There’s no denying the fact that property moves can be stressful. Uprooting your life can be taxing on both an emotional and a practical level. Of course, it can also be financially problematic.
However, it’s now easier than ever to take advantage of high quality and affordable removal services. Even if you need additional help, such as piano removal, you won’t find this process difficult.
Property market on the up
Meanwhile, there are signs that the UK’s property market may be improving, meaning now may be a good time to sell up and move on. Recently, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) predicted that 2013 would be more positive and stable.
It noted that the number of loans advanced to first-time buyers in October returned to levels similar to those witnessed during the summer following a dip in September. Meanwhile, lending to home movers also increased, which contributed to a jump in house purchase lending.
Some stats
During October, a total of 20,000 loans were advanced to first-time buyers. This was up by 14 per cent compared with the previous month and was a rise of 19 per cent compared with October 2011. In total, £2.5 billion was lent to these buyers.
Meanwhile, lending to home movers, including those who may have needed removals companies in Romford, went up by 13 per cent in October compared with September. During the month, a total of 29,400 loans were advanced with a combined value of £4.8 billion.
Underlying trend
Commenting on the figures, CML director general Paul Smee said: “More positive figures in October, after a slow September, suggest that the underlying trend in house purchase lending of modest year-on-year growth will continue. However, usual seasonal factors may act as a counter to lending levels in the coming months. An up-tick in remortgage lending may be an early sign of a small positive impact of the Funding for Lending scheme, but it’s still too soon to evaluate the effects of the scheme.
“If the incremental improvements in house purchase lending that we are currently seeing persist as we expect them to, then next year should feel a more stable and positive year in the housing and mortgage markets.”
Making your life easier
If you want to minimise the stress associated with your property move, it’s wise to invest in professional removal services that you can have complete confidence in. By turning to specialist providers, you can save yourself a potentially long and tiring task. Also, you can help ensure that your possessions make it to their new home unscathed.
Here at European Removal Experts, we’re experts when it comes to moving and packing and should be perfectly placed to help you.
Going the extra mile
To ensure our customers benefit from total peace of mind, we make sure all the goods we transport are packed with security and safety in mind and we use highly trained staff for this purpose.
We also offer insurance options for additional protection and this financial cover is available at low rates.
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Serious About Cycling: The Dutch Love Affair with Bikes
The Dutch do any number of things magnificently (probably why you’re so intent on moving to Holland!) – celebrate festivals, define tulips, nurture a thriving contemporary culture… and ride bicycles!
Moving to Holland – particularly a city like Amsterdam – is likely to mean you getting in touch with your inner-child and politely explaining to them that you’ll, once again, need those childhood skills of bicycle balance!
Landscape
If you’re considering moving to the Netherlands, you probably already know this – Holland the FLAT. Perfect for low-effort cycling!
Safety
Traffic flow tends to be completely tailored to accommodate cyclists. Cycle paths “Fietspads” are generally well marked, extremely well maintained, numerous and include provisions such as distance markers (in km) and stoplights. It’s worth keeping an eye out for mopeds, as some cycle paths allow them. Usually bicycles have the right of way over pedestrians.
Cycle helmets aren’t a legal requirement in Holland (yet), and for the most part folks prefer life without them. Since very little cycling takes place on the main road, safety standards are much higher.
Social Conscience
The lovely ANWB (Dutch Automobile Association) have developed a lovely habit of supplying free bike repair emergency kits in numerous places around the country. They can be found everywhere from bike parking facilities, campsites, restaurants, tourist offices and museums to schools, police stations and libraries!
Easy Frugality
No fuel bills, no tedious parking permits, low environmental impact – a move to Holland sounds brilliant!
Crime
Bicycle theft is common in Holland, however violence is not. A replacement bike will set you back roughly £20-£60
Moving to Haute-Normandie
Haute Normandie also known as Upper Normandy was created in 1984 by uniting 2 departments, namely Eure and Sein-Maritime, thus forming one of the 27 regions of France. The splitting of Normandy into Upper and Lower Normandy has always been the cause of many controversies over the years and there were many who wanted the re-unification of the two. The name Haute-Normandie i actually older, being first used before 1956 to refer to areas now included in the administrative region, those being the Roumois, the Pays de Bray (not that of Picardy), the Pays de Caux, the Plaine de Saint André, the Campagne of Le Neubourg and the Norman Vexin. Even today a great area of Pays d’Auge is situated in Lower Normandie along with a small part of Pays d’Ouche.
