Essential Items to Include in Your Moving Costs

Making a budget is one of the most important things you can do when moving. Even if you don’t follow it strictly, it will help give you a framework to work within. And we can’t tell you how important this is when you are operating in new currencies.

Even if you are considering house removals to Portugal where rent and amenities are lower than other European countries, the cost of the whole operation might surprise you.

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New Flat Decoration Tips for Expats

If you’re moving to a new country, there are so many things that might be going through your mind, including how you’ll decorate your flat so you’re comfortable and happy.

Unless you definitely know you’ll be staying for a long stretch, you won’t want to invest too much in the items that you won’t be able to bring with you when you leave. You may also be dealing with a smaller space than you’re used to. Because of these things, we’ve explore some top tips for decorating your apartment as an expat.

Keep it Simple

Our best piece of advice is to go minimal. There are some amazing design schemes you can employ that are consciously minimal. And this in no way means you are opting for the mundane. With less items to handle, this should be easier to execute. The trick is keeping things simple and tucked away by not buying too many unnecessary items when you move into your new place.

Also, if you’re considering house removals to France or other places in Europe, remember that you’re likely to find everything you need there when you get settled, so it won’t be necessary to bring absolutely everything with you.

Experiment

This is a perfect time to experiment with new design styles and items you might not use normally. Think about buying locally produced items and cultural styles, such as rugs, frames, plates and pots. You can always leave these items behind one day when you move back home – or ship your favourite items that you just can’t part with.  

Make IKEA Your Friend

Companies like IKEA or NITORI are great for people who have just moved to a new country. As well as offering basically anything you’ll need to set up your home, including beds, sofas, cooking equipment and microwaves, you can also get your items delivered to your new address – meaning you don’t have to worry about finding transport as soon as you arrive.

Many Britons Of Retiring Age Choose To Live In The Algarve

Many Britons who reach retiring age decide to spend the rest of their lives overseas in the sun, and for many that means Portugal. There are around 60,000 Britons living in Portugal, not all of them retirees. Those who go there to work very often go to Lisbon, which is a somewhat more expensive place to live than other parts of the country, but a lot of people who don’t need to work choose the Algarve. 

Many Britons who reach retiring age decide to spend the rest of their lives overseas in the sun, and for many that means Portugal. There are around 60,000 Britons living in Portugal, not all of them retirees. Those who go there to work very often go to Lisbon, which is a somewhat more expensive place to live than other parts of the country, but a lot of people who don’t need to work choose the Algarve. While property prices have risen there in the last five years, it is still possible to buy a home there for less than €200,000 (£170,000). So if you have just sold your home in the UK for £400,000 it leaves you with a nice little nest egg. 

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