We live in a world that is constantly moving. With the Internet facilitating communication among people and companies and with means of transportation faster and more accessible than ever, many people find themselves moving abroad. Relocation can be a tough task though, regardless of whether you are doing it for pleasure, for your studies or for your career.
Which are the most important things you should do before hiring that removals company abroad? Read on and find out more.
• Be prepared – both financially and psychologically. Specialists say that moving house can be an exhilarating experience and that it can really stress you out. In fact, they believe this is one of the top 3 most stressful events in one’s life – and for all that it’s worth, they may actually be true. Make sure you are prepared financially and psychologically for moving house abroad, far from your native language and far from everything you used to know. In the end, this will be an experience that will teach you a lot, but be prepared for the best the same as you are prepared for the worst as well.
• Yes, there are lots of costs. From hiring removals UK to paying for the visa and for the paperwork, moving abroad can be quite costly. We mentioned you should be prepared financially – but you should definitely make sure you understand very exactly (in numbers) what that means. Inform yourself, see exactly which are the fees you have to pay, how much the removals services will cost and how much everything else moving-related will cost as well. Once you know for sure how much everything costs, start saving money – and only make the first step towards moving once you know for sure that you have all your money (or that you will have them by the end of the process).
• Moving furniture may not be your most profitable thing. Unless you live right across the border and unless you have really expensive, antique furniture you don’t want to leave behind, moving it will be quite expensive – and it will most likely not be worth it. While there are many companies offering this kind of service, you should really do the math and see how much this is worth it and how much it isn’t.
• Take into consideration the option of storing some of your possessions. If you plan on staying abroad for quite a long time, but not permanently, you might want to consider the alternative of storing your possessions. If you have expensive things you don’t want to ship abroad or if you simply don’t want to give up on your “stuff” back home, there are lots of places where you can store them – just make sure you store them for enough time and that you make payments for the storage space in time.
• Double-check documentation. When moving abroad, you might discover that there are tons of paperwork you should be able to handle. From translations to visas and working permits and from school records to medical records, you will have to take everything with you – especially if you plan on staying abroad for a longer period of time and especially if you plan on moving there with your entire family. Double-check, triple-check and make sure everything is in order!
• Speaking of health, it would be better for you to address any health issue you may have before you actually move abroad. Health services may be cheaper at home and they may be much more “covered” by your insurance – so why not take care of them before moving?
