Please share top tips for international move UAE to UK - do's and don'ts

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 08 March 2015 - 12:36

A lot depends on who is paying the bill . Basically, if you don't have a place to put stuff into, don't send it! If you need to rent storage space in the UK, don't send your goods back. I always say to our customers to ask themselves if they really need to ship back their heavy furniture. Do you really love your beds and sofas so much that you are prepared to pay a huge amount to ship them home? Are your appliances more than a couple of years old? Consider selling them here and buying new in the UK. Before you ship that massive fridge that you really can't live without, do you have a kitchen big enough to put it in? People tend to forget that a typical house in the UK is not big enough for the furniture we all use here. Back to my first point. Who is paying the bill?? If you are, then it is not just the sea freight and packing costs. You also have to pay to clear it in the UK, and get it delivered. That is a hefty sum of money that could be spent on buying new, as and when you need it. Re; packing yourself v professional packing. If you are insuring the shipment, check with the insurers re their policy on self packing. Some insurers will not pay for damages or loss on anything you pack yourself, so don't be caught out. When I leave, apart from the dog, kids and husband (probably in that order too ), I have a couple of pieces of rosewood furniture that I always take with me, photos, pictures, and personal items, clothes and some really old books. That is it. Everything else will be sold or given away!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 08 March 2015 - 12:07

Relocating back to UK from UAE in 2-3months and would like advice. *Did you ship something you wish you hadn't? *Did you take textiles by sea or air? *Are appliances a 'yes' or 'no'? *Self-packing or company packing? *How to organise you belongings to make them accessible from storage? Any advice or pearls of wisdom are appreciated, especially if you have made a similar move.

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