The savvy approach to office moves

Having the right office is crucial if your firm is to succeed and so you might have decided that it’s time to up sticks and head to new premises. Perhaps your current working space is too costly, or maybe it’s the wrong size. Alternatively, maybe you want to relocate to be in a more convenient location or to be closer to your customers.

Whatever the reason for your transition, it’s important that you approach it in a sensible way. If mishandled, office moves can have disastrous consequences.

Shifting your stuff

Running a company isn’t easy at the best of times and when you have to cope with the added stress and inconvenience of relocating, you might really find you’ve got your work cut out for you.

Rather than trying to arrange the movement of your furniture and other items yourself, it may therefore pay off to bring in the professionals. Here at European Removal Experts, we are experts when it comes to office removal and may be perfectly placed to assist you.

Leaving this task to specialists like us means you can get on with the other important jobs facing you. In contrast, if you were to attempt to transfer your possessions unaided, you might find you’re distracted from crucial issues facing your business.

Minimising damage

Also, because we have plenty of experience when it comes to removal packing services, we’re better able to minimise the risk of damage to your possessions. This could save you stress and hassle. Also, by taking advantage of our insurance policies, you can rest assured you won’t be left out of pocket.

Planning ahead

As well as booking the relevant removals companies in Woodford Green or wherever you’re based, there are other things to plan.

For example, ahead of your move, you’ll need to inform your customers and any organisations you have dealings with about what is happening and provide them with your new contact details. If you don’t, you risk missing out on trade, compromising customer care and getting into bureaucratic difficulties.

Minimising downtime

Another issue to bear in mind is how long it will take you to get set up in your new working environment. Ideally, you want to keep downtime to an absolute minimum. To help ensure this is the case, it’s worthwhile making sure you’ll be able to get your phones and computers operating swiftly once you arrive in your new office.

What your office says about you

Meanwhile, before you sign any contracts concerning office leases, it’s a good idea to consider what the premises say about your firm. Attractive and modern working spaces give the impression that your organisation is professional and optimistic about the future.

In contrast, poky and unattractive offices can really put potential customers, investors and workers off and consequently have a negative impact on your long-term prospects. Thankfully, there are plenty of options for you to choose from these days, so you shouldn’t struggle to find premises that tick each and every one of your boxes.

Removals to STUTTGART- Removals to Germany from UK

Moving to Stuttgart

The capital of the Baden-Württemberg state is Stuttgart, and it is located in southern Germany. Stuttgart is ranked sixth as size in Germany and the Stuttgart Metropolitan Region is ranked fourth as size after the Rhine-Ruhr area, Berlin/Brandenburg and Frankfurt/Rhine-Main regions.

The city is at the centre of a highly dense populated area and it is encircled by smaller towns. The area is called Stuttgart Region and it reaches to a population of 2.7 million inhabitants. The urban area of Stuttgart can reach a 1.8 million of inhabitants there classifying as the seventh largest in Germany.

It is unusual for a German city to be like Stuttgart, which is spread across several hills, vineyard, parks and valleys. This always surprises visitors as Stuttgart is known as the “cradle of automobile” and its industrial reputation. Stuttgart is also a centre of authority in regards with the state legislature, the local council and the regional parliament. Stuttgart is also the home of the Protestant State Church in Württemberg and in addition it is one of the two co-seats of the bishop of the Roman-Catholic Diocese of Rottenburg – Stuttgart.

The city has ranked thirtieth in 2010 in liveability rankings in the world and seventh in Germany. Stuttgart is well known for its economic and social innovations and was ranked 11^th globally because of that and second in Germany, after Hamburg. In Europe the ranked is at seven in 2009 from a number of 256 cities in total.

Stuttgart is a highly sought after tourist attraction and its slogan is “Stuttgart offers more”. In 2008 Stuttgart revealed a new slogan based on the plan to improve transport links to the international infrastructure where it describes itself as the new heart of Europe. Regarding business ventures, Stuttgart best description offered was “Where business meets the future” and it is now targeted at foreign investors as “The creative power of Germany”.

