We coordinate the people, possessions, property and practical details behind your move from the United States, so arrival in Portugal feels considered from the first moment.
An international move is rarely a single moving day. Shipping, customs, travel, temporary accommodation, property handover, utilities and family routines all operate on different timelines.
Home Portugal creates one coordinated plan, appoints the relevant providers with your approval and remains your local point of contact before, during and after arrival.
01
Build the master plan
Move strategy & timeline
We turn property, travel and family dates into one practical move schedule.
Confirm the target move date, family travel and property handover
Create the full move inventory and identify priority belongings
Separate shipped, stored, sold, donated and hand-carried items
Map school, work, pet and medical timing requirements
Set decision dates, provider responsibilities and contingency time
Integrate the move plan into the wider relocation roadmap
02
Move your belongings
Shipping & customs coordination
Independent specialists handle transport and customs while we coordinate the complete operation.
Source and compare suitable international moving providers
Coordinate surveys, quotations, packing scope and insurance options
Organize the inventory and documents requested by the providers
Connect the client with customs or freight specialists where required
Track collection, transit, customs progress and delivery scheduling
Prepare a practical backup plan for delays or phased deliveries
03
Care for what matters
Pets & special items
Animals, artwork, vehicles and valuable belongings receive their own coordinated plan.
Coordinate pet-travel specialists and veterinary requirements
Plan carriers, routing, arrival care and local veterinary support
Identify artwork, antiques, wine or other specialist items
Source appropriate packing, transport and insurance providers
Coordinate vehicle transport, purchase or rental options when needed
Maintain separate documentation and contacts for each special item
04
Plan the transition
Travel & temporary stay
The family remains comfortable and functional even when travel and property dates do not align perfectly.
Coordinate suitable temporary accommodation before the permanent home is ready
Plan flights, luggage strategy and essential hand-carried documents
Arrange airport transfer and appropriate vehicle requirements
Coordinate accessibility, children’s and pet-arrival needs
Prepare local connectivity, payment methods and emergency contacts
Build a transition schedule between arrival and final move-in
05
Prepare the home
Property readiness
The goal is a home that works from the moment the family arrives.
Coordinate keys, access, inspections and final handover details
Arrange utilities, internet, security and essential service activation
Schedule cleaning, minor maintenance and pre-arrival preparation
Coordinate furniture delivery, installation and storage if required
Stock essential household, kitchen and family supplies
Complete a final readiness check before arrival or move-in
06
Land with confidence
Arrival & first week
A dedicated local contact manages the details while the family begins its new life.
Provide an arrival-day itinerary and local contact sheet
Coordinate airport reception, transport and property access
Support delivery, unpacking and resolution of immediate issues
Arrange first appointments, school visits and essential shopping
Introduce local healthcare, transport and trusted daily-life services
Review the first week and transfer open actions to ongoing concierge support
Your move control point
One coordinator across every provider and milestone.
Before departure
Plan & appoint
We define the sequence, compare providers, prepare the information and make sure every responsibility has an owner.
In transit
Track & adapt
We follow milestones, coordinate local parties and help adjust travel or property plans when timing changes.
After arrival
Receive & settle
We manage access, deliveries and first-week practicalities, then transfer remaining actions to ongoing concierge support.
Transport, customs, insurance, veterinary and other specialist services are supplied under the terms and decisions of the appointed independent providers and authorities.
Begin your move plan
Tell us when you want to arrive and what needs to move with you.
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