Over the course of the next few months we are offering an insightful Robinsons Olympic Help guide to all tenants, landlords and homeowners.

In the first post we discussed how the Games will affect immigration and in the second entry we suggested tips on housing and accommodation.

Today, we are examining how the Olympics will affect the logistical challenge for household goods moving operations.

It is certain that the sporting event will present difficulties with regards to home removals in London because a number of ‘Olympic Traffic Lanes’ have been identified on main arterial roads serving the Capital and within key areas.

It is not yet known how many lanes will be introduced but it will definitely have a knock-on effect on delivery and collection times throughout London for removals vans. It is reported though that they constitute 1% of the public roads of the 109 mile Olympic Route Network (ORN).

The Lanes will be used by officials and 18,000 athletes to get to and from the Olympics site in record times. What does it mean? Well parking is going to be affected as normal bays in which people park in will be restricted for security purposes and to reduce congestion. What is more, parking bays will be suspended for collections and deliveries dependent on property locations.

As specialists in overseas removals, we have offices in Beijing and Sydney that have described how the Olympics in the year 2000 were a ‘bit of a nightmare’ on logistics.

They detailed the impact how main roads were blocked for weeks before the event and how traffic was gridlocked. Deliveries were challenging and moving consultants faced serious delays.

Robinsons International Removals has to assume the effect in London this year will be much worse!

Stay tuned for our next post on how the Olympic Games will affect customs, port procedures and security…

In Hong Kong, China there are some ferries that have started to harness the solar power technology that has been taken up by some car companies. The Solar Eagle has got a roof full of solar panels and it is hoped that in 50-100 years all ships will have some kind of solar sails.

If the majority of the some 50,000 ships that are involved on a daily basis, shipping goods and products all around the world, can harness the solar power technology that is slowly but surely making its way into the shipping industry then there will be less reliance on fossil fuels thus reducing the carbon footprint coming from the world’s oceans.

There are many companies around the world who will benefit from installing solar panels on their ships. They will be able to lower their costs slightly thanks to the less reliance on fuels, thus bringing more custom through the door which all in all will help a company to expand.

A company like Robinsons International Removals will also benefit from the possibilities that solar power could bring to the table when it comes to shipping.

There was a man spotted outside her house in Venice Beach on New Year’s Day. He knocked on her door and said that he had to talk to her about something. She didn’t open the door to him and spoke to him through the door and asked him to leave. He refused to leave so Lindsay rang the police and had him arrested for trespassing.

It seems like this has been enough of a scare for Lindsay and she has called in the removal company although it is believed that she is just having her belongings held in storage for now, until she finds somewhere to move to. She may even get in touch with a shipping company soon. That is if she decides that she wants to move abroad somewhere.

After a somewhat tough last 12 months, you wouldn’t be able to blame Lindsay for wanting to put last year behind her and starting a fresh this year. It is believe that she wants to move to New York City in March when her probation is finished. This may not need her to get in touch with a shipping company but she may want have her belongings flown over to the Big Apple, as it would be a lot quicker and probably cheaper for her, too.

There are many companies out there who can do this for anyone who is looking to move abroad, but if there is anyone who is looking for an international removals company, if you’re looking at moving abroad then you should contact Robinsons and see what they can offer you.

Well we’re here to give you the correct advice about what you should and shouldn’t be doing.

First of all, you should be 100% sure that you’ve sorted out your finances before you start to think about any kind of move to another country. Not only will you need to be on an even keel, so to speak, but you will also need to have the cash to hand for things like your flight out of the country, your international removals, your short term accommodation and also things like your groceries and car hire.

Lastly, one rather important thing that should be taken into account when you’re moving abroad to places like Australia or New Zealand. You need to have, at the very least, a rough idea about how you will earn, or save up enough money to pay for your lifestyle.

If you’re planning on moving abroad anywhere, then the one thing that you need to bear in mind that organising you removals and shipping is paramount. Whether you’re shipping to Australia from the UK or just over the channel to France, you should contact Robinsons international removals and see what prices they can offer you. Whether it’s a big job or a small job they are sure to offer you the best possible price which all helps you to save more money for when you finally get to your new home.

Findings published by TIGA, the trade association that represents the UK games industry, show that 40% of employees who were made redundant between the years 2009 and 2011 moved overseas to work.

The report, dubbed “Making games in the UK today: a census of the UK develop and digital publishing sector” disclosed that nearly half of Britain’s game industry workforce has shrunk 10% because they’d relocated to a foreign country to find work.

Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO, said of the findings: “Our industry is suffering from a serious brain drain. Our competitors in Canada and elsewhere are able to recruit highly skilled developers from the UK largely because they benefit from tax breaks, which effectively reduce the cost of game development.”

If you are thinking about setting up roots abroad, check out Robinsons overseas removals today for help with packing, shipping, and storage needs.

For stress free international removals, we should be your first point of call and we have a dedicated International division which focuses only on moving overseas to any country worldwide including to and from Canada, Australia, shipping to India, USA, New Zealand and Europe and many other locations.

Starting a new part of your life and career in another country can be an exciting and scary prospect but here at Robinsons we can help give you plenty of advice about the local culture as well as ease the strain be undertaking many of the tasks. So ‘get in touch’ today to find how we can assist in your life-changing move overseas.

The first post last week discussed how the Games will affect immigration but today’s entry is in relation to housing and accommodation.

It is expected that demand for housing in London during the period of June to September will rise and therefore proprietors are seeking opportunities to take advantage of the occasion.

