Moving Overseas: As Easy as One and Two
Moving overseas is like starting on a new life in a new place that is far from what you have considered your home. But it may not be as difficult as many would say.
In the course of planning to move, there are a lot of hard decisions to make and preparations to do. If you have not organised your move well, you will be faced with headaches that will take a long time to overcome.
It would help a lot if you have your family with you to help you in the process of planning and organisation. This way, you will not carry the burdens alone. You will have persons to depend on and to assure you that everything will turn out great.
At first, you will feel torn between moving overseas and just staying where you are right now. But if you think of all the benefits your move can give you, all your doubts will eventually go away. The only thing that will matter to you is getting everyone and everything prepared for that much needed new environment.
To help make your move a little bit easier, below are some things that you need to consider. These things will more or less minimise the headaches that you will encounter when moving overseas.
Some useful links for you.
Moving your household goods overseas – the DIY approach
Our DIY International Relocations site – everything you need to know
Packing up your Household goods
What insurance do I need
Council regulations when packing your own container
What can’t I take overseas with me?
1. Learn everything there is to know about the place you will move into.
By having first-hand knowledge about the place or country you will move into, you and your family will be prepared for what is in store for you. This will also ensure that you will not be surprised at the type of surrounding and culture that you will face.
Researching your potential destination online can give you a good idea of what to expect. The good thing about online resources is that they are updated frequently. You can find fresh information from the internet that will satisfy your curiosity and help in your decision-making process.
Looking at photographs of important landmarks that the place is known for will help build a mental picture of the location. Also in your reading, do not forget to note where embassies and other important places are located. Familiarise yourself with business establishments that you may have a need of once you get there.
2. Packing your stuff.
When packing your things, keep in mind that the main purpose behind it is to have your belongings arrive safely in your destination. If you are not capable of making this work, you can enlist the services of professional movers to do them for you.
These people are aware of the standards that are set for every destination. They can advise you on how best to secure all your belongings and how best to ship them to that certain location.
Do away with the furniture that you will not need. You can always buy new ones in your new home. Leave them with your relatives. Not only can you save on the shipping expenses, but you will also make other people happy by leaving some part of you behind.
3. Remember to insure your belongings.
Ok – so you are now packed and ready to go. We highly recommend you insure your goods while they are in transit to the port, on board the ship and in transit to your new home. This is a step many forget and it is so important. Insurance ensures peace of mind for you.
Moving overseas is really not as difficult as it seems to be. You only need proper planning and preparation and off you go!
