Leaving home
Packing
Putting your entire life into boxes is no small task and when you do, the amount of stuff you have is often a scary sight. You're not only moving house but moving countries, so some items you have may not be useful in London.
When sorting all your belongings categorise them as store, pack, sell/donate. It'll make packing a lot easier.
Shipping
Most airlines have a baggage allowance of around 25 kgs/50 lbs, which is all you need to begin moving with. If needed, additional baggage can be purchased through the airline or alternate shipping companies.
When shipping over additional items, be careful how they are described. The UK has an import tax that can often cost more than the item itself is worth. There are also restrictions on what you can/can’t send over in shipping. Check your shipping company’s guidelines for more details.
Tying up accounts
It is likely that you will have multiple accounts to update, suspend or cancel before moving.
Get started early (takes a while):
- Rental or housing agreements
- Utilities
- Voting
- Private health insurance
- Government accounts
- Bank accounts
Just before you go (quick and easy):
- Tax status
- Yearly tax return and accounting information
- Phone contracts
- Gym memberships