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Moving Checklist

Your checklist for an easy and stress-free move

Plan Your Move
Simply and Organized

We have gathered all the important points to help you plan your project. Whether it's a private move or a business relocation, we will give you an overview of the tasks to be completed and provide you with one of the best moving checklists you can find.

Moving date
Decide on the moving date and request a day off from work.

 

Lease agreement
Check the new lease agreement and cancel the old one on time. Otherwise: find new tenants.

 

Budget
Plan your budget.

 

Organizing labor
Ask a moving company or your friends in advance. If you're moving by yourself: arrange for a moving vehicle.

 

Final cleaning
Organize the cleaning to do it yourself or with friends, or book a cleaning company.

 

Packing materials
Order them from the moving company or online.

 

Damages and repairs
Report them to your liability insurance and the property management.

 

Measurements
Plan the furniture arrangement for your new place and the delivery of new furniture.

 

Consume perishable goods
Freezer and storage drawers.

 

Insurance check
Adjust your coverage if needed or shop around for better deals.

 

Declutter
Sell, throw away, or donate unnecessary items.

 

Apartment handover
Make an appointment.

 

Parking space
Request a parking ban for both the old and new residences (unless the moving company provides this service).

 

Neighbors and concierge
Inform them about the move.

 

Prepare the transport
Disassemble furniture, empty drawers, and prepare the boxes.

 

Keys
Check that no keys are missing.

 

Minor repairs
Carry out any necessary minor repairs.

 

Transfer to the new home
Check the condition of the new home and note everything in the move-in inspection report.
Valuable and personal documents
Store them in a safe place and transport them yourself.

 

Garbage bags and cleaning supplies
Make sure you don’t run out of them.

 

Pack a box/suitcase with personal items for the moving day
Clothes, medications, toiletries, etc.

 

Furniture
Secure drawers and cupboard doors with tape.

 

Plants
Don’t overwater them in the days leading up to the move.

 

Delicate floors
Cover delicate floors.

 

Loading into the truck
Load the boxes and furniture.

 

Layout plan
Hang it in the new apartment, label the rooms.

 

Nameplate
Install it on the mailbox and doorbell.

 

Announcement to the municipality
Notify your arrival to the new municipality.

 

Change of address
Update your address on your driver's license and vehicle registration.