Whether you're moving to a new city or even a new country, or just a district or street away, there's a lot to do when you move. From preparatory measures such as sorting out, cleaning and repairing to packing boxes, renovating and decorating your new home and dealing with the authorities - there is a lot to consider when moving house. It's in the nature of things that things can quickly get lost without a moving checklist. After all, such a move is also an emotional experience, as you are leaving your familiar home and moving into a new environment.
Moving expert Christoph Maurer knows how important good preparation and planning are. His expert tip:
Make sure you create a moving checklist with everything you still want to do.
The moving service from E.ON makes moving stress-free
To make your move as smooth as possible, E.ON's relocation experts are on hand with help and advice. Free services such as a handover form for meter readings, a protocol for handing over the apartment and a checklist to download can be found at www.eon.de/umzug. In addition, all E.ON customers can register their move online here quickly and easily and take electricity and natural gas with them anywhere in Germany.
Moving checklist from a professional:
- Notify your energy supplier of the move before the moving date - the final meter reading can be submitted online at a later date
- Don't forget the handover protocol with the landlord: This also includes the meter readings for electricity and natural gas
- Counter-check: Has the family grown? Are you moving into a larger apartment? Then it's worth checking the electricity and natural gas tariffs when you move.
- Has everything been re-registered? Insurance, telephone, Internet, TV and radio connections? Don't forget to apply for redirection at the post office!
- Moving costs may be tax-deductible - so keep the bills.
You can get even more helpful tips on this and other topics from
