Some tips and tricks to make your move easier

Moving is one of the most stressful full things you will ever do and here at European relocation services we aim to make your move a smooth stress free occasion

(  https://www.europeanrelocationservices.co.uk/tips.html )

So here are a few tips to make your big day go smoothly (including tips for international and Spanish moves )
(the Following tips and trick are based of our experience and are what we think could be useful) 
(And for a much more  detailed list of tips click the above link to the website where there are over 80 tips to make your move easier )  
(And click this link for help on writing your inventory https://www.europeanrelocationservices.co.uk/ourblog/how-to-write-an-inventory-for-your-move )

1. Don't leave your move to the last minute as soon as you know your dates book with your chosen removals company to ensure you secure the services of the company you want
2. When you move allow the fridge/freezer at least 4 hours for the gases to settle before you switch it one
3. I would always suggest labelling your boxes that way it is quicker to unpack also don't over fill boxes
4. Tape unused coat hangers together ( that way they are easier to handle)
5. A good place to put the washing machines pipes when moving is in the drum of the machine
6. Black bags can be useful to put soft things in but any items that are heavier are always better of in a box
7. I would also suggest when taping the bottom of boxes to tape in a plus shape it will make the bottom stronger so less likely to give way and damage important items
8. We have moved many people aboard from the UK while moving in the UK is stressful moving aboard is a whole different set of challenges As a company we have moved people aboard  40 + occasion or so )( I have personal moved  aboard myself  twice once to Germany and now I am in Spain ) It can be helpful to know some basic words and phrase in the local lingo ( Spanish words can be found here ) 
9. Know the area where your going knowing things like the number for the police 112 here in Spain is very helpful or moving with kids know where the schools are. Know where the hospital is can also be helpful
10. On any move but practically long distance and international moves keep in touch with the mover and be familiar with their eta ( we keep in touch with customers and will advise of any changes to the Eta (things like the ferry can add unexpected delays that are hard to account for as the port traffic volumes vary massively ) (usually the busiest days at Dover and Calais are Wednesday /Thursday and some times Sunday )
11. When moving give your mover as accurate an inventory as possible as that way we can have the right tools and numbers of blankets and other protection items to protect your items ( we do carry loads of removals blankets but we can add more if we know we have more fragile or damageable ,makeable items ) ( no house is ever the same )
12. Know what boxes the items you need first are in and where possible the mover can unload them first for you. Best way is to say number boxes like kitchen 11 and have a list if need.
13. Spread your packing out don't pack all in one go but over a period of a few days or if possible weeks that way they will be less left to do the closer you get to the moving day
14. Always pack the least important items first and leave the most important things until last
15. (International move tip)Different country's have different cultural norms learn a bit about the country your going to culture will help ,  For example Spain still has the Siesta  normally between 2pm and 4.30pm or a further example for Spain is at the moment Spanish ambulances use amber beacons not blue ones (so look a bit like recovery vans in the mirrors of your car so just keep your eyes peeled )
16.  Remember international moves take longer
17. And even in the European union there are things you could take from your home in the UK to an other Uk home you can't move aboard ( https://www.gov.uk/duty-free-goods/banned-and-restricted-goods )
18. Always check that your mover is insured to do the job (We will gladly show you a copy of our insurance )
19. Remember in Mainland Europe they drive on the opposite side of the road to the UK so remember when crossing the road look the other way to what you would in the UK first
20. And following on from the above point your car will need deflectors on it's headlamps if it is a British car not to dazzle the other traffic among the places you can buy them is on the ferry they are £8.99 on the +DFDS Seaways UK - English Channel services 
21. If your car doesn't have a GB sticker on its number plates you will need to get a sticker if your taking a British car to Europe
22. Explore your local area you will find shops that are not on the likes of  +Google Maps 
23. Shop like a local ( in Spain I am advised that the locals don't buy much meat from Supermarkets as it is more expensive but instead by from the local butcher )
24. ( or 14A )Different country's have different social norms for example the Spanish don't do hand shakes but kiss on the cheeks when greeting people  ( An interesting article on this https://www.thelocal.es/20170407/things-foreigners-do-that-make-spaniards-feel-awkward )
25. Ask your mover as many questions as you feel you need to ( and the only silly question is the one left in asked )
26. When moving oversea remember that countries in Mainland Europe the electric socket have different plugs so make sure you have sufficient adapters ( count how many electric items your bringing )
27. It is worth noting that some countries have electricity at different voltages ( not that I am aware of any in  mainland Europe but for example the Us has Voltage lower than Europe )

(not a Tip )

We aim to ring any customer when we are about 30 minutes away from both ends to confirm the eta we have given you