RELOCATION BLOG
There has been so much speculation about the potential effects and non-effects of the UK's departure from the EU, it is starting to wear a little thin for some. Here at Celsium, we were already bored to tears of hearing about it on the Friday the decision was announced, which is why we haven't written anything about it before now. Has nothing else been worthy of column inches other than the Britons' rejection of democracy?
Official figures have measured new record highs (I know, it is hard to believe we are hearing this again...) for average house prices in the UK, with growth of 6.1% over the past year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) measured a jump of £1,000 in the typical cost of a property between August and September. It left the average price at a new peak of £286,000.
This may be "good news" for the property industry, but it's not so great for home buyers, especially first-time buyers who traditionally drive the market.
How much does a full domestic relocation programme cost per employee? It depends on a number of factors, right? However, without knowing what those variables are, you can bet your bottom dollar / pound / euro * (* delete as appropriate) it's going to cost considerably more than £8,000, even without a Guaranteed Sale Price provision.
There's been quite a bit of controversy surrounding the introduction of the right to rent checks, but whether or not you like the idea, the Government is forging ahead with it following what is claimed to be a rather unfruitful pilot of the scheme in the West Midlands.
Right to rent checks have been introduced as part of the government’s ongoing reforms to the immigration system and from 1 February 2016, all private landlords in England will have to make right to rent checks. This means checking that tenants have the right to be in the UK. It doesn't say a lot for the Border Agency, does it?
If you are planing on renting property in the UK, here is our brief guide to give you an idea of how the process works and what to look out for. We will look at the following areas:
Celsium is a new entry into the niche market of the corporate global mobility industry, specialising in employee relocation, immigration, moving and consultancy services – locally, nationally and globally.
Our leadership team has extensive experience of relocation and supply chain management. Stuart Beaty has over eleven years’ experience of managing both domestic & international relocations for blue chips, and Shelley Lloyd has over ten years’ experience in supply chain management and global account implementation.
Celsium’s launch is well-timed as more businesses are considering the move away from London to more cost-effective hubs within easy reach of the capital. Significant relocations that have taken place recently include the BBC’s move to Salford, with which Stuart was involved, and Deutsche Bank’s installation of two centres in Birmingham, a company for whom Stuart has provided a high-end tenancy management service.
“Procurement and Finance departments are actively seeking a more economical operating infrastructure and relocating just slightly further afield allows many organisations to make significant savings, and still enjoy a strong transport infrastructure for their London based clients and other resources,” commented Shelley, Celsium’s Joint Managing Director. “Furthermore, our exceptional operating model allows us to pass on additional cost efficiencies to our clients, so we are in a prime position to positively support any business wishing to relocate from London,” she added.
However, Celsium’s activities are not limited to moving people out of the capital. With a service scope that includes full immigration support, cultural and language training, and global tax consultancy, we have the ability to move employees anywhere in the world. Whether it be an individual relocating from Glasgow to Reading, or a family of five moving from Stockholm to Philadelphia, we have the appropriate services and a global qualified partner network to deliver them in accordance with our core values: Respect, Integrity and Empathy.
Celsium’s experience and approach to working relationships, coupled with our extensive global partner network, enable us to provide five-star relocation support in any location you specify.
Celsium. Making relocation easy.
