INTERNATIONAL MOVES BLOG

Checking if your chosen companies are certified international movers or hold memberships of professional associations or other independent accreditations is a great way to check if they are reputable. This helps you gain peace of mind knowing that you're reducing the risk of losing everything to a rogue trader.

Moving house is a juggling act at the best of times, even more so when you're moving abroad. So we've created this international moving checklist to help you start planning for your overseas move. 

what to do before moving overseas

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As early as possible

• Establish a timetable for the move. If you’re moving for a job consider when theworking partner has to arrive, and when the rest of the family...

We're delighted to share that Bournes has successfully renewed its certification to the FIDI FAIMPLUS quality standard.

FAIM is the only quality accreditation designed specifically for the removals industry.

To become accredited by FIDI an international removals company must achieve over 200 quality requirements. Together these requirements mean that customers receive a seamless quality service wherever in the world they are moving.

Bournes International Moves has won the 2019 'Overseas Mover of the Year' award. This accolade is granted to the best overseas removals company with the best customer experience. We're proud, elated and humbled with the win.

FIDI FAIM certification means your international removals company is fully qualified, licensed and independently pre-vetted for overseas moving giving you peace of mind you're choosing a reputable mover. 

Moving abroad is one of the biggest and most daunting experiences a person can go through; you’re not just moving your household items from one part of the same country to another, but moving your entire life to another place that’s probably completely out of your comfort zone. That’s why,...

BAR Overseas members are certified and annually inspected to strict standards to ensure they are qualified and experienced in international moving, giving you peace of mind you're choosing a reputable mover and that your advance payment is protected. 

With so much choice out there when it comes to international removals it can be hard to try and narrow down your choice of mover to a reputable, qualified company that ticks all of your boxes - especially when time and money are of the essence....

Decluttering not only makes packing and preparing for a move easier, but it can also help reduce your costs, raise some extra funds and helps means a new start in a new home nice and junk free! If you're wondering how to get it right, then here are our top tips for decluttering before an international move...

Here are some of the top international removals frequently asked questions