Hello! My name is Mikey and this is my moving and storage blog. I was inspired to start this blog following a move I made from Perth to Melbourne. I had lived in Perth for the past 7 years so I had acquired a lot of stuff. I was dreading the move because I didn't know how I would transport all of my stuff to my new home. Thankfully, a chum of mine recommended a fantastic moving and storage company. The moving contractors helped me to organise and move my things. I really couldn't have done it without them so I decided to start a new blog detailing my experience.
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A Guide On International Removals
Miguel Mitchell
Moving into another country can be quite nerve-wracking. Other than the anxiety of adapting to new cultures, you also have to develop a reasonable plan of how to move your household items to the new country. Read this article for some tips on how to conduct international removals.
Choose An Appropriate Removalist
As a rule, you should work with a removalist that has the permits required to conduct international removals. Avoid companies that subcontract other service providers to offer the removal services. It helps avoid complications and communication breakdown during the removal process. Below are some additional factors to consider when choosing a removalist.
The removalist should provide a comprehensive range of services. For example, he or she should secure the required permits and find suitable ways to transport your valuables.
Check the availability of the removalist. Remember, you could have strict deadlines.
The removalist's quotes should be within industry rates. Additionally, he or she should advise how to save costs. For example, you could declutter your home or consider cheap shipping methods such as the use of ships and trains.
Understand The Customs Laws
The removalist will advise on the customs laws in the country you intend to move into. For example, you might need a special permit and relevant vaccination cards if you want to move with your pet. Besides, you may be required to clean and disinfect your furniture to eliminate pests and mould. Some countries will prohibit you from moving in with items considered weapons. They could include pepper spray, daggers and electric shock devices.
Take Removal Insurance
Your items will be in transit for thousands of kilometres. Besides, the moving container will be handled by different people. As such, you should take removals insurance to offer compensation if some of the items get damaged or broken during the move. You must check the terms of the cover. For example, it should cover the items in your home and the foreign country. Consider insurance companies that have a quick and easy claims process.
Consider Removal Challenges
Consult with your removalist to determine how to handle removal challenges in your new home. For example, when moving into a multi-storey building, you need to check the dimensions of the entry points, hallways and elevators. The removalist could need specialised equipment such as forklifts or scissor lifts to overcome narrow passages. If you are moving into a smaller house, the removalist will organise storage space in the foreign country.
In conjunction with your removalist, create a removal timeline detailing the removal budget, preparation activities and how you will execute the move. The document will help avoid oversights as you move your home.
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