How Sarah Moved Her Family from London to Lisbon

When Sarah and her partner James decided to move their young family from south London to Lisbon, they knew the logistics would be daunting. "We had a 3-bed Victorian terrace packed with 15 years of accumulated stuff, two kids under 5, and a Portuguese Podengo called Milo," Sarah tells us. "The idea of shipping it all 1,400 miles felt overwhelming." After getting quotes from several companies, Sarah found Vaniffy through a friend's recommendation. "The difference was immediate. Instead of chasing companies for callbacks, Vaniffy gave us a clear, fixed price within 24 hours. No hidden charges, no surprises." The move was scheduled for mid-September, with collection on a Monday and delivery the following Thursday. A dedicated operator handled everything — professional packing, furniture disassembly, loading, customs paperwork, and reassembly at the other end. "The team was brilliant. They wrapped everything carefully, and not a single item was damaged. They even reassembled the kids' bunk beds before they left." Total cost: £3,200 for a full-service, door-to-door move. "We paid in three instalments which really helped with cash flow. And the Vaniffy team checked in at every stage. I'd recommend them to anyone making the jump." Thinking about your own European move? Get a free quote from Vaniffy today.