To move, or not to move

Life is always about listing the priorities and choosing what is important. When we decide to move from one city to another, we have to evaluate the situation in hand and act accordingly. 

What are the things we want to take along and is it worth moving it? 

That is the billion dollar question. Precious, rare, memorable and items with which we have emotional bonding are exceptions to these evaluations, because we may not be ready to part with certain items. The rest of the items have to be moved only if their utility is more than the cost and the efforts involved. There is no point in moving an item if it could be newly bought in our new city of living. If don’t plan well, we might end up spending more money in moving an item, than the actual cost of purchasing it.

What should be considered to decide whether or not to move an item?  

• When moving to a new place we should also consider the fact that the valuable item we are moving with us is going to be of any use to us. As an example, if we are moving with an air-conditioner which may have cost us a considerable amount, but if the city we are moving to does not require an air-conditioner, the moving cost is not worth it. The space it would occupy, the cost involved in moving and the depreciation of the condition till we may require it again have to be carefully observed before taking a decision on moving it.

• An item which is not easily available in our new place of living or the cost of replacement is high; in these cases those items may have to be moved to the new city. It is important to know about our new place of living to be able to decide whether to move such items or not. Knowledge about the city and conversing with the habitants of the city will be crucial in this aspect.

• An item with high utility and high cost, but requires a huge payment of duties and taxes. If this would be the case, it is highly advisable to avoid moving with the item. It might lead to unwanted cost and formalities to move with such items.

• Certain items or goods may be unlawful in certain countries, so we may have no other choice but to make alternate arrangements for such items. It is highly risky to attempt to sneak in such items which may result in serious violations and issues with the law of the land.

• Rare artifacts which may attract heavy taxes could be preserved in countries where we would settle back permanently. Because they may be very precious and irreplaceable, but by retaining them in our own country we may reduce the cost and risk involved in moving.

The bottom-line of moving the items from a city to another is the utility involved, this impacts the decision making. A horse worth $10000 which ended up chewing currency worth $40000 cannot be valued at $50000. It is not about how much it cost us; rather it is about what utility it has. A clear road map is required while moving to minimize the cost and effort of moving. Because an unnecessary item not only cause an additional cost of moving but also kills the space in your new home.

The famed personalities and their pick on moving….

An employee may be relocated by his employer to a different country or an individual might decide to work for a different company, resulting in a change of place. If change of residence is complex, change of country will be a touch higher than that. To enable easy relocation from one country to another, the services of a company providing International relocation services will be required. An experienced service provider will be capable of managing complications which may arise in the process. It is near to impossible for a below-par relocation company to pull off an international relocation. Perfect knowledge about procedures, laws, and experience in the industry, infrastructure and trained employees to handle situations are very important for smooth international relocation. Relocation companies usually provide other services like school search, home search, and immigration.

So what do famous personalities and writers say about moving from one place to another?

“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.”

-  John Augustus Shedd

Moving to a new place has its complications, so do we decide against any relocation? No, when it is required to move, we need to consider it as an opportunity and utilize it.

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"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."

― Walt Disney

Moving forward and going to new places is a sign of development. It means you are ready to grow and learn. Be curious and you will never stop growing.

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“When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.”

– Clifton Fadiman

Will you be perfectly alright in your new place? Not at all. The knowledge about the new place will enable you to understand it and make yourselves feel at home. Lack of knowledge could lead to intolerance and irritation. So you have to decide from where you have to obtain the knowledge.

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“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”

– Lao Tzu

So you may think that your life is going to change rapidly by change of place. How would you move towards your new life? You cannot jump into the change, but you can undertake your journey, one step at a time. When you move from a country to another, it is important that you take every step in the right direction and in the right way. Expertise in moving can help you by a large extent.

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"Moving on, is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard."

- Dave Mustaine

Moving from a place to another can look simple and complicated at the same time. What you leave behind is hard. It could either be emotional or material bondages. The struggle of acclimatizing to the new environment and the things you need to dispose of while moving from a place can become a tricky situation. An expert can guide you through the process in an efficient manner. The decision to move an item or leave it behind is crucial in making the moving easier. Expert advice is what you need.

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“Move to a new country and you quickly see that visiting a place as a tourist, and actually moving there for good, are two very different things.”

― Tahir Shah

If you are settling in a country and still behaving like a tourist, you are losing a lot of good experiences you could have got. If you prefer to be a visitor, you will surely feel alien to the environment.

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“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

– Mark Twain

Your narrow-mindedness gets shattered and your prejudices become the fatality. Be prepared to be surprised and shocked. That is what Mark Twain says.

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“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.”

