Removals Leighton Buzzard

Packing for a UK Move

At Lund Conlon, we understand just how important it is to use only the best packing materials for your move.

We train our staff to pack and wrap your precious belongings carefully and skillfully in order to avoid damage to your property.

On your move day, the removal team will arrive with all the materials required to carry out your move.

Your belongings will be carefully placed into a range of different-sized boxes.

Depending on what is being packed; books, clothing, glassware, china, pots, and pans, our team are fully prepared to pack any items you may have.

We also do our bit to help the planet.

All our cartons are made from environmentally friendly materials so can be fully recycled.

Bubble wrap and tissue paper are used to protect your fragile items.

Anything requiring specialist care, such as antiques, will be packed in made-to-measure wooden crates for extra protection.

You may be relocating to a new home a few miles away or traveling thousands of miles to an international destination.

Irrespective of the distance, our comprehensive knowledge of the packing process will mean your effects will arrive safe and sound

There is rarely a situation we have not encountered.

You can rest assured that you are in safe hands with Lund Conlon Removers & Storers.

Packing for a European or International Move

We regularly undertake European and International removals alongside our domestic service.

The packing process is largely the same for moves abroad.

However, extra padding and covering will be used to minimize movement during transport.

As the packing commences, the team will complete a comprehensive inventory of all your belongings as each box is filled or item wrapped.

Our experienced pre-move surveyor will provide you beforehand with the customs regulations pertaining to your destination country.

Depending on where in the world your consignment needs to go, your effects could travel by sea, air, or road.

International consignments are generally containerised, and sent by sea.

Journey times vary according to country, but, it can take several weeks for your consignment to arrive at its destination countries port of entry.

It is vital that everything is secure and well packed as these large vessels often encounter rough seas.

Long road journeys are also subject to a lot of vibration which can sometimes result in load shifting.

Protecting and securing the load tightly is  imperative.

Irrespective of how your goods are transported Lund Conlon’s first-class packers work hard to make sure that everything arrives in one piece.

Insurance

At Lund Conlon we pride ourselves on delivering a first-class service.

However, no matter how meticulously our moves are carried out, there are risks involved which are outside our control.

Your consignment will be packed and loaded with the utmost care.

However, there is always a possibility, no matter how slight, that an accident could occur whilst they are in transit.

This is why we offer our customers insurance cover.

If you provide us with an insurance declaration of the value of your goods, the amount of our liability to you in the event of loss or damage to those goods will be a maximum of £50,000.

We can accept insurance liability for a higher amount, in which case we may make an additional charge.

If you decide not to take out any insurance with us, you may find your own house insurance has some form of cover for goods in transit.

For anything we move for you which is not covered by either your own or our insurance, in the event of any loss or damages, caused by negligence or breach of contract on our part.

Our liability to you will be assessed as a sum equivalent to the cost of their repair or replacement, subject to a maximum liability of £40 per item.

Speak to our helpful surveyor when conducts your house move survey. He can clarify the process for you.

Shopping in Leighton Buzzard

The main shopping centre in the town offers locals plenty of choices.

There is absolutely no need to go far to enjoy a comprehensive and exciting shopping expedition.

Waterbourne Walk Shopping Centre located in the heart of town, will fulfill all your retail requirements.

Waterbourne is the place to relax.

Sit and chat with friends over coffee, take part in events, or enjoy the bandstand entertainment, and, of course inbetween you can shop!

The centre is undercover so ideal for all-weather conditions.

Having been granted a market town charter in 1086, residents can also shop at Leighton’s popular market square.

Held twice-weekly market days are on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

All the usual suspects are present and located along the High Street; New Look, WH Smith, Boots, and several supermarkets as well.

Peacock Alley is where you will find some very interesting individual little stores such as Dream a Gift and Ivy Lane Boutique.

Fancy a change of scenery?

Head off to Milton Keynes or Luton where you can spend the whole day indulging in retail therapy.

Alternatively hop on a local train and you can be in London central in no time at all.

Working in Leighton Buzzard

The town enjoys a higher-than-average employment rate, making it relatively affluent.

Leighton is home to several UK head offices for national and international firms.

Connells Group, the estate agents’ chain, have their head offices in the town, as do the UK operations of Tupperware and Grundfos.

Many people now work from home following Covid. Providing a network of micro-businesses across a range of sectors in the town.

There is every possibility you will find work in Leighton Buzzard.

If not, as Leighton Buzzard is recognised as one of the top commuter towns in the county, travel by train into London only takes 35 mins for work.

Economic growth is at the forefront of the Central Bedfordshire Council’s future plans.

The council is eager for the town to attract even more innovative businesses into the area.

If you are interested to know in more detail about Bedfordshire Council’s plans, you can download a copy of simply their Economic Strategy document.

Schools & Education in Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire Council oversees Education provision in Leighton Buzzard.

The council website is where you need to go in order to apply for a school place.

The website also has plenty of practical information for parents such as school term and holiday dates.

The school system is classified into three levels, Lower, Middle, or Upper.

Schools are of a good standard with plenty of Ofsted rated “outstanding” and “good” schools available.

Pulford CofE Lower School is “outstanding”, and the “good” Mary Bassett Lower School and Rushmere Park Academy as well as 13 other schools are rated “good”.

Vandyke Upper and Cedars Upper (13-18 years) are both performing well with Ofsted giving them both a rating of “good”.

Central Bedfordshire College has a campus near the town centre.

The college offers a range of courses, full-time and part-time, vocational, and academic, from further education to higher education.

Public Transport in Leighton Buzzard

In terms of public transport, Leighton Buzzard has several options.

Services run on the West Coast Main Line railway from Leighton Buzzard railway station, located in nearby in Linslade.

The railway operates non-stop commuting services to Euston railway station, with the fastest peak journey times less than 30 minutes.

The local F70 bus route is operated by Arriva Shires & Essex.

Services provide a direct Bus rapid transit service to Luton via the Luton to Dunstable Busway.

Plus  there is an onward connection to Luton Airport and Milton Keynes.

Driving in Leighton Buzzard

Getting around by car is easy making a number of popular locations well within commutable distance.

Easy links also ensure attractions which sit outside the town are super quick to get to.

Similar to all large towns, congestion at certain points during peak periods are inevitable.

Leighton sits conveniently close to the M1 motorway.

This long road provides a direct route all the way north as far as Newcastle upon Tyne and south to the outskirts of London.

The A4146 circles the west side of the town and connects via the A505 to the A5.

All convenient routes for travelling to Milton Keynes, Northampton, Bletchley, and Dunstable.

Leighton Buzzard Property

As far as popular commuter towns go, Leighton Buzzard property is more affordable than most.

Leighton Buzzard has a higher rate of homeownership, suggesting that purchasing your own home here is relatively achievable.

The town covers just about all tastes when it comes to property styles.

Known as Bedfordshire’s most beautiful mile, along Plantation Road there are some very attractive in-demand Victorian villas.

Plus, new developments are popping up all over the region.

For more information regarding new homes visit the newhomesforsale.co.uk website here:

Renting a Home in Leighton Buzzard

The conundrum of do you rent or buy in an area that is not familiar is a popular one and comes down to personal choice.

Before you jump in and buy a home in Leighton, a huge financial commitment, you want to be sure you have found the right location.

By renting a smaller property and paying less than you would for a mortgage, you still have some spare cash left over to save.

Renting affords you the flexibility to do your research and take time to find your forever home, in the right place, at the right price.

There are plenty of homes available to rent in the town across the entire spectrum, from one-bedroom properties up to four bedrooms or larger.