We’ve put together these top tips on how to save money on your international move so you can choose not only the cheapest way to ship your belongings overseas but also the best moving service for you:
You will be Interested on Moving to London
Pre-plan
If you plan your move abroad as far in advance as possible, you’ll not only get the best rates, but you’ll also have a choice of when to ship your things. It will also give you time to figure out how much your move overseas will cost.
Take fewer items
Think carefully about what you bring with you, and if you don’t need it, don’t bring it! Larger pieces of furniture, like sofas and chests of drawers, might be cheaper to buy new when you get to your new home than to ship halfway around the world.
Also, think about where you will live when you move. Is there enough room for all of your things? If it’s a serviced apartment, it may already have everything you need, so all you need to bring are your clothes and a few personal items. This will cut down on shipping costs by a lot.
If you are only going to be living abroad for a few months or a few years, storage can be a cheap way to keep the things you can’t take with you safe.
Choose the right shipping option
The World Bank says that shipping by air is usually 12–16 times more expensive than shipping by sea, and this is usually the case. Airfreight is great for things you need quickly, but it can be much cheaper to send your things in a shipping container on a ship than by plane.
# If you choose groupage shipping for your international move, you can save even more money. This means that your shipment goes in the same box as other people’s.
# Find out about our customized and affordable international moving services
here.
Look around for any other moving services you might need
Health insurance
Most countries require expats to have private health insurance as part of their entry requirements, so shop around for the best prices and plans for you and your family.
Foreign currency
You’ll also need to think about the exchange of money. Choosing the right company to send money to another country can save you money. We suggest that you use Global Reach to save money when you send money abroad.
Moving your pets
Again, it’s best to start this process as soon as possible because you may need to get your pet vaccinated and keep it in quarantine for a while. There will also be a lot of paperwork to take care of. There are many pet shipping companies that can help make sure your dog, cat, or chinchilla’s trip is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Car rental
Get help from experts in car rental before you book a car. They can save you a lot of money on your car needs.
Set up your own flights ahead of time
Don’t forget that you also have to get to the new country! For short-haul flights, you should look seven weeks ahead of time, and for long-haul flights, you should look 18 weeks ahead of time. Sunday is often the best day of the week to buy tickets, while Wednesday is often the worst. If you can fly on Tuesday instead of Saturday, you’ll save money.
Keep Reading: Office Relocation
Sort your taxes out
When you move, make sure you’re not paying taxes in two places. Tell the government about your new situation so they can change your tax code.
We know there is a lot of information to go through, but we want to help make your international move as easy as possible. The easier your move will be, the less stress and trouble you’ll have.
To save the most money when moving overseas, it’s best to use a single-source provider like us to put together all the services you need, from storage to shipping. Call (+971) 58 100 6770 to find out more and get a free, no-obligation quote https://baxtershipping.com/quote/