Indi

Hi All,

Roughly how long does it take for vehicles to clear from port to be handing to myself at the importers warehouse?

Thanks

Indi

Hi,

Has anyone here sat the RPL for the Air Conditioning In Carlisle Polytechnic College, Perth?

Thanks

Indi

It can depend on the state you are moving to. In SA we kept our UK licences and none of us including our then 20 year old son had to sit any additional tests. Just got new Aussie ones after filling in the forms.

 

just to add it can also depend on the country you are from. You can check on the state transport website for the state you are going to.

 

I was assuming you have a UK one

Hi Rammygirl,

Thanks for the reply.

Yes we all have UK licenses. we are moving to WA, perth?

wil have a look on the website!

thanks a lot!

Hi All,

if we are looking to swap our licenses over from UK to Aussie. Do we loose our UK licenses or?

Also im 23 i have read that i need to sit another test if under 25, i am looking to move over next feb and i will be 24 in march, so can i drive for one year on my uk then swap once I'm 25 or can i straight swap even being under 25?

Thanks

Indi

hi Rich,

We are shipping our contents with John Mason, they are coming next tuesday to pack one container. I was torn between John mason and Crown, however just felt JM were more professional although they turned out to be 100£ more expensive than Crown, just felt more safer with JM. Get a few quotes and see who you feel conformable with.

All the best

Indi

Hi all,

We have finally chosen John Mason!Finally!lol they are coming on 9-10th dec to pack our first container of three. Will keep you guys updated

Thanks

Indi

Hi all,

If one can shed any light on this topic. I am currently deciding who to go with to ship over our household goods, business goods and vehicles. I am stuck who to choose between John Mason or Crown Relocations. They are both similar priced and just want to hear about your recommendations of either company. I felt happy with both representatives and their service.

I am slightly swayed with Crown as they have there own office in Perth, however one of our family members used John Mason and couldn't fault them and another used Crown and could fault them!

Any help will be much appreciated.

Thanks

Indi

Hi,

Anyone sitting the assessment on Saturday 8th November in Willesden College??

Thanks Indi

Hi Snifter,

I will have owned and drove the vehicle for a year in february 2015 and we are looking to ship out stuff in Dec.

Thanks

Indi

Hi,

Has anyone shipped over there vehicle which is just under a year old? by a month or two? Is it still possible or will they try and cause an issue?

Thanks

Indi

Hi B Bear and Gumstar,

Many thanks for your help!! I have got the test on 8th November at the college in north london. It all seems okay just trying to get back into the correct ways of doing things instead of site shortcuts!

Is the gap training a must if i am being sponsored on a 457. Cant i just apply for the Artck when i move over?

Thanks again

Indi

HI All,

I am looking to send over 2 cars and 1 van. And need to apply for a vehicle import form and how does the points system on a personal import scheme work? is there anyway i can use a group import?

Hi All,

Has anyone here sat the Vetassess assessment for Air Conditioning recently. I have mine on the 8th November and just wanted a heads up on what will be involved?

Thanks

Indi

I have to ask why are you buying a house when you are only coming temporarily.

Hi Verystormy,

This is because the company sponsoring us will apply for PR after 6 months and this is in writing. So why not

Q5.7. I have just been granted a temporary resident visa and intend to move to Australia within a few months. Am I eligible to buy an established (second hand) dwelling?

 

No. You must be living in in Australia to be able to seek approval to buy a second-hand property (as you would have to live in it).

 

I'm pretty certain from the FRIB website above you have to be already resident on the 457. Have you seen the house you want to buy?

Hi Que Sera, Sera

Yes we have seen the house we want to buy when we went to visit in March/April. We also have put down a deposit for the house too. Is it possible to put down a relative's house who live in Australia?

I don't see why we need to be residing in Oz as we are buying a house to move across into.

Thanks Indi

Hi All,

Has anyone been dealing with FIRB for buying an existing dwelling on a 457. I have applied for the FIRB approval, and received an email requesting a residing address in Australia. We don't have an address there as we are buying a house to live there!?.

Thanks Indi

Hi,

if you look into let to buy not buy to let, this frees up some cash from the house in UK for when you want to buys house in OZ!

Karen Soesman- So far only PSS have provided a quote. Crown are coming today, haven't heard back from Pickfords. John Mason are coming on Monday. But i think it will come down to PSS or John Mason. We are looking to move in Dec so will ship out in Nov. Moving to Perth, how about you?

thanks guys, so far I've been contact with: PSS, John Mason, Pickfords and Crown. Got a quote from PSS and pick fords came today. Just waiting for the rest to come and survey.!!

thanks for your help so far

Hi all,

Just wanted to ask the question, Which of the two shipping companies are the better-PSS or John Mason?

Has anyone had any bad experiences with either and how the company dealt with it, if they did. Any good recommendations are also welcome.

Many Thanks

Indi

Thanks guys! we will be moving to Perth, Wanneroo.

how about mobile networks? I've seen vodafone are best for money however telstra have better coverage?

Hi all,

Just a quick question, from any past experiences who would you recommend for TV/Phone/Broadband packages for a family of four with a home office for a business?

Also for the Electricity and Gas?

Who are best for the money and reliable with the relax attitude in Australia! lol

Hi All,

Did anyone here sit the assessment on 28th June for the Air Con Vettassess. Any help would be much appreciated to what they asked and how the day went.

Many Thanks

Indi

Hi all,

Newbie here!! Is anyone attending the vettassess assessment on Saturday 28th June for the Air Conditioning/Refrigeration?

Cheers Indi