Moving From The UK To Switzerland
Preparing Your Move To Switzerland
What Are The Popular Areas To Move To In Switzerland?
Switzerland is a country full of exciting opportunities, with contrasting areas to suit a variety of lifestyles. Knowing which city to relocate to can be a challenge, however some popular areas include Geneva, Bern, and Zug. Geneva is a vibrant multicultural area, the second largest city with a relaxed atmosphere. Bern is home to the Swiss parliament, a welcoming city with a small-town feel. Finally, Zug is a cosy town, perfect for those looking for a quieter Swiss life.
How To Start A Life In Switzerland?
After deciding on which area of Switzerland you are moving to, next is to begin the process of your visa and starting your move abroad. If you meet the requirements for moving abroad, identified by UK Gov, there are other factors to take into consideration regarding property and items to be relocated.
Hiring a real estate agent to assist in locating your perfect home will relieve the stress of completing this independently. Prices are likely to differ depending on location, but your international estate agent will be able to provide you with a plethora of resources to aid your search.
Abels is a trusted and recognized relocation company by several estate agents in the UK and Switzerland.
How To Prepare For Moving To Switzerland?
Within your preparation for moving from the UK to Switzerland, we advise exploring the requirements you will need to complete your move. This could include, finalising the date of your house move, considerations for moving pets, moving furniture abroad, and ensuring sentimental items are exported securely.
If relocating to a smaller house than your existing residence in the UK, you may choose to begin the process of reducing the number of items you wish to export to Switzerland.
Your next steps are choosing the correct relocation company to ensure your belongings are relocated safely from the UK to Switzerland.
Your Chosen UK Mover
How Far In Advance Should I Book A Removal Company?
Each house move to Switzerland has its own requirements, which can cause variations in successfully gaining a moving date. By choosing a reputable moving business, with vast experience in moving abroad, they can assist with meeting your relocation deadline. At Abels, we suggest requesting a quote for your move abroad as soon as you have received your completion date. This will allow for the best resources to be put in place, ahead of your move abroad.
We understand that sometimes you may be given short notice regarding your house move, but with a wealth of knowledge for moving to Switzerland, we can provide a smooth sailing move abroad.
Abels has a dedicated move management team specifically for Switzerland. This means thorough knowledge of customs protocol and the rules and regulations around what can and cannot be moved to or from Switzerland.
What Is The Most Effective Way To Move Furniture Abroad?
Exporting and importing furniture to Switzerland can include both sea freight and road freight. When choosing your UK home movers, it is best to discuss the options of exporting your belongings to Switzerland. Your chosen UK home movers will be able to provide you with a detailed itinerary to portray a strong timeline of your shipment process.
Abels has a network of support partners across all corners of Switzerland, this means we are able to plan for every eventuality including difficult access, such as assistance with local restrictions on vehicle size, and external elevators.
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How To Choose The Best Removal Company For You?
Abels has an abundance of expertise for moving to Switzerland, due to our long-standing history of moving various clients abroad. We are recognised members of the British Association of Removers (BAR), adhering to the strict Code of Practice for those moving home.
Additionally, we can provide reassurance of moving internationally through our various accreditations. These include Harmony, FIDI, FAIM Plus, IAM, and MTC.
Regardless of if you are starting your moving journey to Switzerland, or if you have already found your dream home abroad, we would love to hear from you. Our dedicated international moving team is equipped with the best resources to assist in your relocation to Switzerland.