The capital city of Lower Normandie is Rouen which stands out due to its beautiful buildings and churches. This is where the tallest cathedral in France can be found. The most populated city in Upper Normandy is Le Havre. Upper Normandie is considered to be twinned with the Borough of Redbridge in London, England and its economy is concentrated on petrochemicals, tourism, industry and agriculture.
“Rouen (French pronunciation: [ʁwɑ̃]), in northern France on the River Seine, is the capital of the Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy) region and the historic capital city of Normandy. Once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, it was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy in the Middle Ages. It was one of the capitals of the Anglo-Norman dynasties, which ruled both England and large parts of modern France from the 11th to the 15th centuries. It was here that Joan of Arc was executed in 1431. People from Rouen are called Rouennais.”(Wikipedia)
There are many things to be seen in Upper Normandy, out of which some of the most famous ones are the Evreux Cathedral which encompasses a late gothic flamboyant style with a high gothic rayonnant style; then there is the town centre of Le Havre which was destroyed at the end of the II World War and of course Le Havre was the cradle of impressionism as it was where Claude Monet painted “Impressions, sun rising”.
Overall there are many things to see and do in Upper Normandy, so if you ever get the chance to move to Haute Normandie don’t miss it! Forget about all those small details as packing for the move or stressing about it. Trust us to help you move to Upper Normandy!
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers.
You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
You can contact us for any questions you might have. +44 020 3150 2668
Author: Tango7174
Moving to Verona
Straddling the Adige River in Veneto is Verona, situated in northern Italy is one of the seven chief-lieus of the region. Verona is the third largest city in northeast Italy and the second largest in the region.
Due to the artistic heritage it owns and annual fairs, operas and shows it is one of the main touristic destination in northern Italy.
Because of the urban structure, architecture and the importance of its many historical buildings, the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city strives to preserve its many Roman monuments since the early Middle Ages and even though many were badly damaged or destroyed by the January 1117 earthquake. After the earthquake, reconstruction began in a Romanesque style. An important description of Verona in the early medieval era represents the Versus de Verona from the Carolingian period.
When you’re in Verona there are many Roman edifices still available to visit, such as the Roman military settlement which is located in the centre of the city now. The structure can still be seen by air and has been carefully preserved to the present day. Mostly hidden from view, the roman city sits virtually intact at about 6 m below the surface.
Near the Roman forum is the Piazza delle Erbe which was rebuilt using materials such as marble statues and blocks from Roman villages and spas, by the lord of Verona Cansignorio della Scala I and Cangrande I.
One famous construction that makes Verona famous is its amphitheatre, the Arena. The Arena is located in the Piazza Bra, the city largest. The construction was completed around the year 30 AD and it measures up to the width of 110m and length of 139m. It is ranked third largest construction in Italy, after the Colosseum and the arena at Capua. Inside this gladiator games and shows took place and when it was in use it attracted people from way beyond the city. Only a part of the outer perimeter wall original size has remained made in white and pink limestone from Valpolicella and the current two-story facade is the internal support for the tiers. The interior however is fairly intact and is still being put to good use for public events, open-air opera and fairs.
There are several other Roman monuments that can be seen in town, for example the Roman theatre of Verona which was built in the 1st century BC and after not being used for some time, it was built upon and used for housing. A wealthy Veronese bought all the houses built over the theatre in the 18th century and demolished them thus saving the theatre. Near this location there is the Roamn landmark Ponte di Pietra which survived through the time to this day
Another significant construction, which was built in 1st century AD, was the Arco dei Gavi. The construction is famous because it has the architects name engraved on which was unusual in those times. Near the Gavi Arch there is the Porta Borsari, an archway located at the end of Sorso Porta Borsari. It is what’s left of a 3rd century gate that was attached to the original Roman city walls. The inscription gives the name of the city as Colonia Verona Augusta and it is dated back to 245 AD.
Another noted ruin from the 1st century BC is Porta Leoni, which was part of the Roman city gate. It is an open archaeological site the street and from the present street lever you can see the gate contains a small court which was guarded by towers. This is where inspections of the carriages entering or exiting the city were done.
