Moving abroad for whatever reason is a big step. Some people pack up their belongings and sell the house to start a fresh new life in another country, others move for a new job- no matter what the purpose is to moving overseas make sure you use Robinsons International Removals.

There are varying considerations to take into account when moving out of the country, especially with regards to the house, the children, any pets and finances. As a UK national you have the right to live in any European Economic Area (EEA) country- so make sure you have got all the essentials prepared and covered before moving or retiring abroad.

Finances

If you are retiring abroad, you may want to speak to a professional regarding tax advice about the benefits of offshore banking, as this could reduce your tax liability depending on where you are living.

Inform HM Revenue & Customs Charity, Assets and Residence (Residency) and the International Pension Centre when you move and provide new contact details. Get a State Pension forecast.

Health

To protect your healthcare needs find out before you move about welfare rights abroad as some UK benefits are not payable outside the UK. The actual health care costs may differ so do some research beforehand and notify your doctor, dentist and optician of your move. Health insurance can be taken out.

House

Notify all utility providers and the local council tax department to let them know you leaving. But make sure you give a forwarding address, especially for the electoral registration. Pay all remaining bills and outstanding payments to avoid being blacklisted and inform your bank. Have all mail forwarded for a re-direction by asking the Post Office and let the children’s schools know you will be withdrawing them from the local authority.

Moving overseas with Robinsons International is stress-free as we have a dedicated international division that focuses purely on moving abroad. Be confident that you will get expert advice from the specialists and rest assured you will be assigned a Moving Manager who will help you through all the processes and removals- right from the very beginning.

Unlucky in love Jennifer Aniston has been reportedly house-hunting with her new fella Justin Theroux.

The nation’s favourite Friends actress has been romantically linked with Theroux for over two months now but it seems the pair are taking their relationship to the next step and are now looking for a new love nest to move into together.

Dubbed as Hollywood’s hottest couple, the couple are said to be looking for a new home to live in; so when they find the perfect property, ring Robinsons International for expert removals services.

Celeb Jennifer has spent years mending her broken heart after a string of failed romances. The American married actor Brad Pitt in 2000 but later divorced after intense speculation that Pitt had been unfaithful with his “Mr & Mrs” co-star Angelina Jolie.

Since then she has been linked with the likes of Vince Vaughn, Paul Sculfor, John Mayer and Gerard Butler. But Aniston is said to be moving fast with her new beau and Justin is understood to have been staying with her in her recently sold Beverly Hills abode.

Real-estate savvy Jen sold the LA property for a staggering $38 million after spending more than two years renovating the 9,000 square foot house.

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Fast food giant McDonald’s is reportedly planning to open its biggest branch yet right on the site of the 2012 Olympics.

The chain plans to cater the hungry spectators of the London Olympics next year in what is said to be the world’s largest and busiest McDonalds division to-date.

Based in nearby Stratford, East London the 3,000 square metre two-storey Central Restaurant will have a capacity to dine 1,500 people. It will be one of four around the Olympic site with one in the athlete’s village itself. McDonald’s hopes to sell 1.75 million meals during the 29 days of the event and the Paralympics.

Jill McDonald, McDonald’s UK chief executive, said: “To be involved in the greatest sporting event on earth is hugely exciting. We want everyone who visits our Olympics park restaurants to have the best possible customer experience and are confident that the look and feel of these cutting-edge designs will provide that environment.”

Somehow we don’t think the athletes themselves will be tucking into a Happy Meal or Big Mac burger just before their games although the world’s fastest runner, Usain Bolt, is well known for his love of fast food and chicken nuggets.

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