When you find your dream French property you will need to make a move. We are not experts in this field so we just have a few ideas to share with you we got from clients that can help you have a positive move to your new French home.
One
Make a List
Make a list of all the actions you need to take other than packing and moving items when you do your French property move.
This includes address changes, service changes etc.
Two
Decide on the Assistance you need
Depending on your budget and physical ability and time you may need to hire a professional French property mover to assist you.
Whether you use a professional or not you will need to do a lot of organizing to avoid mental stress and possible physical strain.
Questions to ask yourself include:
Do you want to do all the packing? Do you feel comfortable to have professional do the packing for you? Are your friends willing and able to help you? Will you be moving mid-week? Can you use vacation time for the move? How much of the move can you do yourself and how much will you dedicate to a professional mover, if any? Will you keep everything you have? Will you have a garage sale before the move?
Three
Choose a Real Professional Mover
If you want to and have the budget to choose to use a professional mover there are many companies who can help you move but make sure you find one that is part of an association of professional movers.
Ask for letters of reference with contact information for previous clients. We have heard stories about ‘movers’ who filled up the truck and disappeared never to be seen again. True, this is not a common experience but you always need to do your research. Start by asking friends for guidance.
Extra Tip: the name for a moving company in french is entreprise de déménagement
Four
Ask for 3 Estimates
Make sure you get at least 3 estimates if possible so you can evaluate the cost. Ask about all the costs: insurance costs, storage costs if needed, etc. Read the small print. So you know you complete cost and coverage.
Five
Value your Items
Make sure you know the value of the items you are moving just in case there is an insurance issue due to loss or damage to items during the move. Take photographs, make a video, make lists, whatever you need to keep track of your items when you are using a professional mover. Perhaps use this type of tool to record items
Six
Invite the Moving Company for a Visit
It can be very valuable to have the moving company visit the property they will take the items from and the property they will bring the items to so problems of access and movement can be assessed ahead of time.
If a visit is not possible make a video or take photographs to show the moving company potential problems. Ask them how they will deal with these issues? Will there be any extra cost?
Seven
Plan ahead
Make sure you plan ahead for the move and know exactly how you will be working with the moving company. How much of the packing do you do? Is there a certain way items needed to be packed to be moved by the professional movers?
Eight
Right after the Move
Make sure you inspect all your items after the professional move and notify the moving company right away of any problems.
This is simply an introduction to the idea of how to make a successful move. We are not experts in the field so seek expert advise.
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