By KirstyAdmin on
6/13/2013 3:19 PM
If you're moving house and haven't used a removal company before here are 5 simple steps you need to know about to find and book a mover that is right for you.
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By Editor on
6/13/2013
In this guest post our international network partners Starline Overseas Moving in Alberta, Canada give us the run down on neighbourhoods in their home town of Calgary…
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By Editor on
6/12/2013
Famous for its musical interpretation, Chicago is a city with lots to offer. If you’re about to move here then you’ll probably be trying to narrow down which neighbourhood is best for you – and with so many to choose from, it’s not an easy task…
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By Editor on
6/11/2013
Whatever the reason for your move, you’ll need somewhere to settle when you get to Perth. But with so much choice, you might need a little help narrowing it all down…
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By Editor on
6/6/2013
Aside from deciding where to live, one of your main concerns when moving abroad is likely to be how you go about securing your new abode – do you take the plunge and buy, or err on the side of caution and rent?
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By Editor on
6/5/2013
Whatever the reasons for your move, there’s no escaping the fact that you’ll need somewhere to call home once you get there. Ultimately, where you decide to live will depend upon a number of factors – the length of your stay, the types of amenities you need to be within reach of, whether you’re moving alone or with family – the list is endless. So where do you start when buying or renting a new home in Canada?
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By Editor on
6/5/2013
Whatever the reasons for your move, there’s no escaping the fact that you’ll need somewhere to call home once you get there. Ultimately, where you decide to live will depend upon a number of factors – the length of your stay, the types of amenities you need to be within reach of, whether you’re moving alone or with family – the list is endless. So where do you start when buying or renting a new home in Canada?
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By Editor on
6/5/2013
Whether you’re moving to the UK for the purpose of work, or are simply coming here to start a new life you’ll need a place to call home. Renting is a popular option for those who aren't sure about their long term circumstances - but with so much choice, how do you begin the process of finding your new home?
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By Editor on
6/5/2013
If you're moving house and handling your own packing, then some items like delicate china teapots can be particularly tricky. Here we show you what packing materials you will need and the best ways to pack your teapot to make sure it's well protected during your move.
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By Editor on
6/4/2013
Whatever the reason behind your move, there’s no denying that once you reach the other side of the world you’ll need a place to call home. But should you take the plunge and join New Zealand’s property ladder or err on the side of caution and try before you buy with rented accommodation?
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By Editor on
6/4/2013
If you're moving house and handling your own packing, then some items like china plates and bowls can be tricky. Here we show you what packing materials you will need and the best ways to pack your plates and bowls to make sure they are well protected during your move.
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By Editor on
6/4/2013
Moving to the UK and need some advice on the processes involved in buying or renting a house? Download our full guide for everything you need to know.
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By Editor on
5/30/2013
Perhaps the most fundamental part of your overseas move, finding somewhere to live is one of – if not the – most important factor you’ll face. But when it comes to your new house, should you rent or buy? Both are big decisions to make and ones which you’ll need to take careful consideration over…
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By Editor on
5/23/2013
Moving entails a lot more than just packing your bags. One of the most important parts of the process will inevitably be selling up. So what can you do to speed up the process and get your house shipshape?
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By Editor on
5/22/2013
Perhaps one of the first in a long line of questions you’ll ask yourself before you move Down Under is whether to take the plunge and buy a house when you get there or simply to rent. The answer probably depends on a number of circumstantial factors – how long you’re moving for, the budget for the move, whether it’s a corporate move that’s being paid for in full by an employer, if you’re moving as a family or to start one – whatever the reasons behind your move, they will without doubt dictate your future living situation.
If you’re in the early stages of planning your move or are still undecided about what’s best for you, then our guide to buying and renting might help you narrow down your choices…
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By Editor on
5/14/2013
It’s just one of many questions you’ll face when going through the process of an international move – but should you ship your vehicle as part of your move or buy a new one out there? And if you do ship, what do you need to do to prepare your vehicle for the move?
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By Editor on
5/8/2013
Whether you’re moving because you’ve been offered work overseas or you’re moving to find work once you get there, there’s no escaping the fact that your job will play a big part in your new lifestyle.
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By KirstyAdmin on
5/7/2013 9:18 AM
As part of Bournes Relocation Solutions series of articles “Guidelines for a Successful Move Management Tender” here we discuss assessing company characteristics.
