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Tips for Storing and Moving Furniture
So you are in the process of moving from your existing home to your new one… Maybe you are downsizing, decluttering or renovating your home. There are plenty of reasons why you might suddenly find the need to store and move your furniture into a storage unit. In this article, you will find expert tips for strong and moving furniture courtesy of Palmers Relocations
Tips For Moving With Pets
Moving around the corner, interstate or internationally is as exciting as it is anxious. You have to get everything ready to move to a different environment and/or to find your bearings in a new city/country. Did you know that pets feel (your) emotions such as...
Moving to Italy What to Know
You’ve decided to move to Europe and more specifically to Italy to live ‘la dolce vita’. It’s an excellent choice: the country is notably known for its climate, beautiful cities (such as Venice and Rome) and artists like Michaelangelo or Botticelli to only name a few....
10 Things to Know When Moving to France
You are moving to France or you are already in the country, either way, it’s a great choice. France is one of the most popular countries in the world and definitely the most visited with 90 million visitors in 2018. The country is famous for its cuisine and...
Understand Cubic Meters When Moving Home
Moving companies will ask you how many cubic meters you would like to ship. This is because it is one of the most important pieces of information that is needed in order to provide you with an accurate moving quote. In other words, the volume (number of cubic meters)...
How to Make Your Move More Eco-friendly
In the last few decades, we’ve all been more conscious of the impact we are having on the environment. Like us, you are convinced that when it comes to reducing our environmental impact, there are no small steps. You're right, everyone's efforts will make a difference...
10 Things to Know When Moving to Canada
Excited and ready to move to Canada? Why wouldn’t you be? It is a wonderful country with breathtaking landscapes and a unique culture you need to experience first hand to fully understand. People in Canada are considered the nicest in the world and will make you feel...
How do Removals Quote a Move?
When you are moving, knowing how much a removal company will quote your move is probably your #1 question. However, every move is different and there is no straight answer on how much it costs. Nevertheless, some factors will give you an idea of how removal companies...
Tips to Send Money Overseas from Australia
TL;DR Banks are usually more expensive. They have high transfer fees and the foreign exchange rates are not really favourable. All the services do not offer the same guarantees, transfer time, fees etc... Compare, compare and compare. A few cents difference in the...
Interview: Living Abroad During a Pandemic Period
Sarah Whelan, from Dublin, lives in Sydney, in Australia, where she is a Social Worker, Mentor and Founder of Irish Women Abroad. Sarah has kindly agreed to share with us about her reaction when she first heard about the pandemic -COVID19, as well as touching on the...
How much can I fit in a shipping container?
When thinking of moving your household goods and personal belongings, one of the most important questions are: "How much can fit in a shipping container?" and what size of shipping container do I need to fit in all household belongings and still be cost-effective? The...
6 Thing to Know Before Relocating From Australia to New Zealand
You’ve decided you want to relocate to New Zealand. We’ve put together a list of 6 things to know before you go, to help you consider taking the plunge, and to make sure you have done your due diligence before catching that plane!