Moving abroad to France, Spain, and other areas in mainland Europe

Monarch European Movers is a professional moving company specialising in European removals. We handle removals by road to France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Luxembourg, Germany, Holland and many more in mainland Europe. We provide a full door to door removals service for private or corporate clients including a full initial survey, export packers, secure storage, full insurance coverage, and more. From a valuable antique, to the contents of a room, to a five bedroom house, Monarch European Movers is here to help you through the entire process.

We take pride in offering an excellent standard of customer service. After a free initial survey, we will send expert packers to your home or office to safely and securely pack your goods. We use only qualified drivers and we have a full liability policy so you can trust that Monarch European Movers will provide a high quality removals service that leaves you with peace of mind.

Contact Monarch on 0800 954 6474 or Email: info@monarch-movers.com for your FREE extensive survey by one of our Relocation Surveyors. It gives you the chance to discuss your particular needs, look at potential problem areas and devise specific solutions to suit you.

10 Useful Hints

Money

• Although you may be planning to get work straight away, you will need to have some money behind you. You should have enough money so that you don’t have to worry about paying the rent or the bills for the first few months.
• Make sure all your debts are paid in the country you are leaving – this will allow you to start your new life without any worries.
• Understand how to get a bank account in your new place of residence, if you are retiring you will probably have to prove you are receiving a pension.
• Discuss your moving plans with your current bank – they will be able to advise you on the banking options in your new country.
• Understand the tax implications of your new place of residence.
• Create a budget and stick to it.

Research

• Use the internet and also contact the local embassy for the latest information.
• Before making any commitment spend some time in the area you want to move to and consider how your current lifestyle will change in your new location.

Language

• If moving to a non-English speaking country try to learn at least a few key words, it will make the move feel easier if you can communicate with the locals. It will also aid you when trying to arrange your new life.

Work

• If you plan to work you should arrange this before you go.
• Will you need to change and adapt the skills and work you do in your new country?
• How do the working times compare to what you are used to?
• Do you need a work permit?

Be realistic

• Not everything will go according to plan. Have you thought what may go wrong and how to react?
• What will happen if you can’t work?
• What will happen if your children don't settle?
• Living and working somewehere is not the same as visiting on holiday.
• Consider the medical facilities and what might happen if you are ill or have an accident.

Documents

• Make sure you take all your certificates and documents to prove who you are e.g. birth certificate, wedding certificate, drivers licence, copies of insurance documents.
• If you have children of school age ensure you know the process to enroll them in the local schools.

Social life

• Try and join clubs – look in local newspapers, take part in village, town fetes– become involved in the local community.
• Don't forget to speak to local expats to find out their experiences.

Communicate

• Make sure the whole family has thought about the implications of the move. It will be a major change to everyone's life and will create upheaval.

Accomodation

• It is often advisable to rent at first to allow time to get to know different areas.
• Think about where you are planning to live and how close it is to local amenities and transport systems.
• Before committing, view as many properties as you can, to ensure you have a good understanding of the local market.

Enjoy

• Don't forget to enjoy the whole experience. By involving yourself in the local community you can make your new country your home. And of course you can keep in touch with family and friends through using the internet to enjoy the best of both worlds.