International removals to France
Once you’ve found your new property in France, you’ll need to start organising the moving of your worldly goods. This doesn’t have to be a chore; the burden can be eased by employing professional removers, allowing your move to stay an exciting adventure. FrenchPropertySearch.com works closely with several professional movers based in Britain and France, giving you the choice to contact more than one mover and thereby allowing you to make an informed decision as to which mover suits you best. Whichever mover you choice, they need to be contacted as soon as you know your move is definite. Your belongings can then be packed and organised in good time.
Services provided by each removal company
Both movers we recommend have a vast experience of international moving and offer similar services and thus generally provide the following:
- comprehensive packing service using tailor made packing cartons
- Weekly European door to door service
- If your move out doesn’t coincide with you moving into your new property, or for any other reason, storage solutions are available
- Expert packing of the vehicles using specialist wrapping blankets
Preparing for your move to France, essential check lists
With the upheaval of moving to another country, there are many things to think about and organise so here are a few essential check lists.
Notify the following
- Gas service provider
- Electricity provider
- Water board
- Telephone company
- Insurance company
- Banks Credit cards
- Doctor
- Dentist
- DVLC
- Tax office
- Council Tax
- Financial Advisor/stocks and shares
- Friends and relatives of new address
- HP companies
To do
- Redirect post
- Dispose of anything you are not taking with you
- Empty fridge and freezer
- Clear the loft space
- Clear garages and sheds
- Keep all relevant keys to your old and new homes in a safe place
- Cancel milk and news paper deliveries
Check with the removal company
- Confirm removal dates with the mover
- Make sure your agreement with the mover is signed and paid for (if appropriate)
- Make sure your goods are fully insured against damage etc.
- Provide directions, map and contact numbers of your new home
- Arrange parking for the removal vehicle at your new home and/or make sure the assigned vehicle can drive up to the house or place of unloading.
How do I contact a removal company for a quote
To read more about each of the movers, click on the following links. If you would like us to forward your details to each of the companies and ask them to contact you to arrange a quote, then email your personal details (name, address, telephone numbers and email address) to info@frenchpropertysearch.com.
