European removals
From LutonRemovals from Luton to Italy
A Luton move to Italy is a proper journey — south through France, over the Alps and down into the north. We run it regularly for Milan and the lakes, Tuscany and Rome, packed for the road and cleared through customs the post-Brexit way.
Italy pulls people for the life as much as the location — the food, the pace, the light. Some are moving for work in Milan; some are chasing a farmhouse in Tuscany or an apartment near one of the lakes; some are heading to Rome for family or a fresh chapter. Whichever it is, we take the moving part off your hands and get your things there safely.
The crossing
Over the Alps, into the north
This is the part that makes an Italy move feel like an adventure. We load in Luton and join the M1 at Junction 10 or 11, cross the Channel by ferry or tunnel, then drive south through France to the mountains. From there we cross into Italy through the Mont Blanc or Fréjus road tunnels, or over via Switzerland when that route runs better — and drop down into northern Italy for the last leg to your new home.
Where we go
The parts of Italy we cover
Milan & Lombardy
The industrial and business north, with city-centre apartments and lift bookings planned in advance.
Lake Como & Garda
Lakeside homes and the narrow shore roads that come with them — access checked early.
Tuscany & Florence
Rural farmhouses and historic town centres, reached by lanes that need a plan for the last stretch.
Rome & Lazio
The capital and the region around it, with restricted-access zones routed around carefully.
On the Italy route
What's covered on a Luton-to-Italy move
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The Alpine crossing handled
We route over the Alps by tunnel — Mont Blanc or Fréjus — or via Switzerland where that works better, and take care of the tolls and passes.
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Export wrap for the mountains and motorways
A long, varied drive means proper protection: furniture padded, fragile items double-boxed, the load braced for the climbs and descents.
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Italian customs paperwork
Declarations and the valued inventory prepared with you, with Transfer of Residence relief applied for where you qualify.
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Access planned for narrow lanes
Tuscan hill roads and historic town centres are tight. We check the far-end access early and plan the last stretch so nothing is left to chance.
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Part-load or dedicated van
Share a vehicle already Italy-bound, or take a van of your own for a direct door-to-door run. We advise on which suits your move.
Since Brexit
The customs side, done for you
Bringing household goods into Italy changed after Brexit, and we would rather be upfront about it. Your move now needs a customs declaration and a detailed, valued inventory of what you are taking. If Italy is becoming your main home and you meet the conditions, Transfer of Residence relief usually means your used belongings come in without duty. We prepare the declarations and the inventory with you and apply for the relief where you qualify.
Most Italy moves start from Luton and the LU postcodes, but we collect from across the wider area and the rest of the UK — just tell us where the pickup is and we build it into the route.
Luton to Italy
Common questions
How does the crossing into Italy work?
From the Channel we drive south through France and cross into Italy through the Alps — usually the Mont Blanc or Fréjus road tunnels, or up and over via Switzerland when that route suits better. It brings us down into northern Italy, and from there we run on to wherever you are settling.
Do you deliver to Tuscany and rural properties?
Yes. Tuscany is a popular destination for us, and a lot of Italian moves are to rural houses reached by narrow lanes. We check the access at your end in advance and, where a large vehicle cannot reach the door, plan how we will carry the load the last stretch.
What customs paperwork is needed for a move to Italy?
Since Brexit a move to Italy needs a customs declaration and a detailed, valued inventory of your belongings. If Italy is becoming your main home and you meet the conditions, Transfer of Residence relief usually brings your used household goods in without duty. We prepare the paperwork with you.
Can you take a part load to Italy?
We can. If you are not filling a whole van, a part load shares the vehicle with other Italy-bound goods, which keeps the cost sensible — good for an apartment, a downsize or a second home. A full household is usually better suited to a dedicated van, and we will tell you honestly which fits.
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Let's sort your move
Planning a move from Luton to Italy?
Send us your Luton pickup, your Italian address and a rough idea of what's moving. We'll come back with a friendly, no-obligation quote and handle the Alpine crossing and the customs for you.