Since reopening, the UK’s housing market shows signs of change, with an upward trend of people actively considering a move out of London permanently. This is due to a shift in priorities, with outdoor spaces and better quality of life replacing the need to be in the middle of a bustling city. The lockdown has given an opportunity to rethink the way we live and work. And it leaves a question mark around if we’re finding the right career-life balance.

However, this option won’t suit everyone and other ways to achieve similar goals without leaving London altogether. Anthony Ward Thomas moves people to second homes every week, and it’s an idea worth exploring if you need to keep your London home.

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Moving to a new house is rarely as simple as we’d like it to be, especially as most people balance work and family at the same time. There is a way to reduce stress and keep any potential problems to a minimum, without having to do anything yourself. Booking a reliable removals company is the best way of ensuring you receive a high standard of service. What’s more, they’ll do a lot of the work for you.

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As we enter the next phase of current events, we can cautiously consider this the end of the strict lockdown and look forward to something that resembles a normal life. Although the housing market is open, we’re only testing the waters at the moment, and it’s unclear how things will pan out. It will be interesting to see how the recovery takes place and whether we’ll be able to bounce back without a harsh recession.

Anthony Ward Thomas has been operational during the lockdown, and we did so by making sensible decisions in line with government and WHO guidelines. We’re happy to announce that we’re ready to increase our capacity for all removals and storage jobs while retaining the same high standards of health and safety.

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As we transition into the next phase of the lockdown, things will start returning to normal, and that means it’s time to restart those moving plans. Although it’s not clear how things will go with regards to the easement of restrictions, you can still begin planning now. You’ll need to work out the best time to move because it can take several months to sell your current property.

The Anthony Ward Thomas team is keeping up to date with any changes to the current situation, and we always provide details on how we safeguard our customers and staff when we operate, click here for more details. We’re on top of things and can move you into your new house in London when the time is right.

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After what been a turbulent year so far for people in the UK, you might be looking forward to recommencing your plans for a relocation overseas. With the closure of the housing market during the lockdown, many people put their plans on hiatus while things ran their course. However, as we sensibly move towards further easements, it’s possible to restart any planning and preparation for a European or international relocation.

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If you’re planning a relocation into London from overseas or you’re heading out of the capital, it’s vital that you use a reliable removal’s company. All relocations come with a fair amount of ups and downs, especially when trying to balance our busy family and work schedules. However, national and international removals jobs are far more complicated than most normal moves.

That’s why booking with a reputable company like Anthony Ward Thomas is the best approach to a successful relocation. And we’ll go into the various aspects of national and international removals in more detail in this blog.

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Trying to arrange a relocation is never an easy task, especially if something changes and you need to look into alternative options. At Anthony Ward Thomas, we always send out information that affects our customers in any way. And we’re updating everyone regarding our operations during the COVID-19 lockdown. In line with government advice, wherever possible, non-essential removals and storage jobs may need to be rearranged for later in April or later this year.

We’re still open, but we’re  limiting all removals to emergency relocations, and you can read more details on this here. There will also be some additional tips on how to take precautions and stay safe during this period.

How to Book a Last-Minute Removals Service –

Normally, people book a removals job several months in advance, in line with a moving-in date. We then have time to assess everything in detail and suggest a suitable removal’s package. However, with the recent issues surrounding COVID-19, some people might find themselves in a situation where they either need to rush through a relocation or require a postponement.

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With whole populations confined to their homes in the UK and around the globe, we’re in times for which there’s no frame of reference. Shops are closed and businesses curbed to the bare minimum of activity. And yet it’s in these straitened circumstances that it’s become apparent just how vital the removals industry is to the health and prosperity of the people. We’re not just about moving people from one place to another; we’re part of of an intricate chain that has to stay in motion, or else catastrophe can occur. We often help people who are in the grip of immense personal challenges (e.g. Parkinson’s sufferers) and whose move will have an enhancing effect on their comfort and health.

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When it comes to a lot of removals companies, it’s only natural that most people think they all do the same thing and have similar services. However, while this is often true, certain situations require something a level up from the standard two men and a lorry service. Especially if you’re moving something like a grand piano or a series of large oak pieces of furniture from an apartment complex. It’s not just the value but the awkward nature of these objects and how to move them without damage occurring.

So where would people go if they need a specialist removals service in London?

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If you’re moving to a new house and you own several fragile and valuable items, it’s imperative that you understand the need for additional care and attention when packing. It’s not worth the risk of breakages by rushing this stage of your relocation, regardless of how busy you are. Many people in London only trust Anthony Ward Thomas for this and book our Fragile Removals and dedicated Packing services.

If you want to undertake the packing yourself – is there a process which gives a better chance of avoiding damage during the actual move?

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