My husband recently got a fantastic job opportunity, and like any supportive spouse, I said, ‘Go for it!’ So he went for it. Then he got the job. And I realised I hadn’t thought through the situation properly. His new job was in Hamilton and we lived in Wellington. It...
If you are lucky enough to have an opportunity to move to L.A., you should definitely go for it. This amazing melting pot is attracting newcomers from all over the world, making this place ethnically and culturally diverse. Once you move to Los Angeles, your...
If there’s nothing better than racing down the ski slopes, doing sick tricks and trying to avoid brain freeze because you’re travelling so fast and the wind is seriously in your face, a working holiday to Canada might be right up your alley. Canada is fast-becoming a...
Moving can be stressful! It’s that period in life everyone wishes to avoid but, alas, has to deal with sooner or later. But what exactly makes a relocation so complicated and dreadful? Are all the duties you have in the pre-move period guilty or are the moving...
How to Work & Play in One of the Most Historic Spots in Europe Whether you’re a whisky lover, a golf enthusiast, a lover of castles, a hunter of mystical creatures (or is it?), or you simply look smashing in a kilt, Scotland offers so much excitement and so many...
Going to London? Don’t Miss Out on These 5 Must-Dos in the City for Everyone Exploring every art gallery and museum there is to explore. Having lunch with the Queen (or at least taking the obligatory photo outside Buckingham Palace). Seeing Big Ben in the flesh or...
How to Land on Your Feet When You Head to the UK It’s almost a rite of passage for young Kiwis to head ‘home’ to the Motherland at some point during their lifetime. The classic OE is increasingly becoming a major life choice to live and work overseas for much longer...
Are you moving out of town? Then you have come to the right place! For over 55 years Crown Relocations have been leaders in long distance moving through a combination of service, competitive pricing, storage options and nationwide capability. Every long-distance move...
When putting together a plan for retirement, there’s more to consider than just your finance. One of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is where to retire. One of the many destinations gaining popularity with retirees in New Zealand is Nelson, sitting...
After decades of Kiwis travelling to London for their ‘Big OE’, things are changing and a new European city is beginning to steal the spotlight. Berlin — the capital of Germany, has reinvented itself as the new hot spot for ‘Young Europe’, and it’s got New Zealanders...
Whether you’re looking to upsize, downsize, or change locations – selling your home is a big decision to make, and it’s an important one to get right! We’ve been in the business of helping Kiwi families move for over 55 years, and have seen first-hand what...
