Advice- moving to Bruges

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Member since 08 April 2017

agita821New member11 April 2017 10:49:35

HI there,

My name is Agnes and I currently live in Ireland with my husband and 2 little boys but we are planning to move to Belgium in August/September. We decided to move to Bruge district as we really loved it in there. I would like to ask those who live around there where would u recommend (town,village) to find a nice house for a family with easy access to creche/schools/doctors etc. My husband is looking for a job in Zeebruge so somewhere in between would be perfect but there is very little houses to rent there on websites?

Also from your own experience would u recommend using relocation companies to help with the move (like paper work, finding house etc)? Its just because of the kids we want to make it as easy as possible:))

I will appreciate all comments and suggestions.

schoolmum Serial expat

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schoolmumSerial expat11 April 2017 11:44:45

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I would recommend to avoid completely relocation companies. Anyone of average intelligence can handle the relocation.

I would live in brugge if possible. Join the bct schools group on Facebook to find English speaking families in brugge.

agita821 New member

Member since 08 April 2017

agita821New member11 April 2017 13:28:11

Thank u for your reply. I was only thinking about those relocation companies so they can show us quicker good areas to live and with paper work as with kids is not that easy anymore;) but will.keep asking around so it may be easier:)

agita821 New member

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agita821New member11 April 2017 13:35:40

schoolmum Serial expat

Member since 24 May 2011

schoolmumSerial expat11 April 2017 17:22:40

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A relocation won't be able to show you areas any quicker than you can, just contact estate agents.
As for paperwork, it should take 2 trips to the gemeentehuis, it should be very quick.

agita821 New member

Member since 08 April 2017

agita821New member11 April 2017 21:15:12

thats great:) Thank you very much for all your help- I have already signed to the FB group:))

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