Verona is a city full of the mysterious aura of the history of a great civilisation and it has a certain romantic feel to it. It is amazing to be able to see so many constructions, which just show how fragile and ephemeral life can be and at the same time it show how what we leave behind can be a testimony of our lives. Many visit Verona and fall in love with the wonderful atmosphere and decide to move there. If you are one of those you can just relax and leave it all to us. We can and will help you to make your transit a stress-free one.
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers. You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
You can contact us for any questions you might have. +44 020 3150 2668
Photographer: Lo Scaligero
Moving to Midi-Pyrénées
While most of the 27 regions of France are history laden places, each with a story of its own, Midi-Pyrénées constitutes an exception, as it is, just like the name suggests, a strictly administrative and geographical entity created in the 1970s during the regionalization of France. Given that it incorporates parts of what were previously the historical provinces of Guyenne, Languedoc and Gascony, as well as smaller territories and counties, it comes as no surprise that it ended up being both the largest administrative unit of metropolitan France and a place with no unitary regional awareness to speak of.
The eight departments that make up this province – Ariège, Aveyron, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Lot, Hautes-Pyrénées, Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne – span over an area of 45,348 km2and are inhabited by a total of 2,865,000 people, most of them concentrated in the few regional towns and cities of this wide, otherwise rural, area. In fact, it’s worth mentioning that the very reason this province was established as such was in order to set up an official region around an oversized urban agglomeration – namely the metropolis of Toulouse. The population is distributed accordingly, with about one third of it residing in Toulouse and in the surrounding area. The gigantesque proportions of Toulouse become obvious when it is compared with the second largest urban settlement in this region, the city of Tarbes, which is actually ten times smaller.
Except for these two cities and another three towns that manage to contain populations of over 40,000 residents – namely Montauban, Albi and Castres – the rest of the province is mainly countryside, and a rather productive one at that, having established itself as the number one agricultural region in France. In addition to large expanses of land cultivated with wheat, maize and sunflowers, the area is also favourable to growing vine, even though the region has never made it amongst the most famous wine producers in France. What has earned it some celebrity, though, at least amongst the connoisseurs of French cuisine, is the famed Roquefort cheese, a gourmet food made from ewe’s milk.
In addition to large scale farming, the region also benefits economically from tourism, with the main attractions being concentrated in its southern part, where the spectacular Pyrénée Mountains, reaching upwards of 3000 m in altitude, are a permanent destination for mountain enthusiasts, whether they come here to ski, to hike, or to simply enjoy the superb scenery created by nature, the beauty of which was officially acknowledged by the state by establishing here one of the rare National Parks in France.
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers.
You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
You can contact us for any questions you might have. +44 020 3150 2668
Author: Liak
How European Removal Experts Can Help You
If you’re thinking of moving to Belgium, Holland or indeed anywhere else on the continent, you’re going to need a bit of a helping hand. No matter how much you may want to there’s no way you’ll be able to do absolutely everything on your own, and that’s when European Removal Experts can help.
Here at European Removal Experts, we’re specialists in helping people to relocate to the continent whether they’re moving to Belgium, France or just about anywhere else. We’re efficient, affordable and reliable and can offer every removals service necessary whether you want a few boxes moved or the contents of an entire house. We can even offer storage, so no matter what you need we’ll have it covered.
We’re a London-based company so can easily get to wherever you are in the UK, and can offer a bespoke door to door service so there’s absolutely no hassle on your part. We deal with customs, clearance and the logistics of actually getting your stuff over there, so all you have to do is sit back and wait for everything to be delivered to your new home.
So, whether you’re moving to Belgium, Holland, Switzerland or indeed anywhere else in Europe, here at European Removal Experts we’ll be able to help. We can get your possessions to you safely and efficiently so you don’t have to worry about a thing, so if you’re thinking of moving to Belgium make sure to contact us so we can get you on your way.
Moving to Languedoc-Roussillon
Another one of the 27 regions of France is called Languedoc-Roussillon and it is comprised of five departments. The region borders the other regions appertaining to France, namely the regions of Auvergne, Rhône-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Midi-Pyrénées on one of the sides and on the other side it borders Spain and Andorra and as well the Mediterranean Sea. The region called Languedoc-Roussillon in located in the southern part of mainland France.