By being nicknamed the Schwabenmetropole, Stuttgart makes a reference to the Swabian dialect spoken by native dwellers in the centre of Swabia where the city is now located. Because of heavy emigration due to economic reasons, a lot of newly born residents are of immigrant background.

When in Stuttgart, beside the economic and industrial facade it exposes, there is also the cultural side of the city.

The crossover point between the Shopping area of the city, Stuttgart two central castles, the Schlossgarten Park and residential areas and major museums in the south-west is the largest square in Stuttgart named Schlossplatz. The shopping street named Königstraße is considered to be the longest pedestrianized street in Germany.

After the World War II, the damage that occurred on Stuttgart has been repaired and many historic buildings were reconstructed. Stuttgart has some amazing pieces of modern post-war architecture such as the Collegiate Church named Stiftskirche which has a Late Gothic Style on the exterior mixed with a bit of Romanesque style and on the interior it has a combination of various styles including the Romanesque, Gothic and Modern styles. After the war it was reconstructed with a simplified interior.

There is also the Old Castle named Altes Schloss with parts that date back to 1320 and which adopts a Renaissance style; and the New Castle named Neues Schloss which was a mixture of Baroque/Classicism style and that was later reconstructed with modern interior.

In Stuttgart’s suburbs and beyond there are various castles that have significant importance, which are reminders of the city’s loyal past. Some of these are the Ludwigsburg Palace, the Castle Solitude, Castle Rosenstein and the Castle Hohenheim. If you have time on your hands it well worth in visiting these since they embrace different styles such as mixtures of Baroque with Rococo (Ludwigsburg Palace) or simply just Classical or Baroque Styles.

Other important building or institution you may find there are the Württemberg Mausoleum which shelters the remains of King William I of Württemberg and Catherine Pavlovna of Russia. Also pass by the Wilhelma zoo and Botanical Gardens. The International style displayed by the Weissenhof Estate is worthy of a drive till there as it provides a sight to remember.

Stuttgart is also quite renowned for its vast cultural heritage such as its State Gallery and State Theatre and the city is even home to one of Germany’s most famous symphony orchestras named Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra mainly performs in the Liederhalle concert hall and has developed a distinctive sound known as the Stuttgart Sound.

The city also has not one, but two musical theatres in broadway-style, namely the Palladium and Apollo Theatre.

Stuttgart has a sport arena as well named Schleyerhalle which is regularly used to stage music concerts with major international stars.

There are several regular events that take place in Stuttgart and one of the most well-known one is the annual Volkfest and the Spring Festival. There is also the Spring Festival, The Lantern Festival and the Wine Village. These are just a few of the regular festivities held in Stuttgart.

Whether you want to admire the wonderful architecture, the green scenery everyday, play and have fun during festivals or you’re one of the hundreds of business associates that want to start a new life in Stuttgart, moving to Stuttgart is the best you can do for yourself and your family.

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Moving to Limousin

Despite its decidedly small size, the French region of Limousin is as charming, delightful and relaxing as the name suggests, even though it might not represent the kind of luxury that limousines – as in motor vehicles – have come to suggest. It is composed of three departments, each with its own capital, extending over a landscape that varies in height between 200 meters and 1000 meters. Such mountainous scenery also explains why this little province is home to a famous breed of beef cattle as well as an attraction point for hiking enthusiasts. At 977 m, Mont Bessou, towering over the town of Ussel in Corrèze, one of the three departments, is the maximum altitude reached in Limousin, as well as the tallest peak in the Plateau de Millevaches, which literally translates as “Plateau of Thousands of Cows”.
The most important urban agglomeration in this region is concentrated around the town of Limoges, capital to the Haute-Vienne department. It is home to about 300,000 people, half of which actually live in the city and the other half in the areas around it. This is also where most employment opportunities and professionals converge – understandable given how sparse the population is in the rest of the region. Those who do live there are an interesting mix of French people, generally locals, and British and Dutch immigrants who came here seeking – and arguably finding – a place of rest and quiet. Other urban settlements of note are the town of Guéret, capital to the third department, Creuse, Brive la Gaillarde,second largest city in Limousine, inhabited by roughly fifty thousand residents, as well as Tulle and Aubusson, miniature towns that still retain the charm of rural markets.
Those with an interest in history would also find plenty of attractions in Limousine, in particular in Limoges, which was first established as a city by the Romans. Its location between Paris and Toulouse has led to it becoming a famous artistic and cultural landmark in the region, gaining fame as early as during the Middle Ages. Much later, around the XIX century, both its notoriety and its economic development were due to their manufacturing of high-quality porcelain, a product that is indeed as luxe as the renowned limousine motor vehicles.

