An invitation to a barbecue is definitely a good idea to get to know the residents of your new home personally.

If you use private removals assistants for your move, their personal liability insurance is usually liable. If you use the services of a professional removal company, they are liable for damages up to a maximum of 620 euros per cubic meter. After this step, check whether the insurance cover and the sum insured of household contents insurance is still sufficient at the new address.

Further links on the topic of moving house in Berlin:

Find many more exciting articles and information about moving around Berlin and the surrounding area, for example in our special Schwabe Transfer blog:

How long does one move take? How to reduce stress.
10 tips for a cheap stay in Berlin.
Tips for Buying Moving Boxes in Berlin.

You can also take a look at our press review. Various print and online media have already reported about our expert removals service in Berlin and the surrounding area.

Info box:

The most popular time of year to move house in Germany is summer. Strictly speaking, it is the month of July and August. This is the result of an anonymous analysis of orders forwarded by Deutsche Post Address GmbH & Co. KG. The most popular moving day is Saturday. There are very few removals in November and February. The most common reasons for relocation are relational in nature. Transfers also occur frequently due to family and professional reasons.