Pre-Arrival Briefing

• Deliver briefing on UK and chosen locality
• Discuss employee’s individual requirement list
• Provide client with Chez-Vous Relocation Guide
• Provide pre-departure check list.
  
  

Orientation tours

• Accompany client on tour of potential areas
• Provide maps
• Supply general information on living in the area, etc
• Arrange viewings of sample properties.
  
  

Home search

• Detailed brief taken from employee to understand budget, property, location and lifestyle requirements
• Comprehensive property searches: internet, newspapers, agents; Chez-Vous contacts; manage estate/letting agent relationships
• Property viewings: initial reconnaissance viewings of shortlist, then accompanied viewings with client to suitable properties
  
• Digital photography or small movie clips of locations and properties, where permission granted, provided to client with feedback on properties viewed.
• Regular client updates
  
  

Reports

• Location Reports: overview of the area, infrastructure, government statistics - crime rates, council tax, funding, etc.
• Local Services & Amenities Reports: information on local services, shops, health providers, leisure activities, etc.
  
  

School search

• Provide information about UK education system and options including state, private and international schools
• Supply list of schools in the property search area
• Arrange meetings with head teachers/school representatives
• Accompany client to meetings if required
• Provide information on pre-school options including nurseries, toddler groups and other childcare facilities.
  
  

Moving in assistance

• Provide details of removal companies
• Useful moving guide and checklist
• Organise an inventory check-in
• Arrange furniture rental
• Arrange transfer of utilities into client’s name
• Liaise with local authority regarding council tax
• Advise on standard UK procedures, eg. help with opening bank accounts, paying bills, insurance of home, car; driving license, etc.
• Offer information on educational/career advice establishments for spouse
• Arrange cultural awareness and language training.
  
  

Sourcing of furnishings and repairs

Through our sister company Chez-Vous HomeStyle, we can help source furniture and home furnishings, as well as essential items for the kitchen and bathroom to make settling into the new property easier and more comfortable.

We can also organise any work and repairs that may need to be done to the property, through our sister company Chez-Vous Property Services.

Next steps

Whether your employee wants to purchase a property or simply rent one, we can put together a range of home search and relocation services to suit all requirements.

We can work with you or directly with the executive or employee concerned. Call now on +44 (0)118 9770215.

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