Finding a Stress-free Relocation Company in Hong Kong
Thinking of moving in Hong Kong? Today, a notable 4.6% of HK’s 7.2 million people are expats in the former British colony, which still represents a high proportion of the population for such a small territory. The Chinese special administrative region (SAR) holds an appeal for skilled staff in the finance and business side of industry and, despite some recent political upheaval, HK remains a very attractive destination for workers from around the world due to its relative independence.
The vast majority of people who choose to relocate to Hong Kong do so for professional reasons, with many being placed in the city by a multinational employer, which will usually organise the relocation company for their Hong Kong move.
Unlike other forms of moving and use of removals services, an international relocation involves much more than just transporting your possessions. The decision to relocate is a huge one, and one of the biggest decisions of many people’s lives.
Due to the complexities of relocating your entire life to another country, it pays to engage the services of an experienced international relocation company with a comprehensive logistical network in order to make your move to or from Hong Kong as smooth as possible.
Packing and Unpacking
One of the most difficult elements of a major move is packing all your belongings. Some people have no idea where to start, while others can’t bear to part with anything, even though moving is a great opportunity to declutter your home. If you’re a bit of a hoarder, you may have to look at storage solutions when you move to Hong Kong because most apartments won’t allow enough space for too many items. Therefore, it’s easier to finder an HK mover that includes storage facilities as well.
Essentials for relocation
Companies that relocate their employees look for international movers that offer employees the chance to take care of as many details of their new life as possible, such as Allied’s parent company SIRVA Worldwide Relocating and Moving, which specialises in staff relocations.
However, if you’re an individual and wanting only to move with your family, and not an entire corporate department or business, you will be looking for a mover with extensive knowledge Hong Kong and its local customs and legislation to make the transition less stressful.
What do you need to move?
If you have pets you can’t bear to leave behind, the team at Allied can help you relocate your animal friends as well, including assisting with the quarantine process and providing details for the mandatory veterinary checks.
While many people choose not to drive in Hong Kong due to the immense traffic congestion, with roughly 285 licensed drivers per kilometre of road, if you do own a treasured car or have collectors’ editions of certain models and makes, Allied offers vehicle relocation as well.
Obviously if you’re moving out of Hong Kong you may choose to take your vehicle. Depending on the model, it may be cheaper including excise taxes than buying another one in your new country.
Allied is a relocation company in Hong Kong with centres in 600 locations around the world. An experienced international relocation company like ours has established partnerships to help you with almost every detail of your move, including how to find the most suitable accommodation, schools, healthcare, insurance agencies, language tuition, immigration assistance, and the acquisition of work permits and visas if you’re moving on your own without the help of an organisation.
Allied provides the specialist capabilities to reassure customers relocating to a new country that all their needs are met. Contact our team as soon as possible to talk about what you need to ensure your move in Hong Kong goes smoothly.