Moving to Bermuda

Moving to Bermuda is exciting and our beautiful island awaits you. Our relocation support is extensive, involves a great deal of communication and can span several months.

This guide gives an insight to the overall process, although each relocation is tailored to your particular needs.

We look forward to getting the process started with you and will be by your side every step of the way!

INITIAL ZOOM CALL

  • Preparation of a timeline

  • Constant contact throughout the period

  • Advice on what to bring and what not to bring, incl. as it relates to school supplies, uniforms, sports gear, children’s equipment, toys, books etc. and what is cheaper to get on island v’s paying import duty

  • Overview of the Bermuda rental market – setting expectations

  • How to plan for a move

  • Planning for the post-pack up period – where will you live

  • Documents required to bring with you

SHIPPING:

  • Initiation of shipping

  • Coordination of paperwork

  • Advice on valuables

  • Timing of pack up, shipment and delivery

  • Coordination of shipment delivery to home incl. Bda Customs Clearance

  • Support on the day of delivery, checking inventory, supporting with move, and managing any broken items and the claims process

HOUSE HUNTING

  • Detailed review of housing market

  • Advice on how to find what you are looking for

  • Managing expectations around housing in relation to the Bda market

  • Property market research

  • Itinerary preparation

  • Liaison with landlords and realtors regarding properties not publicly listed

  • Accompanied viewings

  • Input and feedback on each property viewed, along with highlighting amenities, commute times

  • Support with decision making

LEASE NEGOTIATION:

  • Providing historical market data to advise on best offer price

  • Insight on ownership/landlord history

  • Liaison with realtor/landlord

  • Lease review to ensure the tenant is protected

  • Lease signature coordination

UTILITIES SET UP:

  • Coordination of account set up for various service providers (Electricity, TV, Internet, gas, water)

  • Attendance at home for installations

  • Bank account opening appt. and advice on documentation required

SCHOOL/CHILDREN MATTERS:

  • Accompanied tour of preferred schools or chosen school

  • Insight on parental groups

  • Schools strengths and weaknesses, so that you can plan best support for your child

  • How after school clubs work

  • After school care options for primary school children

  • Uniform purchase support

  • School drop off and pick up arrangements, potential pitfalls, what to expect

  • Half term and school break clubs and activities – which ones sell out within hours

  • Summer activities

  • Sporting activities incl swimming lessons, football practice etc. where the clubs are, when to register, which ones are more reputable

  • What you need to bring with you for children

  • Paediatrician registration

  • Special needs and talents are also catered for

  • Children’s birthday parties – what you need to know!

SETTLING IN SUPPORT:

  • Island familiarisation tour

  • Grocery shopping, incl discount stores

  • Specialist shops – how to find them

  • Special dietary requirements and how Bda can cater for them

  • Advice on hair salons, spas etc.

  • How to buy items from overseas and bring them in

  • Various support unique to each person

BERMUDA DRIVING LICENSE PROCESS:

Explaining the process

  • Accompanied visit to Dr

  • Accompanied visit to TCD for computer test

  • Setting up lessons

  • Attendance during test(s)

  • Advice on passing successfully

  • Visiting car dealers and support with purchase (new or used)