Moving between UK and Belgium

Brussels parking signs

Not the greatest photo I will admit, but this is what a Brussels parking sign looks like.
I'm still surprised to hear that UK movers try to avoid the cost or the hassle of arranging parking permits for moves into Brussels. If a lift is involved then you certainly will require a parking permit, because without one there's nothing the police can do to move a car that is preventing a lift from being positioned outside your apartment.

The parking charge vary according to the commune into which you are moving: the most expensive is Brussels, which charges a massive euro 110 for one days parking. Ixelles, a favourite commune for expats, charges euro 100 for one day. Some say that there's no point because people will ignore the signs. However, the fine for having a car towed away is something like euro 500, so they ignore the signs at their peril!!

If you are moving out of Brussels then its your mover who arranges this for you. Be careful, though, because some companies do not include the cost in their quote.

I don't think there's anything left to say about moving signs....oh yes: the signs are usually positioned 25 - 30m apart, but some people, during the night, come out and narrow the distance to allow them to park their car. This can result in some very funny and not so funny situations.

Peter McEwan

Capital Worldwide Limited
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Email: moving@capital-worldwide.com
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