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Author: Jean-Claude Serre

Belgian Bliss

Moving to Belgium is easy with European Removal Experts. We have all of the requisite expertise and professional acumen to make your move proceed smoothly and efficiently. Don’t forget, European Removal Experts can safely transport all of your prized possessions from anywhere in the UK to Belgium. So, therefore, even if you are moving to Belgium from as far afield as Ireland or Scotland, please do not let our London location discourage you. We are delighted to help our Celtic cousins move to this land of strange and fascinating statues, steak and chips, mussels, and delectable chocolate.

Brussels is a seat of power in Europe and also has a surprisingly lively nightlife, permeated with bars clubs and diverse attractions for every taste. We are sure that you will enjoy the entire process of relocating to Belgium, especially if you entrust your removals requirements to European Removal Experts.

Additionally, we are acutely aware that many British Citizens have second homes in Belgium and frequently require courier services and part load services for single items, paperwork or a small number of possessions. So, even if you are not moving to Belgium permanently, we can ensure that any correspondences and removals, no matter what size or scale, are delivered from your doorstep in the UK straight to your home on the continent. We offer a weekly removals service which cater for your every requirements, so please do not hesitate to contact us today for expert advice and guidance.

European Removal Experts are the premium purveyors of Removals Services from all UK locations to every location on the continent.

Moving to Europe

If you are moving from Britain to another country in Europe due to your work or to a new life in retirement, you will want to make sure your furniture and other household items are transported safely and securely by a company experienced in this line of work.

Here at European Removal Experts we have years of experience when it comes to helping people who are moving to France, moving to Germany or moving to Holland. In fact, it doesn’t matter where in Europe you are planning to move to because the staff and management at European Removal Experts have helped people move from the UK to most countries on the continent.

We are a London based removals company which provides everything from European removals, student removals and home removals in the UK itself.

Moving home is always a stressful experience, and if you are moving to France or moving to Holland the stress levels are bound to be increased. So let us take some of the strain out of your life when you are moving to France. We will take care of every aspect of the move, leaving you to concentrate on other important issues which are sure to arise when you are moving to France or moving to Germany.

All of our removals vehicles are fully insured, and have a cubic capacity of either 15 metres or 30 metres, depending on how much furniture you have to take with you when you are relocating to France. And to make sure you have complete peace of mind, all our house removals are covered with a goods-in-transit insurance of up to £10,000!

Removals to MUNSTER- Removals to Germany from UK

Moving to Münster

Moving to Münster has never been easier!

In the North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany, there is an independent city called Münster. The name Münster is derived from the Greek word meaning monastery. The city is said to be the cultural centre of Westphalia and is located in the northern part of the state. Münster is also the capital of Münsterland governmental region. In this city took place the Anabaptist rebellion which was during the Protestant Reformation and also it is where the Treaty of Westphalia was signed in 1648, ending the Thirty Years’ War. In modern times, Münster is well-known as the bicycle capital of Germany.

Münster is considered a major city since 1915 because of the high number of people living in it. Now-a-days the number of people staying in Münster are around 270, 000 of which a lot are students.

When visiting Münster there are several well-known locations you must go to. One such location is St. Paul’s Cathedral which is built in mixture of late Romanesque and early Gothic styles and that was constructed in the early 13^th century. During World War II, the building was heavily damaged but was later fully restored. The building has an astronomical clock decorated with zodiac signs painted by hand and that reproduces the movements of the planet. The clock also plays a Glockenspiel tune every day at noon.

