Start by sorting your home room by room. Decide what to take, what to sell and what to give away. A smaller load is easier to plan and often cheaper to move. Many people moving to the Costa Blanca find they need fewer heavy winter clothes and bulky heaters, so this is a good time to clear them out.
Next, make a list of everything you plan to send. This list helps with customs forms and helps us plan the right size of van. Mark anything that is fragile or of high value, such as glass, art or antiques. Our packing service can wrap these items for you, or we can pack the whole house.
Keep your passports, contracts, bank papers and keys in a bag that stays with you. Do the same with medicines, phone chargers and a few days of clothes. Your van may arrive a little after you do, so it helps to have the basics close at hand.
Many homes in Alicante are flats in blocks with shared lifts and tight stairwells. Speak to your building manager or community of owners early. Ask if the lift can be booked and if there are set times for moving. Some blocks ask for the lift to be covered to protect it.
Parking near the seafront and in the centre can be hard to find, so we plan our route and stopping place before we set off. Where a permit is needed to park a van in the street, check with the local council or your agent. On the day, our crew unloads, places furniture in the right rooms and puts back together any items we took apart. Call us on 07428474474 or 02080444474 to talk through your move.
The old town has narrow, steep streets, so a large van often cannot park at the door. We check access before moving day. If needed, we park nearby and carry items the last part of the way, or switch to a smaller vehicle. Tell us about stairs, lifts and parking when you ask for a quote.
A dedicated move gives you your own van and fixed dates, which suits a full house or a tight deadline. A shared move puts your things on a van with other loads heading to Spain. It usually costs less, but the delivery date is more flexible. We can talk you through both.
Since Brexit, a move from the UK to Spain needs customs paperwork, including a full list of what you are moving. You may be able to bring household goods without paying duty if you are moving your main home, but the rules change. Check the current rules, and we will help you get the forms right.
Yes. If your keys are not ready when we collect, we can keep your things in our secure storage near Wallington. When your Alicante home is ready, we load up and deliver. This helps when your sale in the UK and your new home in Spain do not line up.