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If
you’re tired of the big smoke and ready for sea breezes and sandy
beaches, here are our tips for overseas house removals - London
life can be a thing of the past.
They say
moving house is the most stressful thing you can do in life. So
moving abroad can be even more so. The first thing you should do is
organise a professional removals London-based firm. There will be
enough for you to sort out with visas and documentation without
having to worry about your possessions getting from A to
B.
Costs
Of course
moving abroad will be more expensive. For removals - London to
Australia for example – you will need to budget removal costs
before you decide to buy abroad.
There may be factors you haven’t accounted for. You may have to
store your furniture with your removals London firm if your
completion date is delayed for any reason.
Plan
in advance
The best
thing is to write a checklist and timetable for your move.
Naturally some removals - London to far flung countries for example
- will require more organisational skills.
• Confirm
your property abroad is on schedule for your removal date.
• Confirm your removals London firm is on schedule with that
date.
• Book flights/sea crossings/ care hire and hotels you may need for
your move.
• Gather documentation such as medical notes, insurance, financial
details etc. that you will need and store them in a safe place.
• Notify your bank, insurance companies, utility services etc. of
your change of address, as well of course as your friends. You can
contact Royal Mail directly to set up a redirection service.
• You will need to also let your tax office know when you plan to
move.
• Think about practicalities like an overseas SIM card for your
mobile.
• Investigate services for utilities at your new address, and
ensure your existing suppliers are aware of the move.
• You may wish to transfer your bank account or set up an
international telephone banking service. Talk to your bank manager
about the best service for you.
But
moving abroad can also throw other problems to resolve. Some
removals - London to America, or even London to France - can be
hugely complicated if you have a pet.
• For all
London removals, Heathrow and Gatwick run a Pets Passport Scheme so
your pets can be transported abroad.
• Pets are kept in an animal hold in the plane and water is
provided, space will be adequate for your pet to stand, lie down
and turn around.
• More than a million pets fly safely each year around the
world.
London
removals firm, Rest Assured Removals, can help you with all your
moving needs, home or abroad. We offer a reliable removing,
shipping and storage company. Call us on 0800 594 2869, visit our
website at www.restassuredremovals.comor
email info@restassuredremovals.com. | 