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equinox
17 yrs ago
As I plan to leave HK soon, I was wondering if I can get some advise from people who have left HK.
I need recommendations on good and reasonably priced movers and packers as well as advice on how to transport valuables like jewellery eg. do you hand carry them or can movers ship them?
Also if anyone has a checklist of things to do like how to close bank accounts, cancel credit cards, terminate insurance policies etc. etc. it would be very helpful.
Also where do I sell items I do not intend on taking with me?
Thanks again! :-)
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FKKC
17 yrs ago
Asiaxpat classified ads. I sold a lot of stuff through it.
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I wouldnt close a bank account. Why would you do that, it is useful to have a Hong Kong bank account even if you live somewhere else and if you have credit which comes with that account, bonus. Just keep a token balance even if you have to pay the nominal charge. Having an overseas bank account is really useful. What you need to do is set up transfer accounts etc.
I am not sure why you would do any of the things you suggest actually, why cancel credit cards, it is credit available to you should you need it. Why terminate insurance policies. The latter there is probably penalty if it is annuity
The only thing financial you should look at shutting down is your MPF, but even doing that right now is probably a terrible time because look at what markets have done globally. You might want to get the necessary documentation and wait for valuations to recover and do it remotely, which is also possible
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I'm sure I saw the kind of list before on this site a few years ago, Equinox, but hopefully someone might have an updated HK one for you. Maybe you could get some no-obligation quotes from removal companies such as Santa Fe and other good ones and ask if they have a list for customers. If all else fails, Google 'moving to do' on the Internet and compile your list from the lists you'll see on various sites.
Digital Blonde, Equinox might be referring to annual household or car insurance, not life insurance policies, in which case he/she would need to cancel these, especially if they are paid by direct debit or credit card.
Utilities companies will need to be informed and post will need to be re-directed, but companies involved are efficient and it should be easy. However, if you have contracts with NOW TV and mobile phone companies then that's when I envisage any hassle :(
I tend to put things in writing to providers and send by Sign For mail, keeping copies. Also, remember to save any email correspondence to NOW etc. in case required later.
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Ed
17 yrs ago
http://www.hongkongmovingcompanies.com
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Thanks so much Digital Blonde and Ed - I really appreciate youe helpful suggestions.
Its quite an emotional time when one leaves a country and your head is not really thinking straight as you are dealing with sadness as well as practical stuff!
Thanks again!
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Thanks also Thames ! Really appreciate your advice!
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thanks for your advice cyrstal! Really apreciate it!
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good luck with the move equinox.
what have you decided to do about jewellery? take it with you in hand baggage? if so do you get separate insurance for it?
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Thanks small fry.....what do you suggest for jewellery? I have no idea.
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dasia
17 yrs ago
Jewellery - I would suggest you carry your valuables with you as hand luggage. Not so valuable - in your checked in baggage. If it is too heavy and not too valuable put it in a box and pack with the rest of your personal effects that the packers will send.
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Dearest Huggy and Dasia - Both of you are Angels! I cannot thank both of you enough for the valuable advice.....God Bless you all!
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