Our client base covers everyone from families moving to France for a rustic life amongst olive groves, to young professionals relocating to Zurich for their careers. To say our client book is diverse is an indubitable understatement!
The U.K economy isn’t great right now, which is why heaps of folks are heading to pastures new throughout Europe, be it on a temporary basis or more permanently. Here are five of the top reasons behind some of our recent customers’ relocations to some of the most glorious (and unexpected!) spots on the continent.
1. Career change/job prospects
Travelling for work used to mean moving to the city or adding an hour onto the daily commute. These days, we meet hundreds of folks relocating to France, Belgium, Spain and loads of other promising European locales for work reasons. Contract work and international experience are becoming more attractive to prospective employers. A stint overseas could set you in fantastic stead for a position back home in due course.
2. Quality of family life
According to a 2011 article in the Guardian, the U.K has the worst quality of life in Europe based on cost of living, average holidays per year, number of sunny days, working hours, life expectancy and about ten other deciding factors. One in ten Brits are seriously considering emigration or temporary relocation to another country to access a better standard of living for themselves and their families.
3. A change is as good as a rest
The idea of someone living the same life for their whole life (as most of our parents did) isn’t practical anymore. We don’t typically work for the same company in the same role living in the same house. We travel, we live, we work, we explore and make changes that previous generations couldn’t have easily made. A year living in Bruges – why not?
4. The world is getting smaller
Just a hundred years ago it took two days to get from London to Bristol on a fast horse. The option is still there today, but at less than two hours the train seems more appropriate! The great age of travel has made every corner of the world more accessible for us all, so why not make the most of it?
5. Retirement
It used to mean heading out to pasture in the potting shed, but these days retirement can be the best years of your life! A 2010 article in the Telegraph set Spain high on the list of retiree destinations. In fact, the Mediterranean in general ranked high in terms of affordability, ex-pat integration and quality of life.
Fun in the sun, a great career move or just more time to do the things you like – what’s stopping you? Our removals service extends far and wide over the European continent, making it as easy as possible for folks just like you to pick up, pack up and head off hassle-free!
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A Smooth Move to Switzerland
If you’re thinking of moving to Switzerland, there are a number of points you need to remember if you want to make the transition as smooth as possible. Here are just a few of them.
• Make sure that your housing arrangements are sorted as soon as possible. That applies to both your new home and your old one, as most of us won’t be able to consider moving to Switzerland until everything’s tied up back home.
• Never leave your visa or residency arrangements until the last minute. These can often take time to arrange, and you don’t want to get over there without everything being properly sorted out.
• Don’t trust high street banks if you want to get the best conversion rates. You’re bound to have to watch the pennies when you first move abroad, so make sure you get the best exchange rates possible by shopping around or going to a broker.
• Consult the professionals. You’ll need the help of solicitors as well as removals services, such as us here at European Removal Experts, to make sure moving to Switzerland is as stress-free as possible.
Moving to a different country is never without its surprises along the way. However, it can be surprising for some to learn that the choice of removal company is an extremely important aspect of the whole transition, and requires a lot of consideration. If you are moving to Switzerland, be sure to contact European Removal Experts.
We specialise in cheap door-to-door, fully insured removals services catered for each and every customer. For peace of mind and some considerable discounts, make us your first port of call for convenience.
Use Social Networks to Keep Up with Native News
Whether you’re moving to France, Egypt, Japan or Azerbaijan, there’s always someone who gets left behind – a grandmother, old friend, brother, daughter – and sometimes it seems like no amount of the brilliant new culture an expat is living after moving to France etc. can make up for that lost physical contact.
The Big Move itself can sometimes overshadow the future logistics of living in a new country – setting up utilities, getting a mobile phone, organising the internet, finding a decent plumber – it’s no wonder communication with home sometimes gets pushed down the list. Specialist European removals companies like ours can take a great deal of stress out of moving to Belgium and so on, but setting up native links is crucial too; make the most of your roots and nurture pleasurable ties to your home country.
