17 Apr 2007 4:36 PM:

Hi,

Removals can be very expensive. I moved my parents from Bristol to CB in Lo Crispin. We looked at Van hire and removal costs. Van hire was around £1,200, whilst removals was around £1,800 minimum. The route we took was purchase a second hand box trailer for £1,000 last Easter. I moved them over and brought this back, used it for a year and just this week sold it for the same price as the purchase price.

This way was hassle free as my parents took time to pack the trailer and were nor rushed. Also they knew what they packed and knew it was safe. It was also helpful the other end to pick other items up like washing machines TV's A/C etc......

In terms of what to take. I would take just personal poessions not bulky furnitire items or sofas - These can be pruchased in CB and the quality and cost of what they pruchased was a let better than taking it over. The easiest way to look at it, is the space it takes on the removal lorry (If you use one), will more than out weigh the value of the item. Only take furnitire if it is of value of sentimental reason to you - My parents took a dining room table and a radio gram that were there parents.

In terms of TV's if it is a LCD or plasma then it will work in Spain. If it is a standard TV it will not operarte on the hertz in CB - Bascially it will not pickup the TV signal due to the frequency differences. Also LCD & Plasmas are a lot cheaper in Spain. The best place for electiical goods is Carrefour. Big brand name LCD / plasma there were 35% cheaper than the UK.

Take all the advice below. It is not easy but it will be worth it. It is an idea time to de-clutter. It is amazing  how much you leave behind (Believe me, my parents have paid me back for the hassle they had with me - My garage is now full of what they don't want). Also when they got there, and have been there for 6 months, there is still stuff in boxes that they are now going to chuck out. Be ruthless when sorting out what to take !

 

Good luck !

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