Australia has always been considered part of the extended family by the UK, which makes it a popular choice for expats. On average, 30,000 Brits each year decide to make their home there; twice as many as move to Spain each year. In 2019 there were 1.2 million expats living across this vast and beautiful country.
For seven consecutive years Denmark has ranked in the top 3 for the ‘happiest country in the world’ accolade. In 2019 it was also ranked as the best place to do business by CEOWORLD magazine. Denmark is known for it’s excellent healthcare, great environment record, high levels of education – and high taxes. Polls show, however, that citizens are happy to pay their taxes in return for a happy and well-adjusted society.
For a number of years now Berlin has been one of the most popular weekend break destinations for Brits. But recent stats from the Office for National Statistics show that it’s also one of the most favoured spots for relocation in Germany. 79% of expats move to Berlin for work initially, but the report shows that after living in Berlin for a while, many decide to make a permanent home there.
Schepens has been offering Berlin removals for many decades now, and we have to admit to a great fondness for this vibrant city. We know, first hand, that many of the professionals we’ve moved to Berlin are still living there with their families to this day. We asked some of them what it is about Berlin that makes them want to make their lives there.
If you’re planning a move to Norway you’ll find you have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to deciding on where to live. Just about every major town or city comes with its own particular blend of stunning scenery, amazing food and friendly communities. Your choice is likely to come down to how far north you want to move, what kind of work you’re looking for, and the size of town you want to move to.
Schepens has earned itself a reputation for being a UK specialist provider when it comes to removals to Sweden. That’s because we’ve been moving solo professionals and families to towns and cities across this stunning country for over a century now, always with the aim of providing stress-free moves for our clients. We know first-hand how overwhelming a European move can feel, so our Move Co-ordinators have prepared this ‘Moving to Sweden’ guide to help with the process.
Zurich is considered one of the top 3 best cities to live in globally. According to Mercer’s 21st Quality of Living ranking, Zurich, Vienna and Munich share the top spots. It also ranks second in the world for being a safe city to live in. Zurich has dominated these rankings for nearly a decade now, which makes it a highly attractive prospect for global companies looking for a great business location that will also prove attractive to its employees.
Why Move to New Zealand? There’s no doubting that it’s is one of the most attractive countries globally when it comes to attracting inward migration. The GALLUP Potential Net Migration Index, rates the levels of migration any given country is currently attracting. New Zealand is a front runner, with a score of 231%, meaning that if everyone who wanted to, moved to NZ the population would soar from 4.886 million to 1,128.666.
Schepens has been moving families to Norway for over a century now, and we’re familiar with every part of this beautiful country. For many of our customers, though, the prospect is daunting because of the sheer magnitude of the planning in preparation for the move. Our professional Move Co-ordinators support Schepens movers throughout this challenging process, and so they’ve created this ‘How to Move to Norway’ guide.
It feels very special to be a removals company located in the beautiful county of Hampshire. We not only get to enjoy the south coast, the historical towns and cities, and the New Forest, first hand. We also get to see them through the eyes of clients who are moving into the county. Many families we move are relocating from London to Hampshire and are excited to have such a wealth of delights on their doorstep to enjoy.
The Schepens family have been residents of Hampshire for over a century now. Our ancestors made the trip to England from Belgium in the 1900s and set up Schepens removal company Hampshire, starting with just one removal van. We now have a fleet of state-of-the-art removals vehicles, and we’re the fourth generation of Schepens to be following in the family tradition.
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