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This September, Icon Relocation is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary. For 25 years, we have supported individuals, families and businesses navigating the life-changing moments that come with relocation. Thank you to our clients, assignees, partners, colleagues and friends who have been part of the Icon story so far.
For children, an international move can bring an additional big milestone: starting a new school. New classrooms, new teachers, new friends and a different curriculum can feel exciting and daunting in equal measure. Here are some simple things families can do to help children feel prepared, confident and positive about their first day.
Reports suggest that the ETIAS launch could be pushed back once again after challenges with the rollout of the Entry/Exit System. Find out what this might mean for you.
As of 1st July 2026, the UK Government has changed the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules for the lettings sector. The threshold for full AML compliance has effectively been increased from €10,000 per month to £10,000 per month. This seemingly small change has a noticeable impact on the process of securing tenancies for high-value rental properties.
This year's World Environment Day focuses on climate action and the signals our planet is sending us. At Icon, the theme resonates strongly with our own approach to sustainability. We believe that meaningful climate action begins with understanding our impact and taking practical steps to improve. As a global relocation company, we recognise that our activities contribute to carbon emissions and resource consumption, and we are committed to reducing that impact year after year.
Today marks the first major phase of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force. From today, the private rental system in England moves to a new framework designed to provide greater security, flexibility and transparency. Here are the key changes which are happening today, and what is left to come.
The price and availability of serviced accommodation is highly dependent on seasonality and major events happening in that location. If you're planning on relocating employees to major cities this summer, you should be aware of the following events which are likely to impact serviced accommodation.
For individuals and families wanting to leave the Middle East due to the current conflict, pets are an added layer of concern for many. With delays in relocating pets out of the Middle East, pet owners may be reluctant to leave them behind until transport can be arranged. Here's what you need to know.
We’re proud to announce that Icon has once again achieved ISO 14001 certification, relating to Environmental Management Systems (EMS), following a successful external audit.