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Relocation businesses abound in the United Kingdom, both locally-based companies that may focus on a region, such as in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, and international companies that offer relocation services worldwide.
When moving to the UK, expats have much to organise, and visa and immigration regulations are constantly under revision. To ease the burden of the move, relocation specialists offer a full suite of services to corporations and individual clients. Their programmes include, but are not limited to, immigration support, shipping and removals, pre-departure orientation and language and cultural training. They also offer home-finding services which may include everything from lease negotiations to utility hook-ups. Relocation firms are also good for neighbourhood orientation, school selections and registration assistance.
Given the abundance of relocation firms in the UK, there are several factors to consider when selecting the most suitable one. Expats must consider the cost of services (and ensure that there are no hidden costs), reviews from clients, the company's professional affiliations, extent of services provided and geographical range of cover.
For help when moving to the United Kingdom, here is a selection of relocation companies.
Relocation companies in the United Kingdom
Local companies
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Crown RelocationsCrown Relocations provides transportation, destination and immigration services, as well as family support, to assist people relocating internationally. With experts based in London, they provide the support, guidance, care and the personal attention needed to ensure a successful and seamless move to the UK for you and your family. They can advice on schooling and accommodation, and organise immigration paperwork, opening a bank account and much more. Website: www.crownrelo.com |
International companies
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HelpxpatWe understand that relocating to UK can be a stressful experience. Helpxpat is a leading relocation company in UK with a personal touch. We provide the full suite of international relocation services for blue-chip clients and companies who need to relocate key people into the UK. Whether you need assistance with finding a property, finding a place for your child in a British school or need support with shipping,immigration or visas, with Helpxpat you can tailor your relocation package by selecting from our extensive shopping list of services. Our entire team has been living in various places in UK for a few years, or even a few decades! We are all former expats, and passionate about helping others. That is why we are able to provide such expert advice on homes, schools, neighbourhoods, and everything else. We are also helping a large amount of clients who were relocation from UK to UAE. Website: www.helpxpat.com |
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SaneloWith offices in the UK and 37 other countries, Sanelo specialises in providing customised end-to-end moving and relocation services. They offer five-star protection and coverage, first-rate packing, and expert guidance, all through a single point of contact. Sanelo is there to make things easier every step of the way. Contact them for more information on moving to the UK. Website: www.sanelo.com |
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Santa Fe RelocationSanta Fe Relocation has more than 50 years experience providing comprehensive relocation services to both corporate and individual clients relocating to the UK. As an international firm, Santa Fe Relocation has a strong understanding of what is required in a move, and caters for a full spectrum of needs. Website: www.santaferelo.com |
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SIRVASIRVA is a leading international relocation company, providing the full suite of international relocation services for employee relocation globally, nationally and regionally. It counts many of the world’s leading corporations and government agencies as clients and also assists smaller companies with all they require during their employee relocation process to or from the UK. Website: www.sirva.com |
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NuCompassNuCompass is an international firm with over five decades of experience. They understand that moving comes with emotional challenges as well as practical ones, and they therefore offer a wide range of mobility services in departure, transition and upon arrival. Website: www.nucompass.com |
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