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By KirstyAdmin on
4/10/2013 2:16 PM
There are pro's and cons of both methods, but check out our handy infographic explaining some of the finer points to consider.
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By Editor on
4/10/2013
Getting your house shipshape before you move is highly recommended, but what do you do with all that stuff you want, but don’t want on display? Long or short term storage could be the perfect solution…
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By Editor on
4/3/2013
Whether you’re moving to start a new life with family or are taking advantage of the many various work opportunities available out there currently, Christchurch is a great place to live. Familiarising yourself with some local information before you leave could help you settle in much quicker once you arrive...
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By Editor on
4/2/2013
Between moves and have nowhere to store all your stuff? Don’t stress; long or short term storage could be the perfect answer.
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By Editor on
3/27/2013
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…
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By KirstyAdmin on
3/25/2013 3:22 PM
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!
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By Editor on
3/22/2013
Are you itching to de-clutter the house or had a spring clean but don’t want to throw things out forever? Long and short term storage are excellent ways of saving space without getting rid for good.
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By KirstyAdmin on
3/14/2013 11:02 AM
In procuring suppliers for the relocation of your employees’ one of the first places to start is selecting the appropriate supplier model for your organisation....
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By Editor on
3/8/2013
We all know that moving house is a stressful time. And the majority of the time it goes exactly to plan. But what about what happens when it doesn’t?
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By KirstyAdmin on
2/18/2013 12:50 PM
 Moving abroad is a big step, and figuring out where to start can be a big mental roadblock.
In this blog we’re looking at the neighbourhoods of Sydney to help you decide where to start your search for a place to live or hang out.
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By KirstyAdmin on
2/15/2013 1:46 PM
 If you're considering moving to Auckland you'll probably be thinking about the lifestyle when you get there, the things you can see and do etc...in this blog we give you a quick overview so you know where to start to quickly settle in!
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By KirstyAdmin on
2/15/2013 1:29 PM
 Moving abroad is a big step, and figuring out where to start can be a big mental roadblock.
In this blog we’re looking at the neighbourhoods of Toronto to help you decide where to start your search for a place to live or hang out.
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By KirstyAdmin on
2/15/2013 1:19 PM
 If you're considering a move to New York a big part of your decision might be related to activities for your leisure time. In this blog we're thinking about shopping - Because that’s probably what New York is known best for, right?
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By KirstyAdmin on
2/13/2013 5:10 PM
Whether it’s for work, a fresh start, to join family or a different pace of life, moving to the other side of the world is, without doubt, a daunting prospect. And whatever the reason, you can’t just pack a suitcase and stroll to the airport. As with any move, preparation is the key - and knowing what you can and can’t take before you start to pack could save you valuable time and money.
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By KirstyAdmin on
1/25/2013 12:30 PM
Considering shipping your car to the USA when you move internationally or whether to buy a new one when you get there? check out our useful guide...
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By KirstyAdmin on
1/25/2013 12:12 PM
Buying a Car in the USA as a Foreign Expat? Here’s How!
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By KirstyAdmin on
1/24/2013 3:16 PM
The other side of the world is a long way away. Moving there can be a daunting prospect. But not if you’re prepared. Making sure you know what you can and can’t take and how to take it there is half the battle. So where exactly do you start?
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By KirstyAdmin on
1/22/2013 11:35 AM
Do you know how much it costs to move house when using the services of a professional removal company?
Well, according to the recent removal survey by Rightmove, most of us actually do have a pretty good idea.
Here we discuss the options for getting an accurate cost for your removal.
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By KirstyAdmin on
1/21/2013 10:52 AM
A recent survey on removals by Rightmove has uncovered some interesting theories on why it is people choose the services of a removal company when moving house.
Here we explore a few of them....
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By KirstyAdmin on
1/15/2013 12:25 PM
The first question people often have to answer when moving their household goods including furniture and personal effects to the USA is what should they take and what should they leave behind? Here's a few things to help make those decisions...
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By KirstyAdmin on
12/7/2012 4:56 PM
The first question people often have to answer when moving their household goods including furniture and personal effects to Canada is what should they take and what should they leave behind? Here's a few things to help make those decisions...
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By PeterAdmin on
11/27/2012 4:41 PM
How often do we hear UK weather forecasters advising motorists “not to travel unless absolutely necessary”? At present it’s about every other week! So what do you do when it is necessary to travel? You should plan ahead, monitor real time reports and have a contingency in place.
