The United Kingdom is the second most popular overseas destination. We've been helping people and their families move to the United Kingdom for over 40 years. Whether you need to move just a few cartons or all of the contents of your home we can tailor a service to meet your requirements. We make it easy by providing a door to door service to anywhere in the United Kingdom London, Manchester, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Channel Islands. We have the expertise and extensive experience to help make your move to the United Kingdom a pleasurable event. We have also carefully selected partners throughout the United Kingdom to ensure we deliver a seamless service from beginning to end. Let us take care of the hard work while you concentrate on everything else. So if you're looking for great service with a competitive price, let us help you on your journey to the United Kingdom.
Because this is your move we have plenty of choices as well; there's our various shipping options. Do you want to pack or take advantage of our careful packing? If you do want to pack yourself we have plenty of packaging materials for purchase and some handy DIY packing guidelines. Perhaps you need long or short term storage at origin or destination, we have convenient and secure storage available. And importantly we have our easy insurance options available to give you peace of mind.
Prices for moving are generally based on the amount (volume) of goods you have to move. We also take into consideration the access to your home, what your packing requirements are, and if you have any items which require special handling such as pianos. Once we have these details we are able to provide you with a price. And if you have some goods which you are unsure of shipping we are more than happy to provide you with pricing options so you can determine if they are worthwhile taking.
There are a number of different methods to suit your requirements or budget, using sea or air freight.
- Sea Freight in a Sole Use Container. This is where a shipping container will be used for only your goods whether you fill it or not. You can have the flexibility and surety of being advised pre-scheduled shipping dates and details. The approximate door to door transit time is 6 - 8 weeks.
- Sea Freight in a Shared Container. This is where your goods are placed into a container with other peoples goods and you only pay for the space your goods take up. This is generally the most economical option. With this option it is not always possible to advise pre-scheduled shipping dates as they are subject to a container being filled with other peoples goods. Because the united Kingdom is our number two destination we have very regular shared containers departing. The approximate door to door transit time is 10 - 12 weeks.
- Air freight. If you need to get goods to the United Kingdom fast then we can air freight them as individual loose packages for a small shipment or packaged onto a pallet for larger shipments. The approximate door to door transit time is 7 - 14 days.
When moving goods to the United Kingdom it is important to know that your goods must be cleared for entry by the HM Customs service. You are required to complete a Transfer of Residence Application.
You are able to import your used personal effects and household goods into the United Kingdom without having to pay any customs duty and tax provided you;
- Be moving from a country outside the European Union (EU) to the UK, in order to live in the UK. You're thereby transferring your normal place of residence to the UK.
- Have lived outside the EU for at least the last 12 consecutive months.
- Have used and had possession of the goods for at least the last 6 consecutive months.
- Have used the goods and are going to continue using them in the new place of residence in the UK for at least the next 12 .months.
- Be importing the goods within 12 months of coming to live in the UK.
- Not lend out, pledge, give away, hire out or transfer the goods within the first 12 months after the date on which they were imported.
You can also import inherited goods without paying duty and tax provided you can show proof that the goods have been willed or given to you as part of the estate.
If you include any alcohol, tobacco products or goods of a commercial nature in your shipment you will have to pay import duty and tax on them. There are also very tight controls around the following banned and restricted goods such as drugs, firearms, weapons, food, articles manufactured from wildlife. Please be aware that some goods are completely banned while others may require special permits or licences for importation.
It is important to be fully aware of the requirements, thus it is essential to visit HM Customs to obtain up to date detailed information.
Let us take the hassle out of packing. Conroy Removals has the expert packers, specialist packaging materials and techniques to ensure belongs are well protected throughout the moving process. Our highly trained and experienced packers can efficiently pack and secure your precious goods for their journey to your new home. The successful outcome of any move often depends on having a high standard of packing right from the start. Read More »
Insurance is an important part of any household move. Even with the best processes in place, not every eventuality and unexpected event can be guarded against. Arranging insurance with Conroy Removals will give you peace of mind that, should the unthinkable happen, you'll be able to repair or replace your valued goods and you're also covered for any potential liabilities. Read More »
There are a variety of reasons why you may need to store your household goods. You may not be able to move into your new home straight away, or you might not have enough space to house everything. Perhaps you are heading to the United Kingdom and want to leave your precious items behind in safe storage while you make plans. Conroy Removals makes storage convenient with secure facilities which can accommodate your short and long term storage requirements whatever they are. Read More »
over and beyond our shipping services.
All motor vehicles imported in the UK are subject to payment of duty and VAT. However they may be imported free of the duty and VAT provided that the following criteria are met:
- The importer is moving their normal home to the UK.
- The importer has had their normal home outside the UK for a continuous period of at least 12 months.
- The importer has possessed and used it for at least 6 months outside the UK before it is imported.
- The importer did not purchase it under a duty/tax free scheme.
- The importer will retain it for personal use.
- The importer will not sell, lend, hire out or otherwise dispose of it in the UK within 12 months of importation.
- The vehicle arrives no more than six months before the importer’s own arrival date.
- The vehicle arrives no more than twelve months after the importer’s own arrival date.
All motor vehicles must meet certain compliance regulations before they can be registered on the road for use. Depending on the age of the vehicle it will mean undergoing the tests. Note that IVA test can only be carried out at approved test facilities. In order to pass this test it may mean that a vehicle may require certain modifications such as the fitting of a rear fog light. It is also important to know that the UK has very strict emission regulations that need to be met. Please visit the Government Services and Information website to obtain the latest information regarding the IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) which has the locations of the Inspection Stations, Schedule of Fees, and an Application form.
- Vehicles less than 3 years old require an IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) test.
- Vehicles between 3 years and 10 years old require an MOT (Ministry of Transport) test and IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) test.
- Vehicles over 10 years old require a MOT (Ministry of Transport) test.
All vehicles need to be registered with the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) for use on the roads. It is important to note that vehicle insurance must be in place before a vehicle can be registered.
Western Union Business Solutions provides savings to Conroy Removals for our own foreign exchange needs and are now kindly offering the same benefits to our clients. Compared to the convenience of mainstream banks Western Union Business Solutions can provide you with significant savings on your foreign exchange as the largest non-bank provider of foreign exchange. The savings you make using their services may even be able to help offset some of your moving costs. Read More »
Having an understanding of the moving process can provide good assistance with your move planning, especially when moving overseas. Follow our moving process which will guide you through the elements of your move on a step by step basis. Read More »
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