London is a city with a plethora of historic landmarks, high-end retail shops, and cuisine from all over the globe from award-winning restaurants. In fact, it’s so big, even Londoners get lost if they venture outside of their postcode. That’s why some helpful advice goes a long way, especially for first-time visitors or new arrivals.
After a year of living with the pandemic, people are looking to the future with a sense of cautious optimism. For many, this is a time for a change, and there’s nothing like a new home to bring about much-needed improvements. Recent trends seem to favour people leaving London for pastures new, but this isn’t for everyone. The capital hosts some of the UK’s prime real estate, and there’s still an appetite for luxury properties.
Remote working is something almost all of us are very familiar with now and it certainly has been doing the rounds in the media, with a reasonably noticeable split in opinions of how well it’s being received. Remote working is something almost all of us are very familiar with now and it certainly has been doing the rounds in the media Those for it note the improvement in work-life balance. The against crowd ranges from angry office landlords to people who genuinely prefer an office setting. It’s also worth pointing out that productivity regularly comes up in discussion.
Moving to a new home should be simple enough in theory, but it often becomes more complicated as things develop. Even people with several previous house moves don’t necessarily have an easy time of it and experience doesn’t always equal a smooth go of things. That’s often because it involves other peoples property sales, as well as lots of variables. Is there a way to work out the best month and day to relocate?
Throughout the pandemic response, for various reasons, people left their homes for extended periods. For some, it was because of work, but many people took the opportunity to head back to family residences in the countryside. There’s a need to stay safe and adhere to pandemic guidelines for anyone who’s thinking of doing this but if its the right move for you there are of ways that we can assist you.
When you’re handling valuable items, it’s vital to entrust them to a moving company with a proven track record. It may be that you need to move precious goods because of your line of work – antiques dealing, auctions, interior decorating – or because you’re moving house. The good news is that whether you need help for domestic or business purposes, Anthony Ward Thomas has experts at hand covering every conceivable kind of fragile, specialist and valuable item. That’s just one of the reasons why we have a reassuring TrustPilot rating and glowing online reviews. When we take receipt of your belongings or stock, we’ll make sure they’re treated optimally, utilising specialist moving equipment or temperature-controlled conditions. High-quality goods require a high-quality removals service.
With Christmas a matter of days away, many people will be thinking of what they’ll be doing over the holidays in London. The relaxation of restrictions is still an ongoing debate; even at this late stage, no one’s sure about the decision. Is it too late to start organising your home to accommodate for guests?
Anthony Ward Thomas has the capacity to accept last-minute jobs because it’s been a recurring theme for 2020. Self storage is the ideal fit when creating more space, which is what many people will need if the government approve family bubbles. We’re here to help you organise and prepare for the festive season.
If you’ve had a relocation which you remember for all the wrong reasons it might tend to lower your expectations for future moves. It might then be natural to expect a breakage. A big cause of this is when a removal’s team has no discernible leader, poor organisation and a ‘hope for the best’ attitude.
If you’re planning a relocation, finding a removals company online that operates in London is the easy part of the process. The hard part is sorting through them all to find the best providers. Rating platforms and review sites provide valuable insights for this task. But are there any removals companies which provide high-end relocation services?
To find a removals company with premium services, it’s worth doing some additional digging. It does add to your to-do list, but the extra effort is worth it. Find one with mostly five-star reviews and visit their website to see if they look legitimate. If you can find a range of core and specialist packages, you’re on the right track for a successful relocation.
A recent trend shows that lots of people are looking beyond London to somewhere else to live in 2020 or the near future. The reasons vary, often with a mixture of inadequate outdoor spaces and hope of a better quality of life outside of the capital. South West England has a plethora of scenic locations for anyone escaping the hustle and bustle of London.
Anthony Ward Thomas relocates hundreds of customers throughout Southern England every month. This is our guide to potential areas of interest and what you need to know when moving during the pandemic lockdown.