INTERNATIONAL MOVES BLOG

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? 

When you ship your household goods to Australia one part of the process you cannot avoid is the Australian Quarantine examination. Here is our guide to the process of Australian Quarantine Examinations and customs clearance to import your household goods.

When moving overseas you will have a lot to think about and plan for. Planning for the unexpected by taking out appropriate insurance cover is as important as planning for the expected - yet surprisingly many people fail to take out international removals insurance ahead of their move.

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...

Changing your pounds into Foreign Currency? Bournes recommends Moneycorp for all of your international currency services.

General good practice with a moving company will involve having someone visit your home to (as a minimum) assess how much stuff you want to take with you – the “volume” of your move. A professional mover focused on providing you a good service will also use this opportunity to understand more about your requirements and make sure they have all the information they need to give you a detailed, fully inclusive price and to make sure you have all the information you need to be ready for and...

Moving house can be challenging at the best of times, but when it comes to moving to another country it can seem all the more stressful. If you're about to embark on an international move with your family then you're probably feeling a mixture of emotions right now - scared, anxious, nervous and maybe even a little bit excited for your new life. But if you're not sure how to handle it all, then here are our top tips for teenagers moving house...

If you're emigrating to Ameirca and planning on continuing to drive when you get there then it's really important that you know exactly how to drive in the USA. From knowing which side of the road to drive on to what the speed limits are, here are our 4 top things to remember...

Everything you’ve probably read so far about moving abroad has likely been focused on how best to pack the container for the country you’re specifically moving to. But wherever you’re going, you need to remember there are certain items that should be kept on your person and not in your shipment. If you're confused then here's our guide on what not to pack for an international move...

Negotiating on services has become increasingly popular in recent times and is a topic often heard discussed by removal companies. If negotiating with removal companies is something you're considering when booking your move, it's important to know all the facts beforehand so that you can negotiate safely with the removal company and still ensure your move runs smoothly...