– James Michener

 “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

 – Henry Miller

A change of place is nothing, unless you start living the new life. If you relocate to heaven and still want to live the life of hell, your life will not become better.

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 “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.”

– Seneca

A change of place can bring a change in how you see things. When your perspective changes, you will have new thoughts and you will be able to innovate.

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"When you’re traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don’t have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road.”

 – William Least Heat Moon

Your mistakes are unknown and your sins are forgotten. Your past does not haunt you, but you still have your experience to build a better future. It is a new opportunity that life gives you.

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"Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence."

― Pope John Paul II

This is what Pope John Paul II said. Interem would also say the same thing to you. Do not fear about moving into the unknown. Do not fear, we are with you. We will guide you with the expertise and experience. Keep your confidence and faith in us; we will guide you through your relocation process. 

Interem: your complete relocation partner. Relocation was never easier. 

For all your Pet relocation needs, contact

Interem

India Toll Free No. 1800 102 0110

sales.interem@freightsystems.com

www.interemrelocations.com

A Slippery Surface: Relocating in Monsoons

Rain and the season of monsoons always bring mixed feelings. The reaction to rain varies with every person. For some it is happiness, for others it might mean freshness and life. A rainy season means that you need tackle the muddy roads, stagnant water and the wetness. In a developing country, the problems are more because of the lack of infrastructure. Your problems can get compounded by the issues caused by rain. But the usual advice of not to relocate during the rainy season will not stand good for sudden plans and unavoidable situations. When there is a possibility of planning the timing of move, great care should be taken to choose a hassle free season. The choice of time when it is beyond our control there is little that could be done. We have to face the difficulties in relocating during the monsoons.

An effort to tackle the problems of moving our house during monsoons will have to be started from clear planning. Every difficulty which could arise could be nullified with some planned approach. So it is important to be aware of the problems which could arise. A measure in place to counter the problems will be of great importance.

What are the prospective roadblocks in relocation during monsoons?

• The things getting exposed to moisture and become unusable 
• Difficulty in obtaining a carrier vehicle
• Inability to  co-ordinate the move
• Complications in unloading
• Possibility of delay due to rain

A clear planning can help in making things better, even if we happen to face the problem of rain.

State of the art packing techniques and best packing materials are very important to keep the consignment safe. A well-packed consignment is very less likely to be get degenerated by getting exposed to moisture. If the packing and moving company uses good packing materials the safeguard of the items packed would be more or less guaranteed. A lackluster packing material or wrong packing method may sometimes create negative impact.

A relocation company which has all resources and provides wholesome services will not make you face a problem of obtaining a carrier vehicle. They will be able to provide with prompt and proper service to their clients. When the weather condition is not favourable it may not be easy to get the services of a carrier vehicle. The lack of availability usually escalates the cost and may even lead to situation when we have to settle down for below-par services or even the company demanding above the quote.

Experience, reputation, reliability and International exposure of the service provider would be a huge benefit for the customer because when handling a tricky situation such as rain the company’s efficiency will be put to real test. A rainy season can result in a situation where it is not possible to have a smooth flow of packing and moving. There will be various problems in obtaining the services of labourers, organizing them to be on time and coordinating with carrier vehicle. A small confusion can create difficulties in providing an easy and seamless move. It is prerogative to have complete co-ordination from the company’s side to make the move hassle-free.  

Skilled and well-trained crews are strength of any relocation company. Skill and training can be very helpful in unfavourable conditions. It is impossible to instruct the crew on the spot about how to handle an unexpected situation. So proper training of the crew becomes a prerogative.  A spell of showers can turn unloading into very tricky part of moving. There are many factors to be thought about when unloading after showers. Protecting the items from getting wet, safe handling and carefully maneuvering the slippery surfaces should make the move event-less.  A team of trained labourers can handle these problem in a very efficient manner and also be able to identify situations where there will be a requirement to hold back the operations.

‘Show me your friend, I will say what kind of person you are’ is a saying. If it’s a friend for a person, it’s a warehouse for a relocation company. The ability of a company to maintain the warehouse defines best the company. A delay is always on cards when things are being planned in a rainy season and a relocation company with a good relocation facility will easily overcome this roadblock. When thinking about packing and moving we may not think much about the warehouses of the company, but there is a crisis situation and moving cannot be done at that moment warehousing facilities become imperative.

 A clear planning and thought process should go into the process of moving. How could the moving process be continued in spite of rain and if it turns out to be impossible to proceed with the move what are actions which should done? These need to be thought out before, so that there will no surprises and any situation can be effectively tackled. Any doubt about the packing and moving should be discussed with the surveyor who is assigned for your move.

