Refrigerators and freezers alongside other bulkier items of furniture and other household appliances are usually the most difficult items to move from one house to another. They’re cumbersome and heavy and you should never attempt to move these items on your own. It’s not simply an issue of their bulkiness and weight, however. You will need to both prepare and clean your appliance first before moving it and also make provisions to store any of its contents, give them away or put them in the bin.
Defrosting
You should fully thaw and defrost your fridge and freezer ahead of moving day. Although this is likely to cause you some inconvenience, it has to be done otherwise you’ll have problems with things like condensation and ice on the day of the move. Not only that, you need to make sure it is fully dry and has been fully aired out before moving it or it may result in a musty smell so this is one of those tasks which you should be prepared for about 1 to 2 days before the move. Even if you have a frost free appliance, you should still prepare it a couple of days in advance.
Removable Parts
Make sure you remove all the trays, crispers, chilled drink dispenser, shelves, egg tray and any other removable part of the fridge or freezer otherwise they’re likely to come out of position when they’re lifted which could cause them to break and to damage the lining of the appliance. Keep these parts in a container and label them so that you know where they are when you reach your destination.
Cleaning Assuming that you’ve removed all the spare parts and foodstuff items, in particular perishables, from your appliance, you should unplug it before beginning to clean it. Use a cloth and mild detergent (or a baking soda solution) to clean the interior of the appliance. Don’t just wipe down what you can easily see. In fridges especially, you need to look underneath shelf runners too as you’ll often be amazed at how much grime has gathered or remnants of food are caked on to the underneath of the runners. Likewise with the door seals.
It’s no use just running a cloth along the top. Pushing the sides of the seal apart is likely to reveal a whole lot more dirt than you bargained for. Once you’ve done this and wiped down the exterior of the appliance, you should leave the door open for at least 24 hours to allow for any moisture to disperse. You’ll also need to wash the removable parts and let them dry too before placing them in a separate container. Don’t forget that glass shelves should be handled carefully and wrapped in some kind of protective covering and transported in a separate bag or container marked ‘fragile’. You should also remove the base cover at the bottom of the fridge and vacuum the condenser or compressor as well as emptying and cleaning out the evaporator pan.
Moving the Appliance
You should remove any handles if possible to avoid them getting snagged on something or damaged during the move. It’s also a good idea to pack the interior of a fridge with lightweight blankets to keep it more stable during transit. In some cases, motors may need to bolted down so you should refer to your instruction manual about that or speak to an expert if you’re not sure as many appliances are not designed to be carried on their sides as it can damage the motor so you should make sure you check otherwise you may end up ruining the appliance. Wrapping some blankets or other soft covering around the appliance before you move it will also help to minimise it being scratched or its exterior being damaged.
A Word of Caution about Freezers
If you’ve planned things well, you should have run down the food in your freezer in the weeks leading up to the move but if you’ve forgotten to do that, be very wary about leaving food in the freezer and taking it with you. Freezers were not designed to be lifted full of food and you can damage your freezer by trying to carry it with excess weight inside. Not only that, frozen food can’t be kept frozen during a move and it can defrost and deteriorate far more quickly than you might envisage. This can cause bad odours which can be absorbed into the lining which can often be impossible to get rid of and, therefore, it will make the freezer unusable. The best thing to do is give away any remaining frozen food you have left to neighbours or simply dispose of it in the bin. It might seem a waste of money but a new freezer is bound to cost you more.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Sunday 4 October 2009
Thursday 1 October 2009
Moving Overseas
Moving Overseas
Most of us will have spent lazy days on holiday lying on a sun-kissed beach with not a care in the world and have thought “wouldn’t it be nice to live abroad?” at one time or another. And whilst many Brits will go on and turn their dreams into reality and become part of the millions of expats living overseas, there are so many considerations to take into account and it involves far more thought and careful planning than you’re likely to have thought possible. If moving overseas is something you are seriously considering, however, here are just some of the many issues you’ll need to think carefully about.
Permits/Visas
Firstly, depending on where you are looking to move to, you may find that it’s difficult or nigh on impossible to obtain the relevant paperwork such as visas and work permits unless you’re moving to another EU member country. Therefore, it’s important you find that out from the outset because without the necessary paperwork, all of the other considerations will be meaningless.
Health and Insurance
It’s not simply a matter of a couple of weeks’ travel insurance but you’ll need to take out comprehensive insurance policies for your health, travel, home and contents, third party liability and motor insurance. Health insurance is vital as without it, you could end up being left with bills you simply cannot afford to pay if you suffer from a serious illness or have a bad accident whilst abroad. It’s not like the UK which has the NHS. In certain countries, you may not even be entitled to the most basic of healthcare facilities without having the proper insurance. You should also be aware of any potential health risks in the country you’re travelling to, make sure that you have all of the proper vaccinations and have taken any other necessary health precautions.
Cultural Issues
Once again, a holiday experience abroad is likely to be very different from becoming a resident in a certain country. Even if you do tend to go on holidays away from the typically British resorts overseas and enjoy conversing with the local natives, actually living amongst them as a resident can be very different and in many places, you’ll need to get to know their culture, heritage, traditions, customs and way of life before you go as you may find that certain practices and beliefs are so far off from what you feel you can accommodate within your own lifestyle so it’s important you gain a grasp of these first before deciding if a move to a particular country is right for you.
Children and Education
If you are planning to move abroad with children, you’ll also need to look at the implications for their schooling. Will there be schools there where English is widely spoken? Are the schools of a high standard? How do your children feel about integrating with foreign children and perhaps having to learn a new language? All of these and much more are questions you’ll need to have answered.
Cost of Living
Many people quit Britain for a life abroad because of the cost of living which they believe is far cheaper overseas. Whilst this may be true in some countries, it is not true of all and it’s important you find out if you can actually afford to live overseas whilst maintaining your required standard of living. Remember things like healthcare costs which are often not taken into account when considering like-for-like costs of living between the UK and countries overseas.
Employment
If you have a job go to, you’ll also need to consider what you would do if the job ended at any point. Would you be able to obtain another job within your chosen field quite quickly and, if not, how might this affect your ability to afford the means to sustain yourself and your family?
Finance and Taxes
You’ll also need to consider opening a foreign bank account and to find out more about taxes and other charges which you will incur in the place you are moving to and the cost of any implications of financial assets you still might have in the UK.
These are just some of the issues which will need careful consideration before moving overseas. Others would include things like accessibility to public transport if you don’t intend having a car, crime and personal safety and communications infrastructures if you rely on them for work or for keeping in touch with friends and family back home.
The important thing to remember is that many expats go on to lead far happier lives and have never regretted leaving the UK for a life overseas. There are, however, many for whom it ends up turning into a nightmare. Therefore, the key thing is to plan meticulously, ensuring that relocation overseas is viable and something you are determined to do and then to also have some kind of ‘exit strategy’ in place, should emergencies occur or you decide later that you wish to return home.
For more information about overseas moves please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Most of us will have spent lazy days on holiday lying on a sun-kissed beach with not a care in the world and have thought “wouldn’t it be nice to live abroad?” at one time or another. And whilst many Brits will go on and turn their dreams into reality and become part of the millions of expats living overseas, there are so many considerations to take into account and it involves far more thought and careful planning than you’re likely to have thought possible. If moving overseas is something you are seriously considering, however, here are just some of the many issues you’ll need to think carefully about.
Permits/Visas
Firstly, depending on where you are looking to move to, you may find that it’s difficult or nigh on impossible to obtain the relevant paperwork such as visas and work permits unless you’re moving to another EU member country. Therefore, it’s important you find that out from the outset because without the necessary paperwork, all of the other considerations will be meaningless.
Health and Insurance
It’s not simply a matter of a couple of weeks’ travel insurance but you’ll need to take out comprehensive insurance policies for your health, travel, home and contents, third party liability and motor insurance. Health insurance is vital as without it, you could end up being left with bills you simply cannot afford to pay if you suffer from a serious illness or have a bad accident whilst abroad. It’s not like the UK which has the NHS. In certain countries, you may not even be entitled to the most basic of healthcare facilities without having the proper insurance. You should also be aware of any potential health risks in the country you’re travelling to, make sure that you have all of the proper vaccinations and have taken any other necessary health precautions.
Cultural Issues
Once again, a holiday experience abroad is likely to be very different from becoming a resident in a certain country. Even if you do tend to go on holidays away from the typically British resorts overseas and enjoy conversing with the local natives, actually living amongst them as a resident can be very different and in many places, you’ll need to get to know their culture, heritage, traditions, customs and way of life before you go as you may find that certain practices and beliefs are so far off from what you feel you can accommodate within your own lifestyle so it’s important you gain a grasp of these first before deciding if a move to a particular country is right for you.
