Planning an international move can be both exciting and overwhelming. Among the many decisions you’ll face, choosing…
As Managing Director of 1st Move International, Mike Harvey brings more than two decades of experience across logistics, international shipping and overseas removals to his role. Through 1st Move's blog and destination guides, Mike writes about the practical realities of moving abroad, including shipping personal effects, preparing for customs, understanding documentation requirements, and planning for life overseas. His writing draws on 1st Move International's day-to-day experience helping customers move from the UK to destinations including the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Cyprus and the Middle East. Mike is also a regular voice in the UK national press on international removals, expat life and moving abroad. He has been quoted in the Daily Mirror, This Is Money, the Daily Express, GB News. and more on subjects ranging from the best countries for British expats to shifting trends in where UK residents are choosing to relocate.
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