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By KirstyAdmin on
10/24/2012 9:39 AM
Having moved 10 times in 10 years here are my favourite 8 tips for moving house
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By KirstyAdmin on
9/18/2012 12:47 PM
It's never too early to start looking at which removal company you will use to move your belongings as there can be a lot to think about.....
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By KirstyAdmin on
9/11/2012 3:24 PM
One of your first questions in deciding to use a removal company or not might be how much does it cost? Let us try to explain....
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By KirstyAdmin on
8/15/2012 2:25 PM
If you're handling your own packing when you move house it can be more of a challenge than you might initially think. We've put together a useful guide to help make sure it all runs smoothly!
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By KirstyAdmin on
7/30/2012 12:18 PM
 When you ship your household goods to Australia one part of the process you cannot avoid is the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS) examination. All household goods shipments entering Australia will be assessed and potentially inspected by AQIS before they are released for delivery. You must provide an inventory of goods within your shipment and identify any specific items that may be of concern. If AQIS have concerns they may undertake inspection before release and they may also request items be treated before release, if treatment is not possible they may sieze and destroy any prohibited items or ask that they are re-exported.
In this article we’ve summarised some of the key information provided by the AQIS which we hope will be of use in preparing for your move.
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By PeterAdmin on
7/27/2012 2:42 PM
Moving house can be stressful, add kids and the stress levels rise, add pets and hey you need an experienced house removals company to give you a little advice.
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By Kirsty P on
6/19/2012 1:27 PM
 One of the really common questions I read on the internet and hear from our customers is “I’ve only got a small amount to move so I don’t need a whole container, what’s the cheapest/best way to move this?”
So I thought I’d write a little blog about the different methods available from removal companies for sending your household goods overseas and the pros and cons of each to help you identify which suits you best.
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By Kirsty P on
5/8/2012 3:40 PM
 Bournes Removals have developed a useful pack for their clients to keep track of all the important information relating to their house move and some useful checklists in preparing to move including who to notify you are moving house, what activities should be taking place and things to pack in an essentials box.
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By PeterAdmin on
12/13/2011 2:41 PM
New York City (NYC), or ‘the Big Apple’ as it locally known is a great place to live, just ask the millions who already inhabit this vibrant, colourful and cosmopolitan city. If you are considering moving to USA and setting up home in NYC then here are a few factors for you to consider.
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By PeterAdmin on
12/8/2011 5:34 PM
Moving house in the UK, to Europe or Internationally can be challenging and therefore we try to provide useful moving advice in our blogs that can help your house removals process go as smooth as possible. As part of our blog advice to parents we’ve also produced the following blog for your children to read themselves so they can take ownership of part of the process to help them feel involved when moving house and hopefully remove some of the fear they may be experiencing. We hope it helps.
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By PeterAdmin on
12/8/2011 5:06 PM
I’ve experienced moving house a lot and dread the thought of doing it again, but I’ve done all that as a singleton and can’t imagine how much harder it is when you’ve got to manage the physical and emotional aspects of moving with children too. So, I’ve been talking to some of our customers and doing some research to give you some recommendations on how other people have tried to make the entire house removals process a bit easier on the little people and thus easier on you too!
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By PeterAdmin on
12/8/2011 4:45 PM
So you open up the yellow pages or scroll through a million Google search results but which removals company do you pick to do your house move? Your belongings are important to you but how do you know that the removals company you’re looking at are going to care about them as much as you do, and how do you know they are charging you a fair price to move them? Here are a few tips to help you on your way!
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By PeterAdmin on
12/8/2011 4:18 PM
So you’ve picked your three removal 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 3 very different looking quotations in front of you – how do you choose?
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By PeterAdmin on
12/8/2011 3:57 PM
You can enhance the chances of your house removals going to plan by being organised. So if you have decided to pack your own belongings ready to move house then here is a list of things you will need to help you get organised before you start.
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By Editor on
10/25/2011
Whether you are moving in the UK, moving to USA or moving to Australia there is one small yet important detail that could save you time and a whole lot of frustration.
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By Editor on
10/25/2011
Having just written this list I’m going to start this post with an apology on behalf of all removal companies for being so confusing!!! It’s only when you sit and write a list like this you realise how many different words we all choose to use….it’s like a foreign language! Hopefully this will help you, a bit like that French phrasebook that managed to get me the best ice cream ever in a sleepy village on the Dordogne!! Mmmmmm…..
