Information Packs

Knowledge is King. The more that a family can learn about the place that they are going to be moving to, then the less uncertainty, and the less stress they will experience. Careful planning, effective counselling and high quality information can create a positive approach to an otherwise possibly unpopular move.

Our pre-move course is of particular benefit to expatriates moving to the UK for the first time, and can be taken prior to an area orientation tour, as part of a six day Home Search programme. For employees moving to other countries, we can arrange pre-move counselling either in the UK, or at their new location as part of an initial visit.

With adequate advance notice, we can tailor an orientation tour so that a family's specific needs are addressed as thoroughly as possible. Within London, our orientation tours generally concentrate on the main downtown area, and on specific housing areas, such as St Johns Wood, and Kensington and Chelsea. Outside of London, we aim to completely cover a ten mile circle around the new work location within a morning or afternoon driving tour. Where the spouse is working in London, but the family living out of town, we tailor our tour to suit.

Our information packs are individually assembled to meet the needs of the user. We have a publications database which lists almost a thousand maps, guides, leaflets and reference works on the South East region of the UK. Our regional offices have similar local databases, and in addition we use the resources of expatriate support groups, such as FOCUS, whom we sponsor, to answer specific queries from expatriates.

Much of our information is now available ONLINE, on this web site, in the section title Essential Information About The UK. To access this area you'll need to Register to obtain a User ID and Password. Unlimited use of this information area is included with every Home Search.

Standard Pack Contents

Planning Your Move	Our own highly successful move planner. Planning your house hunting. What to ask on school visits. Organising the move. 1001 things to think of, on easy to use check lists.
Maps	Regional motoring map. Area map at a larger scale. Street map(s)
Transport	Public transport maps. Train and bus timetables.
Guides	Regional overview and guide. City guide. Local authority guide. Area attractions. Where To Go With The Children.
Listings	Schools. Doctors. Dentists. Medical Facilities.
Loose Leaf	Area Transportation. Local Authority Contacts. Utility Contacts. Local Suppliers and Trades People. Speciality Shops.
Forms	Utility Applications. Parking Permit Application.

Expatriate Pack Additional Contents

Expatriate Information

Country Guide, Planning Your Move (expatriate version), Highway Code, Living In The UK Expatriate Guide, Guide to UK School System, Expatriate Support Groups, Personal Security, Housing Security, Postal System, Customs Regulations, Quarantine Regulations, Telephone System, Emergency Numbers, Banking and Finance System, Driving Licence Application, TV Licence Application.

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