According to some experts, the relocation of a person to a new place – a place where their nearest and dearest have never existed – can create a curious dichotomy whereby expats miss their loved ones, but put off contacting them because to not communicate with them has become normal (e.g. emotionally bearable). But modern communication can make the world seem a lot smaller, so here are a few expat tips to help make contact with sorely-missed folks back home a little easier.
• Create a schedule for phone calls, Skype calls etc – stick to it!
• Lots of little contacts – e.g. short emails – help foster familiar bonds.
• Moving to Belgium or Paris needn’t present too much of an issue should you need to return to the UK in an emergency, but if you’re out in the sticks or further afield it can be incredibly calming to have an emergency UK travel route in place.
Moving in With the Neighbours
Every year thousands of Brits emigrate to France, therefore should you be planning on moving to France you can be sure you’ll be in good company. A significant ex-pat community isn’t the only reason why moving to France is a such a “bonne idee” however, and a move to France can open up a whole new world of possibilities.
Let’s face it, us Brits have a pretty bad reputation when it comes to cuisine, and this is probably in part due to the fact that our neighbours are simply world class cooks. If you truly want to experience the best in terms of food then France is the ideal destination.
Admittedly food isn’t the best reason to emigrate, however, but French culture doesn’t just end with haute cuisine. There are many other reasons why France is such an idyllic location, and why moving to France might just be the best decision you’ll ever make.
France is considerably larger than the UK and therefore you will have a wide variety of environments to enjoy should you become a French citizen – rom the stunning Alps to the sun-drenched south of France.
After deciding to formally move and go through the relocating process to get France, one of the most essential things to organise is the tranfer of your belongings. Moving to France with European Removal Experts couldn’t be simpler and we can get your stuff to France on a part load or full load basis, and at affordable rates. So, what are you waiting for?
Retiring Abroad
Every year, thousands of British people decide to “up sticks” and move to the Continent once they retire. This is quite understandable as it is only natural to seek out a slower pace of life as well as a more amenable climate once you reach your golden years.
Relocating to France?
Thankfully, the proximity of the Continent means you can easily start a new life in Europe yet still take all of your old belongings with you. In fact, furniture removals to France, Germany and indeed most of Western Europe can not only work out to be a lot cheaper than buying new when you get there, they can also help you to feel more at home, as they can provide a certain degree of familiarity to keep you company while you adjust to your new surroundings.
Hassle-free moving
Here at European Removal Experts, we take all of the hassle out of your move abroad. We will deliver your items to your new home on whatever date you stipulate and can even carry out your move in stages if you prefer not to take everything in one go. In addition, we can also store your possessions in the interim if your new property is not immediately habitable and arrange for them to be delivered when you are ready to receive them.
So, if you are thinking of moving to France, relocating to Italy or getting away to Spain when you retire, make us here at European Removal Experts your first port of call.
Moving To A French-Speaking Country
If you are planning to move to a French speaking country, you’ll definitely want to learn the language. But you should keep in mind that while there are many countries for which French is the primary language, there are also many different verities of French that are spoken.
For instance, the French that is spoken in Quebec Canada is quite different to that of Parisian French. If you are relocating to France, but you have studied French in Canada, you may have some difficulty adjusting to the differences. The accent will be slightly different, some words will be different, etc.
The same is true of places like New Orleans, Belgium, and some French-speaking African countries. While the basics are the same, there are enough differences in the variations of the language that you may find some adjusting is in order.
So, whether you are moving to France, moving to Belgium, or moving to any number of other French-speaking countries or cities, it’s best to study the language that is spoken locally, even if it’s harder to find the materials you need.
Look for a tutor who is from the place you plan to move to. You could even try using a social networking web site to find someone who is from that place. Try local universities to find out if they offer courses, but look further afield as well.
To thrive in a foreign country, no matter where that may be, you will need to be able to communicate, and communicate well, with the people around you.
Ensure You Have a Swift and Easy Relocation to Paris
Moving abroad can be an exciting and/or anxious time, depending on your reasons for moving. If you’re relocating to Paris, then it’s probably more likely to be for professional or business reasons than it is to retire. Paris is a marvellous city – the city of love, but also the nation’s capital and full of the opportunities that a capital city usually has to offer.
