The Ultimate Guide On Moving To The UK

About The UK

The United Kingdom is an island country, compromising four countries; England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Island. United Kingdom is the ideal relocation destination that offers an array of opportunities to expatriates. The climate here is mild, the diverse cultures and the relaxed lifestyle this all makes the United Kingdom a more favourable  location to set up home, as opposed to any other destination

Top 5 Places To Live In The U.K

1. London
2. Aberystwyth 
3. Belfast
4. Bristol
5. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Why Relocate To The U.K

Relaxed Way Of Life

For a number of years now, the U.K has experienced peace. This has encourages people to relocate here, as it’s a country with very little trouble in comparison to other countries. The U.K is considered to be a safe country to live in, which has resulted in the locals leading a relaxed life. The U.K is known for being a country that provides people with a laid back lifestyle, with little worry and more emphasis on family and personal life. Of course this depends on where you choose to live in the U.K, as you’re less likely to experience this in major cities.

Strong Education System

The United Kingdom is home to some of the worlds most prestigious schools, colleges and universities, where many famous faces gained their all important knowledge. Education in the U.K starts from a young age and is monitored closely throughout the years to ensure students are progressing. There’s a number of universities in the U.K that have been rated as some of the best in the world. They provide great support to expats, allowing them to expand their academic horizons and become more knowledgeable.

Easy To Travel 

Many frequent travellers will consider whether or not their relocation destination will save them time and money in the long-run, before making the move. Living in the U.K does just that for those who enjoy exploring the worlds offerings. The U.K is geographically located well, allowing those who live there to easy access to many European countries, making it all the more appealing as a relocation destination. Living in the U.K means you can enjoy more short-haul breaks, as you are able to reach a number of top destinations in just a few short hours (max).

Adapting To life In The U.K

Driving In The U.K

When in the U.K, you might decide that your best way of getting from A to B is by car. The rules and regulations surrounding driving in the U.K is likely to be different than the ones in your home country. In the U.K, you can start drive a car at the age of 17, so long as you have a valid driving license.

One thing that you may be concerned about, is having to take the all over again! Not to worry though, as long as you are a member of the EU, your license can transfer easily. However, if you are not an EU citizen, your license will only be valid in the U.K for up to 12 months. After this, you will need to do a theory and practical test in order to continue driving in the U.K.

Bringing Your Pet To The U.K

If you’ve a furry friend at home, you’ll probably want to take them with you to the U.K. Prior to this, you will need to take some time to research the U.K’s quarantine requirements, what vaccinations they need, as well as your pets documents. All of this will ensure that your pet can relocate with you.

It’s easy to think that your pet won’t understand the move, that all the stress and worry is on you. However, your pet will be facing a lot of confusion and possibly fear too. For this reason, you will need to make the move as easy as possible for them. Sticking to a daily routine when in the U.K, similar to one that your pet is use to, will make them much more comfortable with the relocation.

Getting The Work-life Balance Right

There are currently some areas of work that the U.K have a shortage of. Of course, these roles will not be suited to everyone, and so it is important to do your research into what there is a shortage of. However, it could mean that you could land yourself a job in the U.K in no time.

Most U.K workers will work long hours, and some even bring work home with them in the evenings and during the weekend too. This can make it difficult to spend time with friends, family and most importantly, themselves. Getting a healthy balance of work and personal life can be tough indeed, and something that many expats living in the U.K face.

However, it’s important that you work hard to get a good balance between the two. Finding a company and indeed, a job that promotes the importance of personal life, is a good start. You should also set yourself some rules, such as no email checking after 5pm. Testing different methods of shutting off from work should help you find a way to adapt to this busy lifestyle and get the right balance.

How To Get Your Belongings To The U.K

Moving abroad can consume a lot of your time, there’s lots that you need to learn before relocating and even more to do! This can sometimes result in people choosing the first method of transporting luggage that comes into their heads. Of course this isn’t ideal, and it is important that you know all of the options out there. This way, you can pick a method that’s best suited to your budget and the time you have.

3 Important Things To Consider

1. How urgent the shipment will need to be.
2. Your budget.
3. The size, weight and value of the items you are sending.

Airline Baggage

International Removals

My Baggage 

Why Use My Baggage?

Relocating to the U.K can seem like an upheaval to many, your to do list will be never ending and it’s likely that your emotions will be somewhat unpredictable. My Baggage has been tried and trusted by thousands of people relocating abroad. These people don’t pick My Baggage out of a hat full of options, there’s reasons why they use our service and not any other service to send their all important stuff to the U.K.

Affordable

Relocating abroad isn’t exactly a cheap process. There’s lots of things that you’ll need to pay for and you’ll want to save money anyway that you can. Getting all of your belongings to your new home, can be one of the most expensive parts of relocating abroad. So, save money and ship your belongings to the U.K with My Baggage. Our service makes moving abroad that little bit more affordable, and much less stressful – Two things that can make relocating an enjoyable experience for you and your family.

Convenient

At My Baggage, we understand that when it comes to your luggage and personal belongings, it’s only natural to feel apprehensive about handing all of your worldly possessions over to a removals driver. However, at My Baggage, we strive to provide an international moving service that you know you can trust.

My Baggage’s convenient door to door collection and delivery service means you don’t have to worry about arranging for the transportation of your belongings to a port, nor do you have to worry about collecting them at the other side. My Baggage collects all of your belongings straight from your doorstep and delivers them straight to your destination.

Full Online Tracking

We understand that customers can be apprehensive when transporting their belongings abroad. There will be a lot of important things that you’ve packed and it won’t be long until you start worrying about the whereabouts of your much loved possessions. When sending your belongings to the U.K with My Baggage, you can keep updated on your shipment from the moment you make a booking on our website!

During the booking process, you are able to opt-in for email and text message notifications on your shipment. If you don’t want this, you can simply sign into your online account and check where your shipment is at any time.

Top Customer Service

At My Baggage, we have a great team of highly experienced customer service experts. They know everything about the logistics of shipping luggage abroad and are dedicated to helping our customers move abroad seamlessly. If you have any questions at any stage of your shipment, or concerns, simply get in touch! Our unrivalled customer support team are contactable through phone, email or live chat. 

What Can I Send With My Baggage?

When relocating abroad, you’ll probably want to take almost everything that you own. My Baggage can transport a range of personal effects to your new home in the U.K,  including large and oversized items, such as instruments, sporting equipment and much more. There’s no hidden fees for sending oversized items on our services, but do ensure that these items are packaged appropriately for transit.

Read on for more information on how to pack for your My Baggage shipment.

How My Baggage Works – Step By Step Guide

Packaging Your Items

Customs Information 

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Reasons Why You Should Use My Baggage:

• You can make a booking in just a few short minutes.
• We will pick up your shipment from your current home and deliver it to your new one.
• Online tracking with text and email notifications are available with all bookings.
• We offer express services on most routes – Fast collection and delivery!
• International luggage shipping to 200+ countries worldwide.
• Top customer support from our highly experienced Customer Service Experts via phone, email and live chat.

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