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We’re Recruiting!

After a very busy year, we’re considering expanding our sales team at all levels. We are looking to create additional positions in management, as well as business development roles, internal and external[...]

A Community of International Movers

How times have changed. Pan American International Movers Association global virtual meeting yesterday with our agents and business associates discussing a number of topics, but primarily; Covid-19 globally, global shipping price[...]

Moving House Jargon Buster; What’s a “Late Key Waiver?”

During the process of planning a house move you may come across the term “late key waiver,” but not know what it means. We’re always dedicated to demystifying the process and[...]

Stamp Duty Holiday May Have Six Week Extension

It has been reported that the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak is considering extending the stamp duty holiday by a further six weeks. Meaning that the deadline would be mid-May rather than the[...]

Adding a Little Kindness into House Moving

It may be ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day’ but we’d like to add a little kindness into house moving on any day! Burke Bros are pleased to support ‘The Good Shepherd Ministry’[...]

Worldwide Partnerships

After receiving a ‘Star Award Certificate’ from PAIMA for participation in the 2019-2020 Tonnage Award Program at the end of last year, after many incredibly busy months, we’re delighted to have[...]

Tasmanian Skilled Migration Program Update

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced that, from last week, the Tasmania Skilled Migration program has re-opened to general applications. To ensure that the program best supports Australia’s economic recovery,[...]

Date for MPs to Debate Stamp Duty Holiday Extension

It has now been announced that MPs will debate the Stamp Duty Holiday extension on February 1 (next Monday). Last week saw the announcement that the petition to extend the stamp duty[...]

Covid, Brexit, snow…..Burke Bros are keeping it moving

Great to receive this message today from our customers moving from Chepstow to Pouydraguin Gers, France, whose household effects cleared customs this morning: "Hi both I've just had a quick chat to Brendan[...]

Could Self Storage Help Your Business in the Pandemic?

Space is becoming of increasing value to us as life continues to be disrupted by the pandemic. Employees working from home endeavour to sustain fitting several elements of their life into their[...]

A Blank Canvas

A quick catch up with SBR Specialist Coachbuilders today and here's our new six pallet furniture van ready for the paint shop to add the blue stripes before signwriting. Looking forward to[...]

Petition Leads to House of Commons debating Stamp Duty Holiday Extension

After a petition of more than 110,000 signatures was presented to the government in support of extending the stamp duty holiday, the House of Commons have confirmed that there will be[...]