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Forum: USA
Mar 15th 2026, 8:41 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,410
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Offer of a move UK to US

Hi,

There is a massive variance between companies who relocate employees (and individual relocation types) as to what they provide - from basic lump sum allowances that lean on you to do most of...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 11th 2026, 8:39 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,497
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Staying or leaving?

It's a real mixed bag with our corporate clients. General consensus earlier this week was that most were in a bit of a holding pattern - no mass exodus but preparing things so that if expats need to...
Forum: International Removals News Updates
Mar 11th 2026, 1:14 am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,025
Posted By kirstyp

⚠️For anyone planning international shipping right now...

Heads up for anyone planning an international move right now (especially to the Middle East).... as an international household removals company, we thought it might be helpful to share a quick update...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 10th 2026, 9:12 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,854
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Moving back - inital thoughts

If these are unaccompanied items being shipped over after your arrival, you will need to complete your ToR1 in advance and get a unique reference number for duty free import. If you don't have proof...
Forum: USA
Jan 27th 2026, 7:41 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,911
Posted By kirstyp

Re: uk to NJ

Hi 👋

When it comes to shipping, check out this post on our partner forum - Everything you need to know about International Removals...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 25th 2026, 8:18 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 844
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Co didoring moving to Saudi Arabia for husbands work

Does your husband have a relocation package as part of the job offer? Sometimes employers offer spousal support/assistance to find a job, or other options to build a community / keep you occupied!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 25th 2026, 8:11 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,523
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Moving back or trying after 50 years

I believe that under the new renters rights act (from May 2026), tenancies will change to rolling rather than fixed term, so that at any point you can give 2 months notice to end the contract. My...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 18th 2026, 7:54 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Bringing pets to uk

Another company we sometimes work with is Air Pets
Forum: International Removals News Updates
Jan 4th 2026, 11:14 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 946
Posted By kirstyp

🌍 Global Shipping Conditions – January 2026 Update

If you’re planning an international move in early 2026, the latest Global Shipping Conditions report (January 2026) from the British Association of Removers (BAR) Overseas Group is well worth a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 28th 2025, 7:46 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Shipping back to uk

Quick tip if your delivery will be to self store - if you are taking shipping insurance, ensure you unpack and check everything on delivery as most insurance terms and conditions have a time limit...
Forum: International Removals News Updates
Dec 1st 2025, 1:39 am
Replies: 0
Views: 846
Posted By kirstyp

December Household Goods Shipping Conditions Update

🌍 Global Shipping Conditions – December 2025 Update

If you’re planning an international move, it’s worth keeping an eye on the latest Global Shipping Conditions report from the British...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 19th 2025, 8:28 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,658
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Job Offer - PIF Backed Company

Does your new employer offer a relcoation package? If so, does it have a School Search allowance? This would allow you to work with a specialist adviser to find the right solution/availability and to...
Forum: International Removals News Updates
Nov 6th 2025, 10:26 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 540
Posted By kirstyp

November Household Goods Shipping Conditions Update

🌍 Global Shipping Conditions – November 2025 Update

If you’re planning an international move, it’s worth keeping an eye on the latest Global Shipping Conditions report from the British...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 6th 2025, 8:44 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,648
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Curious About Work Culture in Oil and Gas in Saudi Arabia/UAE/Qatar/Bahrain

Worth asking your employer if they provide cross-cultural training as part of your relocation package, or if there is any sort of buddy system.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 6th 2025, 8:38 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Seeking Advice on Moving to the Middle East with My Spouse

Assuming you are relocating with an employer - do they provide a relocation package?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 26th 2025, 8:31 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Moving goods Halifax NS to Cambridge

I'm afraid I don't know anyone who does a container drop and self load, but many specialist International Movers will offer a shared load service so you only have to pay for the part of the container...
Forum: Canada
Oct 22nd 2025, 8:29 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,107
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Kids forum?

Are you relocating with an employer or joining a new company? If so, might be worth reaching out to your employer to see if they have any kind of buddy network or colleagues with children of a...
Forum: USA
Oct 21st 2025, 8:12 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 5,119
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Moving to Indianapolis or Dallas

Do they also offer any home search support service as part of the relocation package or is this down to you?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 19th 2025, 8:20 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,211
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Moving back to the UK from Canada

Hi,
Alongside the personal recommendations that you'll hopefully get here, a great place to start for shipping is to check out FIDI website (https://www.fidi.org/) for a list of FAIM-certified...
Forum: USA
Aug 10th 2025, 9:42 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 12,849
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Organising housing and car

Hi,

If your lump sum allows for it, have you thought about using some of your relocation budget to bring in a relocation company to help with the home search? They can do things like suggest...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 1st 2025, 11:42 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,086
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Shipping belongings to U.K

Obviously, costs vary depending on origin, destination and individual requirements - but a ballpark of £8-£10k should give you an idea of budget.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 22nd 2025, 8:34 am
Replies: 20
Views: 6,486
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Moving back to UK - removal company recommendations

It's absolutely fine to start the move without a delivery address. If you give a rough area you're planning to find a home in at the early stages, then the movers will quote to that approximate area...
Forum: Overseas Removals, Shipping & Storage Advice and Information from Bournes International Moves
Jan 7th 2025, 8:00 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 18,714
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Is it normal to have to pay a refundable deposit after cargo arrives in port

Different moving companies will approach destination/port charges differently, so might be worth going back to take a look at your quote to see what was included/excluded at that time?

While I'm...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 16th 2024, 3:23 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,900
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Timescales For Shipping Household Goods From Australia to UK

Just had a quick look on the current freight options - time on the water at the moment (using Sydney to London as an example) ranges from 42 to 72 days depending on which shipping line/vessel is used...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2024, 2:04 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,642
Posted By kirstyp

Re: Shipping to Canada

Hi,
Alongside the personal recommendations that you'll hopefully get here, a great place to start for shipping is to check out FIDI website (https://www.fidi.org/) for a list of FAIM-certified...
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