How to move WITHIN Germany [+Checklist]

[@sadrequiem]

This channel is really necessary for those new to Germany. So many rules and warnings.

[@n1vca]

Though I live and grew up here in Germany, I am still impressed that Jen and Yvonne often remind me of things I would not have remembered or thought of and sometimes I even learn new things that didn't exist decades ago or I may have ignored them. Even for me this is always informative and I love to reflect on my German pre-conditioning vs. very different expectations and approaches from people with different pre-conditioning. I find it very interesting and I love the good vibes they send.

[@RealMineManUK]

My God how much bureaucracy are there. Thank you for this valuable video

[@Joeyxyx]

Welcome to Germany 😊.

[@dirkschwartz1689]

Great video again! Regarding getting rid of still functional furniture: There may also be a charity in your town that picks up things like that for free and gives or sells them at a small price (to cover their costs) to people in need. One example is the "Sozialkaufhaus" in Bonn. I think they are more specialised in complete "Haushaltsauflösungen" (termination of households), e.g. after the passing of the last tenant, but they also do single pick-ups. Incorrect disposal of cardboard: A fine by the local authorities is one thing. A public reprimand of an elderly neighbour lady in the courtyard after she saw the not-so-neatly folded box in the community container for 2-3 houses, took it out, inspected it, noticed the shipping label with your name on it and patiently waited at her bathroom window that opens to the yard in order to dress you down: That's a whole other expericence! Needless to say, my cardboard boxes haven been folded perfectly ever since! (In our municipality, there is no difference in disposing of paper and cardboard if your house has a container instead of a bin.)

[@mollyjones4165]

Keep in mind how much the furniture is worth when deciding on the price it costs to move it. It might be worth something sentimental-wise which has no pricetag, or it could be really expensive and would cost a lot to replace so it would behoove you to move it. Sometimes the move costs more than you think the furniture is worth, especially if it is a short distance move. You can just replace everything with new furniture instead of paying to move the old.

[@zameerkhan8824]

One more important thing I got to know about giving away old furniture is the non-profit furniture stores who would come and pick-up the old furniture free of cost and they less it to others with a nominal cost.. The best way to recycle the used furniture and someone needy can use it if it is not worth shifting..

[@KAL-589]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you very much! 🎉

[@zameerkhan8824]

I moved from one house to another in Stuttgart and had real pain with my posts.. I wish I know about mail forwarding earlier . 😂😂

[@alirezazarfi600]

Well done guys! That was really useful👍

[@matinarash6117]

that was wonderful and you made my life more smoothly in Germany in this one year

[@simplegermany]

Super happy to hear! Would you mind sharing a bit more of your story with us and what content has helped you in particular? You can always send us a message via our website: www.simplegermany.com/contact/ We would love to hear from you! 😊

[@noellewest4347]

iMuchas gracias! Vielen Dank! The timing of this video is absolutely perfect. I am about to move for the first time in the next 3 months, possibly within my city or to another city in Germany.

[@mayarelshahat]

Perfect timing, I'm moving in August and was looking exactly for this video

[@grischakugelmann2660]

You can rent the boxes at the moving companies normally also for a third of it's buying price. cheers

[@ehemalssimehtt3739]

Glücklich macht auch folgendes: Für jedes Teil/Ding, das in die Wohnung/Haus rein kommt sollten zwei Teile/Dinge raus gehen. Mein Englisch ist leider nicht so gut, deshalb kommuniziere ich hier selten... ❤ Simple Germany ❤

[@lodakazavor]

Bigest question is how to move for example from one bundesland to other. For new job need to live in the sity. For apartament need proof for that you work 😀

[@simplegermany]

The typical process would be: Find a new job (unless you have a remote one) and apply for apartments in the new city based on your new job contract 😊

[@lodakazavor]

@@simplegermany yes. I thinked that too. But its not work. I got many calls and e mails. But then they understand i still live in other land, They said i need to move and only then call them and search for job. Its crazy 😀

[@terrypmusic]

00:28 Cool!

