Main reasons for international removals, of those considering emigrating from Britain
below are a highlight of the main reasons for international removals - of those considering emigrating from Britain -
Better quality of life, 37 per cent
Better weather, 32 per cent
Britain too expensive to live in, 24 per cent
New job/relocation of job, 13 per cent
A new experience/adventure, 13 per cent
Do not like Britain/what Britain has become, 12 per cent
Start a new life, 9 per cent. Have family/friends there, 9 per cent,
Too much government interference, 5 per cent
Main reasons for an international removals of Brits living abroad permanently
Below are statistics outlining the main reasons for an international removals of Brits living abroad permanently.
Professional/educational opportunities, 33.8 per cent
Lifestyle/climate, 24.9 per cent
Family/personal, 18.5 per cent
Wanted to have an adventure, 11.5 per cent
Cost of living, 4.1 per cent
Return to country of origin, 0.3 per cent
Other, 6.9 per cent
Regional/national statistics that may affect a decision for all emigrants planning an international removal (in 2009) breakdown
Regional/national statistics that may affect a decision for all emigrants planning an international removal (in 2009) breakdown: -
London 79,100 people emigrated, 25.5 per cent of total
South East 50,300 people emigrated, 16.2 per cent of total
North West 31,900 people emigrated, 10.3 per cent of total
South West 30,900 people emigrated, 10 per cent of total
Scotland 26,500 people emigrated, 8.5 per cent of total
East 26,500 people emigrated, 8.5 per cent of total
Yorkshire / Humber 17,200 people emigrated, 5.5 per cent of total
East Midlands 16,800 people emigrated, 5.4 per cent of total
West Midlands 14,200 people emigrated, 4.6 per cent of total
Wales 9,300 people emigrated, 3 per cent of total
North East 5,400 people emigrated, 1.7 per cent of total
Northern Ireland 2,300 people emigrated, 0.7 per cent of total
What is it like to 'up sticks' and arrange an international removal?
More and more people are planning international removals, leaving the United Kingdom for a new life abroad. Is the grass greener we wonder? Moving abroad is a difficult decision to make. It could be that you have family in the U.K and that you couldn't imagine pulling yourself away from them. Or maybe you have left because the opportunities abroad far outweigh the decision to stay? Maybe you have tried out a new life abroad but decided to return home as the international removal wasn't what you had expected?International Removals
Before making the decision to emigrate you should decide exactly where you would ideally like to move to, for example, a rural location, a hotter climate etc. Word of mouth recommendations and the internet are invaluable resources,. You should research house prices, salaries, employment opportunities and the cost of living in your chosen destination and ensure all members of your family are behind the move. Try to leave approximately 18 months to secure these decisions. About 6 months before your move it is advisable to start getting some quotes and making provisional bookings from removal companies for your international removal. Atlantis offers a free home survey, where our experienced representative can offer any advice and reassurance. If your house is ready for you at your destination and you want your effects to arrive around the same time as your arrival at destination we will advise when you need to start the removal process. For example a groupage service to Australia takes approximately 10 – 12 weeks to arrive at destination, depending on frequency of destination.International Removals
Before even contemplating your international removal, you will need to ensure every aspect of your qualification into your chosen country is in place. For example Australia and New Zealand have very vigorous requirements to take up residence. In Australia for example you are required to meet a point score for general skilled migration. In some occupations it will be mandatory to become registered with a professional body before being able to practice or work within that occupation. A cut from 133,500 to 115,000 places for the skilled migration program has recently been put into effect. Some occupations such as electricians, nurses, teachers, plumbers doctors, accountants and solicitors require registration in Australia before beginning to work or practice. International removals to Australia
Australia's population is set to hit 22 million shortly. Demographers, less than a decade ago predicted this population figure wouldn't happen until mid century. New figures suggest the increase in Australia's population will add to economic growth and ease upward pressure on house prices . Most people have been looking for homes at a time when construction has been below the average. Approvals for new builds increased at the end of last year by 9.3 per cent. If however your house is still under construction when you depart the UK, Atlantis has the facilities to store your household effects either in the UK or at your destination until you are ready to receive your international removal.Shipping to Zimbabwe
When shipping to Zimbabwe please mark your shipment clearly with your name and overseas address. Give us as many accurate destination contact details as possible. If you have a separate mailing address such as a PO Box number or a business address where you have better mail service than to your home address, please give this to us to pass on to our agent. Where possible, please give us a home telephone number, work or daytime telephone number and if you have one, a fax number where you can be reached. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you are aware of how current regulations affect the status of your shipment with regard to whether or not your shipment or certain items in it are liable to duty.International Removals to Australia and New Zealand
We are finding an increase in gap year students using our services for international removals. As well as offering a groupage service for large volume items to most destinations such as Australia and New Zealand, we can also ship just a suitcase or a couple of cartons if your stay is not permanent or you are just traveling light. This is a very cost effective option for international shipping. If time is short we have a comprehensive airfreight service where we can offer a quick reliable transfer of your possessions to your chosen airport or residential address. International Removals to Australia
International removals to Australia have grown considerably in the last decade. In fact migration accounts for 60 per cent of Australia's population growth. It is estimated about a quarter Australia's population were born overseas. It is thought that 1.2 million British people are now living in Australia and the most popular destination for migrants in recent years is New South wales. However we have very regular groupage services to Darwin, Victoria and Queensland, as well as Sydney..
