International moving costs/methods...

CatM wrote on Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:08pm:

Just wondering how many ex pats bring a full household of furniture/possessions over when they come to Spain to live permanently/full time? And if so, what are your moving experiences? Method/cost etc? Recommendations? I'd be looking to do a full time permanent move to Spain in the next couple of...

 

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... years but I would want to bring a near full household of goods/furniture with me, from Cheshire in the UK to the Almeria region. Also, customs, translated documents, official approved moving firms as opposed to friends with vans, is that even allowed now? Not sure whether big removal lorries could even get into the likes of Lubrin...the roads look great but rather narrow? Many thanks for anyone who can advise! 

JT47 wrote on Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:04pm:

We’re still not sure whether to bring stuff over or just replace it in Spain but Pickfords have just quoted under £3k to move our 2bed semi’s furniture etc including packing and a months free storage. I thought that was very reasonable