So you’ve taken the plunge and decided to see what life is like across the pond. Here are a few things that may make the transition a little easier:

Sell or rent: Depending on why you are moving you may decide to rent your house out which will always give you the option of returning to your own home. If you are dead set about living abroad or circumstances mean you need to settle there on a permanent basis you can sell your home which could give you some money to play with when looking for accommodation in the USA.

If you do decide to rent either in the USA when you get there or you home back in the UK you will need to decide what to do with your furniture – do you let out your house fully furnished in which case you need to be prepared for the wear and tear on your possessions or do you ship your furniture over in which case you need to get in touch with a shipping company such as Alliance Shipping who will give you an estimated cost so you can weigh up the pros and cons. Remember you still need some home comforts once you’re over there! [Read more...]