paulswin

Hey Donlousan that's brilliant news my son will be happy he doesn't have to do a uk test!!  Is that definate though!  Can you let me know how long it takes to get it transferred when your son gets his. Thanks for the info 

my son will be on green p's and we are going back to uk next year i'm under the impression he will have to do his test etc again over there as the uk dont recognise a red or green p plater?  

there is a roll on roll off company and when i looked into taking my zafira back it was only $2000 I will look for name of company and post on here when i get home!!

So when we leave aus for good next year do we leave aus on our Aussie passport and enter uk on our uk passport?  Or should we just leave aus on our uk passport?

On 2017-6-14 at 13:22, suesmalls said:

Hi @paulswin

Just checking in who you got prices from in Perth - we're doing this now and can't decide what to take or not. 

@Martinbjulieb @ScottieGirl

Did you get other shipping company prices - was there much in it - do you mind sharing prices even if you have to email.  Reason being we made nothing at all on the house so no cash came in, so trying to work out best way forward given we're not going to be flush at the other end and have no idea at this stage where work will be.

Much appreciated

Sue

Hi suesmalls havent properly started getting prices yet but will soon as we want to leave Perth Mar/April.  I will add on here when i get quotes though.  Have to sell our house first and sort out dog too!!!!  Soooooo much to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We bought our 2010 Vauxhall Zafira it was pretty cheap to bring it over we did it rolo roll on roll off as we were told couldnt put car in container with household things.  

Hey Pome Sammy I've pm'd you would be good to know if you have had quotes or anything as we are in the same boat hopefully leaving Perth next March!

On 09/01/2017 at 4:52 PM, goldyshell said:

Ive been quoted $11488 with Chess removals from Perth to Kent for a 40ft container and Im not going to totally fill it. Thats door to door. Toying with purchasing a 20ft container for 3k and shipping ourselves at a later stage as will be in storage for about a year once it arrives, selling all the larger items here :arghh: Allied pickfords wanted $19950 for a 40ft so you've got yourself a bargain there!!! Go with it

Hey if tha'ts 3K for a 20ft container thats good can I ask who that is with as we're looking to move early next year and we're going to pack our own stuff from Perth!

On 08/01/2015 at 4:32 PM, domthepom73 said:

Guys,

 

I have made enquiries and have been quoted around $5000 to fill a container and have it shipped to Southampton from Fremantle. Does this seem reasonable based on your experience? Then there are the delivery costs from Southampton to final destination.

 

Also, I don't need a full container, I'm guessing I can get away with half a container but the costs seem similar but with a lot more hassle and risk to the goods. Has anyone gone down this path and if so, how much did you pay and was it worth it?

 

Thanks

Hey just wondered who gave you the quote as we are looking to move next year from Perth and pack our own things too!

Hey just wondered do they supply the boxes and wrap when you pack your own or do you have to purchase it?

We used Golden Arrow when we shipped our dog from UK to Oz they were brilliant!

just watching this topic sorry i cant be of any help

4 hours ago, Greebo said:

I am thinking of a move to Australia, would be interested to hear your reasons of return?

On your question: Most people seem to think that it is generally more expensive to buy new in Australia than UK. With that in mind think of cost of shipping against cost of items, especially large furniture items. Even if you don't buy new in UK initially.

Check out Ebay UK site for approx temp replacements and that may help make the financial attachment decision easier although never much help on emotional attachments

Hey Greebo I don't think it's any more expensive to buy furniture here in oz depends where you shop!  Gumtree over here is great so many good bargains!   I'm not taking too much furniture back but still need a 20ft container for bits we are taking hubby has lots of work gear as well!  I like Oz it's a great place to live if you have money!  We get by - have a nice house and small boat but for hubby mostly it's not home he's never settled plus in the not too distant future when we are supposed to retire we can't as it's too hard to survive!

On 29/04/2017 at 3:52 PM, CJT said:

That is a bit harsh having your pets shot ?

Ha Ha!!!  It would be a lot cheaper than shipping her home though lol!!!!!

Oops just read it properly it does!!!!!

Just curious do we need to get a pet passport as when you go into gov sight it says countries the uk accepts pet passports from and Australia isn't on there!  I know I have to get a rabies injection but is that pretty much it?  Does that mean we can go anywhere up to a year after having her shot?

1 minute ago, blondie said:

We self packed and got a removalist to help pack the container, didn't get stopped at customs. 

Thanks Blondie where did you move from?

WE'RE IN SAME BOAT BUT GOING FROM PERTH! ALSO SKINT AND TRYING TO SAVE MONEY!!!!  

13 hours ago, Alan Collett said:

Hi oaulswim

Hi paulswin.

Are you referring to UK tax, or to tax in Australia?

Best regards.

Hi Alan, Paying what's owed for that year in Australia.  So if we leave Australia and return to the uk next April we'll still be paying Oz tax for 2016-2017 then we'll have the 2017-2018 due!  Just wondered how it works whether you have to pay it all up in one lump sum before you leave the country?

Hey guys is it worth shipping our car back to the uk?  We shipped it here when we came out over 5 years ago and debating whether to take it back!!  It's nothing special just a Vauxhall zafira!

How does moving back work with the ato. Say we move next April does that mean we have to cough up the rest of the self employed payments from 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 up until April all back in one lump sum

Hey did anyone pack their own 20 ft container to be shipped back?  If so who did you use I'm in WA and not sure who to use!  Cheers

A bit confused is this something we need to fill out after we have got all our things packed and in a container or do we have to do it before?

Thanks guys good to know as was going to all get on the same flight!!

Thank you will start getting some quotes and let you know what they charge for a golden retriever!