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Updated infomation on inventorys re Brexit (2021)

29/12/2020

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*Updated 16/01/2021
Please be advised that as of the 1st January 2021 due to new rules regarding customs , to ensure the smooth administration of your move, we will need a much more detailed Inventory than we currently do (did if reading in 2021) 
This is as we will need the information to firstly submit to our customs clearance agent 
And for a few customs related tasks we are also required to do 

(see our advice on how to write an inventory here ) 

*Please be advised what is declared on your inventory is what will be submitted to the customs broker and what will be cleared so it most be accurate as what is declared is what can be transported and it is very possible that , it will be checked at some point by some relevant customs or legal authority 

Furniture 
Sofas/Seatte 
How many seater is it ? eg 2 , 3 or 4 etc (is it a corner sofa (colour and material  is it assembled or disassembled (if dissembled how many pieces ) (eg 3 seater leather (disassembled ) 
And with sofa suites how many chairs 
And also list if the chairs or sofa is a recliner if a recliner please listed if electric or manual 

Beds and mattresses 
Please indicate the bed style eg Devan, frame , bunk and the likes (and as applicable if a child's/toddlers bed )   
Bed size eg King or queen etc and the same for the mattress (please thou list the mattress separately )
Also indicate if it comes apart and if it will be assembled or dissembled (if disassembled how many parts it will be )(label all parts as to which bed they belong to (this is as much for ease of reassembly )
(Eg king size Devan (disassembled in 3 parts (no need in this case to list the head board sepaertely ) plus king size mattress 

Boxes 
We will need : 
Number of boxes (so for example 5 large 4 small ) plus the size in cm or mm as well 
Contents of the boxes so for example boxes 1 - 5 kitchen contents consisting of pans , plates cutlery (and likes ) (please ensure you label the boxes with your Full name )(and for yours and our ease as well as numbering write the room on it ) 
Also please indicate if cardboard boxes or plastic tub boxes 
(and until advised otherwise we can not transport any food or drink of any sort during your house move ) 

Bikes 
Please indicate if it is an adults or child's bike and if a road bike or mountain bike and of course the numbers 

Additional information 
We have been advised that the inventory will also need the following information
Apx Weight of overall goods (estimate )
And an estimated Value 
(Please note that the value of your goods for customs purposes is A based on their current Second hand value and not the price it would cost to replace them
And B therefor will be different to the insurance value )
*Also please include the UK address and Spanish address on the spread sheet 
*And where possible please use Excel (thou not to crucial as if need I can transfer to a spread sheet)

For entry into the UK for your belongings*
you will need a Tor (Transfer of Residence (legal term )(and required if you where a resident in Spain/France etc )(lived outside the UK for more than 12 months as well)
(you can either do the Tor your self and send us the code when approved (or we can do it for you with a letter of authority from you to act as an agent in regards the Tor)
(if we do the Tor on your behalf we will require all the relevant documents which we will advise you on if you request us to do it on your behalf ) 
*The Tor is for people who are legal residents in the country they are relocating from (or lived in the country your relocating from for at least 12 months )
(If your moving from a holiday home a different form may be required) (more advice/info to follow on this) 
(Tor 1 guidance can be got from Hmrc by ringing 0300 322 9434 option 4)(and we would strongly Recommend you have a chat with them yourselves) 
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Documents need for Spanish customs 
We are also advised that for Spain we require a photocopy of your Padron (from the Town hall of  the area / town you live in ) (into Spain only)
*Nie Number / Certificate (for both into and out of Spain )
copy of Picture page of your passport (for both into and out of Spain )
If you do have Spanish Resdencia (Please send a copy of the resdencia /tie Card)
We also require various other documents to enable us to submit the required documents which we can advise you of (as well as the above list Documents ) 

(we will act as the middle person in regards arranging your customs clearance and laisse and work with the agents you just need to send us the required documents 
And a signed Customs Authorisation form is required a copy can be downloaded here 
(need by the Spanish agent for both into and out of Spain)

*Please be advised that Custom clearance is needed for into or out of the UK and Spain * 
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*Please be advised that there is also a chance of your items been handled additional times during various stages of the customs process *

Hopefully this gives you a good idea of the additional information need on your inventory , but if you need more advise please feel free to ask and we will advise you as applicable 


The UK Vat rate is 20%
Spanish Iva Rate 21% (Iva is the Spanish name for _vat) 

Some information on the customs process 
(And also please note that the customs broker fee/s are also separate to the vat import bill (if vat import bill is applicable)(the custom broker fees are the custom broker charges to provide their legally required services in relation to the customs process (this applies to both the British and Spanish agent ) 
(Please not the process is as follows Items are exported from country A (the country goods leave ) and imported into country B (the country the goods arrive to/go to ) (Transit countries for these purposes don't count as import/export ) 

Hopefully this gives you a good idea of the additional information need on your inventory , but if you need more advise please feel free to ask and we will advise you as applicable

*will be updated as needed *

*All information is subject to change and correct at time of publication *

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A moving plan

22/11/2020

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Moving home is often said to be in the top 3 stressful thing we can do in our lives, well while that can be true 
There are many ways you can reduce the stress or avoid the stress all together 

*And before I get into this article remember that moving can be stressful for both children and pets for various reasons 

*Make a plan 
Make a moving plan and stick to it


*what should be in my moving Plan ?

