H.E.L.P. Moving to Oz

[Songy]

My boyfriend has been given the opportunity to move to Oz with his work, UK based company, sponsored by a Japanes Company, and us living in Perth, WA, with two small children, 1 in reception year at school. HELP!! I have no idea where to start.
I am putting together a cost document for the company on how much for what etc and I have no idea as to living costs and relocation costs from Kent, UK to Perth, WA.

Anyone that can point me in the right direction, for visa, relocation, housing, childcare, schooling etc. etc. MUCH APPRECIATED.
Songe

[WARDStoOZ]

Hi and

You could try contacting a reputable migration agent such as Go Matilda or the Visa Bureau and they will talk you through the visa process. If you'd rather go alone visit www.immi.gov.au and there is plenty of info on there about visas.

Lots of Luck!!!

Dan xx

[ali]

Have a look on www.aussiemove.com which has a list of suburbs surrounding Perth, gives you average house prices, links to schools etc.

Ali

[calNgary]

Hi hopefully some of our members in Perth will be able to give you a guide to education costs, housing costs etc. I know when we moved to Brisbane there was little change from 10,000GBP after the visa costs, shipping, flights etc had been paid.
Also be aware that on sponsership you probably wont be able to seek any financial help from the Goverment/Centrelink and will only be entitled to basic Medicare cover.
See if hubbys company are willing to fund your full relocation including tempoary furnished accommodation for a few weeks whilst you find you feet and secure a longer term rental house.
Dont forget to budget for car hire too and then for buying a car.
Get some quotes in for shipping and decide if you are going to bring everything or just personal stuff. Some reputable companys include Crown Relo, Dorre Bonner, Whites.
Some sites you may find helpful are
www.realestate.com
www.stayz.com.au
www.carguide.com.au
Cal x

[Songy]

Thank you thank you thank you soooo much! You have all given me so much to start with, we can't wait and are soooooooooooo excited!Songe

[donovan]

Welcome to PIO Songy, the people on here will all point you in the right direction

Good luck and keep us all informed

Sarah x

[calNgary]

Thank you thank you thank you soooo much! You have all given me so much to start with, we can't wait and are soooooooooooo excited!Songe

Thats what we are here for,lol, good luck with everything
Cal x

[snow white]

My boyfriend has been given the opportunity to move to Oz with his work, UK based company, sponsored by a Japanes Company, and us living in Perth, WA, with two small children, 1 in reception year at school. HELP!! I have no idea where to start.
I am putting together a cost document for the company on how much for what etc and I have no idea as to living costs and relocation costs from Kent, UK to Perth, WA.

Anyone that can point me in the right direction, for visa, relocation, housing, childcare, schooling etc. etc. MUCH APPRECIATED.
Songe

hi songy
try these the site they are recommended on is really great also lots of info for people moving to australia http://www.nextstepaustralia.com/rel...o-perth-84.htm
all teh best
lesley x