UK based Simpsons International Removals Ltd. is reaching out to local residents with plans to migrate overseas in order to share information moving to Australia or New Zealand. They wish to keep people informed of which common mistakes to avoid as well as tips that can help them have a seamless moving experience.
Moving home across international borders is one of the most difficult and frustrating experiences that anyone can go through. Moving within the same area is already hard enough, presenting logistic and planning challenges that are enough to make anyone think twice before deciding to leave their current home. An overseas removal is not any easier, introducing additional costs and a whole new set of regulations and limitations. Australia and New Zealand, for instance, both have strict customs and biosecurity regulations and procedures that, if not followed thoroughly, could result in additional expenses, a delay in entering the territory and, in the worst cases, immigrants being denied entry to their new home country.
"While the guidelines for removals to Australia and New Zealand are pretty straightforward, the main problem is that people do not know what to look out for," says John Lee, a representative of Simpsons International Removals. "Both of these countries have laws and regulations to protect their unique flora and fauna, which has evolved over millions of years of isolation, from foreign pests and diseases. You can be sure that all of your items will be thoroughly inspected in customs to ensure that this remains as is, and any suspicious items will either be fumigated or destroyed."
With these limitations and regulations in place, it is not uncommon for migrants to be caught unintentionally trying to import prohibited and restricted items into Australia and New Zealand, setting back their moving process. To have a seamless experience, Lee says, "You must be ready to leave behind even the things that hold sentimental value to you, as they are very likely to be under the restricted entrance list. This includes plants and organic materials, extending to dried flowers, bulbs, seeds and pine cones. Even your furniture falls under the same rule as, depending on what it is made of, it could be subjected to fumigation charges."
Some of the items that absolutely cannot enter either of these countries include untreated wood, wicker or cane furniture and baskets and souvenirs of animal origin (horns, hoofs and so on). A similar rule applies to anything that may be dirtied with foreign soil or mud, such as bikes and garden tools, which must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before entering the country.
Some of the items that require special treatment when entering a foreign country include firearms and weapons, which require official permits for their entry to be approved. Similarly, prescription medicine cannot be sent in unaccompanied luggage. Any items that need to be declared or might require further inspection should be packed separately and placed in clearly marked boxes at the front of the container for easy identification by customs officials. This will speed up the inspection and prevent unforeseen setbacks.
While following these guidelines should be enough to make a move much easier, Simpsons International Removals recommends that UK residents seek professional advice from an International removals consultant. Lee explains, "We can advise you on what you can and can’t send, evaluating your current situation and warning you of some of the issues you may run into. We'll also help you prepare your items for shipping to guarantee that they arrive safely and intact, saving you the hassle of having to make any claims for lost/damaged items. We have helped thousands of individuals in their removals to New Zealand and Australia, and we'll be here to guarantee that you arrive safely and without any troubles in your new home."
More details on Simpsons International Removals Ltd. and the services they offer can be found on their website and other online resources. Interested parties may reach out to John Lee to follow up on any further inquiries as well. Similarly, the company can be reached through their social media platforms.
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For more information about Simpsons International Removals Ltd, contact the company here:
Simpsons International Removals Ltd
John Lee
01322 949 557
enquiries@simpsons-uk.com
Simpsons International Removals Ltd
Crossways Cargo Centre
Galleon Boulevard
Dartford
Kent
DA2 6QE
UNITED KINGDOM
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