Although relocating to another country can seem like the most exciting thing on earth, there will be a time when reality hits and you will realize how much you will leave behind. Getting yourself organized will keep your mind actively engaged as you will find that there is a lot of planning to do that will rely heavily on time scales.
#1 Sell Items You Do Not Need
Moving abroad can be a very expensive affair so to keep your moving costs down to a minimum, you will have to make some harsh decisions in regards to your personal items and the furniture that you have around you.
Although there is no reason why you will not be able to take any items with you as there are plenty of shipping container options open to you, you will find that the sheer number of items you take with you will affect the price you have to pay greatly.
#2 Get Shipping Quotes for Your Furniture
There are different ways you can get your furniture that you cannot be part of in your new destination and this depends on whether the country that you are looking to relocate to is either across the country to you or overseas.
If it is overseas, then you will be looking at a shipping container either part full, full or multiples thereof. However, if it will be an overland journey, you have the option of using the services of a moving company or a shipping business. It doesn’t matter what you are doing though, you must get at least three quotes for each way you are looking at shipping your items so that you can see the scope of the services on offer to you and the different prices available. It is important that you do not go for the cheapest option just because it is that and that you go for the most informed, insured, and secured option.
If you have additional questions that have not been answered by any one of the businesses that you have contacted do not be afraid to re-ask. If they are still evasive and do not answer your questions, you should not proceed with using their services.
#3 Packing for Transit
When you are packing for overseas shipments, you must be aware of the time schedules that are in operation. For instance, it may take you only a few hours to reach your new home due to how you travel, but it will take your items traveling by boat weeks to arrive. It is therefore essential that you plan how you will cope in the ensuing time between packing your furniture and getting to your new home and unpacking it.
You will also have to think about the timeframes that will be in operation when you reach your destination and whether you are going to have to be without furniture for a few days before your items catch up with you.
#4 Taking Your Pets with You
Of course, it can be heart-wrenching to leave a family pet behind even if you know that it will be well taken care of in the company of a relative or a close friend. In some situations, you may well be able to have your pet travel with you so you will not have to leave them with someone else, but there is another option that is also available to you and that is to hire the services of a pet taxi for your pet transport.
This can be for any of your pets; dogs, cats, birds, and horses to name a few. When you are looking into pet transportation be sure that the business that you choose is well insured just in case anything happens in transit. Your pet will be collected from you and delivered to you or your desired location on a specified date.
#5 Getting Mentally Ready
Moving abroad is a big discission to make, often it means that journeys to see loved ones and family members will be restricted due to time schedules and financial commitments. This means that saying goodbye can be very difficult. However, there are multiple ways in which you can keep in touch with them, and you will need to make sure that even in your busiest times that you do still make the effort to reach out.
The best way is by video calling, as you will both benefit from seeing each other face to face rather than just being a voice on the end of a phone or looking at text either via messages or email.
