Germany is a vibrant, modern country that boasts a great standard of living and plenty of opportunities. From magical landscapes to bustling cities, there’s something for everyone and over the years thousands Britons have made it their home. Organisation is key, and if you’re considering moving to Germany there are several essential tasks to organise both before your move, and during your first few months of residency. To help make your process run more smoothly, we’ve put together this practical guide for expats who are preparing to make the move to Germany. Things to know before your removal to Germany Buying…

International Removals – How Does it Work? “Ones destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things”- Henry Miller So, you have made the mammoth decision to move abroad, and who could blame you? The climates and cultures of faraway lands coupled with the promise of new adventures in both work and play are enough to make anyone question staying the UK at some point in their lives. Whether you are pursuing a change in career or are taking some time out of the daily grind, there are some critical points to consider to ensure a smooth transition…

Guide To Moving To Australia Moving to Australia is highly appealing to many people – the sun, sea and sand seems a lot better than a lot of the dreary days we are too often faced with here on the British Isles! Of course, it’s not all about the sunshine, and there are many reasons to immigrate to Australia, from career opportunities right through to quality of life and more. There are a few different ways of making the dream a reality, from using the temporary visa system in place for 18-30 year olds, or moving permanently either through a sponsor…

Guide To Moving To America Moving to America is not a decision you can take lightly. Moving requires a lot of thought and pre-preparation, not unlike when you choose to move to any other country in the world. However, when it comes to the United States, the culture – although seemingly so very Western like our own – is actually very different, and can vary across each of the fifty different states. Americans do not take the decision to let foreigners move into their country lightly, and for that reason, you will have to adhere to very strict visa rules, which…

Moving abroad? Here’s your four-week checklist of jobs to complete before the big day So you’re moving to a different country, which seemed like a good idea to start with but now you haven’t got a clue how to begin packing up your life in the UK in advance of starting a new one abroad. There’s a whole host of things that you need to remember to take care of before you leave – this should be a fairly comprehensive list but you never know what else might crop up to be dealt with… 4 weeks before the move: Throw out,…

Over the past 30 years F+N has seen people make many of the same mistakes when moving house. We hope that this removals survival guide can help you avoid them.