Services

Orientations

From pre-move support at origin to ongoing support throughout the foreign assignment GRS goes beyond just showing the day-to-day expatriate basics. Our relocation services are personalized and tailored to the families needs. It includes:

School Assistance

The ongoing education of the children is a major concern while moving. We assist with identifying the right school by providing current information on types of curriculum available, school locations fees and waiting lists if any. We can also assist with finding playgroups, preschools and kindergartens for younger ones. We can accompany the family to prearranged interviews.

Documentation and Immigration Assistance

The timely processing of proper documentation work and residence permits is critical to facilitating everything from shipment clearance and housing and school registration to banking. We can assist the company and the employee with all these services in most of the locations.

Home Search 

Working within the guidelines of the companies policy we assist the family to view the homes that best suits their requirements. We use professional, reputable and licensed independent real estate agents. Although it is not always necessary, we provide the option of having an GRS consultant accompany the family on their home search. This option, chosen by many customers is particularly valuable at locations and in situations where:

• Lease negotiation is required (making sure the clauses in the contract protect the family and company)

• Language is a problem

• On the spot advise is wanted to facilitate an educated decision  

Rental Management

Throughout the assignment our real estate partner acts as the liaison between tenant and landlord. For moving into and out of the home GRS provides

Temporary Accommodation

Again within the guidelines of the companies policy we can make arrangements for temporary housing.

Household Goods Shipping

GRS works in advance, with reputable moving companies to coordinate the packing, storing and shipping of the transferee's household effects all over the world. We maintain close contact with the moving companies, monitoring the status of the shipment and a timely delivery, keeping the the company and the family advised throughout the process to final delivery and unpacking in the new home.

Pet handling and transfer

The pet is another very important member of the family. GRS's sympathetic pet handlers can arrange transfer, documentation and quarantine with a minimum of stress to both the pet and the family. Throughout the process the family will be kept informed.

Furniture Rental

While the family is waiting for their household effects to arrive we can arrange for short term furniture rental. Long term furniture rental is also available.

Car rental or Purchase

GRS can coordinate the rental, lease or purchase of a car for the duration of the foreign assignment. GRS can arrange the wholesale purchase of a car for USA bound transferees prior to their departure.      

"Handyman" Service

Can be arranged. On arrival this services ensures a functional new home. On departure they can be handy to assist in the minor repairs that could impede rental deposit return.

Insurance

Once the marine policy, which covers the household effects shipment lapses upon delivery, we can provide comprehensive Home insurance.

Safety & Security

Risk and uncertainty can threaten the achievement of your organizations goals. GRS helps you to chart these uncertainties and to come up with solutions to manage these risks. We also assist in the actual implementation of specific measures.

Risks are identified and assessed by an Registered Security Expert (RSE). For this goal he will investigate your company and he will collect information from external sources. Given that risk profiles change constantly, the structural application of risk management is a vital condition for managing risks. We can carry out audits to check your safety and security level. GRS assists organizations with drawing up an inventory of safety and security risks.

Additional GRS Services

• Airport transfers
• Tax referral
• Office search
• Legal assistance