MOVING VLOG: move in day & apartment tour!

Start early. Do not think you can sleep in and get everything done before the movers arrive. You will want at least a few hours lead time so you can have your breakfast and get prepared for the day ahead.

Best estimates state that there is 2.35 billion square feet of self storage space in the United States. With almost 60,000 facilities spread across 30,000 companies, it seems to be a competitive industry and the top 5 companies control only 9% of the market. Compare this to other industries where a cozy cartel rule the roost and you find that self storage companies need to be of the highest quality to keep their customers happy.

Traditionally, there have been many reasons why a tenant may wish to undertake a mutual exchange whether: to be closer to family; secure work; break up of a relationship; or maybe the property is no longer suitable due to ill health or the cost of maintenance. In recent months the government has announced a cap on housing benefit whereby unoccupied rooms will no longer attract full housing benefit. This particularly affects those who have brought up their children in the family home and the children have grown up and acquired their own homes.

As the expat community around the world continues to grow there is renewed interest in Latin America as more and more people look to escape the European economic downturn. This renewed interest in the region has increased economic activity across the board and many Latin American countries are now better placed than ever before to benefit from the eventual worldwide economic upturn. So what are the more prosperous areas of Latin America for you to look at?

As the expat community continues to grow more and more people are now looking towards Latin America and in particular countries such as Mexico. Thankfully the Internet has given more people access to information, services and general assistance with regards to a potential move to Mexico but one subject is discussed time and time again. Should you learn Spanish if you are looking to live in Mexico?

It has been suggested that moving home is likely to be one of the most traumatic events in your life. Although many would certainly confirm this feeling, it seems reasonable to ask whether this really needs to be the case. Is it possible to reduce stress levels?

It happens to the best of us: Taking a smaller apartment because that’s all that’s available at the time. Moving back home or staying with a friend to save money. But what do you do with all your stuff in the meantime? The easiest way is to sell everything you don’t need or can’t take with you, and buy all new stuff once you get back on your feet. But although that approach is easy now, it will be expensive to replace everything later. Plus, some things are irreplaceable: family heirlooms, photographs and other mementos, or that one-of-a-kind piece of furniture that you are so proud of.

History of the Village of Yorkville in Toronto. From brick making & brewing beer to becoming one of Canada’s most exclusive and expensive neighbourhoods.

Planning a move overseas can be very stressful and time consuming. If it is your first international removal to South Africa you are going to need lots of information and guidance on the International move process and documentation requirements in South Africa.