6 International Moving Tips from

So you’re moving to another country and need some help finding an international mover (aka removalist for you Brits)?

Read on for our 6 basic tips.

Tip #1Figure out what you need to move

•Will your electronics work overseas?•Will it cost more to move everything than it will to buy everything new at your destination?•Do you really need those old sports trophies?

Tip #2Do your homework

•Check out reviews of movers on GoodMigrationsHelps.com•Make sure they’re licensed•Check their business address on Google (or Bing) StreetView – does it look legit?

Tip #3Get quotes from at least three moving companies• You should get quotes about 2-3 months prior to your move• Insist on an in-home survey from each company

Tip #4Compare quotes

• Each quote may offer different services. If one quote is $4,000 and one is $6,000, verify if they are offering the same services •Can the moving company tell you when your stuff will actually ship out?

Tip #5Get insurance

•Most moving companies require you to have insurance• Total Loss insurance only covers you if your entire shipment is lost/destroyed (and you can only get this type of insurance if you self-pack)•All Risk insurance covers anything

Tip #6Read our moving guide

• For detailed information on the complete end-to-end moving process and what you need to know about moving abroad, check out our comprehensive guide

Move abroad with confidence

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