Children and Education
If you are planning to move abroad with children, you’ll also need to look at the implications for their schooling. Will there be schools there where English is widely spoken? Are the schools of a high standard? How do your children feel about integrating with foreign children and perhaps having to learn a new language? All of these and much more are questions you’ll need to have answered.
Cost of Living
Many people quit Britain for a life abroad because of the cost of living which they believe is far cheaper overseas. Whilst this may be true in some countries, it is not true of all and it’s important you find out if you can actually afford to live overseas whilst maintaining your required standard of living. Remember things like healthcare costs which are often not taken into account when considering like-for-like costs of living between the UK and countries overseas.
Employment
If you have a job go to, you’ll also need to consider what you would do if the job ended at any point. Would you be able to obtain another job within your chosen field quite quickly and, if not, how might this affect your ability to afford the means to sustain yourself and your family?
Finance and Taxes
You’ll also need to consider opening a foreign bank account and to find out more about taxes and other charges which you will incur in the place you are moving to and the cost of any implications of financial assets you still might have in the UK.
These are just some of the issues which will need careful consideration before moving overseas. Others would include things like accessibility to public transport if you don’t intend having a car, crime and personal safety and communications infrastructures if you rely on them for work or for keeping in touch with friends and family back home.
The important thing to remember is that many expats go on to lead far happier lives and have never regretted leaving the UK for a life overseas. There are, however, many for whom it ends up turning into a nightmare. Therefore, the key thing is to plan meticulously, ensuring that relocation overseas is viable and something you are determined to do and then to also have some kind of ‘exit strategy’ in place, should emergencies occur or you decide later that you wish to return home.
For more information about overseas moves please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Tuesday 29 September 2009
Shipping Overseas - Plane or Boat?
Shipping Overseas - Plane or Boat?
If you’re moving many miles away overseas the two main options you’re going to have are whether you transport your belongings by air or by sea. Obviously, if you’re flying yourselves, you may end up thinking that it’ll be easier to transport everything on the plane but if you have a lot of stuff, it may well end up having to go on a different cargo plane altogether anyway. The main factors are going to be cost and how long you’re prepared to wait for your belongings at the other end. This article will outline a few of the pros and cons of each method.
Shipping by Sea
Shipping costs are worked out by volume as opposed to weight which is how sea freight is calculated in terms of cost so you’ll obviously save yourself a great deal of money should you choose to ship everything by sea. The downside, however, is that you’ll wait a lot longer for your belongings to appear at your destination and, depending on circumstances, that could mean that you incur additional costs if, for example, you prefer your creature comforts and decide to take up temporary residence in, say, a hotel and stay there until your belongings arrive. You should also note that, unlike with air freight, your bottom line quote will usually not include insurance which you’ll also have to take out independently and which could bump up the total cost considerably. And, although it can vary between companies, insurance is usually based on either coverage for loss only or the more expensive coverage for loss and damage so when you ask for a quote, make sure you know what you’re covered for. Also, as most shipping companies will only ship your belongings in wooden containers or crates which are seaworthy, this could mean them taking up more space than you have available to you in your home as you’re trying to pack and they might also not be included in the cost or you will be charged extra for them.
Shipping by Air
Air freight, whilst being more expensive, is a much quicker way of getting re-united with your belongings at your destination and it’s this convenience that may make you think that it’s worth paying the extra cost which can be quite considerable. But, as you can also use your own boxes it can make the whole process a lot quicker and simpler and it’s really only the cost that might be too prohibitive.
Get Several Quotes
The best thing to do is to obtain a number of quotes from both companies who specialise in sea freight and those who specialise in air freight. Then, once you’ve decided which method you’re going to opt for, then you should compare the quotes again and find out the bottom line and whether or not it includes things like insurance and door-to-door pick up and delivery as what, at first, might seem the cheapest quote might be the most expensive once you add on all the extras. Just as you would with any removal company, try to find out as much as you can about the companies you’re comparing – how long they’ve been established, where they tend to ship to the most, do they ship to your destination regularly, do they have their own packers, can they provide you with written references, how long it will take from the moment the items leave your door to the time they arrive at the other end etc. These are all questions you need to find out before you can finalise which company you intend using.
For more information about overseas moves please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
If you’re moving many miles away overseas the two main options you’re going to have are whether you transport your belongings by air or by sea. Obviously, if you’re flying yourselves, you may end up thinking that it’ll be easier to transport everything on the plane but if you have a lot of stuff, it may well end up having to go on a different cargo plane altogether anyway. The main factors are going to be cost and how long you’re prepared to wait for your belongings at the other end. This article will outline a few of the pros and cons of each method.
Shipping by Sea
Shipping costs are worked out by volume as opposed to weight which is how sea freight is calculated in terms of cost so you’ll obviously save yourself a great deal of money should you choose to ship everything by sea. The downside, however, is that you’ll wait a lot longer for your belongings to appear at your destination and, depending on circumstances, that could mean that you incur additional costs if, for example, you prefer your creature comforts and decide to take up temporary residence in, say, a hotel and stay there until your belongings arrive. You should also note that, unlike with air freight, your bottom line quote will usually not include insurance which you’ll also have to take out independently and which could bump up the total cost considerably. And, although it can vary between companies, insurance is usually based on either coverage for loss only or the more expensive coverage for loss and damage so when you ask for a quote, make sure you know what you’re covered for. Also, as most shipping companies will only ship your belongings in wooden containers or crates which are seaworthy, this could mean them taking up more space than you have available to you in your home as you’re trying to pack and they might also not be included in the cost or you will be charged extra for them.
Shipping by Air
Air freight, whilst being more expensive, is a much quicker way of getting re-united with your belongings at your destination and it’s this convenience that may make you think that it’s worth paying the extra cost which can be quite considerable. But, as you can also use your own boxes it can make the whole process a lot quicker and simpler and it’s really only the cost that might be too prohibitive.
Get Several Quotes
The best thing to do is to obtain a number of quotes from both companies who specialise in sea freight and those who specialise in air freight. Then, once you’ve decided which method you’re going to opt for, then you should compare the quotes again and find out the bottom line and whether or not it includes things like insurance and door-to-door pick up and delivery as what, at first, might seem the cheapest quote might be the most expensive once you add on all the extras. Just as you would with any removal company, try to find out as much as you can about the companies you’re comparing – how long they’ve been established, where they tend to ship to the most, do they ship to your destination regularly, do they have their own packers, can they provide you with written references, how long it will take from the moment the items leave your door to the time they arrive at the other end etc. These are all questions you need to find out before you can finalise which company you intend using.
For more information about overseas moves please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Friday 3 July 2009
Moving Your Car Overseas
If you’re moving abroad and intend shipping your car overseas the two main things you’re going to need to consider are looking for an appropriate company to ship it and the things you need to do with regards to informing the DVLA.
Informing the DVLAYou must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping CompanyIt’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the JourneyTo keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Informing the DVLAYou must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping CompanyIt’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the JourneyTo keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Tuesday 23 June 2009
Moving Your Car Overseas
If you’re moving abroad and intend shipping your car overseas the two main things you’re going to need to consider are looking for an appropriate company to ship it and the things you need to do with regards to informing the DVLA.
Informing the DVLAYou must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping CompanyIt’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the JourneyTo keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Informing the DVLAYou must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping CompanyIt’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the JourneyTo keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Wednesday 10 June 2009
Moving Your Car Overseas
If you’re moving abroad and intend shipping your car overseas the two main things you’re going to need to consider are looking for an appropriate company to ship it and the things you need to do with regards to informing the DVLA.
Informing the DVLAYou must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping CompanyIt’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the JourneyTo keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Informing the DVLAYou must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping CompanyIt’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the JourneyTo keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Monday 8 June 2009
Moving Your Car Overseas
If you’re moving abroad and intend shipping your car overseas the two main things you’re going to need to consider are looking for an appropriate company to ship it and the things you need to do with regards to informing the DVLA.
Informing the DVLAYou must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping CompanyIt’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the JourneyTo keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Informing the DVLAYou must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping CompanyIt’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the JourneyTo keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Wednesday 3 June 2009
Moving Your Car Overseas
If you’re moving abroad and intend shipping your car overseas the two main things you’re going to need to consider are looking for an appropriate company to ship it and the things you need to do with regards to informing the DVLA.
Informing the DVLA
You must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping Company
It’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the Journey
To keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Informing the DVLA
You must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping Company
It’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the Journey
To keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Monday 1 June 2009
Moving Your Car Overseas
If you’re moving abroad and intend shipping your car overseas the two main things you’re going to need to consider are looking for an appropriate company to ship it and the things you need to do with regards to informing the DVLA.
