German Phrases for Moving Houses
In this guide, we give you the most useful vocabulary and everyday phrases for all the different parts of a move: planning, packing, renting a van, talking to neighbours, and settling into your new home.
All phrases are written in clear, natural German, and explained in plain English.
Moving and Housing Vocabulary
Let’s start with the core vocabulary related to moving.
Talking About the Move
Here are common phrases you can use to talk about your move — whether you're telling a friend or calling a company.
I’m moving next week.
We’ve found a new apartment.
I have to give notice for my old apartment.
The move is on Saturday.
Organising the Move
When preparing for the move, you’ll often need to deal with planning, packing, and hiring services. These words and phrases are useful when talking to friends or professionals.
Here are a few useful sentences that use some of the words above:
We hired a moving company.
Have you already packed the boxes?
Is there an elevator in the building?
Changing Address
After the move, you’ll need to update your address in many places. Here are some related terms:
I have to update my address at the registration office.
We set up mail forwarding at the post office.
The new address has already been updated everywhere.
Talking to Neighbours
When you move into a new apartment building, it’s normal in Germany to briefly introduce yourself to your neighbours. Here are some helpful and polite phrases.
Hello, I’m new in the building.
My name is Lara, and I now live on the third floor.
We just moved in.
Let us know if we’re being noisy.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to memorise everything at once. Start with the phrases that fit your situation. The more you use them, the more natural they’ll feel.
