Removal Company for Removals to Portugal
Portugal stands as one of the most popular overseas locations for Britons moving abroad. It is geographically diverse and has a laid back attitude towards life so it’s no wonder that two million of us visit annually, many of which decide to stay over and make Portugal their new home.
Portugal is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Located in south Western Europe, Portugal is the western most country of mainland Europe and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal.
Portugal's economy is based on services and industry such as software and automotive. Business services have overtaken more traditional industries such as textiles, clothing, footwear, cork and wood products as well as beverages such as wine, beer, juice and soft drinks. The country has increased its role in the automotive, mold-making and software sectors. Services, particularly tourism, are playing an increasingly important role.
It comes as no surprise that more and more of us are now trading in our lives in the UK for a fresh start in this beautiful country. The weather is better, the lifestyle is relaxed and the people are friendly. If you are one of the many people who are hoping to move out of the UK for a new life in Portugal then there is a lot of planning to be done and there is a lot of research to be carried out.
The advantages of living in Portugal are extremely high and far outweigh the disadvantages; in fact I would suggest there are only two slight disadvantages, the first being the language is complicated and difficult to learn as most people struggle to get past the basics but you will find that English is widely spoken anyway. The second is that house prices can be extortionate as they have risen dramatically. These are however minor problems that are easily overlooked.
Moving abroad to any country is not something that can be done within a few weeks and moving to Portugal is no different. You need to have planned your move well in advance, at least up to a year as there are a lot that needs to be done. You have aspects to sort out both in the UK and over in Portugal as well as sorting out personal paperwork to do with your passport, visa and your job over in Portugal if you have one lined up. One other consideration that you have to make is how you are going to move all of your personal belongings and household items over to Portugal. You will need to enlist the help of a removal company in the UK who performs international moves.
Take your time when you are looking for a removal company to ship all of your belongings over to Portugal. You need a removal company who is established and who has a lot of experience in performing international moves to various parts of the UK.
About the Author
Once you have found a removal company that you are happy with you should make arrangements to have your belongings shipped over to you so that it coincides with your flight over to Portugal. Helen is the web master of Overs International, who are an established moving company with extensive experience in international moves, which includes moves over to Portugal.
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