TanC7

Yes, you can ship oak furniture. We took several pieces of oak Furniture with no problems.

14 minutes ago, Ausgirl42 said:

Hi everyone,

A quick update on our situation - we have had our house on the market for about 6 weeks, had lots of viewings including 3 second viewings, and one stupid offer... but not managed to sell yet.  Two more viewings tonight so fingers crossed!

Other half has to activate his visa by 6th sept and I didnt want to be messing about going back and forth after such a long time getting the visa in the first place, so yesterday booked our flights for 30th August and that will be us, gone!!  So much to think about still... and his work knows but mine doesnt, so still need to give notice etc!

I also submitted my British Citizenship application (biometrics etc) on the 8th of April, and had my interview to submit biometrics at the end of April, so with us leaving at the end of August, its only going to have been 4.5 months since I applied and they are quoting an average of 6 months to process at the moment.  Really hoping mine shuffles through quickly as I want to apply for a british passport before we leave also.

Quick question on the moving process - how long do you get to pack all your stuff if you are using, say a 20 foot container? Do they drop the container and boxes off to you and you have a certain amount of time to do it? Or do you get the boxes before hand and then they just pitch up with the container, load it and go?  I need to get some companies in for proper quotes soon but we are still in the process of determining what we are taking so it seems pointless to get them in til we are a bit more organised (probably another week or two).

Thanks in advance for any tips!

Hi, we used ‘Simply Ship’ . Our container left in April and arrived in Perth last week. Has cleared customs, just needs to clear quarantine now. The company came and packed everything. They did a great job so will hopefully have good news when it arrives to our house in a weeks time .if you have a company pack for you things move along quicker and if you pack it yourself insurance is more difficult.

just a quick update on us.....

we left Scotland on 15th April, arrived Perth WA 18th April. Spent first two nights in a hotel, then onto an air b&b where we have been staying since. The first two weeks were taken up with running around getting Medicare, TFN and driving licence sorted. We were well organised but I would remind you all to make sure you bring all your documents with you such as birth certificate, marriage /divorce, change of name certificate, copy of visa, anything really that relates to your life. As getting things organised required a lot of ID. You can’t do one thing before you do the other and it’s quite frustrating really. I know you have 3 months to do your licence but it’s best to do it quick for buying a car etc. 

We spent the first two weeks viewing over 20 houses, partly to keep my mind off the dogs in quarantine which was hard. Being reunited after 10 days was amazing!!

we bought a house and move into it next Friday. We have been really lucky so far with the interest rates in our favour just before it dropped. I was lucky to get a job the first place I walked into. My husband is enjoying being a house husband for the time being. Everything falls into place it just takes time and you have to be patient. 

I look back the last couple of months and can’t believe what we have achieved. The worst part was the last 3 days before we left, saying goodbye. You get to the point you just want to jump in the car and drive to the airport,

i don’t know what the situation with the visa’s are at the moment but it took us 9 months from application .

I wish you all the best in your move

Unfortunately no alcohol unless you obtain a permit and pay tax. Really not worth it.

I feel your pain!! We had to part with a large collection too.

our container arrives tomorrow to be packed, I think I’m still in shock as I can’t quite believe the time has eventually come..... then off to Perth next week......

Quick update on shipping containers.....

we have had 3 quotes now - PSS, Purdies Worldwide and Simply Ship.

all 3 quotes for a 40ft container were similar which included several items needing special crates, approx cost £6500-£6900. We have decided to go with Simply Ship as they were in the middle for cost but seemed very knowledgeable and good service. Also they have an office in Perth and live between UK and Perth so have a good understanding of things. Really put our mind at ease, but only time will tell!!

hope that helps anyone......

On 09/02/2019 at 19:33, Vicky87 said:

Hi Sarah 

We are hoping to head out a similar time, also to Perth as its seems a great place to raise a family!

I don't have any great advice as we're at a similar stage but we've decided to open a hsbc account so we can transfer money when the exchange rate is good, and starting to clear the house now as we have accumulated so much stuff! 

Great question by the way, and love the suggestion about eye tests, I didnt think of that! X

You will love Perth! Good luck with the move

On 11/02/2019 at 15:33, Jon the Hat said:

I wish you luck, we had a viewing this morning after a 10th birthday Party on Saturday - I have never cleaned and tidied so much in my life.

