Moving to Australia? Why ‘The Aussie Timeline’ Could Make or Break Your Move
When planning a move to Australia, most people focus on packing, visas, and costs. But one crucial aspect that’s often overlooked—and rarely covered online—is timing. Australia operates on its own unique schedule when it comes to housing, jobs, schooling, and even shipping logistics. Misjudging your ‘Aussie Timeline’ could leave you facing unexpected delays, higher costs, […]
British Association of Removers Global Shipping Industry Update – April 2023
The British Association of Removers have issued their latest update (1st April 2023) on global shipping conditions providing insight for those looking at international removals. This update is intended to provide you with unbiased information on the state of shipping, and its many challenges. If you have any questions, please contact your BAR mover. Since […]
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Moving to Qatar
Qatar is a country offering many prosperous opportunities. With the high quality of living, excellent healthcare and admirable educational prospects, Qatar can be an extremely welcoming country for expats. The country’s economy has continued to flourish, with oil, banking, financial services, and technology sectors booming over the years. If you are considering moving to Qatar, […]
Importance of selecting a FIDI FAIM International Removals company to move your items
FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux; The Federation of International Movers) is a global umbrella organisation of international moving and relocation businesses. It describes itself as a worldwide industry standard for top quality movers and has pioneered the FIDI Accredited International Mover (FAIM) Quality Management Programme, a quality certification programme dedicated exclusively to the international […]
The US President Trumps Walt Disney World in poll of UK children
The controversial President beat more conventional icons amongst kids such as Walt Disney World, New York and the Statue of Liberty as the first thing children associated with the USA. Guns, racism and violence also appeared in the poll of a thousand children, aged only six to 11 years old. For a country that prides […]
Mock Croc? – Sightings of Mick Dundee wreaking havoc in London
Australia Day means a lot to us here at John Mason. We move over 1,000 British families Down Under a year, and no-one cares more about Straya Day than our customer removals operation coordinator (CROC), Terry ‘Crocodile Dundee’ Chadwick. Every year on 26th January Terry honours the lucky country by going walkabout in a city […]