In economic terms, Paris represents continental Europe’s largest economy and is responsible for over a quarter of France’s total GDP. Numerous multinational companies have bases there, as well as several financial organisations. The job prospects are also extremely attractive – a 35-hour working week allowing the possibilities in many companies to work longer hours and take the time saved as ‘RTT’ (Réduction du temps de travail) to create a long weekend, and an earlier retirement age than here in the UK.
Having decided that moving to France, and specifically Paris, is for you, there will be a lot to organise. Despite being just over the channel, French cultural traditions do differ from ours and you’ll be well advised to spend some time learning French before you go, particularly if you’ve not yet secured a job offer in Paris. You’ll also need to organise some kind of healthcare insurance. France has one of the best healthcare systems in the world but unlike the NHS, it isn’t free. Your EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) won’t cover you if you’re a resident, so health insurance is a must, even if you’re a healthy person generally – accidents can happen to anyone.
You’ll also need to sort out your accommodation, both here and there. Unfortunately, the city is well known for its expensive accommodation and it may take you a great deal of research to find something affordable and in the right location. If you know where you will be working, don’t worry if your apartment or house is located a fair distance away – just make sure that the transport routes between the two are suitable. Likewise, you could be fairly close and yet not on a convenient metro route.
With most Parisian accommodation being found within the city’s arrondissements, you may not relish the prospect of moving all of your belongings there. In fact, packing and organising removals to anywhere can be a stressful process. That said, moving in to a capital city makes the process harder to organise yourself, as you are unlikely to be taking your own car packed full of possessions – you’ll certainly not find anywhere nearby to park it!
Here at European Removal Experts we provide simple and cost effective removals to France. We also know that when you’re moving abroad, it can be hard to time the moving out of one property with the moving in to another. This is why we offer Long and Short Term Storage for up to two weeks and we can also sell boxes and packing materials if you require them. Our aim is to make the whole process of relocating to Paris as smooth and as easy as possible for you, including providing you with your furniture removal direct to your new door.
European Removal Experts Increase Trips to Switzerland and Netherlands
European Removal Experts, a London-based removals company serving clients moving to France, Italy and across the EU for domestic, business and educational purposes, have increased their number of trips to large Swiss and Dutch cities.
European Removal Experts will be sending a larger volume of trips to Swiss cities such as Geveva, Zurich and Basel, as well as all of the Swiss ski resorts to ensure that all of the more popular areas of the country are well-served. Netherland-bound trips will be made to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague in larger quantities as the company has noted a large increase in demand for trips going to such areas.
Trips to the Netherlands and Switzerland include collections from anywhere within the UK on items of varying sizes, and include full or part loads to accommodate different requirements. The service also includes couriers and parcel deliveries to suit everything from a home’s worth of furniture for a family moving to Switzerland, to the delivery of one small item across to the Netherlands.
“As a company, we are collectively striving on an on-going basis to meet the demands of our customers, and dedicate our time to identifying trends and deciphering which of our trips are currently more in-demand than others,” commented Christian Popovici of European Removal Experts. “This allows us to use our resources only where they are needed the most; to offer our customers only what they need rather than wasting time carrying out trips unnecessarily. This helps us to ensure that we don’t leave any of our customers unsatisfied, whether they are moving to Switzerland or just need a package delivering safely to the Netherlands.”
European Removal Experts Offer Two Weeks’ Long and Short Term Storage
European Removal Experts, a London-based removals company serving clients moving to France, Italy and across the EU for domestic, business and educational purposes, are offering Long and Short Term Storage for removals to and from major European countries.
European Removal Experts operates throughout the UK and the EU to offer competitive rates on student, home, business, furniture and office removals, as well as a range of packing, courier, ‘man with a van’, shipping and storage services. For removal trips to and from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, European Removal Experts is now offering two weeks’ worth of Long and Short Term Storage to make relocating around Europe more cost-efficient and convenient.
