Service route: Shanghai to Bath;
Service mode: door-to-door moving one-stop service;
Case Overview: Ms. Huang entrusted Hippo International Moving to ship her furniture items from her home in Shanghai to Bath, UK by sea.

Bath is located in the eastern part of Avon, England, and is the only city in the United Kingdom to be included in the World Heritage List. Bath is a small, classically elegant city surrounded by idyllic scenery, and the population of Bath is less than 90,000 people. Bath is known as one of the most beautiful and elegant cities in the UK, its elegance comes from the Georgian house building style; its beauty comes from the beautiful countryside scenery.

Ms. Huang is going to work in Bath, England because of her job transfer. After discussing with her husband, she decided to settle down in Bath with her children. Through a friend's recommendation, Ms. Huang entrusted Hippo to help her with the move. Considering the comfort of her children's study, Ms. Huang specially purchased a set of elevated desks and chairs and had them shipped to Bath by sea. Below are pictures of the door-to-door packing, loading into the warehouse and on-site delivery:

There are the following considerations for immigrants to the UK:

Living
Understand the rental market in the UK and look for properties on formal rental platforms or through reliable real estate agents.
Read the rental contract carefully and clarify the items included in the rent (e.g., utilities, property fees, etc.), the term of the lease, maintenance responsibilities and other terms.
Familiarize yourself with the home buying process and relevant laws and regulations in the UK, including the type of ownership (e.g. freehold, leasehold).
Consider the location of the house, the surrounding environment, and the accessibility of transportation when purchasing a house.

Healthcare
Registering with a GP: You should register with a local GP practice as soon as possible after you have emigrated to facilitate your daily medical care. Documents such as proof of identity and proof of address are required for registration.
Understand the scope of services of the UK NHS and how to use them, including how to make an appointment for outpatient care and the emergency medical procedure.

Cost of living
Have a good understanding of the price level in different areas of the UK, including the cost of food, daily necessities, transportation, etc.
Make a reasonable budget, taking into account daily expenses such as housing costs, utilities, gas and telephone bills.

Legal and Social Aspects
Familiarize yourself with the basic laws of the UK, such as traffic laws, immigration laws, labor laws, etc. For example, vehicles in the UK drive on the left and violating traffic rules will be punished accordingly.
Understand your rights and obligations, including the protection of your rights and interests in the workplace and tenancy relationship.
Respect local customs and cultural differences, e.g. British people emphasize privacy and polite queuing.
Participate actively in community activities or join local interest groups, and establish friendly social relationships with British people, which will help you integrate into the local society more quickly.

Work and Education
Understand the workplace culture in the UK, such as the characteristics of work efficiency, communication style and teamwork.
Ensure the validity of your working visa and work within the scope of the visa, e.g. working hours, nature of work, etc. must not violate the terms of the visa.
Choose a suitable school, including a state school, private school or international school, according to your child's age and educational needs.
Find out about the admissions process, entry requirements and tuition fees for UK schools.