The main shopping street in the town’s centre, the Prinzipalmarkt is adorned with a Gothic style Town Hall built in the 14^th century. This is where the Peace of Westphalia treaty was signed.

A more morbid history has the St. Lambert’s Church, built in 1375 and that has three cages suspended from its tower where corpses of Jan van Leiden and other leaders of the Münster Rebellion were displayed. These people used to promote polygamy and renunciation of all properties and were prosecuted for that.

Münster has a palace named the Schloss which as build in 1767 and was finished in 1787 and which used to be the occupied by the prince – bishops and that was designed by the Baroque architect Wilhelm Ferdinand Lipper and Johann Conrad Schlaun. The palace is now the administrative centre for the university.

When you have time you can also visit the Botanicher Garten Münster which was founded in 1803.

Used from the 18^th century until the 20^th as a prison, the fortress “Zwinger” was built in 1526. The fortress was also used by the Gestapo during the World War II as an execution ground.

During the signing of the Peace of Westphalia treaty, the old guild house named Krameramtshaus which was built in 1589, housed the delegation that came from the Netherlands.

Strarting from 1743 and until 1749 Johann Conrad Schlaun built a country estate situated in Nienberge that should be visited by everyone. He also built Erbdrostenhof in 1749 and it took until 1753 to finish the residence of Droste zu Vischering noble family. The Baroque palace was the birthplace of Blessed Mary of the Divine Heart.

There are many other places to visit and things to see that leave a deep impression on anyone willing to stop and contemplate them. From modern building and high-rise building to old churches constructed in the Baroque style, there is something for everyone. Even the Westphalia State Museum of Art and Cultural History is rather well known for its vast and valuable collections along with other such institutions, for example Westphalia Horse Museum or the Mühlenhof open-air museum and even Pablo Picasso Museum of Graphic Art which is the only museum that’s devoted entirely to the graphic works of Pablo Picasso.

Whether you’re in Münster to study, or just visiting or you plainly like all the history the city exudes if you fall in love with the town you might as well just move to Münster. But don’t worry about the whole hassle of moving, because we are here to help.

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Moving to Lorraine

Even though Lorraine is today one of the 27 regions that make up France, it wasn’t always a French province, or at least not on a permanent basis. It is this discontinuity that accounts for its marked German character, one of the many consequences of being a land the boundaries of which were established rather haphazardly by various events of history. As it stands today, the administrative province is bordered by Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne, and Franche-Comté, as well as Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.
In fact, the name Lorraine itself maintains a certain ambiguity, as it may refer to either a unit of political administration or a less clearly defined entity of traditional, cultural, and national unity. The administrative unit comprises a total of 2337 localities, both urban and rural, organized into four departments, which are as follows: Meurthe-et-Moselle, with the impressive city of Nancy as informal capital; Meuse, a landmark of World War I history as it was the place of the famous battle of Verdun; Moselle, which contains the city of Metz, the actual capital of Lorraine; and Vosges, famous especially for being the home of Joan of Arc, who was born there, in the small town of Domrémy.
As mentioned above, the history of this north-eastern province was one of endless upheavals. The first major conflict to go through was the Franco-Prussian War, which resulted in almost all of Lorraine forcefully becoming part of the German Empire. The end of World War I brought a reversal of this situation, with the Lorraine being re-assigned to France, only to be occupied again in 1940, before finally becoming a definitive province of France.
Given this turbulent history, it is no wonder that the province of Lorraine now has a mind-boggling mix of cultures, ethnicities and languages, or rather dialects, some of which have survived and are still being spoken by many of its inhabitants, despite concerted efforts of the officials to impose only one language by offering formal education only in French. Differences aside, the province retains a modest, understated charm that attracts both locals and tourists to enjoy the quiet of its mostly rural landscape.

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Author: M.M.Minderhoud

Swiss Clockwork

If you are moving to Switzerland, European Removal Experts can guarantee that our comprehensive professional removal service works like clockwork. Precision, timing and reliability are the hallmarks of Swiss timepieces, but are also synonymous with the bespoke removals services offered by European Removal Experts.