Informing the DVLA
You must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping Company
It’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the Journey
To keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Informing the DVLA
You must notify the DVLA if you intend taking your car out of the country. That applies even if you’re moving to France and driving your car through the tunnel. You need to complete section C of your V5 registration document to show the intended date of export and then a certificate of export (V561) will be issued to you in place of your V5 registration which will then enable you to register the vehicle abroad. To obtain a certificate of export, you should complete the relevant section of your V5 document and return it to the DVLA in Swansea or make the application at your local DVLA office but you need to do this a minimum of 14 days before your intended date of export. If you currently have a V5C registration certificate, you need to complete the relevant slip on the V5C which is called the V5C/4 (the notification of export) and send that to the DVLA. You’re then able to take the remainder of the V5C to the country you’re going to when the vehicle is being exported. If you are not in possession of either a V5C or V5 registration document, you can obtain one by completing the form V62 which you can get from the Post Office, and then send that to the DVLA. Then, follow the steps above. More information can be obtained from the DVLA website.
Choosing an International Car Shipping Company
It’s important that you shop around when looking for a company to ship your car overseas. Prices can vary widely and the cheapest price may not always be the best value for money. There are several things you’ll need to consider.
Will they be shipping the car from door to door or from terminal to terminal? Some companies might be cheaper but they might only ship your car to the nearest port to where you live at the other end. This won’t be too bad if you don’t live too far from the terminal but if you’re several miles away, this could involve greater costs overall. And, if you’re moving to a remote location, the actual cost of delivering the car to your new home might very well end up costing more than the actual shipping itself so when obtaining quotes, make sure you obtain full quotes which meet your exact specifications and not just get a basic quote with just the ‘top line’ on it.
What about shipping insurance? Most international shipping companies will offer some kind of basic insurance coverage but you need to find out what ‘basic’ includes and, more importantly, what it doesn’t include. Some may offer a higher premium depending on your destination and the type of car you have. And, if you’ve got an antique or ‘classic car’ or some kind of expensive sports model or luxury car, you’re better off taking out a higher insurance premium to cover the cost of your investment.
Routing of the Journey
To keep charges as low as possible, some international shipping companies will use different routes and different carriers to get you a lower price. Whilst that’s very noble of them, it’s no use to you if that means your car goes all the way around Europe one way then comes back upon itself and comes all the way around the other side before it finally reaches its destination. You’ll probably want your car as soon as possible after you get to your destination yourself, so you also need to check how long it will take before your car reaches its intended destination.
Try to obtain bona fide references from people who have used the company before in order to ship their vehicle. You might not object to paying a little extra if you’ve been able to obtain references and have good faith that your car is in good hands. Also, all shipping companies will give you a shipping report which will highlight any minor damages, dents or scratches that are on the vehicle before it is shipped. Before you sign this make sure that you agree with the reports findings. It’ll be the only record of the state of your vehicle before it is shipped and you’ll want to ensure that your car matches the report when it reaches its destination before you can be sure that no further damage has been inflicted on it during the journey.
for more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Friday 29 May 2009
'Research is important' when it comes to international removals
It has been claimed that those who are relocating internationally - to the US or Australia for example - the conducting of research on removal firms is vital.
Movers should try not to be hoodwinked by simple publicity stunts and find a happy medium between price and good service, according to Global Relocations.
"Packing and relocating to an international location can be stressful and could prove to be unforgettable traumatic experience if not handled professionally," the organisation says.
Although in the US or Australia it is unlikely that there will be any language barriers to contend with, the group says that it is best to go with an international removal company that has extensive local knowledge of the new country and can help relay relocation procedures.
Those who are emigrating overseas can obtain initial quotes based on current locations and destination addresses with www.removalcosts.co.uk
Movers should try not to be hoodwinked by simple publicity stunts and find a happy medium between price and good service, according to Global Relocations.
"Packing and relocating to an international location can be stressful and could prove to be unforgettable traumatic experience if not handled professionally," the organisation says.
Although in the US or Australia it is unlikely that there will be any language barriers to contend with, the group says that it is best to go with an international removal company that has extensive local knowledge of the new country and can help relay relocation procedures.
Those who are emigrating overseas can obtain initial quotes based on current locations and destination addresses with www.removalcosts.co.uk
Wednesday 27 May 2009
Unpacking after your move
You certainly didn't have your stuff totally packed for just one day. So do not imagine to unpack in one either. Make a quick setting up of all essentials and take care for your family to feel comfortable in your new home, especially the kids. Make a top list with the rooms to unpack and put the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms first. Start unpacking following your inventory sheet and all labels, colour coded stickers and inscriptions that you've put while packing. Try not to get in obsessions to unpack your decorative items such as vases, paints and mirrors. Involve everyone in the process of unpacking and allocate the duties among the family members. Enjoy your new home and have fun while placing your stuff inside.
For more information please go to www.removalcosts.co.uk
For more information please go to www.removalcosts.co.uk
Monday 25 May 2009
Using a House Move to De-Clutter
When making preparations to move house it’s an ideal opportunity to clear out all of the unnecessary items you’ve been hoarding for years. Not only will this make the move more organised but, as you’ll be taking far less with you in terms of overall weight and the time it takes to load everything up onto the removal van, it could mean considerable financial savings too, not forgetting that your new home will be clutter free when you move in – for a while, at least.
The Benefits of De-cluttering
In addition to the savings you will make on not having to transport unnecessary items, de-cluttering also serves other useful purposes. It can help you purge yourself both physically and emotionally of things that have no current or future place in your life. Perhaps, you’ve kept old photograph albums of holidays with a long left behind ex-partner from years ago. Perhaps you’ve got boxes of vinyl LPs and you don’t even have a turntable these days. Whatever the reasons behind your de-cluttering, you’ll often find that, if you systematically go through each room in your house on a de-cluttering ‘mission’, you’ll suddenly become aware of so many items that have no intrinsic value to you whatsoever – items that have simply become redundant to your life and which are, effectively, gathering dust so a house move is a great way to clear these things out or, alternatively, for you to make provisions to give them away or to sell some of them so that other people can make use of them. And, if you do the latter, you might even make some extra money to help with the removal costs.
Questions to Ask Yourself
Is this really any use to me?
Can I fit into it and, if so, could I ever see myself wearing it?
Why am I keeping it?
Am I only keeping it for sentimental reasons?
Recycling Exercise
Obviously, there will be lots of absolute rubbish lying about your house. Old clothes that you’ve long grown out of might be so worn out or so out of style that they’re not going to be use to anybody. But don’t just judge each item by your own standards. Try to think of others who might just have a need for something which you no longer do. In other words, where possible – recycle. This could include gathering together items which you can put on an internet auction site. You could hold a car boot sale, perhaps or there might be many things you can donate to charity shops.
The best way to go about de-cluttering is simply to do it room by room, going through all your drawers, wardrobes and cupboards and also within your shed and garage and gathering everything you no longer have a need for. As you do so, separate those items which are either to be thrown in the bin or potentially recycled. Keep lots of bin bags handy. In other words, by doing that, you’ve made a conscious effort to get rid of things that YOU no longer personally need. You’ll probably be amazed at the amount you’re able to collect and the increased amount of space left as a result. And, that should be enough to leave you without any doubt that you’re doing the right thing because when you look at the space you’ll save a as result, just think – if you were to take all this ‘rubbish’ with you, just how much space that would take up in your new property. You might choose to hire a skip if you have a lot of stuff to get rid of but they aren’t that expensive and, in hiring one, you’re likely to make more of a conscious effort to ditch the sentimentality which will ultimately lighten your load.
If you require any further information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
The Benefits of De-cluttering
In addition to the savings you will make on not having to transport unnecessary items, de-cluttering also serves other useful purposes. It can help you purge yourself both physically and emotionally of things that have no current or future place in your life. Perhaps, you’ve kept old photograph albums of holidays with a long left behind ex-partner from years ago. Perhaps you’ve got boxes of vinyl LPs and you don’t even have a turntable these days. Whatever the reasons behind your de-cluttering, you’ll often find that, if you systematically go through each room in your house on a de-cluttering ‘mission’, you’ll suddenly become aware of so many items that have no intrinsic value to you whatsoever – items that have simply become redundant to your life and which are, effectively, gathering dust so a house move is a great way to clear these things out or, alternatively, for you to make provisions to give them away or to sell some of them so that other people can make use of them. And, if you do the latter, you might even make some extra money to help with the removal costs.
Questions to Ask Yourself
Is this really any use to me?
Can I fit into it and, if so, could I ever see myself wearing it?
Why am I keeping it?
Am I only keeping it for sentimental reasons?
Recycling Exercise
Obviously, there will be lots of absolute rubbish lying about your house. Old clothes that you’ve long grown out of might be so worn out or so out of style that they’re not going to be use to anybody. But don’t just judge each item by your own standards. Try to think of others who might just have a need for something which you no longer do. In other words, where possible – recycle. This could include gathering together items which you can put on an internet auction site. You could hold a car boot sale, perhaps or there might be many things you can donate to charity shops.
