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Almere is in Flevoland. It is the youngest province in the Netherlands. The city was built on reclaimed polder land. It was granted city status in 1984. It is now the fifth-largest city in the Netherlands. Almere was designed as Amsterdam overspill. It has lower housing costs and wide roads. Modern building stock is the norm. A direct rail link into Amsterdam takes about 25 minutes. Most people searching for a moving company Almere are relocating for work in the Amsterdam metro area and choosing Almere for its spacious modern properties. Statistics Netherlands records around 3,000 British nationals moving to the Netherlands each year. Almere attracts those seeking Amsterdam access at more affordable prices.
DFDS Newcastle to IJmuiden overnight is the most direct sea route. IJmuiden to Almere is about 20 minutes by road. The A6 is fast. This makes Almere one of the closest Dutch cities to the DFDS IJmuiden landing point. It is fast. It is direct. For southern UK collection points, the Eurotunnel road from Folkestone reaches Almere in about three and a half hours from the Channel. Folkestone to Calais takes 35 minutes.
P&O Hull to Rotterdam overnight then a one-hour road drive north is also practical for northern UK. Stena Line Harwich to Hook of Holland then north by road is another option. Your partner mover selects the best crossing for your UK postcode.
International Removals Companies is a free matching service run by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD. We don't carry out removals. We match each enquiry with one FIDI-certified moving company Almere. They call you. They survey the move. They give you a quote. Free. No obligation. Fast. Simple.
Free matching. One FIDI-certified partner. No obligation.
Almere is a purpose-built new town with zero historic-access constraints. This is the most important access fact about Almere. The city was built from scratch on reclaimed polder land from the 1970s onward. Every street was designed for cars and large vehicles. There are no canal houses. There are no narrow medieval lanes. There is no need for a verhuislift.
Wide roads and modern staircase dimensions are standard throughout. The district of Almere Haven, Almere Stad, Almere Buiten and Almere Poort all have straightforward access. Modern apartment buildings have standard lifts. Your partner mover can reach virtually any Almere address without advance access planning.
This makes Almere one of the easiest Dutch cities for a house removal from the UK. No shuttle vehicles. No verhuislift permits. No narrow-lane workarounds. It is a clean, fast delivery in most cases.
These are rough planning guides only. Every move is different. The actual price depends on your volume, UK collection address, almere delivery address and access. Your matched removal company prices the move after a proper survey.
Boxes and smaller items. Flexible date.
About £800 to £1,500
Transit: 3 to 7 days.
8 to 15 cubic metres
About £1,200 to £2,000
Dedicated vehicle. 1 to 2 days.
20 to 40 cubic metres
About £2,200 to £3,800
Dedicated vehicle. 1 to 2 days.
40 to 60+ cubic metres
From £3,500
Priced after survey.
Since January 2021, the UK is outside the EU. Your goods need Dutch customs clearance when they arrive. The vrijstelling voor verhuisboedel exemption removes import duty and 21% BTW on goods owned for at least six months. You must import everything within twelve months of taking up Dutch residence. Your partner mover files the claim through the Dutch Customs AGS system with a signed inboedellijst. You can't self-file.
The Netherlands uses the euro. The currency code is EUR. Once you arrive, most costs will be in euros: rent, bills and food. Sort your exchange early. It saves money and it saves stress. Don't exchange at the airport or ferry terminal. Rates are poor. Online services like Wise or XE offer better rates than banks. Set up a euro account before you travel. Check the live GBP/EUR rate at XE.com before you commit. The rate changes daily. International Removals Companies does not offer currency exchange.
DFDS Newcastle to IJmuiden overnight is the most direct sea route for northern UK collection points. IJmuiden to Almere is about 20 minutes by road. For London, the Eurotunnel road via Folkestone reaches Almere in about three and a half hours from the Channel.
No. Almere is a purpose-built new town with wide roads and modern staircase dimensions throughout. There are no canal houses and no historic narrow streets. No verhuislift is needed for any Almere address. This makes Almere one of the simplest Dutch cities for a house removal.
Not if you qualify for the vrijstelling voor verhuisboedel. This Dutch exemption removes import duty and 21% BTW on goods owned for at least six months. Your partner mover files the claim through the Dutch Customs AGS system. You can't apply yourself.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Almere typically takes one to two days. Via DFDS Newcastle to IJmuiden overnight, a northern UK collection can reach Almere the next morning. A part-load takes three to seven days.
A one-bedroom part-load costs around £800 to £1,500. A two to three-bedroom house removal costs around £2,200 to £3,800 or more. These are indicative figures. Your matched mover gives a firm quote after a survey.
It removes import duty and BTW (21%) on belongings owned for at least six months. Imported within twelve months of taking up Dutch residence. Your partner mover files it through the AGS system with a signed inboedellijst.
Almere is Amsterdam's largest satellite city. It offers modern spacious housing at lower cost than Amsterdam, with a 25-minute rail or road link into the city. Most UK nationals moving to Almere are working in Amsterdam or at Schiphol Airport and choosing Almere for its price and space.
FIDI FAIM is the top quality standard for removal companies. Ernst and Young audit each firm against more than 200 criteria every three years. We only match Almere removal enquiries with FIDI FAIM-accredited movers.
International Removals Companies is a free matching service. We don't carry out removals. Submit your enquiry and we match it with one vetted FIDI-certified moving company Almere. They call you, survey the move and give you a quote. No obligation. No charge.
FIDI FAIM is the top quality standard for removal companies and moving companies. Ernst and Young audit each firm against more than 200 criteria every three years. The audit covers insurance, Dutch customs knowledge, staff training and claims handling. For house removals and overseas removals to Almere, this means your mover knows the Flevoland polder routes and the DFDS IJmuiden to Almere corridor.
International Removals Companies connects each Almere enquiry with one FIDI FAIM-certified removal company, free. We have operated since November 2010. That is over 15 years. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, ICO ZB022743. Norman House, Saint Saviours Estate, Abbey Street, London, SE1 3DH. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Send your UK collection postcode, Almere delivery address, inventory and preferred date. We match you with one FIDI-certified partner who confirms the route, quote and Dutch customs plan.
Get a Almere Removal QuoteFree matching. One FIDI-certified mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, operating since November 2010.
We connect moving company Almere and removals to Almere 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.