Landlords are looking to capitalise on the demand by increasing rental costs, so as people flock to the UK to celebrate the sporting event they may wish to use our expert luggage shipping services.

A top tip from Robinsons for overseas visitors is to be careful when booking accommodation online because there have been a number of cases of fraud reported.

Instances have occurred in which foreigners have paid deposits on properties listed on sites that do not actually exist. So be sure when flying all your belongings over for the summer that the housing is scam-free.

As a specialist international shipping company, we have offices in Beijing and Sydney that have detailed how occupancy of rented accommodation dropped to below 50% capacity after the Olympics took place there.

And our fellow offices have reported how prices for services accommodation and hotel rooms tripled in the lead up to and during the Games.

Robinsons overseas removals can help you move all your possessions over to Britain efficiently and quickly. If you want to stay in the UK for the duration of the Olympics, make sure you have all your favourite items to avoid being homesick.

Stay tuned for our next post on how the Olympic Games will affect logistics, household goods moving and parking…

Escape to the Heart of England and live surrounded by renowned celebrities in Cotswold!

A recent survey has found that the rural region in west-central England is home to more famous people per acre than anywhere outside of London.

A celeb’s life can be extremely strenuous with all the parties, dinners and work that they attend so it is no wonder that they like to break away from the hustle and bustle of city life in front of all the cameras and spotlights and enjoy some tranquil countryside.

Cotswold, which is situated across the counties Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, is a retreat for many icons.

Currently around 50 big names live there including Kate Moss, Stella McCartney and Lilly Allen. Further residents consist of Kate Winslet, Liz Hurley, Damien Hirst and Prince Charles.

With its idyllic country pubs, tranquil setting, picturesque views and cosy farm houses and cottages, Cotswold has been dubbed the hotspot for celebrity homes and if you want to move there our UK services and Robinsons overseas removals can help!

(That is providing you have enough monies to purchase a property given that the shire’s homes cost on average £100,000 more than the national average.)

More known figures that have set up roots in the area include Hugh Grant, Jeremy Clarkson, Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen and Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall.

Live amongst actors, royals, singers and models with the help of Robinsons’ expert international removals.

The X Factor star, who is 27 years-old, has recently taken the step to purchase his very first own property and move out of his parent’s home.

However, the ‘Heart Skips A Beat’ singer has confessed that he will still be leaving domestic responsibilities to his mum.

He told The Sun newspaper that although he has got his new house to look forward to, it is going to be weird for him to move out of the parental home and that he will still take his dirty washing round for his ma to do.

Murs rose to fame after being the runner-up of the ITV music competition but signed a joint record deal between Epic Records and Syco Music and has since released two number-one singles.

And the Essex-born lad has admitted that he is very conscious about money and that his goal in 2012 is to become a millionaire. That shouldn’t be a problem based on his current success in the singing chart, his presenting job on The Xtra Factor and his upcoming UK Arena tour.

What is more, the cheeky chap has been nominated for Best British Single at the 2012 Brit Awards alongside the likes of JLS, Adele and Jessie J.

Need help moving all your belongings Olly? Contact the expert London-based firm today; Robinsons International Removals. And if it is any consolation, more kids are remaining living in their mum and dad’s house until their early 30’s due to the difficult economy and struggle to get onto the housing market.

The 23-year-old underwent throat surgery in the latter part of 2011 for a haemorrhaged vocal cord but the multi-award winning songstress was still living in fear of damaging her singing voice and was considering hiring removals and moving out of the capital city after doctors warned her to take good care of herself.

The Tottenham born lass was allegedly looking at properties in West Sussex between £2 and £3 million but it seems the unlucky in love songwriter has found love and is so smitten with her new boyfriend that they are looking for a new home to share.

Adele is famous for writing songs about men who have broken her heart but it looks like the Grammy award winner has finally moved on and found someone who makes her happy.

The “Someone Like You” star has reportedly been spending a lot of time with her beau Simon Knoecki, boss of charity Drop4Drop which provides clean water to developing countries.

Their relationship has been going from strength to strength so much so that they have been house hunting in Brighton, where his work is based, and they want to set up home and move in together.

Need help moving all your belongings Adele? Use the expert Robinsons UK International Movers who are based in London.

Robinsons International removals can assist in all homes removals from the very early stages to help with packing, transportation, insurance and storage.

Anyone moving into or out of the London area around the same time as the Games needs to consider the impact it will have because the experiences of our partner offices in two other recent Olympic sites, Sydney and Beijing, suggest that the effect will be huge.

But rest assured, as experts in international removals we can still help you have a stress-free removal which is why over the course of the next few months we are offering this insightful Robinsons Olympic Help guide.

The first entry in the beneficial series is in relation to immigration. Are you moving from a foreign country to the UK in between the dates 27^th July to 9^th Sept and need a visa? A top tip is to use Robinsons overseas removals and apply for a visa early!

As all eyes will be on London for the sporting event and there is no doubt that UK immigration and the UK Border Agency will suffer severe pressures to handle the numbers and security implications.

Things will not be running as normal in Britain during the summer period however a special visa category has been created for athletes and officials travelling the UK for the Games and given the sheer volume of travellers predicted, delays are realistically expected.

Robinsons urge everyone to require a visa well in advance. In Beijing and Sydney, lead times for visa approvals were extended due to the bulk of applications but no official announcement has yet to be given on how resources will be increased to cope with the quantities.

Stay tuned for Robinsons UK international movers next post on how the Olympic Games will affect housing and accommodation…