Settling-In Services
We understand that when moving to a new location it’s the little things that are important (after all, what are we to do without Wi-Fi?). We are able to provide support and guidance to your employee so that they can focus on their new life, without the administrative burden of setting up utility accounts or trying to locate their nearest doctor's surgery.
Our Settling-In support starts a few weeks ahead of the planned move-in day. Through our dedicated service partners, we are able to guide your employee through the maze of utility suppliers, to ensure that they select the right package for their needs. It can take several weeks for telephone lines to be activated, and we understand how important ‘getting connected’ to friends and family at home will be.
Our accompanied Settling-In support usually takes place on the same day as the key handover, and again, where possible, we will arrange for the Area Specialist who supported your employee during their Area Orientation and Home Search, to also support your employee with their Settling-In - we believe it’s always nice to see a familiar face!
The Settling-In support is tailored to your employee's specific needs, although we often start the day with a short area orientation to familiarise the family with their new location, remind them of the public transport links, and supermarkets close by.
We can be totally flexible around what else can be covered with your employee, however we are frequently asked to help with the registration for doctors and dentists, accompany the employee to their bank appointment, and set up appointments at local gyms or leisure facilities.
Take a look at just some of the range of support we provide:
Set-up of utility accounts
Provide a welcome basket of provisions
Liaise with landlord or agents to resolve any issues after move in
Short Area Orientation, to include to best route to the office
Registration with local doctor and dentist
Purchasing an Oyster Card / Travelcard
Set up an online grocery shopping account
Support with opening a bank account
Guidance on the location of local shops
Visits to local gyms or leisure facilities
Setting up Wi-Fi router
Provide guidance on driving in the UK
Make introduction to our car sourcing specialist
Provide details of expat clubs.
How it works, at a glance…
If required, a Relocation Support Services Account Manager conducts a briefing call with your employee (and HR if requested)
We will provide you with support in setting up utility accounts (gas, electric, water, council tax, internet, phone and TV package)
We will provide our ‘Settling-In Guide'
Introduce your employee to our Area Specialist
We will provide the itinerary for the Settling-In day the day before the tour.
