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Relocating to Birmingham
Moving to Birmingham from Canada, now puts you in England’s second largest community. In the area of England known as the West Midlands, on the Birmingham Plateau, it enjoys a collection of small rivers and canals. It is the home of the industrial revolution that began with the steam engine evolving into thousands of small specially focused businesses.. Planning ahead makes a big difference. Bekins Worldwide, using its decades of international move experience and expertise, is here to help you, with both the best time of year to move and what to expect on the day you move into your new residence.
The best months to move in, are May and September. There is mild weather and it is outside the July and August tourist traffic. It allows shipping possessions via container across the Atlantic as winter ends in Canada before summer begins. It also supports problematic shipping of temperature sensitive items, like lacquer finished furniture in the cold of the winter.
“Brummies” talk about living in “Brum”, are proud of their earned Birmingham heritage and its diverse entertainment options. Home of more than just the steam engine, it also claims foundational science for the first jet engine, microwaves and radar. Birmingham has all the advantages of London without its high prices.
Expect a few cultural quirks. British homes are smaller and have differences like separate hot and cold taps and electrical outlets or wall-mounted electric heaters. While people are generally friendly, you might also notice a more reserved style of interaction… don’t take it personally!
Rain is always a concern in any island destination. Wind, move in access and delivery distance interact with the rain on move in day. Traffic, parking, along with buildings and streets from another era are, as well, problematic considerations. It is not the quiet life style that one would more likely find in Wales. Move management helped by experienced judgement will keep those surprise costs in control. Then with a cup of tea or glass of beer in hand, you will be enjoying the options Birmingham opens for you.
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More Help With Moving to Birmingham
• Cost Of Living in Birmingham
• City of Birmingham
• Required eVisa
• Vehicle Importation Information
• UK Consulate – Vancouver
• UK Consulate – Calgary
• UK Consulate – Toronto
• UK Consulate – Ottawa
To make a call to Sussex UK
• Dial 011 (outside North America)
• Dial 44 (code for the UK)
• Dial 121 (code for Birmingham)
• Dial local phone number
or cell phone number
In the UK use 999 for emergencies.