Aalst sits in East Flanders, on the river Dender, between Ghent and Brussels. Most moves take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais. The crossing is 35 minutes. Then it is about two hours of motorway to Aalst.
The Dover to Dunkirk ferry with DFDS is a handy option, as it lands close to the border. Dover to Calais also works well. Your partner mover picks the best crossing for your UK postcode and date.
Aalst is a busy market city with a long history and a famous spring carnival. It sits well placed between Ghent and Brussels, so it draws people who work in either city. Many moves here are for that easy commute and for family life. International Removals Companies is a free matching service. We do not move your things ourselves. We match your enquiry with one FIDI-certified mover. They survey the job and quote.
Free matching. One FIDI-certified partner. No obligation.
Aalst has a compact old centre around its big market square and belfry. The streets here are old and can be narrow. A big lorry cannot always reach the door, so your mover may use a smaller van for the last stretch.
Many homes in the centre are town houses with narrow stairs. For big items, your mover may use a furniture lift up to a window. They check the way in with you first.
Outside the centre, the suburbs have wide roads and easy parking. Access there is simple. Tell your mover the exact address and floor, so the right van and any permit are set up before the day. Aalst has fast trains to both Ghent and Brussels, which is a big reason people choose to live here.
Aalst is well placed for the UK run, with a quick hop from the Channel. These are rough planning guides for a UK to Aalst move. The real figure depends on volume, both addresses and access. A shared part-load to Aalst is good value for a smaller move. A part-load shares space on a van, so you only pay for what you use.
Boxes and a few items. Flexible date.
About £700 to £1,400
Transit: 3 to 7 days.
8 to 15 cubic metres.
About £1,100 to £1,900
Dedicated vehicle. 1 to 2 days.
20 to 40 cubic metres.
About £2,000 to £3,600
Dedicated vehicle.
40 to 60+ cubic metres.
About £3,300 to £5,200+
Priced after survey.
These are rough planning guides in pounds. Belgium uses the euro, so set-up costs on arrival are paid in euros. Your matched mover gives a firm quote after a survey.
Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Belgium is treated as an import into the EU. Your goods need customs clearance when they arrive.
You can claim relief from import duty and VAT on your belongings. This is the EU removal-goods rule, known as transfer of residence. The Belgian authority is the Federal Public Service Finance. That is the SPF Finances in French, the FOD Financiën in Dutch. The standard Belgian VAT rate is 21%.
To qualify you must have owned and used the items for at least six months. You must also be moving your main home to Belgium. Household goods come in free of duty within one year of your move. Belgium gives no relief for a second home. The move must be of your main home.
Is your paperwork not complete? Customs may ask for a bond of about 10% duty plus 21% VAT. You get it back within about six months once you show your note of residence. Your mover prepares the inventory and files the entry. You cannot file it yourself. Bring a full valued inventory. Bring proof you have left your UK address. Bring proof of your new Belgian address. Bring your passport.
FIDI FAIM is the top quality standard for international removal companies. A mover earns it through an Ernst and Young audit. The audit checks more than 200 criteria, every three years. For an Aalst move, that means your mover knows the Flanders routes, the old-town access and the Belgian customs process.
International Removals Companies connects each Aalst enquiry with one FIDI FAIM-certified removal company, free. We've operated since November 2010. Company 07425576. ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM (audited by Ernst and Young) and BAR Overseas accreditation.
The Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais is the usual choice. The crossing is 35 minutes. Aalst is about two hours further on, between Ghent and Brussels. The Dover ferries work too. Your mover picks the best crossing for your postcode.
Dutch. Aalst is in East Flanders, the Dutch-speaking north of Belgium. English is widely understood. But Dutch is the local language for day-to-day life.
Not if you qualify for transfer-of-residence relief. It removes import duty and the 21% Belgian VAT. It applies to belongings you have owned for at least six months. Your mover files the claim for you.
Aalst sits between Ghent and Brussels, with quick train and road links to both. That makes it popular with people who work in either city but want a smaller, cheaper base. It also has a lively market and a famous carnival.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Aalst usually takes one to two days. A shared part-load takes three to seven days. Your mover confirms the exact timing for your load and route.
As a guide, a one-bedroom part-load is around £700 to £1,400. A two to three-bedroom home is around £2,000 to £3,600 or more. These are rough figures. Your matched mover quotes after a survey.
Yes. Shared part-load and groupage moves to Aalst are common and good value. Just ask for a part-load when you enquire, and your mover will plan a shared run.
FIDI FAIM is the top quality standard for removal companies. Ernst and Young audit each firm. They check more than 200 criteria, every three years. We only match Aalst enquiries with FIDI FAIM-accredited movers.
International Removals Companies is a free matching service, not a remover. You send your enquiry. We match it with one vetted FIDI-certified mover for your route. They contact you to survey and quote. No obligation. No charge.
Send your UK collection postcode, your Aalst delivery address, your inventory and your moving date. We match you with one FIDI-certified mover who confirms the route, the quote and the Belgian customs plan.
Get an Aalst QuoteFree matching. One FIDI-certified partner. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, operating since November 2010.
Tell us where you move from and to. Add your rough list and your date. It takes a minute.
We match you with one vetted mover. Just one. They call you. They look at the move. They give you a quote. It is free. There is no catch.
They pack your things. They load the van. They take the ferry or the tunnel. They drive to Belgium. They bring it to your new home.
They also do the customs papers. You do not file a thing. FIDI FAIM means they pass a strict audit. No shortcuts. You are in safe hands.
Planning is what makes a move calm. Your mover sorts the crossing and checks the roads at both ends. They come with sturdy boxes and good wrap. They pack, they load, they drive. You do not need to carry a single box.
Start with a free survey. The mover walks your home and notes what you own. That makes the quote solid and the day predictable. A video survey is fine too, if you cannot meet in person.
Think about your dates. The summer months are the busiest, so book early. A quiet week can bring the price down. Your mover knows the best time to travel your route. So do ask them. A bit of planning makes it cheaper.
Put all your key papers in one place. Customs will want them. Make a simple list of what you are taking, and note the things of high value, like a laptop or a camera. Your mover will guide you through the form.
Set aside an overnight bag. Pack what you need on the first night: keys, phone, chargers, medicines and fresh clothes. Tape boxes firmly and write the room on each one. You will thank yourself when you unpack.
Flag anything tricky to your mover. Steep stairs, small lifts, narrow doors, a sofa that must be taken apart. The more they know up front, the easier the day. No question is too small to ask. Your mover has seen it all. A quick chat clears things up fast.
We connect removals to Aalst and moving company Aalst enquiries with one vetted FIDI-certified partner mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance and customs paperwork are confirmed by your partner mover before booking.