Hi everyone, were just chosen an agent and now doing a little research. Is there any 2nd hand furniture shops in perth, if not wht sort of price are we looking at for essential items. My OH doesnt think its worth taking anything with us, except the twins and clothing (slightly essential), or is it worth while taking stuff....help...im new...
Can I also say how kind and helpful everyone has been and I dont think anyone can emirgrate without the support of this forum, im addicted..
Hi Julie, were in swadlincote to, (hope your not my sister sneaking in and not telling me), joke, I thought of doing that but its the cost at the airport for extra baggage, is that how your doing it, i want to take the a few of the kids toys and favorite blankets so they have something familier when we arrive. Weve researched areas and like waneroo and rockhampton.
Just started visa application with Go Matilda, so maybe good 12mths behind you...
Hi Julie, were in swadlincote to, (hope your not my sister sneaking in and not telling me), joke, I thought of doing that but its the cost at the airport for extra baggage, is that how your doing it, i want to take the a few of the kids toys and favorite blankets so they have something familier when we arrive. Weve researched areas and like waneroo and rockhampton.
Just started visa application with Go Matilda, so maybe good 12mths behind you...
hi janine
sorry no not ur sis
there is 5 of us in total we have very big suitcase each plus hand lugage plus when you book your ticket you get extra for emigrating just have to fax them proof,
sorted out all the clothes that taking as had big clear out which you will do did lots of car boots.
told the kids when it was time to sort toys out that they get a large box to take favourate stuff in and the rest what they sell can buy new over there, never seen children move so fast as to empty there rooms.
will ship the bedding over as stopping in a hotel or short term fully furnished untill we find where we want to settle, they have light blankets so will put them in suitcase with us
pm if you want any other info let me know where abouts in swad could always meet up
julie
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13th dec got visa's:136pr (bricklayer)
perth here we come:
still not sold house:
Hi we brought everything we could as it would have cost us far more than the cost of a container to replace these items of the same quality here in Oz. Despite that we've still spent about $10,000 - $12,000 so far on other furniture (and still more to get).
Ali
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hi julie
depends what visa you go on whether you get the extra baggage allowance .We are on a 457 and as its a 4 yr temp visa you only get the standard 20kgs so most of our clothing went in shipment
billy
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hi julie
depends what visa you go on whether you get the extra baggage allowance .We are on a 457 and as its a 4 yr temp visa you only get the standard 20kgs so most of our clothing went in shipment
billy
hi billy
yea were on 136 pr visa and contacted a few airlines they say if your going out on a pr
one then you are allowed extra but if temp then not as they feel you will come back so
yes it depends on which visa you go out on so best to check with the airline you intend to
go on.
julie
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13th dec got visa's:136pr (bricklayer)
perth here we come:
still not sold house:
I don't live in Perth but I stopped there on the way and not only do they have Ikea but the most amazing, HUGE warehouse that sells the sort of furniture you get in the Pier and much, much cheaper. About the same in dollars as it would be in pounds, ie $800 not £800. I loved it.
But I'd say bring your stuff, all of it, leave nothing unless it's broken or unloved. We did and it cost us about £4,000. No way could you replace it all for that and it's so nice to have it all here. We couldn't afford to replace stuff on an Aussie salary anyway.
Good luck with the whole thing.
Ax
I don't think bedding is any more expensive here than the UK by the way.
That's interesting about the bedding, as I too had heard it is very expensive. One lady had to buy pillows, duvet, and covers and it costs over $500.00. I wasn't planning on bringing furniture, but after what I heard about the bedding stuff I was gonna go and get all that before we depart.
Hi, julie just wanted to know what sort of visa are you going through on as were on a 187 independant migrant, as im a newbee not sure what a 136 is, also how old are you children cause if there not at school we go to little rascals on a wednesday mornin and mother and baby on a Thursday, I have 2yr old twins and finding tacking my children away from there grandparents the hardest thing..
