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Safer removals? Call Robinsons removals today

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Today’s business world takes people all around the globe with companies expanding into countries and merging with others.

A lot of planning goes into planning the removal of your goods, and most of us just don’t have the time to do it.

With Robinsons, international movers can be assured that their personal belongings are in safe hands with a team of specialist packing and distributing experts on hand to ensure the efficient and smooth delivery of your products to their final destination.

When looking for an overseas removals company, it is important to check that the firm is financially stable and has professional competence.

On some occasions, the delivery of removals may require extra facilities such as storage in a separate location, if there is a time gap for the removals of goods, which can often be a stressful thing to monitor. Using a removals company limits this hassle to provide comfort and assurance in knowing that your personal belongings will arrive safely and on time.

To take on these excellent services, Robinsons is the best overseas removals company to call, with over 100 years experience in the business.

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Moving abroad advice

Friday, August 20th, 2010

If you dream of retiring abroad or are about to take up anew job abroad, the whole process is an exciting time however moving abroad can be a huge challenge.

Here are a few top tips for a successful move abroad;

Passports and Permissions

Make sure that your passport is up to date and that you have visas and permissions in place to enter the country that you are planning to move too. EU citizens shouldn’t have to worry too much about visas and passports because of the free movement act within the EU; however if you are relocating from the UK to the US or Australia you will need permission to live in the country and need to have a passport that is valid for at lease 12 months.

Changing Residence Status

One of the biggest and most important hurdles when relocating abroad is giving up residency in the old home country and establishing residency in the new country. Inform tax offices of departure and arrival and make sure you are aware of the formalities involved in changing residency or you could face a few fines along the way.

Stay Healthy

You may be moving to a country whereby certain inoculations may be required before the departure. Find out about health insurance plans and the health system that is available overseas. It may be necessary to take out private health care cover and keep money aside in  case of future health requirements.

Keep in pocket

Moving abroad can be expensive. With removals costs, travelling to your new home, finding a home etc etc, so it is important that you keep on top of costs to establish a removal budget to stop expensive spiraling out of control. Open a bank account abroad and take credit references from credit card and banks back home to establish your credit rating overseas. It might be a good idea to leave a bank account open if you ever decide to return home.

Pets

Some countries accept the PETS travel scheme and some don’t. Find out about the requirements, inoculations, quarantine, and the cost associated with moving your pet abroad at least eight months before the departure.

To find out more tips on moving abroad, come back to our Robinsons blog on Monday to see how our helpful tips can save you time and money.

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Brits prefer to retire abroad

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Britons are the least likely to retire at home.

A new survey found that more than half of British citizens plan to move out of the UK in favour of a sunnier climate.

Just 43 per cent of Britons consider the UK as a desired retirement location, according to Aon Consulting’s survey of more than 7,500 European workers. 87 per cent of Spanish workers plan to retire in their home country, followed by a further 81 per cent of French workers. British retirees said that Spain was their firm favourite when picking a country to retire too. In second place came the US, with Australiasia and France filling the next two places.

“Not surprisingly, most people want to spend their retirements predominantly in countries with good weather and good social and government benefits, and ideally close enough so they can get home quickly if they need to,” says Oliver Rowlands, head of retirements at Aon Consulting. 

“Expats in Spain, thanks mainly to the weakness of the sterling against the Euro but also the relatively high rate of inflation there, lost a third of their income in 18 months already,” said Steve Laird from independent financial advisor (IFA) Carrington Wealth Management. Some experts suggest that leaving money in the UK, and then considering using a forwarding contract from a specialist currency broker such as Travelex, Currencies Direct and HIFX to fix at a more attractive rate later on.  

Opening a bank account as early as possible in your new destination is advised. You will find that you will have to pay for a bank account abroad. “European banking is more bureaucratic and more expensive than the UK. Expect to pay a fee for almost every transaction – pay money in, taking money out. Each direct debit will also incur a small fee,” says Lorreine Kennedy for IFA Carematters.

It is very important that you check every aspect of your move abroad. From the finances to the taxation, to the property as well as the environment and place you will be living.

If you are looking to retire abroad and need help with the shipping of your personal belongings then visit Robinsons removals today. The dedicated shipping company can help you get your personal belongings to arrive safely at your new destination.

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