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Hello- we have been here one week and we move into our new house tomorrow so definitely keen for a meet up/drink- we are in St Kilda too! Sarah & Ben

Hello, we head to Melbourne next month and I wondered if we need to arrange a will here in the UK to cover our assets here or wait until we get to Melbourne and arrange one there. Thanks Sarah

Hello, I have just looked at my current policy for our two dogs and it looks like the insurance will be invalid once we move. Does anyone know if there are reciprocal pet insurance companies in Australia or will I need to start from scratch? We are currently with Petplan. Thanks Sarah:biggrin:

So much to do as this is the last weekend before the packers come. Also, taking the dogs to the vets tomorrow for boosters. Then a weekend of socialising as the goodbyes have started already!

Hi Kelly, We arrive in Melbourne on 9 April and would also like to meet up for a drink and meet some new friends. Keep in touch & good luck! Sarah & Ben x

Hi Petals- yes on life in Victoria too... Abbie & Peter- we have booked the Pegasus near flagstaff gardens for our first month whilst we find somewhere to rent....Our packers come next week so things feeling very real...lot's to do and time flying past, but we are very excited! Good luck with everything & we will keep you posted :ssign19:

Hi Abbie & Peter, We won't be far behind as we land on 9 April to start our new lives in Melbourne! Keep us posted with your news & perhaps our paths will cross once we arrive! Sarah & Ben

My husband Ben is a runner, and well me- I am heading to the vineyards!

Hi Dan & Jo, We will be flying this time in 10 weeks to Melbourne! Getting very excited and spending much time packing, sorting & recycling! Our Jack Russell's are coming too. All the best of luck with the planning. Sarah

We arrive in April so keep us posted with the meet ups!

Loving this thread- flights booked for 7 April so please keep the tips coming!

Hello, so today we booked our flights and we leave for Melbourne on 7 April. Very excited! Now looking for a one bed serviced apt for a month- good recommendations welcome. Sarah

Thank you for the update we are moving to Melbourne in April, and I like the idea of packing everything up myself. I have just had two quotes for shipping via my work's relocation company and the costs are v high. My only concern is how we apportion the weight for items of furniture. We will be mainly taking boxes, but do want to take our dining table and a long side board. Has anyone used a move cube to take big items of furniture?

Hello- I am moving to Australia early next year & will be relocating with my company. I am in the final throes of agreeing my package & relocation, but am confused regarding pension/superannuation. A the moment I pay in 'x' to my pension and my company match this plus 2%. When I have asked about the equivalent in Australia I have been told that I must pay 9% increasing to 12% super. Is it common to ask employers to contribute some of this/ or match what I contribute? Advice gratefully received.

Quick update- so Melbourne here we come- and we are so excited. Just awaiting contract this week from work then we will book our flights for the first week of April 2013. The dogs have had their injections and blood tests are tomorrow, so our 5 month count begins and the to do list gets longer!

We are planning to move to Australia in April 2013. Visas sorted. We have visited Sydney and have friends who live there. Both hubby and I have planned the move regardless of jobs and assumed we would need to find work once we arrive. We have 175 visas. I told work about our plans to move and they have offered me a job and it is likely to be in Melbourne. Both hubby & I are reassured that one of us will have a job on arrival, but where do we start? We are prepared for an adventure but will not know anyone here and have no idea on areas to live. Do we play it safe & venture to Sydney or to we take the oppurtunity in Melbourne?

Just planning our big move down under early next year. Are any of you familiar with any airlines who offer open return tickets or is it cheaper to buy singles?

We are planning our move for early next year & about to get quotes. Please PM with the good guys!