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European Removals - Moving to Europe adviceIt should be stress free moving home to Europe if you plan accordingly |
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European Removals - Moving to Europe adviceIt should be stress free moving home to Europe if you plan accordingly |
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European removal service to suit your needs and budget this gives
you the option to rent all or part of a removal van and the driver
from the UK to anywhere in France Portugal, Spain and the rest of
Europe, we also offer a dedicate man and van European removals
service. To enquire please send e-mail info@nicksremovals.co.uk for a free removal quotation, otherwise phone Nick on TEL: 07944 079878, or for an online European removal quote fill in the European quote form and your removal quote will be sent within the hour |
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Heading off to start a new life in Europe should be a trouble free experience so long as you plan and do not leave things to chance. This breakdown of things to do should help with the important things that need to be done before and after your move from the UK to your new Euro destination. When you make the decision to move, the clock starts ticking towards your moving day. Relocating to Europe the easy way |
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European
Removals Your removal should be booked as early as possibly before your planned moving date once you get in touch we can start 
discussing your removal requirements and give you the options we
offer from a full team removal, storage and packing service to a
basic you pack we load man and van service around Europe. Costs are
a big factor and there are ways to keep costs down. We may have to
visit your home to survey furniture and belongings to be shipped or
you can draw up your own detailed inventory. There maybe added
insurance you would like for high value
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Notifying
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to tell your Moving Abroad Don't forget to tell the relevant bodies your moving house, you will need to inform your local authority (council tax) the 
Department of Health and Social Services and the Inland Revenue
along with DVLA. It would be helpful to deregister with your doctor
and dentist and optician remembering to get any records you may
need. You may have to cancel any insurance polices for car home and
personal belongings and have new ones set up in your new country.
Fill out a change of address form with the post office, give your
new forwarding address this way, you can make sure that you receive
any important mail on time and avoid paying late fees. |
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Getting your Finances in order Depending on where you're moving to in Europe you will probably need a good exchange rate from the pound to the euro 
TorFX
is an independent foreign exchange specialist offering competitive
rates of exchange better than your bank, you will have to open a
foreign bank account if buying a property abroad to receive regular
payments like pensions and to pay bills for your new property by
direct debit. If in doubt, ask your bank or financial advisor. Just
make sure you know where your money is, how to access it and that
you have a local contact should you need some support. Always make a
will if you are buying a property so there is no complications with
local laws |
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Residency in the EU As a rule all EU citizens from the original EU accession countries have the right to live and work in another EU accession 
country. While it is not always compulsory permanent residency gives
you the right to openly pursue almost any job or employment get a
mortgage and even vote in local elections it is wise as it allows
access to healthcare and other benefits. In practical terms, you
switch your permanent residency permit in one country say Britain
for a permanent residency permit in another country say Spain. The
first country is also obliged to take you back if you decide that
your new country is not to your fancy. If you intend to apply for
residency or not, at the very least you should register yourself and
your family at the local town hall within three months of arriving
there. For non EU countries consult the
relevant
embassy in London. Where ever you move to you will also need to
be registered within that countries tax system this applies to
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| Making your new home
feel like home Learning the Language is the first and best advice I can give to anyone hoping to successfully settle in after their move 
to European country
and there is no reason why that should not start when you first
decide to move, you do not have to wait till you are there check out
Lonely Planet Publications.
Speaking the local language will make day to day living easier
and not limit you to making friends with other expats but help you
with making friends with locals who you will gain respect from if
you are trying to learn the language and this will have a positive effect
on your relocation to Europe. Using local tradesmen for your
needs will help you to integrate and add to the local economy, don't
be reserved about getting involved in local clubs and classes there
is bound to be something of interest where you will meet like minded
people. An evening beer or glass of wine in the local bar regular is
a good idea and enjoyable, Whether locals or other expats, nothing
will aid you more than being able to depend on your friends when you
need to. Don't only think that its socialising it's what makes a new
country feel like home, don't be a stranger!Moving to a new country is not easy. Even when everything goes according to plan it's still challenging. There will be times when you're physically and emotionally worn out but try not to let things get you down. Don't be shy about asking for help or support, there are plenty of people who have been there before. |
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Education If your moving around Europe with children you will have to decide on the type schooling for them and whether to put 
them in the mainstream schooling of the country of your choice or
send them to the many private International schools these types of
schools usually teach in English and will generally stick to the
British curriculum and they also teach the language of the country
you are in. The fees for international schools are paid by the term
and average around £3000 per term. For more information on good
schools checkout The
Good Schools Guide International. Only you know your child and
which option would suit them best, what ever you decide you will see
your child integrate swiftly and become fluent in the language
quickly. Nevertheless, for families planning to settle into a
country long term, the national school system could be the most
practical path. |
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Healthcare Make sure that the country you are moving to has good enough healthcare services and infrastructure to support you and 
your family, in particular if you have a medical condition which
calls for treatment or medication. The NHS is a residence based
healthcare system, for that reason, once you have moved permanently
away from the UK you are no longer entitled to medical treatment
under normal NHS rules. You must tell your former GP when you move
so that you and your family are removed from the NHS register. Visit
the
NHS website to see if you are eligible to any health care
benefits whilst living abroad.Bupa International offer online quotes for expatriate, group and individual health insurance plans, available for expats living and working abroad. WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters. Visit the World Health Organisation website for the latest international health information and advice, updates on vaccinations, risks and recommended precautions. World Health Organisation |
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Useful websites for you European Move. The web has a vast mine of information for people moving to Europe here are a only some sites that may help you prepare for moving to Europe. e
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if the property is going to be empty, if you are letting make sure
utility bills are in the new tenants name and ensure all outstanding
bills are paid. The same goes for service providers like telephone,
cable and sky TV.
not leave anything till the last minute or the day before there will
be plenty of unexpected things to do try not to let it be a priority
one. As well as the obvious documents like passports and driving
licences. It is also a good idea to get all the families birth
certificates baptism and marriage certificates. Also pack any
financial and insurance documents Try to get copies of medical and
dental records, school records and any qualifications you or your
family may have. Keep all your documents in a safe place that you
can access easy