THE brand new, state of the art Tolworth depot for The Master Removers Group was all-singing, all-dancing recently when it was chosen by country-pop duo Ward Thomas as the backdrop to their latest music video.

The duo’s connections come via their father Anthony and his company of 40 years, Ward Thomas Removals – which was the founding brand of The Master Removers Group (MRG).

Twins Catherine and Lizzy, who have been successfully performing and recording for about eight years, have been dubbed “Britain’s first country stars”. They wanted somewhere out of the ordinary to film their latest release, “Someday”, and the purpose-built MRG container warehouse fitted the bill perfectly.

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Anyone who deals with fine art or other similarly valuable pieces will attest to how difficult it can be to transport things securely. Galleries either need to deal with direct deliveries as part of their service or it’s up to the buyer to collect and sorts things out themselves. The first option is often very expensive, especially for the smaller art dealers and artists. And it’s unlikely people shouldn’t collect their purchases without the right vehicle and tools.

Fortunately, there’s a simple solution for anyone in the art industry. Anthony Ward Thomas has a proven track record for fine art and antique removals. We can handle, pack and transport just about any item you can think of, with complete assurance everything will arrive in perfect condition.

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It’s been a tough year for everyone, and after the lockdown, lots of people are re-evaluating where and how they live. From our previous blog article regarding the current housing market situation, a lot of people are opting to leave London for good. A lot of this boils down to a need for a better quality of life with more or better outdoor spaces, such as a larger back garden.

Most of the searches tend to be for the more rural areas or connecting commuter towns, but what if your moving plans are a bit more ambitious? Anthony Ward Thomas relocates people to the continent every week, and we know a thing or two about where you should start your research.

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While many people seem to be looking outside of London to live at the moment, we all have different aspirations as homeowners. London has some of the finest high-end complexes and properties in the world, and many people long to own one. Instead of escaping the capital, this could be the ideal time to go for that luxury apartment you’ve been daydreaming about.

Anthony Ward Thomas takes on relocations throughout London and the surrounding areas daily, to all types of properties. If splendour sounds like your sort of thing, here’s our guide to finding the right luxury apartment for you.

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London is experiencing a new trend in the housing market which is shifting the emphasis on inner-city luxury towards something quite different. Many people are considering a move away from London quality of life reasons. However, for those who aren’t ready to give up on London life, this also represents an opportunity to find some hidden gems in compromise that the suburbs can offer.

At Anthony Ward Thomas, we are seeing a lot of movement all over Greater London and also to further afield places including commuter towns. For people who want to remain in the capital here are some of the suburbs we have been moving a lot of people to.

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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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