Many expatriates embrace the opportunity of relocating to Switzerland, a nation of breathtaking scenery with a unique blend of cultures, languages and traditions. The Swiss speak French, German and Italian and elements of all of these rich cultures combine smoothly in this beautiful part of the world.

European Removal Experts has helped many Brits put their minds at ease once they have decided that moving to Switzerland is a wise decision.We offer part load deals where your items will travel alongside those of other customers, or full load options where the entire vehicle is dedicated to your needs. We are confident that before you know it, you will be enjoying some delicious Swiss chocolate on the ski slopes as you fiddle with the blades of your Swiss Army knife and gaze at the natural wonders of the Swiss Alps.

Please take a look at our website today for our many versatile and flexible removals options. The only thing which we never compromise on is the quality of our services. We take pride in providing simply the best removals service available from the United Kingdom to any location in Europe. Moving to Switzerland is made easy with European Removal Experts: the whole process will run as smoothly as a premium Swiss timepiece.

Enjoy the Transition by Learning the Language

We live in an incredibly multi-national society, and as such the lines between different countries in the EU can often seem blurred. We’re all very accommodating of each other and relocation is on the rise, but while we may think that everyone else speaks our language it isn’t always the case. So, whether you’re moving to France, Germany or anywhere else, make sure that you learn the language.

Learning the language of the country you’re relocating to will give you numerous benefits. It will make the whole process of moving to France or elsewhere far simpler as you won’t have to worry about language barriers when trying to arrange important details, and as we all know, failure to understand each other can be incredibly frustrating.

Not only does it make the general necessities easier, but it also means that the locals will be more accommodating. Moving to France or anywhere else can be a big decision and you want to be able to adjust as quickly and as easily as possible, and learning the language will be one of the best ways to blend in.

This is even more important if you’re relocating to somewhere in the countryside, as although a lot of people will know English they’re often less likely to in areas with fewer citizens. This is often because they won’t have been in contact with so many tourists so have never needed to, and by learning the language they’ll be more likely to accept you as part of their culture.

So, to really enjoy moving to France, Switzerland or anywhere else on the continent, make sure to learn the language to make the transition as smooth and as stress-free as possible.

Moving to Martinique

Martinique is one of the Windward Islands that are part of the Lesser Antilles, an archipelago in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea. Having been settled by French colonists as early as 1635, the island has also seen its share of British occupation, but eventually became a French territory, as acknowledged through the 1946 vote of the French National Assembly that established Martinique as one of the Overseas Department of France, part and parcel of the French Republic. As such, its entire land area of 1,128 km² is considered to be part of the European Union, with its official currency, the Euro, being used there.
Administratively, the island of Martinique, just like that of Guadeloupe, consists of only one department, further subdivided into four arrondissements. It is rather scarcely populated, a 2007 estimate indicating a total of about 403 thousand inhabitants, with an additional 260 thousand people believed to be living in continental France, concentrated mainly in and around Paris.
From a cultural point of view the island of Martinique is a very lively melting-pot that brings together people of several different ethnicities and even dialects, the consequence of its rather turbulent history, which included being used as a place of exile for French Huguenots, several stints of British occupation, and the application of the rather enlightened Black Code, a 1685 law that established certain limitations for slave-owners and certain rights for black people. To this day, most of the population of the island is composed of descendants of African populations brought here forcefully as slaves, with the white population accounting for only 5% of the total number.
Much like the neighbouring islands of St. Lucia, Barbados and Dominica, Martinique has a rather mountainous landscape, with its most impressive peaks concentrated mainly in the north. In fact, the island itself is the result of high volcanic activity that started over 400 thousand years ago. The highest altitude on the island is reached on Mont Pelée, an active volcano that last erupted catastrophically in 1902. While the north is dramatically mountainous and covered by lush rainforests, the south often attracts tourists with the lure of its white sand beaches, numerous facilities that allow visitors to try the local cuisine, as well as an overall ease of travel.

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Author: Bartosz Wietrzyk