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Transporting Your Household Goods to Spain by Rayan Lee
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Transporting Your Household Goods to Spain |
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Advice,Consumer,Current Affairs
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Over the last few years quite a few UK residents have taken the decision to sell up and move lock, stock and barrel to Spain, the favourite holiday destination of many Brits. Consequently, there are an increasing number of transport and courier companies that now offer removal services to all parts of the Spanish mainland and popular resort areas. Choosing the right transport service for your needs can be a little overwhelming particularly when you have a very long list of other pressing requirements. However if you follow these simple guidelines then it should make your move a lot easier. First of all make a list of what it is you are aiming to take across with you, for household items such as sofas, tables, bedroom sets and so on, most companies need to know approximately what storage space you need for transportation purposes. Look on line for the company that offers an online space calculator which makes life a lot easier. If a transportation company takes customer service seriously it will also have advice and information about transporting large bulky items, delivery and collection points and a bespoke packing service. If you are sending over delicate items such as crockery, glassware or larger items such as pianos, then read the customer reviews and feedback, ensuring that their insurance fully covers damage to goods during transit. A good firm will also provide their own packing cases and protective wrapping as part of the overall cost, so check to make sure this is not charged as an additional extra. On their website and literature, a reputable firm will also give links to, and advice about, what can and cannot be taken into Spain, or will refer you to the UK Customs and Excise site for further information. There you will be able to check on the appropriate documentation needed when transporting particular items abroad. They will also advise about moving and transporting any goods that could be considered as hazardous or dangerous. For moving across the family pet, then a good quality transportation firm will have either specially adapted transit vans for transport of live animals or special arrangements in place with airline companies. They should highlight information on the EU passport needed for pets,and request you comply with the Pet Travel Scheme before taking your booking. All reputable companies dealing with transportation and courier services abroad should have in place a 24/7 customer service helpline, or an out of office number for emergencies. They should also be able to give full details of how to complain and where to complain if anything does go wrong. For further independent advice on how to choose a reliable transport or courier service then there are a number of UK consumer organisations such as which? consumer that are very helpful as well. These can be accessed on line or copies held at your local library. Taking time to plan how to choose the right transport company will ensure that your move abroad becomes, not a process to dread,but a great start to your new life in the sun. Author is doing research and writing article on consumer complaints in The UK, where to complain online, best consumer news online and consumer forum in The UK.
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