Author: burkebros

Successful Year Leads International Moving Company to ‘Grow Their Own Talent'

As the removals and transport industry contends with the increasing shortage of HGV drivers, West Midlands based Burke Bros Moving Group have created their own solution to the skills shortage; to grow their own talent. The company achieved a successful year during[...]

Moving to the USA and Purchasing a Property

Working closely with our international agents in the states, we have moved numerous families and individuals to all parts of the USA. Here we gathered together a few points to outline the process of buying property and how it differs to[...]

Ringing the Changes; Relationship Status and Changes to the Points System for Australian Visas

The Australian government have announced a change to the points system for visas from November of this year. The change will see a different approach in the allocation of extra points offered to candidates dependent on their relationship status. In fact, the[...]

In-Transit Storage Offer for Britline Customers Moving with Burke Bros

As specialists in removals to France and as long standing partners of Credit Agricole Britline, the leading provider of French banking services to the Anglophone community, we are pleased to continue offering customers of Credit Agricole Britline a free period of[...]

Canada Gives More Power to the Provinces

Between 2019 and 2021 Canada immigration plans on welcoming 1 million new permanent residents.  There are a number of routes to gaining residency in the country and, in particular, Canada is giving more power to the provinces when it comes to[...]

It's Blue Skies for the Aberdovey Charity Bike Ride

Well done to all those that have entered the Wolverhampton to Aberdovey charity bike ride! A brilliantly organised event and we were pleased to see the day go so seamlessly. Each stop along the way was great and well catered. The feeling of[...]

Last week of training!

Hope all those entering the Aberdovey charity bike ride at the end of the week (21 June) are looking forward to getting pedalling. We're really pleased to be providing the storage and transport solutions for the 700 plus riders and West Midlands[...]

Aged Care Nurse Shortage Recognised in New Zealand

It has been announced that New Zealand immigration have added aged care (registered) nurses to the ‘long term skills shortage list. It has been documented that the country has a chronic shortage in nursing staff and it is thought that the change[...]

Cyprus Sees Property Sales Hit Highest Peak for 11 Years

According to official figures released by the Department of Lands and Surveys, the number of Cypriot properties sold in May 2019 was at its highest since July 2008; marking the highest peak in sales for 11 years.  Since the start of[...]

Read All About It!

Here's our Summer 2019 newsletter! From investing in our staff to celebrating the achievements of the diplomatic community to charity bike rides and much more in between; the first half of 2019 has proven to be busy and productive! Read what we've been[...]

Three Reasons Self-Storage Will Ease Your Headache When Moving House

If you’re in the process of moving house, whether you’re in the early stages of considering putting your house on the market, or filling boxes in readiness for moving day; here are a few reasons that self-storage will be an invaluable[...]

BAR Conference Provides Fitting Showcase to the Removals Industry

With more than 200 delegates from the removals industry, which included overseas guests, at this year’s three day British Association of Removers’ conference in Stratford-Upon-Avon, many of the attendees were of the opinion it was one the best we have had[...]