Moving
Are you moving your possessions to New Zealand? What should you give away versus what should you move? What do you need to look for in a removals company? How do they work? How much does it cost? What about moving pets? Get this and much more in our moving section.
Moving your pet to New Zealand
16th May 2012 - 09:57
When it comes to emigrating, it's understandable that most people want
to take their pets with them. Fortunately, bringing pets to New Zealand is
a clearly laid out process however, it does require a fair amount of
paperwork and there are some specific standards that have to be adhered to.
Luckily most animal transport companies will take care of all of this for
you.
You can find some comprehensive guidelines about importing cats and dogs
on the New Zealand Biosecurity
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Tips for removals when moving abroad
3rd May 2012 - 05:31
When you make the decision to emigrate, it’s not just yourself you
have to think about - you’re probably going to want to move a
fair amount of household things as well.
Read on to find out more or to go straight to our detailed guide to the
removals process, click here
UK to NZ is a big move - a man with a van isn’t the solution! Choose
a reputable company that is
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Long term property rental
18th April 2012 - 09:17
There are obvious benefits to a long term rental when you first arrive in
New Zealand. It gives you a chance to get to know what areas are good to
live in and it means you don’t have to make a quick decision about
buying a property. The more time you have to look around at houses and
areas, the better your chance of finding the right place for
you.
Another advantage of renting is that it is fairly worry free. If something
goes wrong in your rental property, you can
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Insurance for homeowners
4th April 2012 - 05:47
When it comes to home insurance the system in New Zealand is markedly
similar to that in the UK. There are several major insurance companies
which means you should shop around to look for the most competitive
quotes.
The usual rules apply, you need to make sure you are honest in your
disclosures to the insurance company and that you itemise any single high
cost content items. If not, you may well run in to problems if you need to
make a claim.
One area
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What to take when you relocate
7th March 2012 - 10:02
If you’re debating what to bring with you to New Zealand in terms of
furniture, my advice is to bring as much as you can, because believe it or
not, it will probably cost more to buy it again in New Zealand than it will
to ship it.
Emigrating is an expensive time anyway, without landing in a new country
and replacing your household furnishings. It might also be worth doing a
bit of research on prices before you make up your shipping list. Check out
sites like
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