5 Tips to Make Moving Overseas Less Stressful

Whether you’re moving to Australia or Spain it is likely you will feel some anxiety before and during the process. You can breathe a sigh of relief when you’re settled in your new home. Why not adopt some of our top tips to take as much of the stress away from moving abroad as an entire experience? You should be able to concentrate on your exciting new way of life in a brand-new country, not panicking about removals or how you’re going to get your beloved pooch overseas safely. Absorb our guide below to help your international move go without a hitch.

International pet transportation

Relocating overseas would not be complete without taking your furry, feathered, or scaly family members with you. However, actually getting them from A to B can seem like an impossible task. Fortunately, there are a number of trusted pet transport companies dedicated to getting our much-loved critters to their new homes safely. It can seem frightening, leaving your pet in the hands of strangers, but with most UK companies DEFRA, IATA, and IPATA approved you know the safety and comfort of your pet will be paramount to them. They will also be able to help with the paperwork you need to complete for your pet, taking away the stress of forms you may find confusing.

Storage solutions

It’s amazing how many belongings we accumulate in our homes. Sometimes, it’s not feasible to take everything with you when you initially move abroad, or your new home overseas may be a little smaller than what you’re used to. Fretting over what you’re going to do with your surplus items can send you into a spin. However, there are solutions available to ensure your possessions are safe whether in the UK or anywhere in the world.

At Britannia Movers we have a range of storage solutions to help make your international move much easier. We have storage facilities throughout the UK, each offering a variety of ways to keep your stuff safe. Furthermore, our storage depots are equipped with the latest monitoring and safety features, giving you peace of mind that your belongings are in the best hands. Additionally, with international removals and storage partners, we can easily arrange storage in your new home country for you too.

Financial and legal matters

Whilst nobody enjoys the small print or filling in countless forms, there will inevitably be a plethora of documents to complete before your move. A great place to start is ensuring your passport is in date and you have the correct visa in place for your move, if one is needed. You will also need to considering healthcare and banking in your new country and it is possible to get this in place before you set off. There are professionals who can help you with these elements of your move as some of the procedures can seem complicated if you haven’t moved abroad before.

Specialist moving company

With a limit on the amount you can take when travelling overseas, packing everything you need in a suitcase is unlikely to be a practical solution when moving abroad. Whilst taking your essentials is a great idea whether travelling by air, sea, or road, opting to use a specialist international removals company will stop you agonising about how to safely pack and move your things overseas.

At Britannia Movers we are relocation professionals, with expert teams ready to help you move your items from A to B, no matter the distance. As a member of the FIDI, the largest global alliance of independent quality international removal companies, and all other major international organisations, and with international partnerships across the world, we can offer an efficient removal service all around the world. Find your nearest office to get the ball rolling.

Research is key

Make time for yourself when you are preparing to move overseas. Life can be frantic during this period and you can burn out quickly. Aid your move by conducting research; look at the facilities in the local area you are moving to, research schools if you have children, investigate local laws and customs so that you don’t make any errors when adjusting to life in your new home. Absorb as much content as you can; there are fantastic blogs and YouTube videos of expat life – even if it’s not the same country as you they will provide valuable insight and be able to provide information on things you hadn’t considered yet.