The best way to go about de-cluttering is simply to do it room by room, going through all your drawers, wardrobes and cupboards and also within your shed and garage and gathering everything you no longer have a need for. As you do so, separate those items which are either to be thrown in the bin or potentially recycled. Keep lots of bin bags handy. In other words, by doing that, you’ve made a conscious effort to get rid of things that YOU no longer personally need. You’ll probably be amazed at the amount you’re able to collect and the increased amount of space left as a result. And, that should be enough to leave you without any doubt that you’re doing the right thing because when you look at the space you’ll save a as result, just think – if you were to take all this ‘rubbish’ with you, just how much space that would take up in your new property. You might choose to hire a skip if you have a lot of stuff to get rid of but they aren’t that expensive and, in hiring one, you’re likely to make more of a conscious effort to ditch the sentimentality which will ultimately lighten your load.
If you require any further information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Wednesday 20 May 2009
Affordable and reliable removal service - is this possible ?
We all know how moving makes us nervous and that it is very frustrating and stressful most of the times, due to lack of experience, coordination and communication between the moving company and the customer. All of this can be avoided by hiring a reputable moving company to do the job for you. The questions are “How do I know which company can be trusted?” and “How should we avoid paying more and end up disappointed?”.
In today’s market with so many moving companies, there is one that can be trusted, based on the information collected online and from customers’ comments that have used them. The Removal Supermarket is a professional moving company with vast experience in the industry. After a bold decision the company is rapidly expanding on the moving market. The potential for 2011 is to open three offices, first in London, second in New York and third in New Zealand with the idea to continue to provide a quality service for long distance Coast-to-Coast moves and general worldwide and international removals.
For the many UK customers that have already moved within Britain and overseas The Removal Supermarket are moving towards meeting every customer’s schedule and requirements all over the world where ever their collection and delivery address.
The Removal Supermarket are friendly and motivated and ready to explain everything you need to know about your moving job in details. Since the good communication is a key factor in the whole moving process, all worries are reduced to a minimum during each Local Move, Long Distance Relocation, Luxury Moving, Commercial Relocation, Student Move or In-House Move etc. With the office based staff every customer can have a co-ordinator continuously offer updates to the status of their scheduled move for no additional cost making it one of the first moving businesses in the field providing such convenience and assurance. There is no doubt why the company has moved so many customers smoothly and successfully.
If you need to move please obtain your free removal quote with no obligation please visit: www.removalcosts.co.uk
In today’s market with so many moving companies, there is one that can be trusted, based on the information collected online and from customers’ comments that have used them. The Removal Supermarket is a professional moving company with vast experience in the industry. After a bold decision the company is rapidly expanding on the moving market. The potential for 2011 is to open three offices, first in London, second in New York and third in New Zealand with the idea to continue to provide a quality service for long distance Coast-to-Coast moves and general worldwide and international removals.
For the many UK customers that have already moved within Britain and overseas The Removal Supermarket are moving towards meeting every customer’s schedule and requirements all over the world where ever their collection and delivery address.
The Removal Supermarket are friendly and motivated and ready to explain everything you need to know about your moving job in details. Since the good communication is a key factor in the whole moving process, all worries are reduced to a minimum during each Local Move, Long Distance Relocation, Luxury Moving, Commercial Relocation, Student Move or In-House Move etc. With the office based staff every customer can have a co-ordinator continuously offer updates to the status of their scheduled move for no additional cost making it one of the first moving businesses in the field providing such convenience and assurance. There is no doubt why the company has moved so many customers smoothly and successfully.
If you need to move please obtain your free removal quote with no obligation please visit: www.removalcosts.co.uk
Monday 18 May 2009
Save money and time
Are you looking for a way to make moving as simple as possible? No matter what you do, there is going to be some stress involved with the moving process. At the same time, by taking a few simple steps, you can effectively save time, money, and hassles by simplifying the whole process.
Move on a Weekday
Moving on a weekday will help simplify the moving process in a number of ways. First of all, it is generally easier to line up services with a moving company when you plan for a weekday move rather than a weekend move. Furthermore, government offices, banks, and utilities are open during the week as well. This means it will be much easier for you to contact these businesses and organizations if you need assistance during the move.
Order Pre-Printed Address Labels
If you know your new address well in advance, you might want to consider ordering address labels that are pre-printed with your new address. This way, you can save time when filling out change of address cards. It will also make it easier when you send out cards to friends and family members notifying them of your move.
Choose a Room for Packing
Before you start packing, you should choose a room in which you will store all of your packing supplies and packed items. If you prefer to leave the packed items in the room in which they belonged, you should still select one room at a time to pack. Then, focus on packing just a few boxes per day. That way, you won’t be overwhelmed by trying to pack everything all at once.
Maintain a Log
In order to keep track of all of your moving activities, you might want to consider maintaining a log. Your log doesn’t have to be anything more than a simple notebook in which you record information about your move. The information you write in your log should include the names of people you spoke to, what took place during the conversation and when the conversation took place. You should also write down information about your utilities, including when they are scheduled to be turned off at your old home and turned on at the new one.
Mark Boxes Carefully
You will save yourself a great deal of hassle if you take the time to mark all of your boxes carefully. Choose a color for each room and place the appropriately colored label on each box. For example, if you are choosing red for you bathroom, all of the boxes containing bathroom items should have a red label. Using colors to identify boxes is a simpler way to identify which boxes belong together. You can then place a colored tag on each room of the new house that corresponds with the colors on the boxes. This way, your movers can easily place the boxes in the appropriate rooms.
You will be simply amazed by how much easier the moving process become if you follow these few guidelines.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Move on a Weekday
Moving on a weekday will help simplify the moving process in a number of ways. First of all, it is generally easier to line up services with a moving company when you plan for a weekday move rather than a weekend move. Furthermore, government offices, banks, and utilities are open during the week as well. This means it will be much easier for you to contact these businesses and organizations if you need assistance during the move.
Order Pre-Printed Address Labels
If you know your new address well in advance, you might want to consider ordering address labels that are pre-printed with your new address. This way, you can save time when filling out change of address cards. It will also make it easier when you send out cards to friends and family members notifying them of your move.
Choose a Room for Packing
Before you start packing, you should choose a room in which you will store all of your packing supplies and packed items. If you prefer to leave the packed items in the room in which they belonged, you should still select one room at a time to pack. Then, focus on packing just a few boxes per day. That way, you won’t be overwhelmed by trying to pack everything all at once.
Maintain a Log
In order to keep track of all of your moving activities, you might want to consider maintaining a log. Your log doesn’t have to be anything more than a simple notebook in which you record information about your move. The information you write in your log should include the names of people you spoke to, what took place during the conversation and when the conversation took place. You should also write down information about your utilities, including when they are scheduled to be turned off at your old home and turned on at the new one.
Mark Boxes Carefully
You will save yourself a great deal of hassle if you take the time to mark all of your boxes carefully. Choose a color for each room and place the appropriately colored label on each box. For example, if you are choosing red for you bathroom, all of the boxes containing bathroom items should have a red label. Using colors to identify boxes is a simpler way to identify which boxes belong together. You can then place a colored tag on each room of the new house that corresponds with the colors on the boxes. This way, your movers can easily place the boxes in the appropriate rooms.
You will be simply amazed by how much easier the moving process become if you follow these few guidelines.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Friday 15 May 2009
Expect delays
Delay is certainly not a point in your moving checklist. Beside all you have to be prepared to meet it. Be sure that you are ready to handle with a delay of your move operationally and financially. If it happens something to go wrong you have to act really quick. First of all try do everything you can to stay one more week or more at your current location. Calculate how much it will cost you and what you will need to survive during this extra period. You can not afford yourself to waste too much money. Supply with food and drinks but do not buy too much provisions. Try to prolong all the utilities you have cancelled because you will obviously need it. Rate your actions according your and your family's needs. Inform your relatives that you will stay at your old place longer than planned. Leave a notice to the phone messenger at your new home. Don't forget to speak with your boss. It is important to spread the news that you are staying.
For more information please visit: www.removalcosts.co.uk
For more information please visit: www.removalcosts.co.uk
Tuesday 12 May 2009
Office moves are booming
There is a lot of work involved in planning an office move and not all of it revolves around the removal company. From the client’s perspective the objective is to have everyone sitting at their new desks with working computers and phones and no grumbles. Careful planning and keeping everyone up to speed is key whether this is done with coloured zones, CAD drawings or just a good old excel spreadsheet working matrix. From a moving point of view, the more information we have in advance the better coupled with one person in charge on the day that can make decisions and sign off the floor at the end of the move is paramount.
All the emails, phone calls and site surveys pay off in the end because this way the move is so well orchestrated, it actually can come in under budget. Our strategy of charging an hourly rate also works very well as the client is then not locked in to a fixed price with pre-agreed move criteria. Moves very rarely happen as planned as there are often unforeseen circumstances. Often the move actually reduces in size, and with our pricing structure, so does the cost of the move. The client only pays for the work actually done at the time of the move.
