Category: News

A Work in Progress

Here’s our next work in progress. This is what a chassis cab looks like before many weeks of building the body and sleeper apartments for the next Burke Bros six pallet furniture van. The vehicle should be completed and available January 2021,[...]

Level of Demand for Moves Makes the Headlines

As the Brexit deadline looms we have seen extraordinary demand for moves to France, as well as Cyprus and Portugal, for customers wanting to make the move before there is a change in regulations once we leave the EU. Alongside this,[...]

PAIMA 2019-2020 Tonnage Award Program Recognition

After many incredibly busy months, we're delighted to receive a 'Star Award Certificate' from PAIMA for participation in the 2019-2020 Tonnage Award Program and the following from Antonio Tremois, Executive Director Paima in the USA: "Dear Gary and the entire Burke Bros[...]

Canada Aims High for Immigration Plans

Canada’s Immigration Levels Plans for 2021-2023 have been released by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. The plans detail Canada’s extensive focus on immigration to drive economic recovery from the effects of the pandemic. The intention is to welcome 1,233,000 new permanent residents[...]

We’re still moving!

After the government’s announcement that the country is entering a second lockdown from Thursday, house removals are still able to take place. All of our moving and storage services will remain fully operational. We are still able to receive enquiries for upcoming moves[...]

Australia’s Focus on Migration for Economic Recovery

As the Australian government released their 2020/2021 budget they outlined their migration program to support the country’s rebound from the pandemic through the creation of jobs and bringing high value investment to aid economic recovery. In particular, the recruitment through the Global[...]

French Ministry Releases Details on Residency Card Applications

It has been announced that from October 19, Brits residing in France will be able to apply for post-Brexit residency cards. The regulations state that they will have up to 12 months to get their cards. The new system for residence permits[...]

Vans for Sale

Due to our fleet being upgraded earlier in the year and further upgrades being made in December, we have two vans for sale.  7.5 TONNE Vehicle Make : Renault Midlum Vehicle Model : 44AGE10 Registration Year : 2008 MOT Expires : 30/12/2020 Body Type : Removal Cab Type[...]

Opportunities to Join Our Team

Are you in the moving industry? We are looking for an experienced Sales Estimator. UK, European or International experience is required. Must have a proven record and we're looking for candidates with excellent communication skills. A vacancy has also become available for a[...]

What’s Changing in the Australian Citizenship Test?

For over a decade, the Australian citizenship test has remained unaltered. The government has opted to revamp the test and those applying for citizenship now have to answer an extra set of questions in their test. Historically, candidates have had to[...]

Australian Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List

Australia has announced its Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). The list details 17 critical skills that are set to receive priority processing. The Department of Home Affairs will process TSS visa applications in these nominated occupations as a priority over and[...]

Experts in Moving to France

Find us on the front page of French Property News this month.  Here's a sneak peak of Gary Burke's interview with the magazine on the effects of Brexit and the pandemic on the moving to France market.  Download a copy to[...]