Contacting Your Removal Company Early!

Hi there, it’s me again.

How are you? Have you had a good week?

Here in Cyprus it’s really hot – and I mean really hot. Temperatures are sweltering; it’s over 40 degrees most days now, phew! Since I’ve lived here I have got used to it (sort of), but must admit I really do prefer the cooler months. It’s time like this when I am really glad we have a swimming pool, although even the water in that is reading 32 degrees today. It’s like a warm bath ….

Anyway, last week I started talking about shipping your stuff over to Cyprus, and as I have so much information on that, I though I would carry on sharing what I discovered.

A word of warning: Don’t wait until your house is sold before getting quotes - this is a big mistake and can cause unnecessary delays. Contacting your removal company early is very important if you are moving overseas. Why? Because they will need to book your container (which will hold all your possessions) and also the ship that will carry it. If you can give as much notice as possible, then the chances are you will have a choice of sailings.

It’s always best to telephone quite a few reputable removal companies and ask them to visit your home. They will come along and conduct a survey. These surveys are always free. If you are asked to pay for a survey, then walk away from the company concerned because that’s your first alarm bell ringing!

It’s a really good idea to obtain several quotations, as they do vary quite a bit for more or less the same service.

A comprehensive survey of all your household possessions – including anything buried in the garage and the loft – will be conducted. An accurate cost will then be sent to you with advice on all aspects of your move, including packing, wrapping and dealing with precious or delicate items.

Here’s another tip. Always ask the representative when the quotation will be received. If after a reasonable time you have not received your quotation and you have to chase the company, perhaps this is the first indication that they are not as efficient as they could be and this may help you in the decision making process for choosing your removal firm.

OK. That’s it for now. More next week, I’m off to jump in the pool and cool off!

Have a great weekend, relax and be happy.

Until next time.

Best wishes
Jackie
http://www.cyprusbuyingguide.com/