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Adpating to a New Culture: Preparing for a Move Abroad

Adapting to a new culture, language, and way of life can be challenging, but with the right mindset and preparation, it can be exciting and fulfilling. Let's take a closer look at how to prepare yourself for an enriching adventure of adapting to a new culture abroad.

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Returning to the UK? Things to Consider Financially

This article aims to shed light on key financial considerations, from potential tax implications and currency exchange rates to the costs associated with moving and re-establishing your life in the UK.

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How to Prepare for Your First Christmas Abroad

In this article, we will look at how Christmas is celebrated in other countries and offer some useful tips on how to make sure your first Christmas abroad is one to remember!

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Packing Tips and Tricks for Moving to France

In this article, we'll share some packing tips and tricks to help you master the art of moving to France.

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How to Choose the Right Packing Materials for Your European Move

In this article, we'll guide you through how to choose the right packing materials for moving house to Europe.

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The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Packing Service for Your European Move

In this article, we'll explore the benefits of hiring a professional packing service for your European move.

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How to Pick the Best Date for a Successful Move

In this article, we'll provide some tips to help you pick the best date for your move, ensuring that everything goes smoothly.

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Moving with Kids: Helping Children Cope with the Stress of Moving

In this article, we'll provide some tips to help children cope with the stress of moving, making the transition as smooth as possible.

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The Dos and Don'ts of Packing Electronics for Your European Move

In this article, we'll provide some essential tips to help you pack your electronics safely and avoid any damage during transit.

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What to Expect When Moving Your Business to Europe

In this article, we'll guide you through some of the key considerations when moving your business to Europe.

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Going the Extra Mile: How Our European Removals Services Make Moving Abroad a Breeze

Relocating from the UK to a foreign country can be a complex process, but with the right removal company, it doesn't have to be a hassle

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From the UK to Portugal: How to Pack Your Home for the Big Move

In this article, we'll share some tips on how to pack your home for a move to Portugal, helping you to stay organised and focused throughout the process..

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Preparing Your Furniture for a Move to Europe: Tips and Tricks

In this article, we'll share some tips and tricks to help you prepare your furniture for a move to Europe, ensuring that it arrives at its destination in the same condition as when it left.

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How to Budget for Moving Your Belongings from England to Europe

In this article, we'll provide tips on how to budget for your international move and ensure that you have a smooth and successful transition to your new home.

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How to Swap the English Hills for the Italian Countryside

Moving from England to Italy can be an exciting and rewarding experience, made less daunting with the help of a European removals company like Cotswold Carriers.

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Moving to Spain, France or Portugal in 2023: What You Need to Know

Are you dreaming of a new life in Europe in 2023? With beautiful artwork, amazing food, stunning architecture and vibrant culture, Spain, France, or Portugal could be the perfect place for you.

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How to Move to Spain from the UK Once You've Retired

The thought of spending your retirement years in the sun, feet in the sand, laidback without worrying about the hustle and bustle of city life is literally the dream! Read on to discover tips on how to move to Spain from the UK.

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Removals to Spain from the UK: How to Move House and Find a Job

If you're considering moving to Spain, there are a number of things to consider, such as getting employed and finding a place to live. With a bit of planning, your move can go smoothly, and you can find a new job without any difficulties. Read on to discover tips on how to move to Spain from the UK.

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Dos and Don’ts of Furniture Removals for a Successful Move

When you're planning a move—whether in the UK or Europe—there are a lot of things to think about. One of the most important things is how you're going to move your furniture. You want to ensure that your furniture makes it to your new home safely and without damage. To help you, we've put together a list of dos and don'ts for furniture removal.

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Don’t Forget These 10 Moving Essentials for Moving Day

There is something both exciting and stressful about moving to a new home. You're sure to have a massive to-do list in the weeks leading up to your move.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Moving Home: Energy Providers, Your GP and More

When you choose to move home, there are several service providers you will need to inform. You will need to inform your previous providers as well as register with new providers. We've made a list of who to contact: (GP, water, gas, energy, council, vote, tv licence, internet provider, etc.).

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Our Top 6 Favourite Countries to Move to in Europe

Relocating to Europe can be a bold move or a move that will be refreshing and relaxing over time. There are several aspects to consider, such as visas and home removals to Europe. In case you're still deciding where to move from the UK to Europe, this article might give you some inspiration.

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Can you Move Home to Improve Your Mental Health?

Today, we're going to be talking about the issues surrounding moving home and the benefits of moving home, both physical and mental. In this article, we’ll discuss what you should consider when moving, why it could be good for your health and how to find somewhere to live that is affordable for you.

