Country-specific guidance, logistics explainers and planning tips for cross-trade moves.
What separates the best international movers from the rest: quotes, customs, insurance, red flags and the questions to ask before you book.
GuidesHow cross-border moves work in Europe: transport options, transit times, when customs applies and how to choose a European moving company.
Moving toMoving to Spain from the UK, USA or Europe: NIE and TIE, the padrón, residency routes, your driving licence and shipping your belongings.
Moving toMoving to Portugal from the UK, the USA or elsewhere in Europe: NIF, residence permits and AIMA, registration, your car and how to ship your belongings.
Moving toReturning to the UK after living abroad: Transfer of Residence relief (ToR01), importing your car with NOVA, and how long the move takes.
TipsMoving your dog or cat abroad: microchip, rabies vaccine, EU pet passport, UK animal health certificate and tapeworm treatment rules.
GuidesHow to bring your household goods into the EU, the UK, Switzerland or Norway without paying import duty or VAT: conditions, forms and country-by-country rules.
TipsHow many cubic metres is your home? Rules of thumb, a furniture-by-furniture m³ table and the mistakes that change your moving quote on collection day.
GuidesSince Brexit, a move from the UK to Spain, Portugal, France or any EU country is an export and an import. What changed, how to bring your belongings duty-free, and how to plan your move.
TipsA step-by-step checklist for moving abroad: what to do three months, one month and one week before your move, and in the first days in your new country.
GuidesWhat drives international moving prices, starting prices on popular European routes, sea and air freight costs, and how to lower your budget.
GuidesGroupage, dedicated truck, shared or full container: how each transport mode works, how long it takes, what it costs and which one suits your move abroad.
GuidesDimensions, usable volume and what really fits in a 20-foot, 40-foot and 40-foot high cube container for an overseas move — and when a shared container is the better choice.