​​1*Start by writing a list of the tasks you need to do 
And it will need to be more detailed than just pack 
2* Write on the plan who is responsible for what task and what day it needs doing by 
(and where possible let your kids (if you have any that is) get involved in the move so they feel involved and not left out. 
*Tips for moving with Children can be found here 
*And please ensure that you have no packing to be done on the morning of the move as that will increase the stress levels*
3* On the packing plan where you have the dates things need doing by, start packing early as possible, and list items that can be packed away first as they will not be needed and can be packed earlier as well as listing items that should be packed last* 
*some items will not matter when they are packed *
*And list any items you don't thing you will be needing
4 *And plan in to the moving planning a decluttering As after all what is the point of taking unneeded or unwanted items 

5 *Write a list of the people and companies/Organisations that need your new address 
(Tv licence , gas , water , Internet , phone , Doctors etc )
*And if moving aboard Let the tv licence people know the date your moving aboard and that your moving aboard*
*and don't forget to update with the Dvla your driving licence address *
*And it is a good idea to set up with the Royal mail a redirect service for your mail *
https://www.royalmail.com/personal/receiving-mail
Moving with pets don't forget to either let the vet know the new address or to register with a new vet 
And don't forget to update your pets Mirco chip when you move 
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*and as you sort the people /companies that need the new address out tick them off the list *
6*Make sure in the moving plan you allow yourselves plenty of time , you do not want to be rushing around 
7* And make sure that as soon as you know the moving dates you book the mover you want to avoid the risk of them been fully booked if you tried booking closer to the moving date
8* In relation to the above when you start the moving plan before even knowing the exact date you should start looking for the mover you want and doing research on the Mover
(Reading feedback , checking their terms and conditions etc ) 
​9*when looking around for the mover I would suggest that only one person is responsible for this task to avoid duplicating work and causing confusing of oh have you do this or that , which movers has x spoken to or have they spoke to Y if one person is doing that stage there will be less confusing of course discuss what you have found out with your partner etc as applicable 
10* Write a list of questions you have for the mover out during the initial moving planning so that you can tick them off as you are in contact with the mover and know what you need to know 

For more moving/Packing  advice click here 

Summing up 
  • Write a list of tasks needing doing 
  • Write who is responsible for each task 
  • Set deadlines for each task to be completed by (allowing sufficient time )
  • Make sure everyone is aware who is doing what 
  • Do your research on movers 
  • Book the mover you want as soon as possible (don't leave things to the last moment )
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Storage / Self storage tips

21/10/2020

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Moving your items into long or short term storage ? 
Here are a few tips 
  1. ensure you know the storage places rules regarding what can and can not be stored 
  2. no storage place will for example allow any type of gas to be stored 
  3. ​Remember to ensure anything with any liquid in it is drained ( Eg Washing machine (will need to ensure it is drained for the mover who brings it to storage anyway )
  4. ensure nothing is moist or damp eg your fridge /and/or Freezer (and that the freezer is defrosted ) (and don't leave any food in either ) as to avoid mold or the likes growing developing 
  5. Got a mattress you need to store ? Don't store it stood up right as after a while it will start to flop or bend Store it in a way that it can bend or sag so if possible against a wall and with a hard board at the front to stop that ​Or store then on their sides 
  6. As when moving please ensure all boxes have either a lid or are seal-able to avoid the risk of contents spilling from them (especially if the storage unit is the 7 cubic metre wooden box type as they are moved around on folk lifts
  7. Remember that black bags are not suitable for long term storage as they can and do after a while start to weaken and disintegrate making them harder to handle        
  8. Find our main tips for moving section here   as the tips for packing boxes and glass items and the likes are the same for weather moving to a new house straight away or into Storage

  9. More tips will be added yet 
    But got any tips or tricks you discovered and want to share them please feel free to do so in the comment section below 

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Nelson thinks he is a packing dog but he has some tips

22/8/2020

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Picture
Not sure if we have caught Nelson pretending to be practicing his wrapping skills or about to wrap old boy shaggy up
But either way here are a few #moving tips / #Packing tips
* Be sure to read the movers #Feedback
*I would always suggest labelling your boxes that way it is quicker to unpack also don't over fill boxes (But how is it quicker ? see tip 21 below )
Well why is it quicker to unpack if the boxes are labelled well A: they will be in the rooms they go in B: you will be able to say right I need bedroom 2 box 5 next and find it in that room easier
And while boxes been labelled is very important you don't need to be 100% descriptive for example box 6 bedroom 2 Underwear could be 6 Bedroom 2 clothing or just bedroom 2 box 6
https://www.europeanrelocationservices.co.uk/tips.html+996
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The expanded tips for moving with pets

19/8/2020

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It is an often quoted fact that moving home is among the most stress full things we do in our lives, so who must it be for your dog or cat or pets ? Well it can and is often stressful for them as to them it seems like something amiss is going on something they don't understand. (So be patient with them before during and after the move,and I mean more so them normal as it is normal and natural for them to be put out of sorts and act strange )(And yes many a pet may be scared that you are going some where without them )

