{"id":420,"date":"2018-10-31T15:39:06","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T15:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/news\/?p=420"},"modified":"2022-05-13T15:31:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T14:31:35","slug":"ultimate-checklist-moving-abroad-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/news\/ultimate-checklist-moving-abroad-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Checklist Moving Abroad from the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-962089004.jpg\" alt=\"Moving Abroad - Darvills Removals\" width=\"1254\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-962089004.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-962089004-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-962089004-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-962089004-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving abroad is an exciting albeit daunting venture. The thrill of immersing yourself in an entirely new country, exploring new cities and meeting new people may be hampered only by the stressful thoughts of the moving process. Here at Darvilles Storage, we\u2019re experts in all moves: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/domestic-removals\">domestic<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/international-removals\">international<\/a>. We\u2019re dedicated to facilitating the smoothest transition for you, and so we\u2019ve written this article to help make your move abroad a little easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to know when moving to another country<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When making the big leap to live abroad there are a few things you should check before your departure:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check which goods, if any, are restricted from being brought into your new country. Don\u2019t just assume that all your possessions will be fine, as many countries will not allow certain items over their border, potentially confiscating them altogether and punishing you in the process. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimate how much it\u2019s going to cost to move. There can be all sorts of hidden and unexpected costs involved when moving items internationally. After deciding which items you wish to take, find the relevant information for your new country and ensure the move fits within your budget.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking your belongings to another country<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack light &#8211; the more you bring the more expensive the move will be. Many people choose to take only the necessities; not only is this practical, but many people say they truly feel like they are starting a new chapter by leaving their excess baggage at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store items away &#8211; if you wish to provide more space at home (for other tenants perhaps), or you wish to keep your possessions safe for your return, one idea is to keep your items (especially things such as bulky furniture or personal items) in long term storage. Many reputable companies, such as Darvilles Storage, offer long term storage and 24 hour CCTV surveillance for guaranteed safety of your possessions on return.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you need to do before you leave permanently<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get insurance &#8211; Your items will be travelling long distances, going through various checks on various modes of transports. We highly recommend you have your items insured, especially valuable items, just in case anything happens to them in the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I hire a moving company? Will it make the process easier?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring an international moving company can take a lot of stress out of the moving process. At <strong>Darvilles Storage<\/strong>, we assist in the entire moving process from start to finish. This includes all the planning and logistics, as well as the physical packaging and moving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve been in the moving business for a number of years, and have vast experience experience in achieving successful international moves for our customers. We know how daunting the process can be &#8211; let Darvills help you make the transition to your new home away from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darvills cover all areas of the moving process when moving abroad. We also offer a huge range of services for domestic moves. Whatever your needs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/benns-halifax-branch\">contact our friendly team<\/a> today and we can help find the solution for you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving abroad is an exciting albeit daunting venture. 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