In the last decade, the cost of moving house in the UK has risen by the staggering seventy percent. However, this is not attributed to a rise of man and van removal services, but by an increase of agency fees and stamp duty costs. Currently, the cost of moving house stands at about ten thousand pounds. The administrative costs of house moving in the UK have also outpaced the steady growth of house prices in general.

In the period two thousand one – two thousand four, the cost of moving house in the UK amounted to twenty two percent of UK residents’ gross annual income...

Carnaval del Pueblo is an annual event held each year in August or September. As it can be deduced from its name it is a celebration of Latin American and more specifically – Native American culture. It is the biggest such event that is held on the territory of Europe, and it is happening right at your doorstep – in the very heart of London.

The Carnaval del Pueblo features all that is expected from such an event. Exotic floats, musicians, dancers and models in traditional costumes from these parts of the world are all to be seen here and many more. The procession is truly spectacular...

The man and van removals industry is a close quarter battle so to speak, where there is full contact between service providers and customers. Although, good man and van removal companies know their stuff inside out and consider all aspects of any removal project, there is always the chance that something might go wrong.

In the event, that there is a dispute between customer and company which has arisen from a possible error on behalf of the movers, customers have the option to have the dispute settled by an ombudsman, specifically dealing with such matters. Removals ombudsman services are not regulatory bodies or industry watchdogs, but organisations which resolve complaints, they do not penalise or punish the companies they resolve complaints for...

Moving places is a complex process which involves dealing many things at once, usually within a limited period of time. This might be confusing to some people, and it may cause certain mistakes to be made. In order to give your removal the best of chances for success, consider some of the common issues below and the way to overcome such hurdles along the way.

• The man and van vehicle which turns up to your address is too small – always, absolutely always call in the movers for a job viewing prior to removal day. By doing this, you make sure everyone is on the same page and the movers are well aware of how much stuff there is to be moved therefore they will send out the right size van...

For anyone involved moving a home has the potential to become a real pain. There is always the possibility of stress, hassle and strain, but it should not be like this. Once you look online for tips on how to improve your relocation experience, you are going to notice that everyone repeats one thing – planning is crucial. You should start as soon as possible, no matter what. Otherwise – you are in trouble. But the real trouble is that no one tells you how you should prepare. What to look for, and which goes after which. Well, here it is. Following the steps described bellow does not guarantee that you are not going to have any headaches during your moving day, but chances are they are going to reduce the chances of unpleasant experiences.

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There are no two property removals alike, and not all man and van companies are created equal – these are the facts. In the UK, if a property removal is bigger than five hundred cubic feet (which is approximately the contents of an average one bedroom flat), the man and van company dealing with the project will need to have what’s known as an Operator’s License.

Basically an operator’s license designates two main types of property removal services and respectively two types of removal vehicles fit for the job. Here is how the system works:

If a property removal exceeds five hundred cubic feet (the one bedroom flat example from above) the man and van company will need an operator’s license...

The area of Chelsea is one of London’s most renowned areas. Chelsea is currently one of England’s and Europe most affluent and expensive residential areas. The area lies in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and is home to numerous prominent landmarks such as Chelsea Bridge, the Chelsea College of Art, the Statue of King Charles II and Oscar Wilde’s House.

The area of Chelsea has and is also the home to numerous notable people such as the aforementioned writer and poet Oscar Wilde. However Oscar Wilde isn’t the only famed author that has lived in the area. Another well-known writer and poet that have lived in Chelsea is John Ronald Reuel Tolkien more commonly known as J.R.R Tolkien.

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Selling your house can be quite serious and demanding in terms of adequate pricing, suitable presentation, private sell versus estate agent services etc. Even if you have found and secured your next residence, postpone finding the right man and van removal company for later on, as there are bigger fish to fry.

Pitching your home at the right price is crucial for a quick sale. Under-pricing the property is indeed no good, but not too many houses for sale are under-priced, really. On the other hand, overpricing the place is also a problem as it will not draw enough attention.

Owners must be very careful (even somewhat flexible) with their price forming. Keeping the place up for sale at a higher price for too long is not a good idea as owners will miss out on lots of potential buyers...

People have different tastes and likes when it comes to residential properties, some like vintage homes, and others prefer newly-builds. In case you got your mind set on a modern house and want to go through with the purchase, consider some of the following factors as this may influence your final decision. There should be plenty of time to find a suitable man and van company to move you to your new home so focus on the more important things for the time being.

Energy efficiency is one of the biggest benefits of living in a newly-built. Modern homes feature thermo and hydro insulations which retain heat in winter and keep the place cool in summer. All in all this adds up to fewer running costs...

There are things that you should do and such and you would better avoid on your moving day. It is not only a matter of making your live easier during the relocation and helping your movers carry out the task faster and without hassle or stress, but it is also a matter of simple etiquette.

We have interviewed some of the best man and van movers operating as of this day in London and asked them to share their opinion on the dos and don’ts during a relocation. Here are some of the most interesting answers that we have had the pleasure to get.

• You should treat your furniture with utmost care during the time of preparing for the move. Chances are that you are going to move them around the property itself quite often in those days, and even the slightest bump may cause breaks and damages that...