But that does not mean there are not things you can do to make it less stressful for them.
  1. We all know our pets well so know what they like and dislike, so for example while you can in your moving to Spain you can get many good pet foods it doesn't harm to take a few days to a week or twos worth of the pet food they where use to in the UK and gradually swap them to the Spanish/French versions (ETC) this will help maintain at least some aspects of what your dogs know as normal and safe (of course if your dog or cat / pet is not a fussy eater and eats anything this one might not be important to them)
  2. As dogs are big on scent and smells make sure when they travel, they have some blankest r jumpers or the likes that not only smell of them but you and of course it will smell of many over scents they know as well so will again help seem more normal and help them relax more when travelling to their new home and when at it until they and yourself are all settled 
  3. Also make sure you don't pack your dogs/cats favourite toy so that they can travel with it.Plus  I would also suggest putting in your pets cage just before you start the journey their favourite /2nd favourite toy (I would say ideally one they either can chew quietly  or cuddle up to not one that gets them barmy )(so yes properly don't pack at least two toys) 
  4. And Don't let your dog see you packing their toys that you need to pack as they will think your getting rid of them and I would also suggest not packing them all at once maybe the odd toy here the odd toy there over a few weeks 
  5. There are a few ideas on this as to whether your pets should be there on the moving day or at kennels or the likes and on this I am making no comment as all ideas and thoughts ha ve there ups and down 
  6. but if your pets are there on the moving day or even if not and just while packing (check your cats have not hidden in your boxes if you have cats as they love boxes)make sure you maintain some where in the house that your pet can go to get away from the chaos of the packing and/or the move as after all if there on the moving day the removal team may be to your pet scary but at the very least strangers. And that is why when we are doing a move where pets are about we will make a point of taking time to talk to the pet and let them see we are not a threat( as after all we don't want want part of your family stressed we want the move to be a fun relaxing as possible event for you and your kids and pets ) 
  7. If you have time before setting of from your old house it will not harm in my opinion to take your dogs on one last walk of their favourite route,
  8. if your pet is travelling in a cage whether with you or a pet transporter  if your dog or cat is not use to a cage buy one several weeks in advance so they can get use to it. That way it will be a familiar space come moving day. Let them go in on their own timetable , don't force them but a few ways to help with it can include feeding the in the cage (with door open )(used that one with ours before we moved to Spain)or as suggest by someone throwing a toy like a tennis ball in and playing fetch. There are other ways to of course but as long as they feel it is a safe space that is what matters 
  9. Never leave your pet in your car while moving as the car will get hot and could kill them (Spring - Summer - Autumn )
  10. no matter what time of year your moving if your pets going to be around while your moving ensure they have access to plenty of water 
  11. and on moving day ensure your pet has some where shady to stay/sit /lay 
  12. and remember as our pets don't understand and can be very scared take time when ever possible to reassure them, eg stroking them cuddles and the likes 
  13. And never raise your voice around them while moving or packing as they can already as said be scared , confused and stressed and a raised or angry voice will only make them worse 
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some more #moving tips

21/7/2020

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Some #Moving tips

3/7/2020

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Decluttering before that big move

17/4/2020

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It is often not until we come to pack up to move home that we realise how much stuff we really have. 
But how much of that stuff do you want ?
Or need ? at your new place 
Well packing is also a great chance to declutter 

  • Ask yourself do I need it ?
  • Do I want it ? yes then it is not clutter
  • Ask yourself also when did Last use it ?
  • Also ask yourself will it fit in my new house ?
  • And by fit I mean 3 things does it have a place to go in the new house ? Does it fit within the new houses style eg Lightwood in a house with dark wood etc and also does it fit though the doors into the new place (And can it safely be dismantled ? eg many reclining type sofas can be dismantled if it can get in after been dismantled no problem for things like sofas and dining tables,but it is worth noting if wardrobes are dismantled they are often weaker when put back together)  
    And if you decide you do not need a certain piece f furniture many local charities will be glad to have it, just ring them and ask how to donate furniture 
  • Clothes are simple to declutter Will I wear that again ? And will I need to wear it again ? and if your moving to warmer climes like Spain yes you will need a few jumpèrs and coats as it gets cold at night in the winter
  • Decluttering Books , again can be simple , when did I last read it ? will I Reread it ? has it a special value to me? Is it worth keeping ? (See our blog on packing tips for tips on packing books and loads more packing tips)
  • So you have finished decluttering and have sorted the things your moving home with, the things going to charity and have a pile of things to good for the bin? well Why not look to up cycle them for example a table, chest of draws etc you like could be repainted or redecorated etc, this can also be the solution if loved furniture doesn't fit your new places style

But somethings people pack for moving to Spain may surprise you We have over the years had people pack 1/4 full bottles of washing liquid or 1/4 boxes of wash powered , you can get these at your new place so bin them ? well no infact these may not be clutter at all but can come in handy for the first few days while your to busy to pop to the shops to buy more 





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