When you have taken the plunge and bought your first condominium, the excitement is great. There is suddenly so much to think about and it is difficult to keep track of everything during the entire process. When do you have to terminate your tenancy agreement in your previous apartment? When should you contact the removal company? When do you have to pay the service charges in the condominium? All these questions and many more are floating around in your head.
A checklist for moving into a condominium can help. We provide you with an overview so that you don’t sink into chaos at any time during the stressful move.
What needs to happen three months before the move?
If you have previously lived in a rented apartment, you must give three months’ notice. If you submit the notice of termination by the third working day of the current month, this month will be added to the notice period. If the landlord does not receive it until later in the month, the three-month period begins with the following month. The notice of termination of an apartment must be submitted in writing.
Plan how many days you need for the move and determine the exact time. In this context, you need to contact the removal company and consider how many boxes you estimate you will need for your move to the condominium.
If you have subscriptions or contracts in your rented apartment, you must cancel or re-register them in good time. These include electricity, water and internet. If you have children who have to change their school due to the move, you should initiate the re-registration as early as possible. You may be entitled to special leave at your place of work. If this is not the case, apply for leave for the period of the move.
What do you need to plan a month before you move into your condominium?
One month before the deadline, the move to the condominium becomes concrete, which is why you should definitely take a look at the checklist.
- Final planning and consultation with the removal company
- Application for a stopping ban depending on the parking situation at the condominium location
- Registration of bulky waste at the old apartment
- Making an appointment at the residents’ registration office
- Procurement of renovation materials
- Planning the furnishings in the condominium
- Making an appointment for the apartment handover
The checklist for the day you move into your condominium
The preparations for the big day have been made and now you can finally get started. You will furnish everything in your condominium according to your own taste. You have already set up newly ordered furniture in the new apartment over the past few days. You have also provided enough food for yourself and the employees of the transport company.
On the day you move into your condominium, you can simply tick off all the necessary things on your handy checklist:
- Make a note of the meter readings in your old apartment and your condominium.
- Instruct the removal helpers to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
- Pack up the remaining items in your home so that they can be removed.
- Clean the last corners of the rented apartment so that you can hand it over without any problems.
Don’t forget to take regular breaks and to eat and drink enough!
You can find more information and a checklist for handing over a condominium in our detailed article on the subject.