The language spoken in Languedoc was Occitan until the 20th century and in Roussillon it was Catalan. In these last years, serious efforts have been done to revive these languages though something known as the La Bressola schools, which are “a cultural association founded in Perpignan, France in 1976 to promote a network of community-run schools engaged in Catalan language immersion programs in France, particularly in the comarques of so-called North Catalonia.”(Wikipedia)
Specific to this region there is the Occitan literature as well as the troubadour composition which is thought to have originated here. The Occitan literature refers to a body of text written in Southern France and its original form is XI and XII century poetry. In the music area, some major influences were Giraut de Bornelh, Bertran de Born and Aimeric de Peguilhan in the High Middle Ages. Another famous composer Déodat de Séverac was born here and when he composed music, he incorporated indigenous music of the area.
Many wants to move to the Languedoc-Roussillon region for its beautiful sceneries and peaceful surroundings, if you are the same then don’t hesitate anymore and relocate to Languedoc-Roussillon.
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers.
You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
You can contact us for any questions you might have. +44 020 3150 2668
Author: Loupiot
Moving to Bonn
Everyone wants to move to Bonn.
Bonn is a city in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany, situated on the banks of the Rhine River. Bonn was the former capital of West Germany until 1990 when Berlin was named the official capital. However, Bonn remains a centre of politics and administration to this day. In the present Bonn s establishing itself as a national and international centre of conventions, conferences, meetings mainly related to the United Nations work. Bonn is also home to one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning, namely University of Bonn.
Right now, Bonn is one of the fastest growing urban districts of Germany with a rather high percentage of non-German population There are many places to see in Bonn as it is the home of the famous Ludwig Van Beethoven’s place of birth and the residence of the Archbishops and Prince-electors of cologne. When talking a walk into town be sure to drop by the Poppelsdorfer Alee, there is where the first horsecar of the town made its appearance and it connects with the Poppelsdorfer Schloss, the palace build as a resort in the first half of the 18th century for the prince-electors and which is now a botanical garden. You must also take time of your busy daily life to visit the Beethoven Museum that stands on the Münsterplatz, near the Bonn Minster, one of Germany’s oldest churches in the present. There are also various museums you can enjoy, such as Bonn Museum of Modern Art (Kunstmuseum Bonn) or the Rhinish Regional Museum Bonn (Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn).
If the weather permits, you may even enjoy a walk in the botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten) or the arborateum (Arboretum Park Härle) which has specimens from so early as 1870. If you’re feeling adventurous don’t miss going to the Rodderberg, the extinct volcano that stands on the border with Wachtberg and Rhineland-Palatinate. If you decide you want to move to Bonn you can be assured that both you and your children will have a great chance at furthering your education at either the University of Bonn or at a private school of your choosing.
When moving to Bonn decide on a district as it will influence your everyday life. Bonn was a large city and after incorporating some independent towns it doubled in size.
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers. You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
You can contact us for any questions you might have. +44 020 3150 2668
” Red Cars and Cherry Blossoms”
Photo by Marcel Bednarz
Removals To Holland and The Benelux
The Benelux countries are a great place to live, each of them having extensive, intriguing histories and beautiful, large cities. Whether you want to move there because of your own history, your career, or out of pure interest, at European Removal Experts we can help you to realise your goals. No matter where you live in the United Kingdom we can offer our premium removals service at highly competitive prices that can really give you some peace of mind. Being able to put your most treasured possessions in the hands of professionals who are dedicated to keeping it safe and providing a top notch service will allow you to focus on more important aspects of the move. Contracts, family and learning about the place you are moving to all need tending to and the more time you have for these things, the better.
We provide removals to Holland, no matter whether you want to move to Amsterdam or Rotterdam. Because we are European Experts in transport, you can have absolute confidence that we will provide everything you need in order to get your possessions to where they need to be in the Netherlands. This includes the sale of boxing and packing materials for long term storage and transport. The last thing you want is for that priceless antique to become another piece of junk simply because of the ill-preparation of a removals company. We can sort out all of the requirements for specialist pieces of furniture like pianos to ensure that they get to where they need to be without any damage.