Good luck with your house selling. We have sold ours but just hoping the sale goes through ok. I thought the viewings were hard work and stressful but now the waiting to see is even worse! I keep asking myself why I’m putting myself through this but so many people on here are in the same boat, doing the same thing, we must All be MAD!

all being well, we are moving to Perth middle of April. Good luck with the move

On 06/02/2019 at 20:30, roomummy said:

 

I can't believe our relocation back home is now just 8months away! We have been planning this for nearly 2 years

 

We plan on flying in September...When should we book our house removals? Pets vaccination have started, horses being pre-vetted for travel. Now to prepare the humans

Lucky you, having all that time to prepare. We have just sold our house (if it doesn’t fall through) and hope to fly April this year. Nothing booked yet..... hoping to make a decision on the dogs flights in the next two weeks, although have applied for their permits already.

most of the shipping companies require at least 4 weeks so you have plenty time to get quotes and get organised. We had a good clear out last year but still looking at a 40ft container. We are moving to Perth.

good luck with everything, I’m sure it will all go to plan

13 minutes ago, eurokaz said:

We used Anglo Pacific - I would not recommend.

bit slapdash, and trying to wiggle out of damage they did to our leather bedhead

Thank you for advice

On 30/01/2019 at 10:24, swc132994 said:

I might as well mention that the shipping company we are using are PSS international and insured using Letton Percival.

Up until this point the service from PSS has been overall good and I picked them over other shippers as other members on this forum have had positive experiences using them. Did anyone else have this experience?

Thanks for sharing...

can I ask , was there a great difference between the two quotes for insurance?

thanks

Looking at quotes now....

one thing to ask is charges for decontamination of container if it arrives at destination unclean. Apparently it can cost approx $600. PSS brought that to our attention. Some companies offer cover for this for as little as £15.

we have another company out next week so will share info then.....

1 minute ago, Katiebobbles said:

Hey@TanC7 ... had PSS and John Masons out so far ... Anglo Pac and Picfords toms if the snow holds off then will let u know and start a thread... class of 2018 moves from visa to movers area!!!!
Really liked the PSS guy he was very disarming ..... we will see ... looking like a 20ft for us ..... maybe avoid AP after@Bob Marley experience!
Yeh our house should be listing in the next few days too .... we are looking at July tho .....
All crossed we all sell quickly

Great, thanks. Look forward to your new thread

1 hour ago, Bob Marley said:

I steered clear of Anglo Pacific as my friend used them from London to Sydney and they lost all of her stuff!

We used Kiwi Movers from London to Perth and they were really good. 

Thank you, will have a look

On 25/01/2019 at 19:21, Katiebobbles said:

Hey, 

Yes we struggled with that @Urban_fox we had to put our son down as a child in the first box but tick no he wasn't emigrating with us as he has dual passports and therefore wasnt included in my application..... from what i read at the time it is a case of this is to identify those members of the family emigrating so unfortunately sounds like you will need to fill out the form @LouFerg was referring to. Loads of luck 

 Come on the November RFIs this week .... lets make this the last Australia day we are all (for those of us still here) in the cold! 

In other news we have had John Masons and PSS round and will be starting a thread in the next few days for those of us looking at crates and insurance so anyone with feedback on this it would be great to know esp on costs, experiences and insurance %ages if you don't mind sharing. 

Happy Australia Day to us all  

Hi, how are you getting on with quotes for shipping container?

sorry for putting this on this thread but.....

our house went on the market last week and hopefully will be sold on Monday

so we are looking to leave the UK with our two dogs the first week in April,  

we have had a quote for a 40ft container from PSS , I was going to try Anglo Pacific but some not great recent reviews. Also had a quote from Purdie’s in a Scotland .

threads on here are several years old... unless I’m missing them!

hope your plans are coming along

Thank you

10 minutes ago, Katiebobbles said:

Hey guys, 

So I am writing this whilst shaking like a leaf ..... i have joined the golden email club.

Straight to 100 entry before August 2019. 

A million thank you's to you all for keeping me sane over the past 7 months to the day........ I can't believe it. 

House is being valued on Friday and going straight on the market and we are going going going gone..... 

