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Flexible storage on either side of your move, arranged through one vetted, FIDI-certified partner mover. Free quote, no obligation.
In short: Storage is handy when the timing of your move does not line up, for example if your German rental is not ready, you are waiting on Anmeldung, or you are moving in stages. Your goods are held safely, at the UK end or the German end, and released when you are ready.
You can store short or long term, and pay for the space you use. Your connected FIDI-certified partner mover arranges storage as part of the move and confirms costs and access. The enquiry is free.
Moves rarely line up perfectly. Storage bridges the gap. Common reasons people use it on a Germany move include: These are sometimes called overseas removals or house removals to Germany, and the removal services described here cover all of them.
Storage can sit at either end of the route. UK-side storage holds your goods before they travel, which is useful if your German address is not ready. German-side storage holds them after arrival, near your new city, until you can take delivery.
Goods are usually kept in secure containers or a managed warehouse. You can store for a few days, a few weeks or longer, and you pay for the space and time you use. Your partner mover advises which end makes more sense for your move.
You do not need to sort storage separately. When you enquire, mention that you may need it, and your connected partner mover builds it into the plan. They confirm the cost, how access works, and whether your goods are insured while stored.
Send your route, your rough volume and how long you think you will need storage for, and you will get a free quote from one FIDI-certified partner mover. There is no obligation to book.
This guide is written and maintained by Darren Benjamin, founder of International Removals Companies (DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576). Darren has worked in international removals and logistics for over 20 years and has been a director of a UK removals company since 2013.
The international movers and international moving companies we work with hold FIDI FAIM Certified, BAR Overseas, IAM, EUROMOVERS and FEDEMAC accreditations where confirmed. Only FIDI FAIM is an audited certification, checked by Ernst and Young. To hold it, a moving company must pass more than 200 independent quality checks and be re-audited every three years.
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Moving between the UK and Germany means switching between pounds and euros. German landlords normally ask for a deposit of two to three months' cold rent (Kaltmiete) in euros before they hand over the keys, and that is usually the first large euro payment you will make. International Removals Companies can connect you with a trusted currency exchange partner at no charge. Ask about this when you request your Germany removals quote.
Registration and customs are handled locally. The local Bürgeramt handles Anmeldung and the local Zollamt processes customs clearance.
This is a customer convenience only. International Removals Companies does not give exchange rate advice, forecasts, savings claims, urgency claims or instructions to transfer money.
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International moving companies price by cubic metre, not by room count or weight. A sparsely furnished three bed house can cost less than a heavily furnished two bed flat. Reducing volume before the survey is the most effective way to lower the figure.
Ground floor with parking outside is straightforward. A fourth floor German apartment with no lift, restricted parking and a narrow stairwell may need an external furniture lift. Describe access honestly at survey stage so it is priced in rather than discovered on the day.
June to August is peak season across the European moving industry, and prices rise while availability tightens. October to March is materially cheaper. Month-end and Friday collections are busier than mid-week, mid-month slots.