Find more information on www.removalcosts.co.uk
All the emails, phone calls and site surveys pay off in the end because this way the move is so well orchestrated, it actually can come in under budget. Our strategy of charging an hourly rate also works very well as the client is then not locked in to a fixed price with pre-agreed move criteria. Moves very rarely happen as planned as there are often unforeseen circumstances. Often the move actually reduces in size, and with our pricing structure, so does the cost of the move. The client only pays for the work actually done at the time of the move.
Find more information on www.removalcosts.co.uk
Friday 8 May 2009
The recession is official - how will this affect moving?
Surprise, surprise the country is officially in recession. No doubt this news will bring forth a new set of predictions for the housing market. Here at The Removal Supermarket, we try to look at the positive and the positive is that people will always need to move house and many moves are not mortgage related.
The main reasons people move are:
change in family circumstances - new baby on the way, older children leaving home, divorce
work - especially in these times, you may need to move for your job
building works - renovating your existing property is often far better than hunting for the house of your dreams
first home - there comes a time in everyone’s life when living with the parents or house sharing is no longer an option or there are those couples who are beginning wedded bliss
quality of life - giving up city life and moving to the country
greed - the days of moving to realise the value in your property are probably over now
So, bar greed, all the above are still reasons to move and the recession shouldn’t play a major factor in the decision to move. Of course, these are cautious times, so decisions may not be made in haste.
Find more information on www.removalcosts.co.uk
The main reasons people move are:
change in family circumstances - new baby on the way, older children leaving home, divorce
work - especially in these times, you may need to move for your job
building works - renovating your existing property is often far better than hunting for the house of your dreams
first home - there comes a time in everyone’s life when living with the parents or house sharing is no longer an option or there are those couples who are beginning wedded bliss
quality of life - giving up city life and moving to the country
greed - the days of moving to realise the value in your property are probably over now
So, bar greed, all the above are still reasons to move and the recession shouldn’t play a major factor in the decision to move. Of course, these are cautious times, so decisions may not be made in haste.
Find more information on www.removalcosts.co.uk
Wednesday 29 April 2009
A busy start for storage in 2009
The first Quarter of 2009 in particular has been very busy for our team.
The credit crunch seems to have driven a wide variety of folks into needing self storage, for a wide range of reasons.
We have seen a large number of people moving away from the UK, often because they have lost their job. Some are emigrating at least semi-permanently, some are just going back-packing around the world - doing the trip they always wanted to do but never got the chance.
A significant proportion of new customers are coming to us because they are trying to save money on storage - often, customers are storing with one of the big-brand (and big-price) storage companies, and have realised that they can save over half their storage rent just by giving us a call.
Sadly, we've also seen a few customers coming our way because they can't afford the rent or the mortgage, and so have had to downsize for a while. Thankfully, there aren't too many of these at the moment.
February seems a bit quieter so far. Perhaps the panic just before and after Christmas has abated, and we're all just settling down to a long grind of a recession. Let's hope March brings out the sun and a bit of optimism!
Find more information on www.removalcosts.co.uk
The credit crunch seems to have driven a wide variety of folks into needing self storage, for a wide range of reasons.
We have seen a large number of people moving away from the UK, often because they have lost their job. Some are emigrating at least semi-permanently, some are just going back-packing around the world - doing the trip they always wanted to do but never got the chance.
A significant proportion of new customers are coming to us because they are trying to save money on storage - often, customers are storing with one of the big-brand (and big-price) storage companies, and have realised that they can save over half their storage rent just by giving us a call.
Sadly, we've also seen a few customers coming our way because they can't afford the rent or the mortgage, and so have had to downsize for a while. Thankfully, there aren't too many of these at the moment.
February seems a bit quieter so far. Perhaps the panic just before and after Christmas has abated, and we're all just settling down to a long grind of a recession. Let's hope March brings out the sun and a bit of optimism!
Find more information on www.removalcosts.co.uk
Friday 24 April 2009
More Brits move down-under
More people than ever before are moving to Australia according to a current removal specialist survey.
The survey tracks the relocation trends of over 7000 customers moving overseas each year. The survey reveals that more and more people are planning to escape the dismal British weather and economy to find a better lifestyle in Australia. The report shows that a 31% increase in people moving to Australia in 2008 compared to 2007.
The picturesque beauty of the Queensland coastline is certainly ticking the right boxes for Brits as the territory is the number one relocation destination for the second year running.
Other areas of Australia showed a marked increase in popularity. The survey showed a 44% increase in people moving to Adelaide and a 42% increase in people moving to Melbourne.
A spokesperson says, that the survey has revealed that Queensland is our most popular destination in Australia I am sure the quality of life, sunnier climate and diverse job opportunities play a part in the relocation decision!
The survey also notes that customers are taking slightly smaller volumes of household effects when they move to their new life in Australia. Even though there are more moves taking place, emigrating individuals and families are paring down the amount of goods they take with them.
The Removal Supermarket provides a range of services and support for individuals and families relocating to Australia. Groupage destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart.
Find more information on www.removalcosts.co.uk
The survey tracks the relocation trends of over 7000 customers moving overseas each year. The survey reveals that more and more people are planning to escape the dismal British weather and economy to find a better lifestyle in Australia. The report shows that a 31% increase in people moving to Australia in 2008 compared to 2007.
The picturesque beauty of the Queensland coastline is certainly ticking the right boxes for Brits as the territory is the number one relocation destination for the second year running.
Other areas of Australia showed a marked increase in popularity. The survey showed a 44% increase in people moving to Adelaide and a 42% increase in people moving to Melbourne.
A spokesperson says, that the survey has revealed that Queensland is our most popular destination in Australia I am sure the quality of life, sunnier climate and diverse job opportunities play a part in the relocation decision!
The survey also notes that customers are taking slightly smaller volumes of household effects when they move to their new life in Australia. Even though there are more moves taking place, emigrating individuals and families are paring down the amount of goods they take with them.
The Removal Supermarket provides a range of services and support for individuals and families relocating to Australia. Groupage destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart.
Find more information on www.removalcosts.co.uk
Wednesday 22 April 2009
Moving your own belongings 'could cause injury'
New figures have revealed that two-fifths of minor injuries that resulted in people taking three or more days off work were caused by handling, lifting or carrying.
Those who are moving from rented accommodation to a studio or one-bedroom flat can often choose to shift their belongings themselves but this could cause an injury if they are not properly trained.
However, movers could still save money by using a man with a van instead of a large removals company, according to The Removal Supermarket, who make it easy to get free quotes from a number of companies in the local area.
Phil Grace, liability risk manager for Norwich Union, says: "The first step to reducing risk is to consider whether manual handling can be avoided."
Movers will need to ensure that the service they use is insured and that the van can carry the largest items.
Man and van companies can be just as reliable, providing adequate research is done and the right questions are asked.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Those who are moving from rented accommodation to a studio or one-bedroom flat can often choose to shift their belongings themselves but this could cause an injury if they are not properly trained.
However, movers could still save money by using a man with a van instead of a large removals company, according to The Removal Supermarket, who make it easy to get free quotes from a number of companies in the local area.
Phil Grace, liability risk manager for Norwich Union, says: "The first step to reducing risk is to consider whether manual handling can be avoided."
Movers will need to ensure that the service they use is insured and that the van can carry the largest items.
Man and van companies can be just as reliable, providing adequate research is done and the right questions are asked.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Monday 20 April 2009
Removal firm brings in container-based system
It has been reported that a well known removal company has brought in a container-based system for domestic removals.
The system is widely used in Europe and has been introduced into the UK using a trio of DAF CF85 drawbar outfits, according to Easier.
A removal company in the south-west, has bought 12 CT boxes and will be using them out of its head office in Truro, as well as depots in Exeter and Bristol.
The CT box system is said to use an ISO container that is 25-feet long compared to the standard 20, while at 9.5 feet the box is also 18 inches higher - combining to create a volume of 1,625 cubic feet.
This volume is 42 per cent more than a standard container and also significantly bigger than conventional removal containers.
Mark Lane, the company's managing director, says that the implementation of an automatic gearbox will help to cut driver tiredness and also reduce clutch wear and tear.
Movers looking for a removals quote can get up to 30 per cent off by visiting our enquiry page. Please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
The system is widely used in Europe and has been introduced into the UK using a trio of DAF CF85 drawbar outfits, according to Easier.
A removal company in the south-west, has bought 12 CT boxes and will be using them out of its head office in Truro, as well as depots in Exeter and Bristol.
The CT box system is said to use an ISO container that is 25-feet long compared to the standard 20, while at 9.5 feet the box is also 18 inches higher - combining to create a volume of 1,625 cubic feet.
This volume is 42 per cent more than a standard container and also significantly bigger than conventional removal containers.