[@Markuzzza]

Great video! So helpful! Wondering I have read somewhere in case of flor (in my case it's laminate) I have some scratches from furniture and discoloration of color at few parts. Do I need to pay for that when moving out? Somewhere I read that those kind of "usage" are considered "normal usage" when person is living here for some time.

[@simplegermany]

Yeah it depends on how strong the scratches are and whether they have been there before. There is definitely some normal wear and tear usage that’s ok.

[@krugerfuchs]

Your channel is so cool

[@waelalkatmeh4516]

Yaaaay! Finally, I was waiting for this video. However, I already moved 😅

[@simplegermany]

😅

[@waelalkatmeh4516]

@@simplegermany btw it's now called Kleineanzeige, without ebay

[@waelalkatmeh4516]

What about moving the kitchen?

[@aylinedaustu8431]

Very useful ! Thanks :)

[@anthonyuy6781]

My mind is drifting during the whole video. How and how. Very informative video though.

[@Yosh001]

I totally can confrim that getting an appointment with some of the "Ämter" in Düsseldorf through their electronic system is nearly impossible 😞 (needed a new passport for my Out-of-EU travels this year)... However this seems to differ a lot from town to town as I could easily get appointments with any authority in Monheim, the next southern city of Düsseldorf.

[@simplegermany]

Oh interesting, we never had issues in getting appointments for documents in Düsseldorf so far.

[@debragotenks]

Hi. There is a new news/law about getting German residency/citizenship in just 3 years. Please make a video on that. It is much anticipated.

[@simplegermany]

The law has not been passed yet 😉

[@elisaislas3158]

Your videos helped me on my journey to find a job and now I got it and I am moving to Munich!😊 For this reason would you have some recomendations in moving companies? Or Van rentals that can be picked up on a city and leave it in another?

[@kedarpaul7904]

Before watching the video, I was excited, now I am terrified.

[@simplegermany]

No reason to be terrified. Like always, one step at a time 😉

[@UmarFarooqChaudhrY]

in Germany the city registration/re-registration must be done within 2 weeks.

[@Ph34rNoB33r]

I think it actually depends on the city (or maybe state?) Moved within Germany and it was 8 days in a medium city in Thuringia, 14 days in a large city in Northrhine-Westphalia.

[@victorescalona7760]

Doing God’s work as usual

[@wavstudionet]

@Simple Germany hello Jen and Yvonne, What exactly is the purpose of a mediation meeting and how can i best prepare for it? The context is, Ive been in active pursuit of permanent employment, and it is tomorrow.

[@simplegermany]

Mediation is usually used when there is disagreement or conflict. Not sure how it is used in your situation to get a job.

[@vjdee1686]

Do you guys have any idea which legitimate translation website or app for translating documents and has 24/7 services?

[@simplegermany]

You could try Lingoking: simplegermany.com/lingoking

[@lografo3683]

Quick question 🙏 The landlord is asking me to transfer the Kaution before inspecting the flat (going to see if everything works properly). Is that ok/legal? Thank you!!

[@simplegermany]

Usually the steps are: you view the flat, you sign the contract, you pay the Kaution before getting the keys, you get the keys and do the Übergabe, where you fill out a document to state the status quo of the flat.

[@lografo3683]

@@simplegermany thank you so much! 🤍🙏

[@Micha-bp5om]

Yes, it is totally ok to pay before inspecting everything. Just make sure that you tell the owner as soon as you observe a defect, don't wait weeks long.

[@AliShoaib01]

You guys are awesome and i love your channel. Very helpful ❤ and smooth 🫴 What documents do i need from my previous landlord? Is mietschuldenfreiheitsbescheinigung needed for my new address registration? Thanks in advance.

[@simplegermany]

A Mietschuldenfreiheitsbescheinigung can be helpful to find a new place. We had one and added it to our ImmoScout profile when looking for a new flat. Other than that you don't need any documents from your previous landlord. 😊