Moving house is a hectic event at anytime, but for an overseas removal it is even harder. Simply because it involves placing every single item you own in a box or container, and making sure it is packaged securely and labeled. Moving your belongings is no easy task and is in itself a stressful experience. For some people they take a minimum of amount and either sell or give away the rest. For other they may place it into secure storage. The remaining movers take it with them to their new address!
- Hire experienced international movers
- Do it yourself?
Like all home removals it is a hectic time and there is a lot to arrange. But, when it comes to getting every item you own packed up to move overseas it is a bigger challenge. There are many reputable removal companies who deal with overseas moves and will do everything from packing to the removal. Others will just do the transportation; it is simply up to you. Often it depends on a person’s budget! Moving companies will know all what paperwork is needed and what you can and can’t take into another country. Some countries do not allow electrical goods, so you will have to buy them when you arrive there.
- Check with reliable government websites for what is allowed in the country
- Plan in advance with plenty of research
A do it yourself move
- Flexible and save money
It isn’t hard to do it yourself but depends on where in the world you are moving to. You will need to check with the government website of your intended country to note of what you can take and any other issues. For instance most of Europe is easy to get across with passports. It is a good idea to make an inventory of every item you have loaded in case of a border check. Label boxes and containers clearly with name, address etc. If you are simply crossing land it can be relatively easy with van hire as long as you inform the removal company about where you are going. Often your chosen country will have a depot to collect the moving van so you don’t necessary have to return it to your home country.
Some people choose to share the driving with a friend and the friend will return the vehicle. Having two drivers is useful for loading and sharing the driving.
Pack up carefully
You will need good quality removal boxes, strong tape, labels and marker pens. Packing carefully for the move is essential when travelling overseas. It may be just a long drive away, for others it may be by sea or air. The main concern is that it needs to be packaged securely for the trip because it will be along one. Everything needs to be protected with to guarantee it arrives with the minimum of damage. It may meet with border control police deciding to go through the entire contents, which means it will not be packed up as good as when it first left your old address.
- Invest in good quality and sturdy packing supplies
- Keep boxes a similar weight and label clearly
- Protect with bubble wrap and seal securely
What removal service is best?
Whether you do it yourself, or hire a moving company or sell the lot and just take your suitcase there is a lot to arrange when contemplating taking your belongings overseas to begin a new life.
