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Relocating to Wales
Moving to Wales from Canada, opens up this beautiful and satisfying place to live. Its communities, with natural and contenting beauty, plus genuinely better overall lower cost of living, are key to enjoying this part of the UK. The variety of living spaces and options make Wales a highly desired area to retire too. The challenge moving there brings, is planning and navigating the settling in process. 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.
Wales is a place where a thorough connection to where you live is realistic. Mild weather joins folks truly interested in their heighbours. A place more genuine and a little less polite. There will be many memorable walks through the countryside, city lanes and engaging shops, to be enjoyed.
Timing your move to Wales can make a big difference in how easily you settle in. The best time to move in is May through July. During this period, the weather is milder, with longer daylight hours and fewer rainy days. Avoid moving in the winter if possible, as the damp cold can be a shock compared to Canada’s dry winter chill, and shorter days can make settling in more difficult. Remember that England is 4 to 8 hours ahead of Canada, so be mindful of the time difference when scheduling calls or appointments. It’s also a good idea to adjust your sleep schedule gradually before you leave to reduce jet lag. Bekins clients typically choose to have help with customs clearance and final delivery. Once customs clearance and their storage charges become known, delivery arrangements, including street permits, securing the right accessibility equipment, etc. are set. Your desired move in time and date is set so as to work in harmony with your preparations for electricity, gas, water, and broadband.
Expect a few cultural quirks. It is likely you will notice, especially if you’re heading to a rural area or even some older towns, that roads are narrow and the tight turns. Less likely will be that the heating situation in your new home will use radiators and gas boilers. Check the boiler and water systems as soon as possible. Knowing how to work those types of thermostats is a must. Lastly, about a third of the population speaks Welsh (Cymraeg), and bilingual signs are the norm. Learning a few Welsh phrases… like “diolch” (i.e. dee-OLKH) (thank you) helps.
Moving to Wales from Canada is a cultural adventure filled with warm welcomes, misty mountains, and a rich tapestry of tradition. So, pack your bags and trade in your toque for a waterproof jacket, as you migrate into your new life style.
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More – Help With Moving to Wales
• Cost Of Living in Wales
• Government of Wales
• Required eVisa
• Vehicle Importation Information
• UK Consulate – Vancouver
• UK Consulate – Calgary
• UK Consulate – Toronto
• UK Consulate – Ottawa
To make a call to Wales
• Dial 011 (outside North America)
• Dial 44 (code for the UK)
• Dial the local city code:
029 (Cardiiff’s area code)
( click here for full list )
• Dial local phone number
or cell phone number
In Wales use 999 for emergencies.
Everyone at Bekins works for this kind of move completion !
– For the >move from Canada to the UK.
“Just wanted to say a very big Thank You, to you all and your team for moving my items back to UK. Everything went as planned, and all my possessions arrived in good condition. Everything arrived on time and not one breakage. (Thanks to the fantastic team you sent to our house). Could not of asked for a more professional, helpful and friendly company.
Kate was great in the UK also.
Thank you so much!!!“
Kellie Walker