Hampshire could be described – and I’m sure it often is – as an embarrassment of riches. It’s made up of 3 cities – Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth – a number of towns, a scattering of villages, and an island. Each of Hampshire’s main locations has its unique delights, and all are within striking distance of stunning landscapes, ancient woodlands, and beautiful beaches.
If you’re thinking of moving to Germany from the UK to study, work or live, you’ll join the 9 million foreigners currently settled there. Next only to the US, it’s the most popular global destination. Why Germany? There’s a whole load of reasons; its strong economic performance, diverse population, and a cultural tolerance which embraces difference.
Looking for a hidden gem in Wiltshire? The market town of Devizes has been a rising star for a while now, and it may just have hit its moment. The London Economic named it ‘the best country location in the UK’ this year, beating Poole to the top spot. It’s commended for the glorious surrounding countryside, the richness of the independent retail culture and its proximity to Bath and Salisbury.
Living on a few small and densely populated islands as we do in the UK, it’s no wonder that the size and space on offer in Sweden is a major attraction. The population is just a fifth of ours, whilst the country is twice the size of Great Britain. Much of northern Sweden is covered in dense forests and remains largely unpopulated. The best places to live in Sweden lie to the south, and are enduringly attractive to movers in the UK.
When a country makes it into the top 10 of the World Happiness Index for ten years in a row, it’s a pretty good indication that it’s a good place to live. Schepens is a European removals company, based in the UK, and we’ve been providing Netherlands removals for more than a century. In our experience, once movers get a taste of Dutch life, they want to stay.
Lots of people are discovering Dorset for the first time, thanks to the current trend for taking staycations in the UK. As a result there’s lots more interest in properties across the county as families consider a move out of the city. And who can blame them? Dorset has beautiful beaches, Jurassic cliffs, and glorious countryside.
If you’re planning a move to Copenhagen, you’re probably wondering which part of this beautiful city you’ll want to live in. It’s made up of districts that have their own particular characteristics – price-tags – and atmosphere. There’s plenty of options to suit, whether you’re a solo professional spending a year working and living in Copenhagen, or your family is relocating to the city.
Are you’re someone who likes ‘going out on a limb’? Do you like rummaging through vintage shops and watching the world go by with an excellent cup of coffee? Then living in Southsea should definitely be on your radar. It’s a 19th century Hampshire resort that still feels like the proper seaside, whilst being home to a wealth of elegant period villas and terraces.
Norway may not have hit the top spot on the World Happiness rankings since 2017, but it’s been turning up in the top 10 since 2013. Freedom, honesty, caring, health, generosity, income and good governance are the qualities that it consistently ranks highly for. No wonder that Oslo is a city that increasing numbers of UK expats have a desire to live and work in.
If you’re considering a move to Bournemouth you’re part of a trend! The need to ‘staycation’ has reminded many Brits just how beautiful the south coast is, and we’re seeing a rapid growth in requests for removals quotes. The Bournemouth area which includes Poole, Boscombe and Christchurch is particularly sought after, as there’s a winning combination of beautiful beaches, great shopping, plenty of schools and easy access to to London.