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Moving planning – Guides
The Moving planning section contains the related guides. Each article covers one clearly defined planning task.
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Moving checklist: 8 weeks to moving day
An eight-week moving checklist covering dates, documents, packing, handover and the final steps after moving day.
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Estimate moving volume with a room-by-room inventory
Estimate moving volume from furniture and box dimensions: a worked inventory example, packing space, weight and the information a mover needs.
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Address changes after moving in Germany
Who needs your new address in Germany? Residence registration, contracts, benefits and post, with a practical checklist and confirmation tracker.
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A no-parking zone for your move: application and preparation
Plan a temporary no-parking zone for a move in Germany: applications, signs, responsibilities and costs, with questions for the local authority.
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Apartment handover after moving: record, photos and keys
Prepare an apartment handover in Germany: record the condition, photos, meter readings and keys. Includes an editable worksheet and practical checklist.
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Moving referrals: who is your contracting party?
Who quotes for your move, performs the work and handles claims? Check the provider, contract documents and payment arrangements when using a moving referral service.
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Prepare a moving enquiry: details, measurements and photos
Prepare your inventory, access details, measurements and photos for a moving quote. Includes a photo checklist, sample enquiry and personal-data tips.
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How many moving helpers do I need?
Plan moving help around your inventory, access and tasks. Examples for teams of two, three and four, a role checklist and what to include in an enquiry.
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Moving with a 3.5-tonne van: cargo space and payload
Understand van space, payload and axle limits for a move. Read the German registration document and calculate remaining capacity with a worked example.
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Dismantle furniture before moving or transport it assembled?
Move furniture assembled or take it apart? Check the route, joints and condition, then plan the work with a measurement checklist and a clear parts system.
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Flooring before moving in: sequence, readiness and handover
Coordinate flooring work and moving day: room access, work sequence, permission to bring in furniture, protection of carrying routes and a plan for delays.
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Coordinate renovation, furniture delivery and your move
Coordinate renovation, furniture delivery and moving day with a dependency calendar, separate quotes, access checks, clear confirmations and a plan for delays.
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Temporary furniture storage between two homes
Plan temporary furniture storage between homes: inventory, packing, access, rental terms, total costs and insurance, with both journeys arranged in advance.
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Plan a small move: what to check before choosing a vehicle
Plan a small move in one or two trips: check your inventory, furniture dimensions, payload, access and time windows, then compare the complete workload.
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Choose picture sizes for your new home
Plan picture sizes after moving: measure outer frame dimensions, calculate a group’s width and test the arrangement with full-size paper templates.
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Hanging pictures and curtains after moving: a plan
Plan picture and curtain installation after moving: prepare measurements and photos, have the surface and fixings checked, agree materials and review the result.
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Moving in winter and rain: preparation and protection
Plan a move in rain, snow or icy conditions: dry handover areas, suitable packaging, clear access and written arrangements for delays.
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Moving with a building lift: dimensions, access and timing
Check lift doors, cabin space, access conditions and time windows before moving. Prepare an access list and a plan for lift unavailability.
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Furniture layout before moving: rooms, measurements and unloading
Plan furniture positions before moving: measure rooms, compare footprints, label boxes and agree unloading and assembly space with the moving provider.
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Moving with multiple addresses: plan pickups and deliveries
Plan a move with several pickup and delivery addresses: inventory per stop, access, overlapping time windows, item destinations and changes to the quote.
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Moving access routes: plan the path from vehicle to apartment
Describe your moving access route: actual distance, gates, stairs, surfaces and entry arrangements, then agree a clear path with the independent provider.
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