For door-to-door removals in fully-insured vans with a generous capacity, whether for full or part loads, European Removal Experts can take and store your items whilst you wait for them to be taken to the destination in question. This two weeks’ Long and Short Term Storage policy applies to loads of any size, for single items and entire home removals, so all European Removal Experts’s customers can benefit from this offer.
“We understand just how difficult and stressful it can be if work or domesticity requires you to move around Europe, and we aim to cut out the nonsense to make moving around Europe a simple and straightforward process,” comments Christian Popovici of European Removal Experts. “In conjunction with having vehicles running every day, which can deliver your goods on certain dates should the matter be urgent, we endeavour to provide customers with an affordable service that works for them rather than against them. For this reason, we hope that the introduction of this new offer will encourage more families, students and offices moving around the EU and UK to consider us as their convenient removals company of choice.”
Learn French and Make Life Easier
Moving to France is a dream which many of us have. For the majority, it will remain nothing more than a dream, but every year thousands of British people pack up and move across the channel to start a new life. If you are moving to France, are you one of those people who doesn’t bother to learn the language, hoping that you will be able to get by with a mixture of barely remembered phrases from school and hand signals? Or do you think you will meet enough English speaking locals, which means that you will be okay? If so, perhaps you should have a rethink before moving to France.
The reality is, you will find very few people who speak English, particularly in the rural areas. Even if you live in Paris, you will find few French people who are willing to converse in English, even if they are capable! The French are fiercely proud of their language, and just as we do here, they expect foreigners to be able to speak French.
This is one aspect which many who are moving to France from Britain overlook. It’s easy to see why. You can get so carried away with the idea of moving to France that you overlook – or even ignore – the language barrier. You will find it so much easier if you are moving to France to learn just a few basic sentences, so if this sounds like you, book some lessons with a French speaking tutor and you’ll be set for your new life.
5 Top Reasons to Break from the U.K (just for a while, at least!)
Our client base covers everyone from families moving to France for a rustic life amongst olive groves, to young professionals relocating to Zurich for their careers. To say our client book is diverse is an indubitable understatement!
The U.K economy isn’t great right now, which is why heaps of folks are heading to pastures new throughout Europe, be it on a temporary basis or more permanently. Here are five of the top reasons behind some of our recent customers’ relocations to some of the most glorious (and unexpected!) spots on the continent.
1. Career change/job prospects
Travelling for work used to mean moving to the city or adding an hour onto the daily commute. These days, we meet hundreds of folks relocating to France, Belgium, Spain and loads of other promising European locales for work reasons. Contract work and international experience are becoming more attractive to prospective employers. A stint overseas could set you in fantastic stead for a position back home in due course.
2. Quality of family life
According to a 2011 article in the Guardian, the U.K has the worst quality of life in Europe based on cost of living, average holidays per year, number of sunny days, working hours, life expectancy and about ten other deciding factors. One in ten Brits are seriously considering emigration or temporary relocation to another country to access a better standard of living for themselves and their families.
3. A change is as good as a rest
The idea of someone living the same life for their whole life (as most of our parents did) isn’t practical anymore. We don’t typically work for the same company in the same role living in the same house. We travel, we live, we work, we explore and make changes that previous generations couldn’t have easily made. A year living in Bruges – why not?
4. The world is getting smaller
Just a hundred years ago it took two days to get from London to Bristol on a fast horse. The option is still there today, but at less than two hours the train seems more appropriate! The great age of travel has made every corner of the world more accessible for us all, so why not make the most of it?
5. Retirement
It used to mean heading out to pasture in the potting shed, but these days retirement can be the best years of your life! A 2010 article in the Telegraph set Spain high on the list of retiree destinations. In fact, the Mediterranean in general ranked high in terms of affordability, ex-pat integration and quality of life.
Fun in the sun, a great career move or just more time to do the things you like – what’s stopping you? Our removals service extends far and wide over the European continent, making it as easy as possible for folks just like you to pick up, pack up and head off hassle-free!