Relocating to a new city in pursuit of an academic career or specialised degree is a thrilling achievement, but the details of moving day can soon temper one’s enthusiasm. Whether you are a postgraduate researcher relocating to a professional studio or a student heading into halls, the steep stairs and one-way traffic systems of PR1 offer a special set of circumstances.
Posts from February 2026
When we discuss with clients their dream move to the Dordogne or the French Riviera, the conversation tends to revolve around wine, cheese, and sunshine. But after thirty years of overseeing house removals to France, we have observed a certain trend: the Expat Regret. It’s that point, three weeks into your new life, when you realise that certain British comforts are either impossible to find or, in the local Bricolage, surprisingly pricey.
While we’re always in favour of a good declutter, there are five things we recommend you pack and definitely keep on our truck.
If you've ever spent a Saturday afternoon wrestling with an Allen key and a 40-page instruction manual, you know that modern flat-pack furniture is a dream come true in terms of convenience, but it's not exactly designed for adventure.
Although it looks fantastic in a static room, the journey from a rainy UK driveway to a sunny Spanish villa is a journey through physics that most particle board joints were simply not equipped to deal with.
The ultimate 2026 power move is to become a digital nomad, which means you can choose to work from a café in Lisbon one month and a terrace in the Algarve the next. However, for many remote workers in the UK, the biggest challenge to location independence is not the visa requirements but the stuff that is left behind. Unless you are planning to sell all your heirlooms, you need a solid UK anchor to keep your life together while you are off the grid.
At Movers International, we have the expertise to help nomads make the transition from traditional living to the set-and-forget lifestyle. By using professional storage in Lancashire, you can say goodbye to your high rent and hello to a safe and affordable home for your furniture, electronics, and sentimental possessions.