FIDI Affiliation

The FIDI Global Alliance is the largest global alliance of independent quality international removal companies. The companies who are FIDI Affiliates will follow high standards in their packing techniques and materials used by them.  It is always a better option to avail the service of company’s who will follow the best packing procedures. Good packing methods and use of different types of packing material will reduce risks and prevent damages to clients’ belongings.

A FIDI Affiliate Company has to ensure

·        Good packing methods

·        Use of the best packing material & equipment

If you do not wish to follow any guidelines then the rule No. 1 when you plan to relocate during monsoons is ‘do not relocate’. Rains can be unpredictable so it is advised that you do not relocate in the rainy season. Relocating with a random company and no planning will be a gamble with very less probability of a gain.

For all your Packing & Moving needs contact

Interem

India Toll Free No. 1800 102 0110

sales.interem@freightsystems.com

www.interem.in

 Interem: Your perfect relocation partner across the world.

Expectations when relocating: We heard them say….

A person seeking services for relocating has many concerns in his/her mind. Sometimes it is because of the lack of knowledge about the industry or the confusion to choose the service provider. Mostly it is not about choosing the best, but it is about the appropriate and best suitable for the situation. A consumer driven market has enabled an atmosphere of companies trying to convince the clients that they are the best. When the consumer is the King, the companies can’t go against their expectations. What does the consumer expect when he/she requires a relocation service? 

We asked people what are the things in their mind when they choose.

 “I would be concerned about the views of the people who used the company’s services. Their evaluation of the company would be a deciding factor. Safety of my possessions and smooth move would be my first priority and the price factor will be my second criteria.”

“The service provider needs to respect the time factor. The packing and delivery of items should be done on time. The company should also be a very reliable in the industry and efficient enough to handle my things with extreme care. I will also not tolerate a situation when company provides me a quote and charges me more than the amount quoted. I strongly believe that a good company will not miscalculate the cost of moving.”

“I will first consider whether the company will provide services for the price bracket I am looking for, if in-case they charge more than what I am willing to pay, I will check it is worth. The other factors would be end-to-end services, time taken for delivery, safety of the items and reputation of the company.”

“The quote provided by the company should be impressive and I would also go by opinion of people I know. A complete package of services, providing unpacking services and internet reviews will also be considered by me before I choose a company”

“Lower price is a very important factor when I opt for a relocation company, but I usually avoid the companies which quote prices well below the industry standards. Opting for such companies might turn out to be a risk.”

"The company should be a well-known and reputed. I will also be focused on the company's insurance policy, because incase of any damages to my items I would be able to recover some cost of loss. Though not a huge factor, price will also play a role in my decision-making."

"A Holistic service is what I expect from my relocation company. I would expect them to pack all the household things, except my clothes. The company should be very punctual about the delivery, because early delivery or late delivery might create issues when we are in a new place."

"Timely delivery, safety of my belongings and competitive pricing is what I will be looking at while engaging a packing and moving company."

"A quote which provides all-inclusive pricing will appeal to me more, because a detailed quote usually defines the professionalism involved in the company's functioning"

The general opinion about people seeking relocation services is that they are very focused about the reliability of a company and the opinion of their acquaintances. Though many base their decision on competitive pricing, they are also aware of the fact that price should not be the main factor in decision making. Timely service and holistic approach towards packing services have become the order of the day. A packing and moving company providing minimal services is being replaced by a trend of end-to-end solutions.

The Players

Companies providing end-to-end solutions for the relocating needs are Allied, Interem, Writer Relocations and few other FIDI affiliated companies. FIDI affiliated companies adhere high standards in providing services and so it is always better to choose them. While choosing any company for using their services thorough knowledge about the company's efficiency and resources is very important. Knowledge is always power.

Role of Interem

Companies like Interem are constantly raising the bar by providing higher standard of services. Their services include,

• Settling-in Services- which include Preview Trip, Orientation Program, Home Search, School Search, Immigration Consultancy (Foreign Registration & Visa Extensions) and Repatriation.
• Warehousing solutions for a possible delay in relocation plans.
• A specialized and expert handling of your prized art collections.
• Automobile relocation
• Professional pet handlers for relocating pets.

Relocation services have become a complete package. It is no wonder that the consumer is aware of the changing trend and demands higher standards in services. When selecting a service provider it is very important to evaluate the whole process and all the services provided. A right choice will save you from panic and uncertainties. When you have a map and you have chosen a good path, your journey will be pleasant. It is about taking the right decisions, for the right move with the right mover!



For all your relocating needs
Interem
www.interem.in
Our India Toll Free No. 1800 102 0110
sales.interem@freightsystems.com