Wavre sits south-east of Brussels, as the capital of Walloon Brabant. Most moves take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais. The crossing is 35 minutes. Then it is about two and a quarter hours of motorway to Wavre.
Dover to Calais with P&O or DFDS is a good ferry option too, and the drive on is the same. Your partner mover picks the best crossing for your UK postcode and date.
Wavre is a busy small city with a strong pharma and science base. The global vaccine site of GSK is here, which draws a lot of skilled workers to the area. The Walibi theme park is nearby too. Many moves here are for science, pharma and 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.
Wavre has a small old centre on the river Dyle, with some narrow, sloping streets. A big lorry cannot always reach the door there, so your mover may use a smaller van for the last stretch.
Much of the town and the area around it is suburban, with houses, drives and gardens. Access to these is usually easy. For a flat on an upper floor, your mover checks the lift and may use a hoist for big items. Wavre is well linked by road to Brussels and to Namur, so it is an easy base for work.
Tell your mover the exact address and floor, and whether you are in the old centre or a newer part. That changes the plan. Then the right van and any permit are set up before the day.
These are rough planning guides for a UK to Wavre move. The real figure depends on volume, both addresses and access. A shared part-load to Wavre 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 a Wavre move, that means your mover knows the route past Brussels, the local access and the Belgian customs process.
International Removals Companies connects each Wavre 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. Wavre is about two and a quarter hours further on, south-east of Brussels. The Dover to Calais ferry works too. Your mover picks the best crossing for your postcode.
Yes. Wavre has a big GSK site and a strong science base, so many moves here are work moves, often company-paid. Many of our matched movers handle corporate relocations and the paperwork these can need. Tell us if your employer is arranging it.
French. Wavre is the capital of Walloon Brabant, in the French-speaking south. English is used in the international science community, but French is the everyday language.
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.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Wavre 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 Wavre 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 Wavre 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 Wavre 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 a Wavre QuoteFree matching. One FIDI-certified partner. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, operating since November 2010.
Give us the two addresses, a rough idea of your load and your date. A minute is all it takes.
We find one vetted mover for your route. Just one. They ring you and give a clear quote. There is no fee to you.
They wrap and pack, load the van, cross the Channel and deliver to your door in Belgium.
The customs paperwork is theirs to file, not yours. FIDI FAIM means they have passed a tough audit. Your move is in good hands.
The best moves are planned moves. Your mover books the ferry or tunnel in good time. They check parking at both ends. They turn up with strong boxes and proper wrap. They pack, load and set off. The hard work is theirs.
Always get a survey first. It costs nothing. The mover looks over your home and lists what you have. That way the price is firm and the day holds no surprises. Short on time? A quick video survey does the job.
Pick your date with thought. Summer is the busy season, so book ahead. A midweek or off-season slot can save you money. Your mover will point you to the best window for your route. It pays to ask. A little planning goes a long way.
Keep every important paper together in one folder. Customs will need to see them. Jot down a list of what you own, and note the pricey items like a laptop or a bike. Your mover will help with the customs form.
Make up a bag for the first night. Pack the basics: keys, phone, chargers, medicines and clean clothes. Tape your boxes well and mark the room on each. The new place comes together much faster when you do.
Warn your mover about anything awkward. Tight stairs, a small lift, narrow doors, a bed or sofa that must come apart. The more they know, the smoother it goes. Always ask if you are unsure of something. That is what they are there for. A quick word up front helps a lot.
We connect removals to Wavre and moving company Wavre 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.