What can a relocation company do for me?

(February 2009)

Moving to a new part of the UK is not only time consuming and stressful but it is also likely that you will be unfamiliar with your new location. If you are purchasing a new property you will be making an important emotional and financial decision and buying in the wrong area could be disaster.

You may be starting a new job or relocating with a current employer. This brings the added pressure of having to ‘hit the ground running’ as soon as you start in your new position.

If you have a family to consider you will be concerned about sourcing the best possible schools. If you live a long way from your new location it can be difficult and time consuming to secure your dream home. You may miss out on viewing that special home because of time and distance constraints.

A relocation company will provide you and your family with total support and communication throughout your move helping you with every step of the moving process removing a lot of the stress and hassle for you. They act solely on your behalf searching the property market and providing totally unbiased help and advice to you.

They will have in depth local knowledge and can provide you with information on the local property market, prices and trends. This information and expertise can prove invaluable when choosing the location of your new property.

The relocation company can also continue searching and viewing properties on your behalf leaving you free to get on with your personal and work commitments. They also possess the negotiation skills needed to gain valuable savings for you.

If property agents know that you are using the services of a relocation company they will know that you are a committed purchaser. Very few relocation clients pull out of a sale so both the vendor and the agent will not then have the inconvenience of having to remarket the property.

The relocation company will normally offer a ‘one stop’ approach to your move which could include:

• The property search itself – whether rental or purchased
• A local orientation or familiarisation tour of the area
• Providing you with a local information pack on leisure facilities, clubs etc
• Sourcing schools
• Coordination of the transfer of your household belongings
• Arranging short term accommodation if required
• Getting you and your family registered with a local doctor
• Assistance with setting up a new telephone/broadband account

Overviews of the benefits of using a relocation company are therefore:

• Provide you and your family with total support from the very beginning of your relocation through to the actual move and beyond
• Keep you fully in the picture with regular communication
• Offer a one stop relocation support to you so you do not have to search for help for all aspects of your move
• Provide you with expert, in-depth local knowledge and information of the new location
• Help you to find a new home and schools for your children
• Provide you with unbiased, independent advice on properties and locations
• Save you time, hassle and ultimately money

Article provided by Citrus Relocation Services Limited, February 2009

www.citrusrelocation.com

Tel: 0845 402 3124