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12 Expert Tips for Packing your Household Goods for Moving

If you're thinking of making a move abroad, then you may be anxious about packing your breakable sentimental items. How can you ensure your household items are safe when transported from the UK to Europe? With over 20 years in the industry, we've compiled a list of tips that will make your packing simpler and safer.

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Cheapest Way to Move Furniture to Spain

Moving to a new country is exciting, but it's also expensive. Here's everything you need to know about moving your furniture overseas, so you can start living in Spain on the cheap.

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Costa Blanca Removals from the UK – The Best Way to Move Abroad

The idea of moving abroad can be exciting, however packing up and saying goodbye to friends and family can be a difficult step to take. In fact, when you use a professional removal service, Costa Blanca removals from the UK are a breeze. Giving you more time for the emotional farewells and tying up the loose ends without the stress of moving your household goods.

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Brexit Removals to Spain Two Years On | Moving Abroad

If you are moving to Spain, you have options. While the UK government hadn't outlined any concrete plans for Brexit, two years on, it's looking increasingly likely that the transition period to allow British citizens will continue. This means that many ex-pats are still deciding whether or not they should move to Spain after Brexit.

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How Much Does It Cost to Move to Spain from the UK?

Moving abroad is exciting and an amazing experience, but it can also be a stressful and bewildering process. If you're not aware of all the factors involved in moving to Spain, you could be making some costly mistakes before even leaving your home country. Find out more about what to expect for your move to Spain by reading this article.

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5 Things That Can Go Wrong with Your International Removal

Moving home is one of the most stressful experiences, yet many people even in the UK choose to move abroad for work or lifestyle reasons. This can be a very exciting time, but it’s also crucial for you to take the right steps when moving, so you don’t get caught out by hidden costs or by signing contracts with unreliable partners.

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Tips For Moving To Spain Without Breaking The Bank

If you follow the correct procedures, moving to Spain can be hassle-free. Due to its convenient geographic location, Iberia is one of the most important transport hubs in the world. If you require air freight, rail, sea, or land delivery of your belongings, you should have plenty of options to choose from.

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Vehicle Transportation

When people move overseas the focus quickly moves from finding a new home to organising shipping containers, removal firms, packing items, sorting schools and so on.

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What is a Removal Service?

Whether you are a business owner, homeowner or a renter, we all at some point in our lives, move. Here, we explore removal services & how to choose a removal company.

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European Removals

Are you looking to relocate to Europe or around Europe any time soon?

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Removal Companies: Everything you need to know.

Moving house, office or stored items is a huge task, but it only takes a few individuals to make it smooth and successful. With the help of a professional removal company, these tasks will be easier for you and your family to move from one place to another.

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Storage - What you need to know

Renting a storage unit is now more and more common. As well as the convenience and ease of access that it provides, there are many benefits that storage units can offer to homeowners, business owners and entrepreneurs.

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Do I need to hire movers?

Moving offices requires planning and preparation and the physical act of moving is often one that is overlooked. By loading all your heavy furniture, electrical items and general office equipment and then unloading again in your new location, many say hiring a mover, where they handle it all for you, is priceless.

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What is the average cost of moving house?

Although the stamp duty holiday has slashed more than £4,000 from the average cost of moving house, the price of other fees such as removals fees, home buyers survey, conveyancing and estate agent fees are rising.

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Brexit and your move abroad

Our nation has now left the European Union but as to how it will impact us as a whole is still far from being conclusive.

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Are you taking advantage of the Stamp Duty Holiday?

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our economy and in an effort to boost the housing market from the slump that it’s under, the Chancellor has issued a declaration that can help the average buyer save thousands. The reduced rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax indicates that tax rates for properties that are purchased for up to £500,000 is zero.

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Packing to move? Let us guide you!

Packing up your things and moving to a new flat or house doesn’t have to be a dreadful experience: all you need to do is follow our guide and you’ll find yourself comfortably settled in your new abode.

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Taking advantage of the new 'no stamp duty' offer?

Early in July, the new ‘no stamp duty’ rule was given the go ahead by the Chancellor. The offer grants a stamp duty holiday on purchase transactions made in England and Northern Ireland. This means that when you purchase your next home, you will have no stamp duty to pay for properties valued at up to £500,000, this however does not apply to buy to let purchases.

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Getting yourself ready to move?

Moving house is something that a lot of us are familiar with. It can happen several times throughout our lifetime. It requires a lot of preparation, planning and physical labour. Whether you are upsizing or downsizing, we have prepared a checklist to prepare you for moving day.