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By PeterAdmin on
10/11/2011 11:19 AM
I thought packing for my house removals project was going well but when I recently talked to some of our crews about how long it was taking me to pack they laughed, “We’d have all that done in a few hours” they said of a job that was taking me days…. Which got me wondering why was I so much slower?
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By PeterAdmin on
10/11/2011 9:50 AM
House removals can be a stressful time with so much to think about and co-ordinate. Being well organised is key. This is where packing an essentials box for the day of your move will certainly help in having easy access to all of those items you'll need for the journey and especially when you first arrive.
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By Kirsty P on
9/8/2011 2:07 PM
Survey / Home Visit / Move Consultation / Estimate - call it what you will, we in the moving industry seem to like to use a lot of different words to describe this but on the whole general good practice with a moving company will involve having someone visit your home - this blog will give you some advice on how to prepare and get the most out of this visit.
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By PeterAdmin on
9/5/2011 4:20 PM
If you are moving to USA or Canada and worried about whether you can take your pet with you then you needn’t be.
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By PeterAdmin on
8/22/2011 2:07 PM
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.
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By PeterAdmin on
8/17/2011 9:51 AM
Moving house is an exciting yet at times daunting prospect. The nearer to the removals date you get the more the stress levels can build. So here are a few tips to help you plan your house removals effectively with the aim of reducing your stress levels and increasing the excitement.
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By PeterAdmin on
8/16/2011 8:45 PM
If you are lucky enough to be moving to Australia then you’ll be wondering what to take with you and what to leave behind?
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By PeterAdmin on
8/11/2011 9:49 PM
Speeding is generally taken much more seriously in the US than in many other countries. Therefore, if you intend moving to USA you will need to be aware of and adhere to the speed limits and speed restrictions in place.
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By PeterAdmin on
8/11/2011 6:05 PM
If you are moving to USA with kids then you are no doubt researching the US School system. You will find many similarities to the UK. Compulsory education in the USA begins age 5, when a child enters kindergarten before progressing to elementary schools (grade 5), middle schools (grades 6-8) and finally high schools (grades 9-12). All children must attend school until 16 but most remain on until they graduate aged 17 or 18.
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By PeterAdmin on
8/2/2011 5:05 PM
Are you a successful, growing business needing to relocate to bigger premises? If so then choosing between UK removal companies is one of your key decisions. Here are a few questions you might want to ask yourself:
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By PeterAdmin on
8/2/2011 10:26 AM
Canada is a very popular destination for UK residents. In 2009 there were 9566 permanent residents of Canada originating from the UK, an increase of 4649 (106%) since 2000. The thought of moving to Canada permanently may be an exciting dream for many people but you will need to meet one its entry criteria if that dream is to become a reality.
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By PeterAdmin on
7/26/2011 4:27 PM
If you are moving to Australia from the UK and intend to buy a house then you may be wondering how it differs from buying in the UK? Here are a few pointers to get you going:
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By Kirsty P on
7/11/2011 8:32 AM
 Move day finally came, here's how it went....
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By Editor on
7/11/2011
 Bournes International Removals has teamed up with the UK’s leading currency experts Moneycorp to help get you more for your money, when making money transfers.
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By Kirsty P on
6/28/2011 12:11 PM
My move plans are coming along nicely now - I’ve had confirmation from my move coordinator, to say they will be collecting my things in week and a half, now I have a target to work for to complete my packing!
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By Kirsty P on
6/22/2011 10:04 AM
 Last week I posted about my upcoming move via temporary accomodation, i've started making plans and getting organised now so here's what's happened since.
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By Kirsty P on
6/17/2011 12:27 PM
So, I’m moving again, and this time it's a tricky one as i'm going via 'temporary accomodation' which means i'll need to involve moving into store, 6 months in storage and a move out of store…..I had hoped to stay put for a little while in this place, but it appears I haven’t managed to stretch past 18 months! I get itchy feet….
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By Kirsty P on
5/5/2011 1:39 PM
There is so much going on during the process of moving house, it's easy to forget to tell someone who may be important! Here are some suggestions to cover all angles!
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By Kirsty P on
2/8/2011 10:04 AM
 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!
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By Kirsty P on
2/3/2011 10:52 AM
 I write lists for everything, not always productive but here's how it might help with moving...
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