Mark Lane, the company's managing director, says that the implementation of an automatic gearbox will help to cut driver tiredness and also reduce clutch wear and tear.
Movers looking for a removals quote can get up to 30 per cent off by visiting our enquiry page. Please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Friday 17 April 2009
Moving Offices - Different For Every Type of Office
Moving involves a lot of stress. However, some offices are easier to move. If you only have a small office that consist of a bunch of files, a computer and an office desk then moving your office can typically be accomplished in a day. It is a different story for big offices though.
How Fast Should the Move Take?
It would generally depend on the type of office you are moving. For instance, if you have a small medical practice it might be simpler than if you have an entire lab to move as well. Your small medical practice could only have a few files and a little furniture to move. This would take a day or two to move.
On the other hand, if the office also has some lab equipment it will be more complicated. Certain permits may be required for owning and moving some of your equipment. If you have hazardous materials, you need to be more careful in transporting them so as not to damage or injure your things and your employees and other people exposed to it. Zoning laws apply to veterinary practices too.
What to Do to Facilitate Faster and an Easier Removals
What most companies do is they hire a removals company to help them with the move. Removals companies will know how to pack their things better and faster. Of course, the company needs to instruct them about their files and their equipment too.
One thing companies should focus on first though is to choose the right removals company. Most files are confidential so the company should make sure that this will not be compromised.
If your office has special equipment and hazardous materials, you should choose the company that has experience in moving such items. This way, you will be assured that they will know what to do and how to handle your things.
Nevertheless, you should allow the removals company to do their work well. You must understand that delicate items require care in moving. If you have many things to move it will take more things to organize, pack, move and unload.
To avoid misunderstanding, you should ask the removals company how long it would take for them to move everything. You also have to tell them in detail all the things that need to be moved too. Of course, the removals company should coordinate with your office too to schedule each phase of the move. This will make the move easier, smoother and faster as well.
Doing the Move by Phase
A regular office would actually benefit from a move. It’s because you will get to clean up your files. This will give you are reason to organize when you move to your new office. Still, it will only be beneficial if you do the move in an organized manner.
Many offices move to new offices that are furnished already. This way, they will have less to transport. It would also be so much faster to settle in. Of course, when there is some very equipment, it becomes more complicated.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
How Fast Should the Move Take?
It would generally depend on the type of office you are moving. For instance, if you have a small medical practice it might be simpler than if you have an entire lab to move as well. Your small medical practice could only have a few files and a little furniture to move. This would take a day or two to move.
On the other hand, if the office also has some lab equipment it will be more complicated. Certain permits may be required for owning and moving some of your equipment. If you have hazardous materials, you need to be more careful in transporting them so as not to damage or injure your things and your employees and other people exposed to it. Zoning laws apply to veterinary practices too.
What to Do to Facilitate Faster and an Easier Removals
What most companies do is they hire a removals company to help them with the move. Removals companies will know how to pack their things better and faster. Of course, the company needs to instruct them about their files and their equipment too.
One thing companies should focus on first though is to choose the right removals company. Most files are confidential so the company should make sure that this will not be compromised.
If your office has special equipment and hazardous materials, you should choose the company that has experience in moving such items. This way, you will be assured that they will know what to do and how to handle your things.
Nevertheless, you should allow the removals company to do their work well. You must understand that delicate items require care in moving. If you have many things to move it will take more things to organize, pack, move and unload.
To avoid misunderstanding, you should ask the removals company how long it would take for them to move everything. You also have to tell them in detail all the things that need to be moved too. Of course, the removals company should coordinate with your office too to schedule each phase of the move. This will make the move easier, smoother and faster as well.
Doing the Move by Phase
A regular office would actually benefit from a move. It’s because you will get to clean up your files. This will give you are reason to organize when you move to your new office. Still, it will only be beneficial if you do the move in an organized manner.
Many offices move to new offices that are furnished already. This way, they will have less to transport. It would also be so much faster to settle in. Of course, when there is some very equipment, it becomes more complicated.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Wednesday 15 April 2009
Moving home with your children
Moving house can be a stressful life event for a family to go through. But while parents are preoccupied with getting all the packing done or cancelling the bills, children may be worrying about quite different things; like everything they will be leaving behind, a familiar home, school, and their friends.
Sally Gimson, Campaigns Manager at the Family and Parenting Institute, explains: "Childhood is full of change and new experiences hence children are used to adapting to new things, but it is important for parents to talk to children and prepare them for the move and explain why they are doing it.
"Some families move to have a bigger house or one with a garden and others even move to be near a good school, but parents almost always want to be in an area where they can do the best for their children."
The nature of moving house can mean that arrangements before the move are rushed and the children's needs can easily be pushed to one side. It's important that children are clear about what is going on and are given time to get used to the idea. Above all, try to make the move fun.
Take your children to see the new house, meet the new neighbours and explore the new surroundings. Take a photo of them outside their new home which can be made into change of address cards for their friends. If you let them pack a box of their own possessions, they can help to put it into the removal van and unpack it themselves in the new house. This will give them a sense of being part of the process.
It's important to understand your child's positive and negative feelings and reassure them that it's normal to feel anxious as well as excited. Young children may be settled into a school, nursery or playgroup where they've made friends with their peers, as well as the teachers. They may play with the children living next door, or have relatives they see regularly. They are likely to have a 'best friend' and have got to know a babysitter and local shopkeepers.
Older children will have friends at school or college who are an important part of their lives, as well as teachers and other adults they look up to. They will have favourite meeting places, local clubs, cinemas and shops. And even more important, they may have to face the prospect of leaving a girlfriend or boyfriend behind.
Be sure to allow your children to say goodbye to their old home properly. Help them make a scrapbook of the old area and fill it with pictures of friends, their school, places they like and photographs of their old house. In the lead up to the big day, try to keep routines and other daily living habits as normal as possible. By treating what can be a traumatic life event sensitively, you can help them move on and settle into their new surroundings more quickly.
Some of the stress associated with moving comes from the 'newness' of things. So make sure that a child's bedroom is the first to be sorted out, with as many familiar items as possible. It's also a good idea to involve your children in plans to decorate their own room.
If distance allows, arrange for old friends to come and visit. This can help to give your child confidence by making an adventure of showing off the new house and exploring the new surroundings.
Children can find the idea of making new friends one of the most daunting factors of moving home, so try to hook into the community as quickly as possible. Ask neighbours to help to introduce your child to other children who live locally and find out about local clubs or organisations that your child can join.
By talking, and more importantly, listening to your child, any worries they may have about their new life are more likely to be solved and, before you know it, they will have settled down to enjoy the next phase in your family's journey.
For more information please go to www.removalcosts.co.uk
Sally Gimson, Campaigns Manager at the Family and Parenting Institute, explains: "Childhood is full of change and new experiences hence children are used to adapting to new things, but it is important for parents to talk to children and prepare them for the move and explain why they are doing it.
"Some families move to have a bigger house or one with a garden and others even move to be near a good school, but parents almost always want to be in an area where they can do the best for their children."
The nature of moving house can mean that arrangements before the move are rushed and the children's needs can easily be pushed to one side. It's important that children are clear about what is going on and are given time to get used to the idea. Above all, try to make the move fun.
Take your children to see the new house, meet the new neighbours and explore the new surroundings. Take a photo of them outside their new home which can be made into change of address cards for their friends. If you let them pack a box of their own possessions, they can help to put it into the removal van and unpack it themselves in the new house. This will give them a sense of being part of the process.
It's important to understand your child's positive and negative feelings and reassure them that it's normal to feel anxious as well as excited. Young children may be settled into a school, nursery or playgroup where they've made friends with their peers, as well as the teachers. They may play with the children living next door, or have relatives they see regularly. They are likely to have a 'best friend' and have got to know a babysitter and local shopkeepers.
Older children will have friends at school or college who are an important part of their lives, as well as teachers and other adults they look up to. They will have favourite meeting places, local clubs, cinemas and shops. And even more important, they may have to face the prospect of leaving a girlfriend or boyfriend behind.
Be sure to allow your children to say goodbye to their old home properly. Help them make a scrapbook of the old area and fill it with pictures of friends, their school, places they like and photographs of their old house. In the lead up to the big day, try to keep routines and other daily living habits as normal as possible. By treating what can be a traumatic life event sensitively, you can help them move on and settle into their new surroundings more quickly.
Some of the stress associated with moving comes from the 'newness' of things. So make sure that a child's bedroom is the first to be sorted out, with as many familiar items as possible. It's also a good idea to involve your children in plans to decorate their own room.
If distance allows, arrange for old friends to come and visit. This can help to give your child confidence by making an adventure of showing off the new house and exploring the new surroundings.
Children can find the idea of making new friends one of the most daunting factors of moving home, so try to hook into the community as quickly as possible. Ask neighbours to help to introduce your child to other children who live locally and find out about local clubs or organisations that your child can join.
