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Im thinking to cash an Isa and move it now as the rate is the best I’ve seen this year… is that a good move? Or do I wait a bit longer?

The rate at the moment is good… is there a limit on how much can you transfer whir wise ?

Good point! It is a bit overwhelming planning the move and with COVID all the uncertainty is making it quite difficult, but yes perhaps I should get it done here! thanks

Yes that’s what I understood the process is, i am a bit stuck with certifying the document as here in the Uk it needs to be paid for and it’s a lot of them, as my visa doesn’t depends on the job, I thought I will wait to get there and certified them with a friend who meet the criteria to do it for free.

Hi there im an OT moving from UK to Perth in March, I have PR. im planning to register with APHRA as soon as I get there, then find a job. has anyone registered recently? Is there anything I should be doing from UK before getting there? I got all my documents ready (I thing). any advice really welcome!

We are getting ready as it seems this time is is really happening… we should arrive in Perth end of March, when should I start looking for flats to rent? we have a friend who has offered to de the viewings and will liaise with state agents…

We are going to Perth! We hope to stay with friends for few days/weeks and then fingers crossed find a rental place… it is all a bit adventurous and improvised although we have “planned” the move for few years now! But with covid everything has to be last minute! We just can’t continue to put our lives on hold!

We booked direct flights to Perth for March, we have been trying for a year to move there! (Two flights cancelled last year in October and November) Hopefully borders fully open in February. We also started to de clutter and deciding what to take, I have given notice in my job… for such a big move, it does feel quite improvised and lots of last minute decisions! It is crazy!

How easy is to get a mortgage? How much deposit do you usually need? I’m aware it would much depends on individual circumstances, but generally speaking? here in UK we always had the idea of selling the glumly 3 bedroom terrace and buying a 5 bedroom detached with a swimming pool near the beach!!! I guess those days are over!!!

Thanks Pete! That’s very encouraging! Luckily we are fully vaccinated! just need to start making things happen, figure out the order, (pack, rent out the house, send stuff to Australia, sort out bank accounts here, pensions, sell 2 cars,) and by the sound of it, just get ready to go, whenever it’s possible! I just wouldn’t want to leave loose ends! Our flights with Quantas haven’t been cancelled yet! So still a bit of hope things might be ok for November! But really thanks, I can see there are other options and it is possible!

Wow! And that’s how it’s done! This gives me hope and positive thoughts! Thanks!

I understand what you are saying, it’s all a good point! Under normal circumstances I would 100% agree with you, on this weird times, I think repatriation could be a real possibility if your plans get disrupted by airlines or border changes, and you are facing being homeless as you were ready to go! I think due to the exceptionally difficult circumstances COVID has put all of us in, making such a big move (which under normal circumstances it’s quite complex and stressful) can get desperate very quickly due to the unpredictability of the flights and the constant changes in the immigration rules.

Hi Pete i was just wondering if you have finally made it to Perth now? how did you get from Howard Springs to Perth? I’m assuming that is an extra cost to factor in your budget! We are making the same trip London-Perth but we won’t be ready to leave until earliest October! we have booked flights with Quantas for November but we are expecting to be cancelled any moment! So, I am between buying new tickets with either Singapore or Qatar or join the queue for a DFAT flight. What would be your view?

Do you think if you get offered a repatriation flight, that’s it! No cancellations? No changes?. the only think is, it sounds like you need to be packed and ready to go because they give you a short notice!

Wow that sounds epic! I’m very glad it’s all done and now you can start enjoying the new chapter!