Removals to Germany | Full Or Part Loads
Weekly Removals Service for Full Or Part Loads to Germany
Professional Relocation to Germany
Helping Individuals & Families Move to Germany From the UK
We offer weekly services to all regions of Germany and can cater for all sizes of moves from 1 or 2 boxes to a complete 5 bedroom house. Comprehensive insurance cover can be arranged and quotes are provided free of charge with no obligation. Full door-to-door delivery is completed by highly experienced teams utilising industry-standard packing materials and specialist equipment.
Whether you are moving antiques and fine arts or simply want a packing solution for fragile items, Central Moves can cater for your every packing need.
European Move Manager: Clients are assigned a European move manager upon booking. This manager will guide you through the entire process from door to door including assistance with all customs paperwork.
We service all regions of Germany, including states such as Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Lower Saxony, and Saxony. Major cities include Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Leipzig, and Bremen.
Services Offered To Germany
Complete German Removals
Full service from packing to delivery across Europe, with weekly trucks to all Germany destinations.
Specialist Handling
Expertise in moving delicate items like pianos and large furniture, with trans-ship vehicles and external elevators for difficult access properties.
Customs & Documentation
Comprehensive support for navigating German customs regulations, ensuring smooth transitions.
Flexible Load Options
Offers part load services to Germany for smaller shipments and dedicated vehicles for exclusive use.
Why Choose Central Moves for Your German Removal
Over 25 Years of Experience
Industry-leading expertise, ISO 9001 certified, with a trusted reputation to Germany.
Custom Solutions
Tailored services to meet individual needs, whether for small moves or full house relocations to Germany.
Advanced Tracking & Equipment
Combines traditional care with modern technology for secure and efficient moves to Germany.
Your Trusted Moving Partner to Germany
Trusted & Checked
A Member of the Association of Independent Movers (AIM)
A Member of The International Moving Industry Group (IMA Group)
A Member of The International Association of Movers (IAM)
Improved Quality: ISO 9001
Our Removals to Germany Load Options
German Part Load Service
Our part load service to Germany is the perfect solution for clients who only have a small amount of effects to move, or clients who are moving an entire house but can be flexible with dates, allowing us to consolidate and deliver other shipments on route and therefore reducing costs to all clients on the vehicle .
Each customers effects are numbered, labelled, itemised and inventoried.
The removal crew will provide you with a copy of the inventory for a cross reference at destination.
German Full Load / Dedicated
Our dedicated service to Germany provides the client with sole use of one of our vehicles, meaning there will be no other customers effects on the vehicle.
Timings are only restricted by European tachograph laws. All clients are provided with a full door to door day to day removal schedule upon estimation.
Difficult Access to Your Property in Germany
We can assist with difficult access in Germany by utilising our specialist vehicle that can also carry our small trans-ship vehicle and used at any destination.
Parking permit for removal lorry.
A parking management system has been implemented to regulate parking in Germany’s central areas. Various districts have been subdivided into parking zones, with different criteria applied to their use. For instance, certain groups of professionals are exempt.
You need to obtain a permit and sign. Both of these are available as all-in-one services from the local city council website or there is a website https://www.platzda.de that can deal with this for you for a small fee (in German).
Central Moves can help with those very large items of furniture.
In some properties its not possible to get your large items through the door ways or stairs. We can help you over come this problem with an outside elevator to take your items through your largest window
Our Removals to Germany Service Includes
- Free No Obligation Home Survey
- Free Removal Planning
- Highly Experienced Removals Team
- Purpose Built Removals Vehicles
- Carpet and Bannister Protectors
- Furniture Blankets and Webbing For Safe Transit
- Expert Packing Services
- Storage In UK or Germany
Transit Times to Germany
Transit time for your removal can be in as little as half a day with our dedicated vehicle service level depending on the volume of effects to be moved.
It also depends on services like packing and the collection point in the UK/delivery point in Germany.
Our co-ordinators will advise you on transit times based on your particular circumstances.
With our part loads service delivery will take longer due to delivering other clients heading in the same direction as yourself.
German EU Customs Service
Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required
- Copy of passport
- Copy of the visa
- Bill of lading (BL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Packing list in German or English
- Customs declaration / signed letter by the owner of the goods
- Customs registration form 0350
- Letter of employment or botschaftsbescheinigung (returning citizens)
- Anmeldebestaetigung (registration)
- Diplomatic entry form 0349 (diplomats).
- Certificate from the diplomatic organization in Germany (diplomats).
