Practical checklist after the move

Creating checklists for the post-move is at least as useful as the corresponding counterpart beforehand. In our practical checklist, you can relax about your new phase of life after the move. We show you what you should think about when you change your place of residence – there are both bureaucratic points to tick off and far more enjoyable appointments to organise, which will bring your move to an end with a cosy circle of friends and family.

Checklist after move: authorities and change of address notification

A checklist that becomes important after the move includes, first and foremost, dealing with the authorities. With each relocation, the current address must be communicated so that you continue to receive mail, funds or allowances. Of course, being accessible to your employer or service provider is also a good reason to visit the authorities early and change your address. You should therefore position offices and authorities at the top of your post-move checklist. For example, changing or registering your address at the Residents’ Registration Office is necessary for a number of other steps: The motor vehicle insurance, social benefit offices, such as the employment agency, or the tax office must be visited immediately after the move and informed of the change of address. This guarantees that all further steps will go smoothly. Use our helpful checklist for offices to get an overview of the most important contact points. There we also list the deadlines you must meet as soon as you have moved into your new flat.

Another important point for the post-move checklist is the notification of the change of address, which in part also has to be done via authorities. This is particularly necessary for postal and telecommunication accessibility, as you are no longer registered at your old address and telephone number. In our change of address checklist, we list in detail which offices you should notify of your new address. Tip: Use a forwarding order from Deutsche Post so that you can have your mail automatically sent from your old address to your new one during the transition period.

Checklist: After the move, the new everyday life begins

The post-move checklist includes a handful of things that you can only take care of afterwards. A new flat means a different environment and a different starting situation. Your address will change, as will the size of your flat, your postal environment and your daily routine. The following things can help you on a post-move checklist to stay on top of things:

• subscriptions
• insurances
• inauguration party
• arrange finances
• buying / selling furniture
• supply service provider
• dispose of packing material
• furnish flat

In addition to going to the Residents’ Registration Office and making the necessary changes to your address with other authorities, you should also take care of changing or applying for new utility service providers. These include providers for telecommunications, such as internet and telephone, electricity, water, gas and oil, as well as waste disposal. In some cases, the details will be taken care of by the new landlord, insofar as this is reflected in the tenancy agreement. However, you should take care of the installation of a new internet connection or telephone in good time so that you can make use of the services. With these general to-dos, make sure you comply with the smoke detector obligation and take care of the fire protection of your flat.

Furthermore, your checklist after the move should not be complete without taking care of your finances. This includes, for example, requesting the deposit for the former flat or transferring the money for the new one. You should also update your insurance policies in connection with your dealings with the authorities. Every new flat also means a new household insurance policy. In the case of dogs, you are also obliged to re-register them due to the dog tax.

After the move, you can use the time to cancel your subscriptions or update them to your new address. This includes online shop information as well as conventional media such as daily newspapers. Sometimes it may be necessary to cancel club memberships or purchase a local transport ticket or terminate the corresponding subscription.

The bulk of the relocation is, of course, the new flat: Set up a time slot on your post-move checklist to buy new furniture or put old ones up for sale. In the course of this, it is advisable to make an appointment with the bulky waste disposal service if you want to dispose of furniture or electrical appliances. Sometimes a time slot for a visit to the waste disposal site is also advisable if you have accumulated large amounts of packaging material. Of course, the best part begins when you furnish your home and invite people to a housewarming party. Then you know you can check off your post-move checklist with peace of mind and put it aside.

Umzüge Mansholt: Your supporter for the post-move checklist

Our team at Umzüge Mansholt will take care of any work that needs to be done on your post-move checklist. As a moving company from the Ganderkesee region in the greater Bremen area, we take care of your private relocations from A to Z. We are happy to provide you with packing materials through our service. You have the choice between buying cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, adhesive tapes, and more or renting the products. We will carry out the subsequent disposal and give you the freedom to tick this item off your post-move checklist. Contact us and we will work with you to create the best plan for your moving day.