Fingers crossed for all those still waiting .... London seems to be powering through the applications now so hope you all hear soon 

I’m so pleased for you!! It’s a great feeling.

our house is on market tomorrow so fingers crossed. Good luck with the move

8 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said:

You can be granted the 100 straight away if you have with your partner for 3 years or 2 years and have children together.

You don’t need to have children to be granted the 100 , just need to satisfy them of a genuine continuing relationship for 3 or more years 

14 hours ago, Relieved said:

Hi Everyone,

I have been a silence partner for this chat for while, so thank you very much to all the post they really helped me to go through the last few months.

I received my gold email today so we are ecstatic, great feeling so I owned to others my time line it might help new members.

I have applied for 309/100 on the 4th of Jun 2018 front loaded from London, arrived in Australia in September on three months tourist evisa (651) and then in November before my visa expired I applied onshore for a Visitor Visor (600) and was granted multiple enter until end of May 2019.

Now organise the trip abroad and back to work.

Good luck to you all !!!! 

So pleased for you, it’s a great feeling!!

good luck with everythinh

7 hours ago, eurokaz said:

OMG, just got the golden email!! I thought I would be more relieved but it just feels surreal after all the waiting. Interestingly we got it from another case officer Zacharenia), so I wonder if our other case officer left or is off sick so that has been the hold up?! 

You guys have kept me sane, thank you!

Fantastic news!! So pleased for you. 

Best wishes for your future and good luck with everything 

Tania

1 hour ago, Jon the Hat said:

There must a stages of international migration which everyone goes through:  We should make a flow chart

Idea > dismissal > renewed enthusiasm > practicalities > terror > renewed enthusiam > never-ending documentation > wince in pain at application fee > ITS IN! > Panic about what you missed > find obscure PIO posts about thing you missed > Update application > Worry > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > Request for Information!  > relief they didn't lose your application > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > lose will to live > start looking into Candadian immigration again > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > check immi account > think Guatemala looks appealing > check immi account > check immi account > GRANT!!! > Oh sweet Jesus what the **** have I done > Panic > Panic > calming session updating planning spreadsheet.... etc.

 

OMG that is so true! Makes me feel a bit normal now!!

9 hours ago, ATE said:

Hi all, notified yesterday to leave Australia to grant 309/100 visa. 241 days after applying...now hopefully it comes in quickly next week. At last! Good luck to anyone else still waiting. 

Fantastic news!

2 hours ago, Kylied said:

Guess What! You’re right!

We’ve just received the golden email! Our agent has sent through an email last night..always nice to wake up to good news!

It’s all very surreal and still hasn’t sunk in!.. though I’m sure it’s going to get real very quickly!  

We need to make our first entry before the 17th July - hopefully heading to Victoria .. 

Thank you all for keeping me sane and keeping our hope up during all this waiting x 

Really hoping yours is the next ones to come through xx 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations, it’s a brilliant feeling. Best wishes for the future move

10 minutes ago, mhaffie said:

 

Congratulations but it’s only the 9th so that gives you an extra day to get prepared good luck with your move and future plans x

 

So it is! That’s because my brother in law said he had a feeling about the 10th!!

thank you, certainly going to need every minute of every day

25 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said:

Great news, congratulations Tania!  Remind us where you are moving to?

Thank you. We are moving to Perth, my homeland!

would be good to meet up with anyone moving there too at some point

OMG!!!!!!! Exciting News everyone. My husbands 309/100 just came through minutes ago. I cannot put into words how I feel. Entry is by end of April so have to get skates on and get the house on the market, dogs booked etc etc. Thank goodness we had our clearout last year!

my timeline again ..... applied 12th April 2018, more info requested 26th Oct 2018

and grated 309/100 today, 10th January 

The champagne will definitely be getting opened tonight.

Thank you to everyone on this forum for updates and good luck to everyone waiting, I’m sure your emails will be through very soon.

Tania

32 minutes ago, CEP said:

Hi all- pretty sure we’re all over every forum but just read on another forum that there was a grant out of London yesterday for an application where further info was requested in November .... so they haven’t shut up shop lol!!!

Great that sounds promising! 

8 minutes ago, Katiebobbles said:

Welcome to the first full week of 2019 ..... I am channelling Kris Akabusi today .... positive mental attitude all the way .... this is the week ... come on COs don’t let me down!!!!
Fingers crossed for us all

I so hope your right! Good luck everyone.