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A	Austria
B	Belgium	Bulgaria
C	Cyprus	Czech Republic
D	Denmark
E	Estonia
F	Finland	France
G	Germany	Greece
H	Hungary
I	Ireland	Italy
L	Luxemburg
N	Netherlands	Norway
P	Poland	Portugal
R	Romania	Russia
S	Spain	Sweden	Switzerland
T	Turkey

How soon should I arrange for a quotation?

It is never too early to contact a removal company when you are planning a European move. We recommend you begin your search at least 12 weeks prior to your move, however some people start their search as soon as 12 months before. It is most important not to leave it until the last minute, which could result in hasty decisions.

How do you calculate the cost of my removal?

The cost of your removal is based on the volume of goods you would like to take. To accurately assess the volume a full survey of your property is carried out by one of our European Moving consultants. This is also an opportunity to discuss your individual requirements, and we can answer any questions you may have.

Will you do all of the packing and unpacking?

Packing is an important part of our service; your furniture and effects will be travelling a long way and you want to be sure that everything arrives in one piece. Robinsons will tailor its packing service around your own specific needs. However, we strongly recommend that you consider the option of a 'full export pack'. The overall cost is relatively small compared to the additional benefits - such as increased insurance cover and greater physical protection for your furniture.

Countdown to moving day!

When you're moving home in Europe there seems to be an endless list of things to think about and organise. Here's a helpful list to remind you.

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5-6 weeks before moving:

• Check that your passports and visas are valid


• Check whether any permits are required e.g. for residency, work or vehicles


• Check your travel documents and tickets


• Collate all your personal documents e.g. birth certificates, marriage certificates and medical records


• Advise your solicitor, bank, doctor, dentist, insurance company, building society


• Cancel subscriptions to clubs and magazines


• Notify Schools

3-4 weeks before:

• Complete the Robinsons insurance form


• Dispose of the items you don't want to take


• Supply a contact number in the UK for after you have moved


• Supply your overseas contact address and phone number


• Ask for final accounts for gas, water and electricity


• Complete all outstanding credit agreements


• Cancel all rental agreements


• Run down stocks of food and drink


• Confirm your removal date with Robinsons

1-2 weeks before

• Arrange for mail to be forwarded


• Clean garden tools, bicycles, etc


• Arrange care for children and pets on moving day


• Arrange for mains services to be disconnected


• Advise your newsagent and milkman and pay their final accounts


• Empty lockers at school and work


• Return or retrieve any items on loan


• Drain fuel from motor mowers


• Dispose of plants and perishable food

1-2 days before

• Separate all personal items which are to travel with you e.g. keys, documents, passports, tickets, certificates, currency, clothing, etc


• Disconnect, clean and dry any electrical appliances that you wish to take


• Arrange with neighbours to leave sufficient parking space for the removal vehicle

On Moving Day

• Remain on hand in case the packers have any questions


• Check all rooms, cupboards, walls, loft, garage and shed to make sure nothing has been left behind.

And finally, try and relax and let Robinsons do the work!

Notification Checklist

In summary, here's a list of organisations and people you may need to notify of your move:

• Doctor


• Dentist


• House insurance company


• Car insurance company


• Electricity Board


• Water Board


• Gas Board


• Telephone company


• Internet provider


• Bank


• Post Office


• Building Society


• Inland Revenue


• School/college


• Local council


• Library


• DVLA


• Motor organisation


• Milkman


• Newsagent/magazine subscription


• Sports/social club


• Satellite/cable TV provider


• Church/place of worship


• Vet

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