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Tips, advice and guides to make moving and relocating as hassle-free as possible plus the latest from Kiwi Movers HQ.

Hammocks and ping pong tables going into storage – Is this the end of the ‘fun’ startup office?

  Ping pong tables, picnic chairs and quirky office designs may look good in pictures, but they do little to make employees happier, according to a poll of UK employees. Perhaps […]

Moving in with your boyfriend? Keep this in mind

So, you’re moving in with your boyfriend. Or maybe your girlfriend. Okay fine, you’re right – that’s not very modern. Let’s call them your partner for now (how grown up!). […]

Looking for storage in London? It’s dead simple

Storage solutions aren’t just the remit of crafty Scandinavians and top men. We know there are times when you need a helping hand keeping your stuff safe – whether you’re […]

Moving to London and saving for a deposit? Find the best rates

January isn’t the easiest month when it comes to money. Chances are you’ve just received your Christmas credit card bill and your bank balance is looking drier than those cost-cutting […]

5 glorious reasons to move to London in 2017

Fancy making a big change this year? You’re not the only one. January is one of the most popular months to start job hunting. And, inevitably, moving to London – […]

Does New Zealand Exist? Is Sydney the Capital of Australia? – What confuses visitors to Australia and New Zealand, according to Google…

Does New Zealand Exist? Is Sydney the Capital of Australia? – What confuses visitors to Australia and New Zealand, according to Google… As a firm specialising in shipping from London […]

Quick & dirty guide to London Christmas markets

There’s a certain universal truth at this time of year. We all know someone – whether it’s a friend, colleague, or slightly eccentric loved one – who’s been giddy about […]

Our top first-date locations for Kiwis in London

One of the biggest advantages of living in a city like this is you’re never stuck for new and interesting date ideas. And that’s doubly true if you’re both Kiwis […]

The Ultimate A List Fixers

The go-team team for removals in London Over the past few years Kiwi has developed a great partnership with a variety of Personal Assistants and Concierge’s in London and none […]

Moving to the UK from America – Proof that people are seriously considering it

Our website has experienced a 53% increase in traffic from America over the past few days, which got us wondering if the American election result is driving interest in people […]

Does England have snakes? What people Google before moving to London and the UK

If you’ve ever wondered what people overseas think about the UK, wonder no more. We’ve crunched the data and can reveal PRECISELY what people from all over the world want […]

A guide to hygge for Kiwis and Australians living in London

Cosyness. Comfort. Sense of well-being. There’s lots of different ways to understand hygge – the Danish practice of creating little moments, whether it’s just a coffee or having friends over […]

Top 3 places for second-hand furniture in London

Moved to London? Check. Got the keys to your new flat? Check. Found a great place around the corner to help make your new place feel like home? Not so […]

How to plan your next London office move

There’s no hard and fast rule to planning a smooth office move. It can take months of planning and organisation, not to mention the logistics of actually moving on the […]

Expat Problems – The Foods We Miss The Most

Shipping things from London to New Zealand made us feel homesick, so we conducted a poll to discover which foods expats miss the most from back home. It was inspired by one […]

5 Halloween events in London to book right now

  It might be the beginning of October, but if you’re in the mood to do something special this Halloween then now is the definitely the time to act. There’s […]

Fancy a brew? What life’s like for Kiwis working in London

Moving to a new city is one thing. Throw a new job into that situation, and suddenly you’re faced with one of the hardest and most exciting opportunities most of […]

Expats of the world- Let us ship you a month’s supply of your favourite food from back home!

We’ve all been there. You’ve just moved to London (or some other great city) and life’s going great. Work’s going great and you’re feeling settled. Then, out of nowhere, comes […]

5 super simple packing hacks for moving home

  We like to think we know a thing or two about moving home. But that doesn’t mean we’re not always impressed to learn new and useful ways to make […]

How to avoid identity theft when moving home

  It’s to be expected that moving home causes a certain amount of upheaval in someone’s life. One of the things most people don’t consider, however, is how to protect […]