If you have particularly large items like a full wall cabinet, we have the adaptability in our removal vehicles to accommodate you. Similarly, if you are moving to the UK our services equally apply. We will use the Eurotunnel to go between the UK and the continent because this ensures the safety of your equipment and greatly lessens the chances of frustrating delays. Removals to the Netherlands and all other Benelux countries will be subject to UK clearance. We utilise a simplified procedure that will ensure all transports are not held for long.
Removals to Luxembourg are not as common as the other Benelux countries due to its size, but our prices are equally as competitive. Luxembourg is a quaint country with a population of half a million. It is a very attractive place to move to and we can provide removals via much the same service as to Holland. We can provide short notice services as well as being able to scale our prices to your needs. If you only have a few boxes of personal effects to move, we can provide you with a price that you will find acceptable. On top of this we can also offer courier and parcel delivery services to Luxembourg and the rest of the Benelux. If you want to take the stress out of your move and don’t want to pay over the odds for it, European Removal Experts is your best bet.
Taking some of the stress out of your property moves
There’s no denying the fact that property moves can be stressful. Uprooting your life can be taxing on both an emotional and a practical level. Of course, it can also be financially problematic.
However, it’s now easier than ever to take advantage of high quality and affordable removal services. Even if you need additional help, such as piano removal, you won’t find this process difficult.
Property market on the up
Meanwhile, there are signs that the UK’s property market may be improving, meaning now may be a good time to sell up and move on. Recently, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) predicted that 2013 would be more positive and stable.
It noted that the number of loans advanced to first-time buyers in October returned to levels similar to those witnessed during the summer following a dip in September. Meanwhile, lending to home movers also increased, which contributed to a jump in house purchase lending.
Some stats
During October, a total of 20,000 loans were advanced to first-time buyers. This was up by 14 per cent compared with the previous month and was a rise of 19 per cent compared with October 2011. In total, £2.5 billion was lent to these buyers.
Meanwhile, lending to home movers, including those who may have needed removals companies in Romford, went up by 13 per cent in October compared with September. During the month, a total of 29,400 loans were advanced with a combined value of £4.8 billion.
Underlying trend
Commenting on the figures, CML director general Paul Smee said: “More positive figures in October, after a slow September, suggest that the underlying trend in house purchase lending of modest year-on-year growth will continue. However, usual seasonal factors may act as a counter to lending levels in the coming months. An up-tick in remortgage lending may be an early sign of a small positive impact of the Funding for Lending scheme, but it’s still too soon to evaluate the effects of the scheme.
“If the incremental improvements in house purchase lending that we are currently seeing persist as we expect them to, then next year should feel a more stable and positive year in the housing and mortgage markets.”
Making your life easier
If you want to minimise the stress associated with your property move, it’s wise to invest in professional removal services that you can have complete confidence in. By turning to specialist providers, you can save yourself a potentially long and tiring task. Also, you can help ensure that your possessions make it to their new home unscathed.
Here at European Removal Experts, we’re experts when it comes to moving and packing and should be perfectly placed to help you.
Going the extra mile
To ensure our customers benefit from total peace of mind, we make sure all the goods we transport are packed with security and safety in mind and we use highly trained staff for this purpose.
We also offer insurance options for additional protection and this financial cover is available at low rates.
Don’t Stress About Studying Abroad
Moving abroad to study used to be something of a rarity. But modern universities and educational institutions are often well-equipped when it comes to offering the most dexterous study programmes to students. Moving to Germany to study history, moving to Switzerland to study landscape architecture – making the move to another country could be the most significant period of a young student’s life.
Here are a few tips we’ve picked up over the years for relocating to Amsterdam, rural Spain or a host of other fantastic European destinations.
• Personal accountability is a huge part of studying abroad. Look into things like living costs, set a weekly budget, find out if your U.K bank card will work in an emergency, can a non-resident buy a mobile phone? Etc. Most foreign study positions are well-informed and organised, but make sure you understand all the ins and outs involved as much as possible. Don’t wait around for someone else to hand you a “How To” guide!
• Safety is obviously important. Each place holds different challenges, for example, moving to rural Italy will likely be a much slower pace than relocating to Paris. Seek advice from past residents or even local police websites.
• Keep records; not the boring kind like tax returns, but fun things like photos and journals! They’ll prove invaluable later on.
• Learn at least a little of the language. Aside from simply being good manners, knowing the basics can help you feel more ingratiated in the area.