Source: I.A.M Movers German Customs
Insurance For Removals to Germany
We understand the importance of protecting our customers’ belongings during the moving process. We provide comprehensive insurance coverage to ensure that in the event of any unforeseen circumstances or accidents, our customers’ goods are safeguarded.
Insurance policies are designed to cover various risks such as damage, theft, loss, or breakage that may occur during transit. We work closely with our customers to assess the value of their possessions and tailor insurance packages that meet their specific needs.
Our team is committed to guiding our customers through the insurance process, explaining the coverage details, and providing assistance in the event of a claim. With our insurance for removals, our customers can have peace of mind knowing that their belongings are protected throughout the entire moving journey.
Living in Germany – A few Tips
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Germany in western-central Europe consists of 16 constituent states, with limited sovereignty. Its capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany has 80.6 million inhabitants. It is the most populous EU member state. Germany is a major economic and political power of the EU and a historic leader in many cultural, theoretical and technical fields.
Germany has a social market economy with a highly skilled labour force, substantial capital stock, a low level of corruption, and a high level of innovation. It has the largest and most powerful national economy in Europe. It is the fourth largest by nominal GDP in the world, the fifth strongest by PPP, and was the biggest net contributor to the EU budget in 2011.
The service sector contributes approximately 71% of total GDP, industry 28%, and agriculture 1%. The official national unemployment rate in April 2014 was 6.8%.
Germany is the most populous country in the EU and ranks 16th in the world. As of 2011, about six million foreign citizens (7.7% of the population) were registered in Germany. Germany is home to the third-highest number of international migrants worldwide.
Currently, the population is covered by a fairly comprehensive health insurance plan provided by statute. Certain groups of people (lifetime officials, self-employed persons, and employees with high incomes) can opt out of the plan and switch to a private insurance contract.
Regardless of the destination of interest, a move to Germany is too enticing for many UK families to ignore. And in many regards, Germany is one of the most suitable countries within the European Union for UK expats to move to. This is for several reasons. For starters, it is welcoming to foreigners.
Germany has the third-largest expat population in the world. The expat population, which in 2011 was estimated to be more than six million, makes up about 7.7 percent of the country’s population.
However, it is not just a matter of expat numbers that draws UK residents and expats from other countries to Germany. This western-central powerhouse has enormous economic growth opportunities. Opportunities come in employment and business opportunities.
For UK residents seeking employment, the low unemployment rate (6.8% in 2014) shows how well Germany’s economy can employ both citizens and foreigners.
As for entrepreneurs, Germany has a pool of highly skilled workforce, large capital stock, and a high level of innovation, all the ingredients start-ups need to flourish.
Property information
Historically low mortgage rates For those who intend to buy a property and apply for a mortgage, the current exceptionally low-interest rates are a godsend. Today on average you can expect half the repayment rates as ten years ago. A loan for € 100,000 today costs a monthly repayment of around 330 €, while in the past, it cost an average of 620 €. Mortgage rates with a ten-year bond start as affordable at 3.25%.
Germany has a functioning rental market, unlike Spain or France. There is a functioning rental market in Germany. Only about 44% of Germans own a home, a very low percentage in comparison with other European countries. It is common in Germany to live in rented accommodation, in the context of a long-term lease. For investors, this means a reliable basis for regular, secure rental income. But in 2014, cheap loans and rising incomes are the two main drivers of the trend for Germans to increasingly buy rather than rent their homes
If you live in Germany in retirement you can receive your UK state pension in a UK or German bank account. Your pension income will be index-linked as Germany is part of the European Economic Area, which means it will increase each year, just as if you had not left the UK.
Few facts about German culture.
- Germany’s motorways (Autobahn) are famous for having no speed limit, but an advisory limit of 130km/h (81mph) is in operation, and some stretches of road have limits.
- Munich’s Oktoberfest, which starts in September, is the biggest beer festival in the world. Oktoberfest 2012 covered 26 hectares and had 35 giant beer tents.
- Germany’s beer relationship is serious. According to German newspaper Der Spiegel, in 2006 it was home to almost 1,300 breweries and responsible for three-quarters of Europe’s beer production.
- Most grocery stores, drug stores, and shopping malls close at 7 pm (8 pm is the latest). The smaller the town, the earlier the closing time. And if it’s Sunday, you might as well stay inside your house. NOTHING is open. Restaurants are the only exception to this rule.
Central Moves Ltd have compiled a list of expat & German news websites that can be of help. This is a chance to contact existing British expats.
- http://www.dw.de
- http://www.thelocal.de
- http://www.howtogermany.com
- http://www.expatsblog.com/
- http://www.german-way.com
- http://www.toytowngermany.com