The checklist clearly simplifies your move as long as you take the important details into account when making it. Most of the difficulties during the move are simply due to the fact that you literally don’t know where your head is and because of this you forget important things or think about them too late. If you use a checklist when moving, you protect yourself from this problem and move stress-free. The moving checklist is available at the end of the article as a free downloadable PDF.
It’s all a question of right order and organization
Nothing is more problematic than putting the cart before the proverbial horse.If you don’t organize things in the correct order, problems may arise at the latest on moving day or after moving into your new home. We therefore strongly recommend that you prepare a checklist for the move, listing all the points according to their importance and respective time frame.
Cancel the rental contract and meet the deadlines
Once you have found an apartment or house of your dreams, you should cancel your existing rental contract. Remember that cancellation is only possible on the last day of the month and that you will pay the rent unnecessarily if you are one day late on this point. Shortening the deadline is not common, but it is possible in a personal conversation with your current owner. Select this item once completed and received confirmation from the owner.
Holidays yes or no?
Extraordinary leave in the event of a move is possible, but not necessary. A vacation is really only important if you are moving long distance or if you need several days of free time before and after the move. If you are moving to your region, the ideal is a weekend where you can let the moving company work or you can move yourself with the support of your friends. If you need special leave, you should request it as soon as you know your moving day.
Re-register the nursery and school
If you are about to change nursery, primary school or school, you should take care of the change in advance. Long before moving, it is worth inquiring at nurseries and checking whether there is a free place available at the desired time. Since this task involves some phone calls or travel, a day or two off may be advisable, unless you want to rely primarily on phone inquiries or email traffic.
Organization of the move | Do it yourself or moving company?
The fact is that moving to a company is significantly less stressful and is offered to you as a complete, worry-free package. If you plan the move and hire a company, you can outsource the move, disassembly of furniture, packing of all moving goods and transportation, as well as assembly in the new home. However, if you are moving alone, you will need a mover, a whole host of moving helpers and boxes, as well as optimal timing for everyone involved.
In the case of an apartment, the personal contribution can still provide a monetary benefit. If you are moving with your family or a larger family unit, a moving company is always the best solution. There is a saying that comparison makes you richer that you can also apply to moving companies. Prices vary so wildly that you will be wasting money if you don’t get multiple offers.
Address changes for all contractual partners + shipping order
As soon as you know your moving date and are literally sitting on full moving boxes, you can let your contractors know that you are moving. You can also place the reshipment order if you know the moving date and the date from which you will be reachable at the new address. Contracts that you do not want to take with you and that you want to cancel at the time of moving must be canceled in good time, respecting all deadlines. This can, for example, have repercussions on your Internet provider if it is not able to guarantee coverage according to the contractual tariff in your new home. Insurance companies usually take you with you, so a change of address is necessary.
Planning a move with children: here’s how it works without stress!
It is especially challenging to plan a move involving children under the age of 6. In our blog article Moving with a child: this is how parents avoid stress do you think…? Find useful tips on how to spend the evening before and the day of the move stress-free for everyone involved. If you have small children, it is advisable to appoint a trusted person to supervise them while you dismantle the apartment and move into the new home. Older children can help, but should not be put too hard on themselves.
Damage to documents, meter readings and other facts
Upon delivery of the apartment, the landlord will document the meter readings, any damage and other anomalies of the rented property. You should be faster and record all the facts with photographic or video evidence before the appointment and agree them with the owner at the time of delivery
agree on mutual signatures. Without the signature upon delivery of the apartment you will not have proof of having delivered the rooms in order and in contractual conditions. For this reason we recommend that you register in addition to delivery and keep it until you receive the rental deposit. If you have any complaints, you will have proof and be able to present the facts and protect yourself from avoidable problems and financial losses.
Tasks after moving: Re-register at your place of residence within three weeks
The move is done, you have followed the moving checklist and done everything. Now you need to check the points in the list and register your place of residence again. You must register with the relevant inhabitants registration office within three weeks, otherwise a fine may be imposed.
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