By talking, and more importantly, listening to your child, any worries they may have about their new life are more likely to be solved and, before you know it, they will have settled down to enjoy the next phase in your family's journey.
For more information please go to www.removalcosts.co.uk
Monday 13 April 2009
Relocating to the US is a 'wise financial move
It has been suggested that anyone who is moving to the US is picking a good time to buy property there. Jonathan Sloane, communications director at NYC & Company, says that the number of Brits living or working in New York City is on the rise. He believes that now is "a good time to buy as property prices are significantly lower than they were 12 to 18 months ago". Movers who are relocating across the Atlantic can receive advice about storage and shipping costs from www.removalcosts.co.uk international removal experts, who can also provide advice on shipment tracking and timescales, as well as customs and legal requirements. Dave Isley, head of Natwest International Personal Banking, says that a growing number of employment opportunities and the prospect of a better standard of living are fuelling overseas moves. People aged between 25 and 44 are more likely to migrate to places such as the US, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Friday 10 April 2009
Common mistakes people make when moving out
What is this? I didn’t know it would be this much!
It’s a sad fact that so many people are dumbfounded when they finally see their moving bill. Many do not expect these charges, and feel they’ve been cheated when what they really were was careless in putting a rein on their removal costs.
If you’re moving out, and don’t want to be the person asking this question, then here are some tips on what NOT to do when you’re moving out:
1. Including needless clutter.
So many people opt to include all the stuff they have at home when doing a move, even the things they don’t need which is both silly and very impractical. Leave all the things you don’t need or do not foresee using when you move.
You may also consider leaving very old appliances behind, as buying a new one might save not just on moving costs, but on energy costs in the long run as well. The same goes with furniture you’re not going to use. Why don’t you just sell it beforehand instead of taking it with you? Donating old stuff to charity also helps, and you’ll be doing a good deed too.
2. Not being pragmatic and objective.
Ask yourself “How much stuff do I really have?” Many people make the mistake of underestimating how much they’re going to bring with them, and thus assume that their budget will only be such and such amount, only to be surprised once the bill comes in.
3. Being lazy.
Why hire help if you can do it yourself? Unless you’re an invalid or have some sort of medical condition that prohibits you from heavy lifting, why not consider carrying your stuff yourself? What’s more, you can also just hire a van and drive yourself instead of hiring a whole crew to do everything for you.
Of course, if you ever decide to go this way, then you WILL need a lot of time to prepare, so be sure to allot the appropriate time in your schedule. Also, you should try to calculate your savings based on the value you attach to doing the work yourself as opposed to hiring.
4. Not canvassing.
Shop around for the best price, and don’t be afraid to haggle. It’s not a matter of pride, it’s just you being practical and trying to get as much value from your money as possible. Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know.
Removals need not be difficult and expensive. Avoid these mistakes and you’ll surely have a stress-free move. To find a professional removal company you need to contact at least two removal companies.
Get the Right Type of Moving Quote
While going through these quotes, you may notice that there are actually two types of moving quotes to choose from. One is known as the binding quote which are legally bound to be as they are and in case the customer subscribes to it, the moving company will no longer charge other fees from what was stipulated in the said quote. Meanwhile, a non-binding quote may be close approximations of the total fee you will eventually pay. However, this does not mean that non-binding quotes are more expensive that the former. There are times when binding quotes are actually more expensive.
More information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
It’s a sad fact that so many people are dumbfounded when they finally see their moving bill. Many do not expect these charges, and feel they’ve been cheated when what they really were was careless in putting a rein on their removal costs.
If you’re moving out, and don’t want to be the person asking this question, then here are some tips on what NOT to do when you’re moving out:
1. Including needless clutter.
So many people opt to include all the stuff they have at home when doing a move, even the things they don’t need which is both silly and very impractical. Leave all the things you don’t need or do not foresee using when you move.
You may also consider leaving very old appliances behind, as buying a new one might save not just on moving costs, but on energy costs in the long run as well. The same goes with furniture you’re not going to use. Why don’t you just sell it beforehand instead of taking it with you? Donating old stuff to charity also helps, and you’ll be doing a good deed too.
2. Not being pragmatic and objective.
Ask yourself “How much stuff do I really have?” Many people make the mistake of underestimating how much they’re going to bring with them, and thus assume that their budget will only be such and such amount, only to be surprised once the bill comes in.
3. Being lazy.
Why hire help if you can do it yourself? Unless you’re an invalid or have some sort of medical condition that prohibits you from heavy lifting, why not consider carrying your stuff yourself? What’s more, you can also just hire a van and drive yourself instead of hiring a whole crew to do everything for you.
Of course, if you ever decide to go this way, then you WILL need a lot of time to prepare, so be sure to allot the appropriate time in your schedule. Also, you should try to calculate your savings based on the value you attach to doing the work yourself as opposed to hiring.
4. Not canvassing.
Shop around for the best price, and don’t be afraid to haggle. It’s not a matter of pride, it’s just you being practical and trying to get as much value from your money as possible. Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know.
Removals need not be difficult and expensive. Avoid these mistakes and you’ll surely have a stress-free move. To find a professional removal company you need to contact at least two removal companies.
Get the Right Type of Moving Quote
While going through these quotes, you may notice that there are actually two types of moving quotes to choose from. One is known as the binding quote which are legally bound to be as they are and in case the customer subscribes to it, the moving company will no longer charge other fees from what was stipulated in the said quote. Meanwhile, a non-binding quote may be close approximations of the total fee you will eventually pay. However, this does not mean that non-binding quotes are more expensive that the former. There are times when binding quotes are actually more expensive.
More information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Wednesday 8 April 2009
Landlords 'could pay removal costs
It has been claimed that landlords could offer to pay for removal services in order to secure the best tenants.
Chris Jenkins, manager of Clarity Commercial, says that landlords need to come up with creative incentives that will make their property stand out from the crowd in the current market.
He suggests offering to fund the moving costs for tenants or providing free bus passes for out-of-the-way properties as ways to find good tenants.
Mr Jenkins says that a free removal service "is a genuinely useful incentive".
"Good incentives to offer are ones that remove an up-front or lump sum cost for the tenant," he adds.In December 2008 the average monthly rent in the UK was £568, which is less than the typical £646 paid in November 2008 and considerably down on the £820 that was paid on average in December 2007, according to Rent right's Residential Rental Price Index
For more information visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Chris Jenkins, manager of Clarity Commercial, says that landlords need to come up with creative incentives that will make their property stand out from the crowd in the current market.
He suggests offering to fund the moving costs for tenants or providing free bus passes for out-of-the-way properties as ways to find good tenants.
Mr Jenkins says that a free removal service "is a genuinely useful incentive".
"Good incentives to offer are ones that remove an up-front or lump sum cost for the tenant," he adds.In December 2008 the average monthly rent in the UK was £568, which is less than the typical £646 paid in November 2008 and considerably down on the £820 that was paid on average in December 2007, according to Rent right's Residential Rental Price Index
For more information visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Monday 6 April 2009
Removal Industry Issued With New Code Of Practice
In February The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) approved a new code of practice for members of the British Association of Removers (BAR).Aiming to guarantee a high quality of service and financial protection for people moving home, the code, is currently the only one approved by the OFT for the UK removals industry.
All BAR members are required to follow the code, which will dictate the standard of service customers will have to receive. This ensures the quality of the materials used, the standards of warehouses and vehicles, staff-training requirements and procedures in the event of something going wrong during the moving process.
The code requires BAR moving companies to ensure their promotional literature gives an accurate description of services provided, to provide customers with a clear timetable and price for the work carried out, as well as explaining their liability for loss or damage.
The code also states that, if a moving company cancels a removal less than 10 days before the agreed date it must refund 150% of the fee.
For more information please visit: www.removalcosts.co.uk
All BAR members are required to follow the code, which will dictate the standard of service customers will have to receive. This ensures the quality of the materials used, the standards of warehouses and vehicles, staff-training requirements and procedures in the event of something going wrong during the moving process.
The code requires BAR moving companies to ensure their promotional literature gives an accurate description of services provided, to provide customers with a clear timetable and price for the work carried out, as well as explaining their liability for loss or damage.
The code also states that, if a moving company cancels a removal less than 10 days before the agreed date it must refund 150% of the fee.
For more information please visit: www.removalcosts.co.uk
Friday 3 April 2009
Most common question asked - Why are Removal Companies so expensive?
We hear this statement so often. Overall this is an unfair expression and you must look at the broader picture. Remember we also often hear the phrase "I moved everything myself last time, never again!".
