Storing Your Shipped Goods

Hello again!

OK. So you’ve shipped all your goods to your destination. But what if you don’t have anywhere to store them?

What if you are renting a fully furnished property before you buy? There might not be any (or enough) space. This is where a good storage facility comes in. Of course, your original removal company will more than likely be able to help, but you may as well shop around. My readers tell me they’ve often found it’s cheaper to go to a storage specialist.

How about costs? Well, this varies around the world so you will need to spend some time researching. And again, I cannot stress enough - make sure you deal with a reputable company. You might want to look at self-storage too (this is the cheapest).

Before you sign up for anything, make sure you check where your possessions are going to be stored – remember the rogues are still out there! I heard of someone who put their trust in a “company” who turned out to be rogue traders. You won’t want your precious possessions stuck in a leaking container in the middle of a muddy field which you struggle to get to with your wellies on! Yes, you’ve got the message … this happened to one of my readers.

Ideally visit the site and check it has 24-hour security. A good storage company will always welcome this and be happy to show you around. You might also be able to check it out on Google Earth too - I find this absolutely brilliant!

Once again, you will need insurance, so don’t forget to check what this covers very carefully and remember to add it on to the cost of storage.

Right. That’s your possessions dealt with.

But what if you are shipping a car? Well, cars can easily be shipped. It’s quite normal for a 40-foot container to be split into two – one side for possessions and one side for a car. Your removal company will organise this for you, along with all the paperwork needed to clear customs.

Next week, I’m going to give you some helpful hints and tips as to what you should be doing prior to your move. It’s all too easy to forget something – but not if you plan ahead!

Ok. That’s it from me for this week.

Have a great weekend - be nice to someone.

Best wishes

Jackie
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