What not to pack when moving internationally

By Kirsty Parsons - April 15, 2024
What not to pack when moving internationally

Moving internationally is an exciting adventure, but it can also be an intimidating challenge. One of the most common concerns our customers have is ensuring they don't pack anything they shouldn't. 

This can be a concern for a number of reasons including:

  • Some items may be restricted or prohibited in your destination country. This could mean additional costs for treatment or disposal, or duties and taxes you haven't budgeted for. 
  • Some items are safer travelling with you in person. 
  • Some...
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20 Tips for moving internationally with children

By Kirsty Parsons - October 19, 2023
20 Tips for moving internationally with children

Organising an international house move is a big task. But when there are children involved, the process can become even more complicated. If you're about to move with your family and are worried about the effects all the sudden changes will have on your children, then here are our top tips for moving internationally with children. 

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Moving abroad: Comparing International Removal Quotations

By Bournes International Moves - April 1, 2022
Moving abroad: Comparing International Removal Quotations

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? 

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Australian Quarantine Inspections for household goods moves

By Bournes International Moves - November 20, 2014
Australian Quarantine Inspections for household goods moves

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.

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Decluttering before an international move: how to get it right

By Bournes International Moves - November 20, 2014
Decluttering before an international move: how to get it right

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...

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Bournes Recommends Moneycorp for International Currency Services

By Kirsty Parsons - November 20, 2014
Bournes Recommends Moneycorp for International Currency Services

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

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5 Tips For Teenagers Moving Overseas

By Bournes International Moves - November 20, 2014
5 Tips For Teenagers Moving Overseas

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...

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How to drive in the USA: 4 top tips

By Kirsty Parsons - November 20, 2014
How to drive in the USA: 4 top tips

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...

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Negotiating with removal companies: how to do it correctly

By Kirsty Parsons - November 20, 2014
Negotiating with removal companies: how to do it correctly

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...

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Who do I need to notify when I move overseas?

By Kirsty Parsons - November 19, 2014
Who do I need to notify when I move overseas?

Keeping track of the paperwork involved in a house move can be stressful. If you’re moving for the first time or are simply running out of time and aren’t sure who you need to speak with and when regarding your move then this handy checklist could be a lifesaver.

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