Category: Blog

Paws for Thought; Taking Care of a Cat During a House Move

Packing up all of your worldly possessions and moving to another premises is a big upheaval for all concerned and family pets should certainly never be overlooked in the process. All animals can find the experience traumatizing if provisions are not[...]

Canadian Customs: Part One

Here is the first part of our guide to customs for importing household effects into Canada. Please contact our International office for any further information on the process of moving to and from Canada. They will be happy to advise you[...]

Moving to Cyprus: The Essentials

We have been moving families and individuals to and from Cyprus for decades and have become specialists in the removal of household contents and vehicles to and from Cyprus. We have a number of experts who are more than happy to[...]

Worldwide Support

A really great networking event at the PAIMA (Pan American International Movers Association) and IAM (International Association of Movers) convention in Washington last week. Burke Bros Moving Group were proud to be sponsors. We were also pleased to meet up again with[...]

Shipping Household Effects to the USA

If you’re planning a new life in the USA, we can ship your household contents safely and securely from your home in the UK to your new home in the USA in our ‘door to door’ service. Your items can take on[...]

Down Under Live Show, this weekend!

Don’t miss out on your chance to get the best advice on moving to Australia, New Zealand or Canada. The Down Under Live show is back at the Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham this weekend, 6-7 October. Burke Bros Moving Group will be there for[...]

Solving the Storage Problem for Overseas Movers

Moving overseas is undoubtedly, one of life’s biggest upheavals and the practicalities of such an endeavour need careful consideration. If you’re selling a property or vacating rented premises, there is very likely to be a hiatus between your present property being packed[...]

Moving to New Zealand from the UK

New Zealand continues to draw British expats to its shores in their droves. We take a look at the top reasons New Zealand remains an appealing destination to start a new life away from the UK. 1. Lifestyle The country is well famed[...]

Moving to Australia: An Essential Guide

With decades of experience in the field of international moving, we’ve put together a few do’s and don’ts to avoid common pitfalls and to help ensure the process is a smooth as possible. Plan for All Eventualities Take out insurance to ensure you[...]

Collective Strength: PAIMA and IAM convention, Washington

  We’re all ready for the upcoming PAIMA and IAM convention during 2-8 October and are looking forward to meeting up with international colleagues old and new and continue forging our links with movers from around the world. The convention is an important[...]

Pack Like a Professional: How to Pack Shoes

Packing up your entire worldly possessions to move home, is no easy task and the enormity of the venture can cause you to rush packing the smaller items. Shoes for example, are awkward items to pack and can incur damage during[...]

Brexit ahead: all change on the moving to France front?

  As a mainstay at the France Show and the French Property Shows and frequent contributors to the associated Archant France publications; we have of course noted a discernible change in the behaviours and preoccupations of those planning to make the move[...]