A good move to Porto starts with a clear plan. Begin by sorting out what you want to take and what you can sell, give away or leave behind. The less you move, the simpler the trip, and the easier it is to settle into a Portuguese home, which may be smaller than your home in the UK.
Next, make a list of the things you will need in your first few days. Keep passports, bank cards, keys, medicines and important papers with you, not on the lorry. Pack a bag with clothes, chargers and basic kitchen items so you can live well while you wait for the delivery.
Tell your bank, your doctor, your utility firms and the post office that you are moving. In Portugal, you will also want to look at things like your tax number, a local bank account and health care. Check the official advice for UK people living in Portugal, as rules can change.
Porto is a city of hills, steep lanes and old buildings. Many flats in the centre have narrow stairs and small lifts, or no lift at all. Tell us about your new home early, including the floor, the stairs and any tight spots, so we can bring the right crew and kit.
Parking for a removal lorry can be hard in the old town and on busy streets near the river. In some areas you may need to ask the local council for space to park. We help you plan this, and we can switch to a smaller van for the last part of the trip if that works better.
On the day, our team will unload, carry each item to the right room and rebuild any furniture we took apart. If you booked our unpacking service, we will also unpack your boxes and take away the packing materials. That way you can start to enjoy life in Porto straight away.
Not every move to Porto is for good. If you later decide to come home, we can help with that too. We can collect from your home in Porto, take care of the customs papers and bring your things back to your new address in the UK.
Just as with the move out, we can pack for you, store your things for a while and deliver when your UK home is ready. To talk about a move to or from Porto, contact our removals team for a free quote.
Some streets in the old parts of Porto, such as around Ribeira, are steep, narrow and hard for large lorries. Before the move, we check your new address. If our main vehicle cannot get close, we use a smaller van to shuttle your things to the door, so nothing is left to chance.
Yes. Since Brexit, moving your household goods from the UK to Portugal needs customs paperwork and a full list of what you are bringing. If you are moving to live there, you may be able to bring your goods in without import tax. The rules can change, so check the current rules before you move.
Yes. We can keep your things in our secure storage until your new home in Porto is ready. This helps if your rental starts later than planned or if building work runs on. When you are ready, we plan the delivery to Porto and bring everything to your door.
A dedicated vehicle carries only your things and goes straight to Porto, which suits full homes and fixed dates. A shared load means your goods travel with other customers' items, which can cost less but needs more flexible dates. We can talk through both options and help you pick the right one.