They say moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do. Moving to a new country adds to that stress but by choosing a highly recommended professional international removals company, you can achieve a stress-free, smooth relocation.
Relocating internationally is a significant life event that requires meticulous planning and execution. The international removal experts at Constantine Scotland have created this guide about what you need to consider and do for a stress-free relocation to your new home.
Creating a plan of all the things you need to do with timescales will ensure you don’t forget anything and get everything completed on time.
If you have accumulated lots of belongings, this is the perfect time to get rid of items you no longer use or like. Not only will it save you transport costs but it means you can start afresh without old clutter. If you are moving to a warm country from Scotland, you will be able to donate or sell all your cold weather clothes.
If you are having to sell a house before moving, then cleaning it out and removing old ornaments and furniture may help to sell it more quickly as it will look bigger, cleaner and fresher.
Sometimes when people are moving a short distance, they hire a van and rely on some friends to carry out their move but this is not possible for an international removal. It is recommended that you start looking for a removal company as soon as possible. You will need time to get quotes and decide which company is the right fit for you. The company you choose will also want plenty of time to prepare and plan your move. We would always recommend that you choose a company that specialises in international removals as they will have experience dealing with customs and booking the necessary transport such as air or sea freight. In Scotland, Constantine Scotland is a FIDI Affiliate and holder of the respected FAIM Quality Standard, which is, to date, the world’s only recognised quality certification for professional international moving and relocation companies. To keep these credentials, the company is independently audited and reviewed. This means you can be assured of an excellent professional service.
Once you have chosen a removals company, normally the first step will be to have an in-depth consultation with them. This is where the company gathers all the information they need to create a comprehensive plan. They will also be able to advise you of any legal and regulatory requirements for your destination country.
Next you will need to pack all your belongings. The removal company can provide packing materials and boxes. However, for international removals, most people will pay for the removal company’s professional packing and unpacking service. Just a few of the benefits are that they take the responsibility for packing your belongings in a manner that prevents them from getting broken in transit, often their efficient packing can lead to reduced shipping costs, and it saves you time when you will have a hundred other things to do.
When you move you need to consider insurance. A good international removals company will offer their specific removals policy and one that they trust. Otherwise, researching and obtaining removals insurance is another task for your list.
Should you have to move out of your current home before moving abroad, it would be wise to choose a removals company that has high-quality storage facilities.
The benefits of a good international removals company is that they will know exactly how to navigate customs. They will have the necessary experience to adhere to all necessary regulations and have the correct paperwork completed.
At Constantine Scotland, we can relocate our customers worldwide. We have experience in removals to Australia and New Zealand, America and Canada, many European countries and many other countries.
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