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The Cost of Living Abroad

Aside from the expenses for moving to your new home, which includes removal costs, rent deposits and sale fees,  have you considered the actual cost of living abroad? Many people think that life in a new country is cheaper and they are most likely right in some cases. But still, there are countries such as […]

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Making the move from the UK to Switzerland: Customs Clearance and Regulations

Switzerland is a lovely country with glorious mountains and famous for its high standard of living, its chocolate and beautiful nature. So it comes as no surprise that the country often tops the lists of the most desirable places to move to and draws thousands of expats from all over the world who are seeking […]

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Update your address after you have moved – The Ultimate Checklist

It’s important that you update people of your new address after your move, but there are some people who need to be updated as soon as possible to ensure they can contact you. We have produced a checklist of the most important people to inform of your new address: Inform those who you’re expecting mail […]

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Moving abroad with pets – The Ultimate Checklist

Moving abroad with pets makes an already emotionally charged event something potentially even more stressful. We’ve already talked about moving with children, providing some great tips on how you can make the move less stressful for everyone. So it’s time to dedicate a special blog post to the other most loved members of the family, […]

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Making Your New Place Feel Like Home

When you move abroad, it can be difficult to know what to take with you. If you have a house full of furniture will you be able to fit it all in or will you need more than you already have? Perhaps it’s time to have a good old clear out? One thing that you […]

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5 Ways to Save Money When Moving Home

If you’re thinking of organising your removals to another European country and looking to save money when moving, we have a few tips. Most people would agree that relocating to another country isn’t exactly cheap. Most moving companies and removers will charge you a hefty sum to move your belongings from one country to another. […]

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Healthcare System in the UK: An Overview for People Moving to the UK

If you are moving to the UK, signing up for a healthcare service should top the list of things to do as soon as you arrive. And while you cannot actually register and sign up for healthcare service prior to your move to the UK, you can at least get familiar with how the healthcare […]

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4 Essential points about packing fragile items

Often the possessions we hold closest to our hearts are the ones a mouse’s sneeze could shatter into a million pieces. Glass trinkets, porcelain plates, huge glowing screens of technological wonder; even that hand-carved crystal Star Trek figurine chess set that your girlfriend won’t let you play with anymore. Whether strictly sentimental or part of […]

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Moving Abroad from the UK: Your Moving Checklist

Once you decide to move abroad from the UK, you should be prepared that the journey will be exciting but challenging at the same time. There are a number of things that you can do to make your move to another country smoother and easier – and putting a checklist together is one of them. […]

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Moving with Children – 7 Tips to Make Your Move Easier

Moving is considered to be one of the most stressful life events for adults, let alone children. For kids, moving home means leaving everything they’re familiar with behind – school, neighbourhood, friends, etc. This makes it really hard for them and they may need some extra attention and help to cope with the stress of […]

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