Thursday 13 June 2013

Where to start when moving abroad with Arrowpak International

Moving down the street is stressful enough but what about moving to a home in a country other than your own? Many people take the leap and move overseas, and when it comes to moving to any destination, it’s important to master the golden rule of fuss-free moving – planning.

The first step to preparing for moving success is to arrange a spring clean! De-cluttering is essential when it comes to limiting chaos and cost during the packing and moving process. Start by going from room-to-room and separate your ‘essentials’ from your ‘non-essentials’. Consider selling your non-essential household items to generate cash for the move and your new life overseas. Alternatively, items can be put into storage or given to family and friends for safe keeping so that you can collect these when you return at a later date.

Hiring professional international movers is a worthy investment also and can help take the stress out of moving overseas. The cheapest option when moving abroad is to ship items, which takes 2-3 months to reach its destination but removals and relocation firms like Arrowpak International can assist with a move to everywhere in the world, transporting your prized possessions by sea, road or air. Make sure you keep transportation times in mind when considering what you will need right away in your new home. Many airlines will be more than happy to help by increasing your baggage allowance if you explain that you are emigrating.

As well as recruiting international movers, you may want to enlist family and friends to help on packing day, especially if you are moving with small children. Rope in loved ones to at least play babysitter for the day so you can concentrate on the job at hand.