What to Look for When Hiring a Moving Company

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: December 8th, 2014

Managing a home removal is not as hard and complex as it may sound at first. The only real important thing that you should make sure you have taken care of in order to ensure that your moving day will be stress and hassle-free is to hire the right man and van company to help you with the job.

The proper contractor knows how to plan and carry out any removal, no matter how big or how small it is. There are some criteria you should examine before you decide for sure to hire a certain man and van company. These are:

  • How the man and van contractor introduces itself

A couple moving furnitureThe moving company is a business offering a variety of services. It might sound like the worst cliché ever, but in that case the first impression is the most important...

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Moving tips for students

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: December 5th, 2014

Moving out of your home in order to enroll in university is definitely exciting. This is a big step for you and the time when you are going to face the real world for the very first time. It might sound scary, but actually it is quite fun. Many people say that the years you spend at University are the best in your life, and there is definitely some truth hidden behind these words.

College DormChances are that if you are moving out home, first you are going to move in a dormitory. You should consider several things if you want the process to go smoothly and without hassle.

Most universities usually offer very good conditions at their dormitories, so you are going to feel pretty comfortable at your new place...

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The Removal Industry 101

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: December 3rd, 2014

The professional removals or man and van industry has become an integral sector of modern economy. Since many of the man and van companies out there are family owned and/or ran businesses, the removals industry has also become a business backbone in certain respects.
Packed itemsSo what is actually the removal or man and van industry, what is its definition?
In a nutshell, the industry includes all businesses which provide specialised removal and relocation services to private and commercial customers by road.
Like any other industry part of the national economy, the man and van removal segment has its industry products too. Generally, these are:

  • Warehouse and storage services – many of the good man and van companies out there provide private and business customers with specialised storage solutions ...
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Moving Places – Important Information for the Movers

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: December 1st, 2014

Moving PreparationsWhen a decision has been made to use specialised man and van removals, the selected removal company would need a few bits of important information from customers in order to organise and conduct the removal in the most efficient and affordable way. Providing the movers with sufficient information prior to the relocation will also help them prepare a more accurate quote which is quite important too.
So, here are some of the essential job details needed by the movers:

  • The approximate number or amount of furniture due for removal – although rough, this estimation will help the man and van removal people choose the right size vehicle...
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A brave proposition for the ban of traffic on Oxford Street

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: November 26th, 2014

Oxford Street is one of the most iconic roads in the present day London. It is West End’s most popular shopping center, where you can find anything – from clothing boutiques to jewelry to souvenirs. Thousands and thousands of people every day flock the street, just visiting or going on business. Oxford Street LondonThere are also the vehicles – cars, vans, buses etc. The end picture might turn out to be pretty displeasing to some. Vehicles, according to local residents, contribute greatly to the hassle and stress that, along with its status of a commercial center, has become a characteristic of Oxford Street.
So it was just a matter of time until someone has proposed a radical solution to the problem. In this case it is Christian Wolmar, who is a London Mayoral Candidate...

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A Huge Horse Statue Stolen from a School in Reading

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: November 25th, 2014

The staff and students of Copse Primary School in Reading were quite surprised to find out that the life-size statue of a horse that has been a decoration of their school’s field has mysteriously disappeared during the night. The statue, with dimensions with a length of over 2 meters has been stolen from the school’s property by unknown men during the night.
Reading stationThe horse was the pride of both pupils and teachers, because its colorful decoration was done namely by them. The local Thames Valley police is investigating the crime, but up to this moment little can be said about the motives of the thieves as well as the manner in which they have managed to conduct their hideous crime...

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Managing a removal abroad

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: November 19th, 2014

Moving to the neighbouring district is a complex enough job, but managing a removal to a foreign country – it might be France or Spain or the US, there is no much difference – is a whole more difficult, stressful and strenuous. Transport shipFortunately, there are several things that you can keep in mind so that you can make the process less painful and hopefully far more successful.

First you should make a strict schedule that you have to follow. As soon as the date for your move is set, you should start working on the preparation for your move abroad. Once you know when you have to cross the border with all your property and start building your new life, it is also time to start making lists.

First, consider which items you want to take with you...

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Why Camden Town is the best place to move in

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: November 14th, 2014

London is definitely one of the perfect places in England to live in, but there are areas there that are much better than the rest. Once such area is Camden Town, so if you are looking for the right borough and district to settle down in, you should definitely consider moving in Camden. The reasons for that are numerous.
Camden Town marketThe local administration for instance is always willing to help newcomers set up here comfortably and with as little hassle as possible. For instance, you can fill out all required documentations, including the registration for council tax and ordering a recycling box online, via the council’ website.
Managing your removal to Camden would be easy, because there are many man and van companies operating here...

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How to move your furniture

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: November 12th, 2014

FurnitureMoving furniture is a time and energy consuming task. The reasons for that are several. On one hand pieces of furniture are usually the largest and heaviest items to move when you are relocating your home. On the other, they require special skills in order to be disassembled, properly packed and moved to the new location. That is why we have listed several tips that will make furniture relocation much easier and hassle-free.

  • The most obvious way to carry out a furniture relocation is to let the pros do the job. Find a reliable and trust-worthy professional man and van moving company to carry out the task for you. Go online and find which contractors cover the area you live in and choose among them. A good man and van contractor will be able to tackle your furniture removal in a quick and ...
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