International removals and shipping advice

Need help for moving overseas or your shipping abroad? Find our helpful advice articles here.

International Removals

Moving house can be a stressful time, especially if you’re moving overseas. With this in mind, we’ve put together a variety of useful guides and helpful advice to make your international move run smoothly.

Letter of Recommendation for Visa - What is it?

If you are currently in the UK and are applying for a visa to live and work in another country, it may be necessary to obtain and provide a copy of a letter of recommendation alongside the other documentation required to process your application.

Moving Abroad

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Moving Abroad

Moving to live overseas can be a great adventure, but there’s no denying the opportunity for calamity when things go wrong. We’re all capable of making mistakes and forgetting small details when focused on the bigger picture … and when moving abroad the fallout of those mistakes can vary from minor inconvenience to inescapable disaster!

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Moving to Brisbane

If you've decided to move to Australia for the desirable weather, Brisbane, capital of the Sunshine State, is an attractive choice. Find out about moving abroad to Brisbane, and what to consider when moving to Australia.

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Moving to Melbourne Guide

Why move to Melbourne? Apart from the climate, culture and the fact that it's won 'most liveable city' for the seventh year in a row. We've got tips and tricks to make your house move to Melbourne as easy as possible.

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Protection Against Loss or Damage During International Moves

If you are moving from the UK to live overseas – either on a short-term basis or permanently – then it’s important to know whether your furniture and other belongings are protected against loss or damage while in transit.

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Moving to Perth

Planning a house move abroad to Perth, Australia? Take a look at our guide to life in Perth. Helpful advice from shipping your items overseas to selecting a location to move to.

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Must You Be Present for Customs Clearance?

Find out whether you will need to be present at customs for your items to pass through customs and continue their journey to your new home abroad.

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How Long Does it Take to Move Internationally?

If you're moving to a new home abroad, you're likely to want to take your belongings with you. Find out about the length of time it takes to move internationally, and how the method of shipping your items can affect how long your move takes.

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How Much More Expensive is Moving Abroad?

reallymoving.com has found that almost half of people considering moving abroad from the UK were put off by the perceived cost of the move, but how much more expensive is moving overseas compared to moving home in the UK?

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