INTERNATIONAL MOVES BLOG

A quick online search for 'international removal companies' will return 1000's of results - so how do you know which are the best? 

Wondering how much your move overseas could cost? Need to know how much you'll need to budget for shipping? The answer is not as simple as it may seem, but don't worry, we're here to help. 

In this article, we will explain how international removal costs are calculated, why the cost between different removal companies can vary and share some tips so you can keep your costs as low as possible and get the most value out of your investment.

IN THIS ARTICLE

1. How are removal costs calculated?
2. What...

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.

So you’ve picked your companies to get a quote from, you’ve had the Move Consultants round and showed them everything you want to move and now you’ve probably got at least 3 very different looking quotations in front of you – how do you choose? 

If you're at the stage of getting quotes from international removals companies then here are some important questions to ask potential shippers. This list of questions isn't exhaustive, but it should at least start some valuable conversations that will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the service being offered and the company providing it.

Questions to ask household shipping companies

1. What are their qualifications?

Check if they are FIDI FAIM certified. FIDI FAIM is the only...

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...

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Most international removals companies will offer a range of container shipping options for moving goods overseas. The best method for you will vary according to:

• the size of your shipment (also known as volume of goods).
• how quickly you need your items to arrive
• how much your budget is to spend on shipping

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,...