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Moving Post Lockdown

Even though we are currently living in unprecedented times, life must go on. In an effort to kickstart the economy of our country, the government has allowed numerous industries to gradually open, including the housing market.

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What is Haulage?

Haulage is the enterprise that involves transporting merchandise, vehicles or personal possessions by road, rail, and sea. Part of haulage is the horizontal transport of goods which is called drayage or cartage. It also involves vertical transport of goods through cranes called hoisting.

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Moving house with pets

Moving house is a big change in your life - but you might not consider that it’s a big change in your pet’s life, too! Cats and dogs grow comfortable with their familiar surroundings and so it might be unpleasant for them to have to be moved. Here are some tips so you can ensure the move is as undisruptive as possible for your furry friends!

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What you need to know before moving to Europe

There are over five million Brits living abroad. Spain is a popular destination, particularly for retirees looking to escape the British weather, and nearly 300,000 expats now call the country home.

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How to perfectly pack your items for storage

When it comes to moving your things to storage, you should be wary of how you pack them. Here are some tips on how to perfectly pack your items for storage.

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Moving abroad after Brexit

We are living in uncertain times. Nobody is completely sure what the long-term repercussions of Brexit will be, but all the same, people need to get on with their lives, and sometimes that will mean moving abroad.

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How using storage can make your move a lot easier to manage

Moving can be stressful. There's so much to organise to ensure you've vacated your property before it's time to pass the keys on to the new owners.

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How to settle in after your move

Everyone knows that moving house can be stressful, but the end result is always worth it; a new home to make your own. Once you’re into your new place, it’s important to make it feel as homely as possible, so here are our tips for settling in after a move.

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Tips on how to declutter for your move

It might be stretching the point to say that you can make this activity fun. It's certainly likely to bring a few memories back to the surface!

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Moving abroad? A how-to guide

Moving is a stressful enough event at the best of times. This is made even more problematic if you are moving abroad.

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The Benefits of Using a Removal Company

The final aspect of moving house – and undoubtedly the most stressful and exciting – is the actual moving from the old house to the new one.

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The Tools you need to pack up your home

Moving house is often said to be one of the 10 most stressful things in life. Good planning is vital for reducing worry, and that includes having the right tools for the job. Here, we look at some of the little things that’ll make your move to pastures new that much easier.

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How to ensure your house move is stress-free

It’s a well-known statistic that moving house is one of the most stressful life events an adult has to endure.

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Benefits Of Vehicle Transportation Services During Your Move

Have you recently decided to move across the country? We have to say, that takes a lot of courage to make such a decision. Especially when it comes to your vehicle's, hiring a car transportation services carries a number of important benefits, starting with the advantages listed in this article.

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Common Moving Mistakes To Avoid

Moving to another house can be rocky and challenging, but you can make your move a little easier by avoiding these common moving mistakes.

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When Should You Start Looking For A Bigger Place?

Moving into a larger house can be about more than extra space and the fact that you can grow into it.

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Effective Ways to Make Moving Easier

There are a lot of ways to help you make your household move easier and more smooth.

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Moving House? 5 Things To Do Before The Big Day

More than packing and hauling furniture to big trucks, there are a number of other things that need to be taken care of when you are moving house.

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Top 5 Tips To Avoid Getting Stressed During A Move

Whilst moving to a new home is an exciting concept, the act itself can be a pretty daunting thought.

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Things To Consider Before Hiring a Removals Company

Moving to a new home can be quite exciting but at the same time a stressful, time-consuming and expensive task.

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Why Should I Hire a Removals Company?

Most people think that by not hiring a removals company they will save money. What they don’t take into account is the peace of mind you will get after employing a professional removal firm.

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ChipLitFest 2018

If you’ve considered a life in the Cotswolds, somewhere with vitality and a strong, welcoming community, look no further than Chipping Norton. Or ‘Chippy’, as it’s known to the locals.

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Why is moving to the cotswolds so attractive

If you’ve ever read ‘Cider with Rosie’ Laurie Lee’s childhood rhapsody about the Cotswold countryside, you will understand its lure.

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Cotswold Carriers - Home movers guide (Removal firms)

Are you moving home? Don’t know where to start? Here are some basic guidelines.

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Cotswold Carriers - Getting you where you need to be (Removal firms)

If you’re moving home, you need to know that you can depend on a reputable removal firm.

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What our clients say

Many thanks to all at Cotswold Carriers for two efficient and trouble-free moves - one in the UK and the other to France.

We will have no hesitation in recommending you to others.

Valerie Smith, Project Partners

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