The price of moving is made up of many components and there is no such thing as the average move. Be very wary of the websites that have started to appear with a price for the average house move, you will either be paying too much from the beginning, or there will be extra hidden costs. Because of the logistics of moving house a removal crew can only usually manage one move a day. Two porters and a driver are the usual combination and this can be anything from an 8-16 hour day depending on distance travelling i.e. delays with traffic jams. Their wages have to be paid, let's say £5 per hour and £7 for the driver. So that is already anything between £136 and £272. You then have to take into account the vehicle costs which can be thousands of pounds plus running costs and on top of this there is fuel. A decent sized removal vehicle will only manage 8-12 mpg which works out 50-60p per mile. You also have to take into account maintenance, tax, insurance premiums, initial cost of the vehicles used. The office staff, boxes, equipment used transit blankets for example, estimators visit and all the training the porters have had before they arrive to move you. Maybe this is a lot of money if you think you are able to do it yourself, but in general, a DIY move is only really suitable for small 1 bedroom houses or flats.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
The price of moving is made up of many components and there is no such thing as the average move. Be very wary of the websites that have started to appear with a price for the average house move, you will either be paying too much from the beginning, or there will be extra hidden costs. Because of the logistics of moving house a removal crew can only usually manage one move a day. Two porters and a driver are the usual combination and this can be anything from an 8-16 hour day depending on distance travelling i.e. delays with traffic jams. Their wages have to be paid, let's say £5 per hour and £7 for the driver. So that is already anything between £136 and £272. You then have to take into account the vehicle costs which can be thousands of pounds plus running costs and on top of this there is fuel. A decent sized removal vehicle will only manage 8-12 mpg which works out 50-60p per mile. You also have to take into account maintenance, tax, insurance premiums, initial cost of the vehicles used. The office staff, boxes, equipment used transit blankets for example, estimators visit and all the training the porters have had before they arrive to move you. Maybe this is a lot of money if you think you are able to do it yourself, but in general, a DIY move is only really suitable for small 1 bedroom houses or flats.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Tuesday 31 March 2009
DIY moving against a professional removal team !
Leading on from the last article many people in the UK looking to move into their new property are starting to find out that there is less and less availability. As properties are being sold and the guide of 6 weeks from contracts signed to moving house, many people are having to choose from limited quotes from different removal companies and ultimately having to choose a removal price which may not be as planned and within budget.
With this in mind people are attempting to do the move themselves, trying to save the pennies and therefore hiring a removal van and calling in on favours from friends and family. This tends to work out more expensive for several reasons. First of all the removal vehicle chosen cannot exceed a Luton 3.5 ton van unless you have a HGV license and therefore most of the time this is to small for the amount of household items from as little as a full 1 bedroom house. Therefore a second move is required which then can lead into a second day of moving which then involves further costs for the hiring of the vehicle and the fuel (all this in connection with local moves only). If its a long distances move (i.e. over 100 miles) then this is a real disaster. As the move isn't being done from a professional point of view loading and unloading will tend to take longer with the potential risk of damages. If its a local move then people could tend to rush this due to limited timescales before having to return the hired vehicle and ultimately in the process run the risk of damaged items. If its a long distance move (i.e. over 100 miles) people seem to think a removal van is a smooth run compared to a trip in a car. This simply is not the case and a distance move can be very complex and tiring. You have all your worldly possessions in the back of the vehicle and anything can go wrong when you attempt to move yourself, whether its a local move, distance move, small move or large move the outcome more often than not is never to satisfactory. To conclude my advice to anyone trying to move themselves is to look very closely at all points I have highlighted and overall most of the time it does cost less to let the professionals do the moving as they do this for a living every single day.
Find more information on www.removalcosts.co.uk
With this in mind people are attempting to do the move themselves, trying to save the pennies and therefore hiring a removal van and calling in on favours from friends and family. This tends to work out more expensive for several reasons. First of all the removal vehicle chosen cannot exceed a Luton 3.5 ton van unless you have a HGV license and therefore most of the time this is to small for the amount of household items from as little as a full 1 bedroom house. Therefore a second move is required which then can lead into a second day of moving which then involves further costs for the hiring of the vehicle and the fuel (all this in connection with local moves only). If its a long distances move (i.e. over 100 miles) then this is a real disaster. As the move isn't being done from a professional point of view loading and unloading will tend to take longer with the potential risk of damages. If its a local move then people could tend to rush this due to limited timescales before having to return the hired vehicle and ultimately in the process run the risk of damaged items. If its a long distance move (i.e. over 100 miles) people seem to think a removal van is a smooth run compared to a trip in a car. This simply is not the case and a distance move can be very complex and tiring. You have all your worldly possessions in the back of the vehicle and anything can go wrong when you attempt to move yourself, whether its a local move, distance move, small move or large move the outcome more often than not is never to satisfactory. To conclude my advice to anyone trying to move themselves is to look very closely at all points I have highlighted and overall most of the time it does cost less to let the professionals do the moving as they do this for a living every single day.
Find more information on www.removalcosts.co.uk
Monday 30 March 2009
Home or Away? Many Brits still moving away from the UK.
We know many families in the UK still moving abroad is truly a life line for any removal firm that can still offer international removals. It seems that despite the credit crunch and many houses losing equity, families are still seeking information about removals to America, removals to Australia and removals to Europe. With many people still moving abroad this clearing states the cost of living, the climate on average 12 months of the year and children's futures certainly lie away from the UK. With this in mind many people like the idea of moving abroad but still find it hard to budget for some a massive step. Budgeting for the move alone cost be hard, therefore that's why we like to think that we can be realistic with removal budgets and using the right International removal company.
From our point of view here at The Removal Supermarket we still organise and co-ordinate many moves overseas. After looking at the latest figures it seems that removals to Spain are still just as popular as every for British people. Removals to Portugal and Removals to Ireland are still popular however as we draw close to Christmas we are finding that many people are looking to book a removal service in good time. In general customers are trying to move so that they can settle in for the Christmas period. To date the most poplar dates of December for moving are 18th, 19th of 20th. which is perfect if you want time to unpack and settle in to your new property in time.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
From our point of view here at The Removal Supermarket we still organise and co-ordinate many moves overseas. After looking at the latest figures it seems that removals to Spain are still just as popular as every for British people. Removals to Portugal and Removals to Ireland are still popular however as we draw close to Christmas we are finding that many people are looking to book a removal service in good time. In general customers are trying to move so that they can settle in for the Christmas period. To date the most poplar dates of December for moving are 18th, 19th of 20th. which is perfect if you want time to unpack and settle in to your new property in time.
For more information please visit www.removalcosts.co.uk
Friday 27 March 2009
The Removals Industry has certainly been affected.
Removal companies and the industry in general have been massively affected by the credit crunch. As a removal comparison service we have found that many of removal firms, man and van services and storage companies we work with on a daily basis have either cut costs by reducing their workforce or altogether stop trading. As the housing market is at its all time low and with very little people moving house this has eliminated many small removal companies, family run removal businesses and the larger removal companies with high overheads.
With two points in mind, first being that when it comes to removals in London, removals in Birmingham, removals in Manchester as so on, it couldn't be a better time for people looking to move with regards to removal prices being slashed and many removal companies having to offer reduced costs. However the second point being that as there are fewer removal companies to choose from and therefore it is increasingly harder to gain a lot of amount of removal quotes relatively quickly from many different companies.
As we are The Removal Supermarket we hold of vast number of qualified removal companies on our database but with this current climate we are having to work a lot harder in making sure the companies are still running, being updated with availability and continuously vetting and refreshing the list with new removal companies that can offer the needs to our clients.
For more information go to www.removalcosts.co.uk
Thursday 26 March 2009
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Free Quotations
For free, you can gain up to as many different removal costs as needed from different removal companies specific to the place you're moving to within the UK, the type of service you're looking for and your budget. Not only can we save you money it will almost definitely save you time knowing that an independent company with experience within the removals industry can offer you full advice. We can give you advice about what the removal costs we gain for you and which is best for your forthcoming move depending on your needs, and our service is with no obligation to book.
Booking Process
If we find you the best removal service and you're happy with the removal costs we can hold and guarantee the service for you whether you have a date or not. Whatever stage you're at we can still make sure the removal quotation can be booked eliminating any disappointment later on.
To make your enquiry please click here.
As a company we have very close, yet independent business relationship with hundreds of UK removal companies, storage companies, shipping companies and couriers that offer good a removal service. With these business relationships we can gain very competitive removal costs which in turn can be offered to our customers, you!
Free Quotations
For free, you can gain up to as many different removal costs as needed from different removal companies specific to the place you're moving to within the UK, the type of service you're looking for and your budget. Not only can we save you money it will almost definitely save you time knowing that an independent company with experience within the removals industry can offer you full advice. We can give you advice about what the removal costs we gain for you and which is best for your forthcoming move depending on your needs, and our service is with no obligation to book.
Booking Process
If we find you the best removal service and you're happy with the removal costs we can hold and guarantee the service for you whether you have a date or not. Whatever stage you're at we can still make sure the removal quotation can be booked eliminating any disappointment later on.
To make your enquiry please click here.
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