Rob Frain

I asked movecube why the costs once in Australia are so high. They didn't give a response but just gave me a breakdown. Is it me or is that "Movecube Transfer" very high. What do we think that consists of as all I can think of is off the ship to the warehouse?

John Mason by far seem to be the cheapest......

Still checking out quotes for moving over to Australia in August. We did have our sights set on a medium movecube but we do now believe that they are not worth it. We did put a deposit down on a medium movecube (107 Cubic Feet/ 3.04 cubic m) costing £1126 for shipping, however, we have to pay £1044 on the other side for customs. That second cost seems insane. We then looked at a large movecube (216 cubic feet/ 6.14 cubic m) which would cost £2154 and then a whopping £1581 on the other side for customs... Am I missing something? I've now asked John Mason for a quote and given them 216 cubic feet as a reference and they have come back with £1317 and a £220 AQIS charge for the inspection of goods in Perth. PSS Removals have come back even cheaper...... are these quotes fishing me in or are there hidden costs the movecube covers that these other companies don't stat?e

We'll be staying with friends for a while until we get a rental. We're renting in the UK now so its been difficult to save up with two young kids!

Youe EOI will be free. If you get an invite then you pay for it. Obviously you'll need to get your skills checked first from AITSL.

We have changed our Movecube date to 2nd August - and then leave the UK 19th August. Airbeds for two weeks(!) We have put a deposit down however I can see us changing providers just to something a bit bigger. Quotes inbound shortly. Im assuming we'llbe a shared container.

So we have had the sheets out for the movecube and we "could" get away with a large movecube possibly - however, we want to see if any company will give us a quote for something slightly larger than a large movecube. It would be good if Movecube did a "Huge" movecube!!! We don't need a 20ft container as that'll be a waste. Its £2000 for a medium movecube with no insurance and £4000 for a large - again no insurance. I've got a quote from Doree Bonner for £6930 for 750ft cubed?? and PSS International has said £3893 for a 3-bedroom house?! John Mason's website said it would be free - so the website doesnt work as expected!!!

We have temporarily delayed the Movecube. We have so much stuff. Some people say bring everything you can some people say bring hardly anything and sell it. Selling is a struggle and Facebook marketplace/ Vinted/ eBay is a nightmare!

Same again. Trying to find prices and hearing so many negatives and positives from so many companies.

Wow this sounds like me almost to the day back in 2022. We had to wait until May 2023! It’ll come don’t worry!

So we finally arrive on 23rd August - just in time as we got the visa on 8th September. We'll be living with friends in Secret Harbour WA for a few weeks and then hopefully renting. We still havent got jobs as teachers but have had some interest. Still applying for our Teacher Registrations....this seems to be taking ages now so Im glad i did it fro the UK! Movecube leaving here in May, but may delay this to July when we finish in our Uk schools. Starting to get exciting....

Just a quick one on here. Looking at a movecube and Im sure the prices have gone up dramatically? Im looking at £2100 to ship it there and then another $3000AUD "destination" charges?!?! Quite insane prices???

Ok now I’m here - how do I work out if it’s been activated. Can’t see anything different anywhere?!?

Migrating permanently even if only there for 6 days?

Brill so be honest. It does have option a migrating permanently to Australia then b visitor or temporary entrant with how long I intend to stay.

Ok so I’m currently writing this at 36,000 above Australia landing in 4 hours. We have been given the cards to hand over when we arrive but unsure what to tick. We are here for 6 days but I want to activate the 189 visa…. What do I tick?!

Evening Looking at heading over now for Easter. A few complications - not with us as a family but we have had to delay. Saying that myself and my daughter are flying out to Melbourne tomorrow for a week (yes I know ) and just need to check the visa situation. With the 189 even if my wife and son are not coming we should be okay? Is there anything different they will do when we get there - even if they can see we are only there for 7 days? Is it worth printing the 189 visas just in case?

Congratulations…. Let the fun begin!!!

Signing up to WA. Is it provisional I'm after?! I'm sure it is!

We were looking at Christmas, however we are almost certainly having to delay till sometime next year - Im now hoping Easter. Sadly itll probably be a bad time to get a full time job but im sure we can both get some relief work. I just need to get registered now. What else can I do now with this Visa whilst being over here in the Uk? Can i get a bank account? Sign up for medicare??

Wow I havent looked at this thread since we got the news. What a day from utmost joy and crying with happiness to absolute rock bottom. I'm not going to say much, but take life every day as you can and appreciate what you have today as you never know what is around the corner. Life is too short to be having silly arguments on a forum, as someone said words by themselves on here can be misinterpreted. Just be nice.. x

Visa was finally granted overnight. Let the fun begin. Omg crying this morning.

Everything crossed for you! I'm so hoping before Christmas. I think we'll call it mid-September if nothing is received - and delay until further down the line in 2024. It was a simple upload - which hadn't been uploaded - yes my mistake but so annoying as it's a very very simple one that could have been rectified in seconds.

Was January time but I cant see it happening now till later on. It's scary how I'm literally waiting for them to look at a birth certificate for less than 5 seconds and it should be granted!

So two hours after sending them the document they requesting (birth certificate with parents names on)I’m still here almost 4 weeks later. Is there anything we can do?!?