When you make a move, especially overseas, it is important to consider space or storage options at your new home, and what you can realistically keep there.

A move overseas is also a a great opportunity to haves good clear out at your old home and bid farewell old junk.  Don’t forget old paperwork and bills.  Fire up the shredder!

When you pack think about how your belongings will be handled and transported, which depending on where your heading, could be either be sea or air.  The lengthier
 the trip, the more chance there is of your property being mishandled or worse.  Pack in haste, regret at leisure.

Some  removal firms provide packing services, which  can cost extra, but will, on balance, be worth paying out for.  There are also insurance options to think about.  Be warned if you do choose to to do your own packing, some removal firms will only provide cover for the overseas shipping part of the move, and not the transport of your property to and from ports or airports, and some firms will not handle jewellery and other valuables.

Customs officers might choose to open and inspect your packaging, which further increases the risk loss or damage to your property.

It best not to pack away anything you might need quickly after arriving, so keep anything you might need ina hurry with you.

Your chosen moving company will need to be informed of what they will be shipping in order to calculate a quote. An important factor will be weight and volume, so let them, with their experience and expertise, do the required weighing and measuring.

The moving firm will also compile an inventory of your property, listing any additional costs, i.e. custom charges, taxes, and airport or port charges.

Further reading:

Moving to New Zealand
Relocating to Spain
Relocating to the USA