Goochie 75 Posted April 21, 2012 I've been looking at the options for post redirection and the problem seems to be that you cant set it up with Royal Mail before you leave unless you already know the forwarding address. A bit of googling later revealed a company called UKPostBox.com who set up a PO box for you, scan in all of your incoming envelopes and ask you if you'd like them to be opened and emailed or destroyed. I have no connection to the company what so ever but thought it seemed like a really good idea. You just get Royal Mail to redirect all your post to your UKPostBox and decide what you want scanned or forwarded when it arrives. Has anyone here used a similar service? Skills as'mt sent 4/6/11-As'mt pass 20/09-IELTS 22/10-WA SS App 5/11-SS Grant 9/11 *Xmas break* 176App 29/01-C.O 17/02-Meds 10/03-Police 22/03-Visa Grant 4/4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goochie 75 Posted April 21, 2012 Seems there are other companies offering a similar service such as http://www.scanmypost.co.uk Skills as'mt sent 4/6/11-As'mt pass 20/09-IELTS 22/10-WA SS App 5/11-SS Grant 9/11 *Xmas break* 176App 29/01-C.O 17/02-Meds 10/03-Police 22/03-Visa Grant 4/4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBO76 10 Posted April 22, 2012 I am also really interested to hear how anyone has got n with this kind of service. I was planning on buying a scanner and asking my folks to open.and scan post. Having a professional service would be grreat...... QUOTE=Goochie;1935791738]I've been looking at the options for post redirection and the problem seems to be that you cant set it up with Royal Mail before you leave unless you already know the forwarding address. A bit of googling later revealed a company called UKPostBox.com who set up a PO box for you, scan in all of your incoming envelopes and ask you if you'd like them to be opened and emailed or destroyed. I have no connection to the company what so ever but thought it seemed like a really good idea. You just get Royal Mail to redirect all your post to your UKPostBox and decide what you want scanned or forwarded when it arrives. Has anyone here used a similar service? Submitted 4 Feb 2011 (176 Fam)/CO allocated 26 September 2011/Medicals on 18th October/all documents uploaded by 27th Oct and medicals showing as complete........Visa granted 7November! Wahoo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donnapow33 10 Posted August 30, 2012 Has anyone used any of these? Any recommendations thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donnapow33 10 Posted August 30, 2012 Anyone? Not sure what to do about our mail when we leave in couple of weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mumoffour 76 Posted August 30, 2012 I got mine redirected to my Dad who contacts the mailing list type people and gets me removed and scans the important stuff and emails it retaining the hard copies for "as and when". I think the companies you mention may scan everything and you pay according to how many scans you think you'll need in a month and you'd be pretty hacked off if you paid to get scans of your "the NEXT sale starts soon" flyer and other such drivel. Redirect to a relative and make them earn their 2 months in the sun holiday each year - lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donnapow33 10 Posted August 30, 2012 Lol quite true, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikko 10 Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) We use http://www.my-uk-mail.co.uk/. been using them for 3 months now with no problems. Costs £70 to set up an account PLUS the costs of shipping which you load as needed. I loaded £25 when we moved at the begining of June a i still have £12.50 left. They give you a UK street address which you have your mail redirected to (not a PO box as Royal Mail will not redirect to PO box) and you choose how often you want a shipment sending. We chose every 2 weeks and not to have our mail scanned. So far i can not fault the service, takes about a week for the mail to arrive here so it can be about 3 weeks old but we are not that bothered, if you are either get it scanned or shipped more often. Nick. Edited August 31, 2012 by Nikko IELTS passed Nov 2010: ANMAC applied 9/3/11, +ve 28/6/11: Vic SS applied 11/3/11, granted 29/6/11:176 applied for 29/06/11, CO assigned 21/07/11: Meds bkd 17/8/11, finalized 29/8/11: VISA GRANTED 31/8/11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donnapow33 10 Posted August 31, 2012 Ok thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Collett 3,238 Posted August 31, 2012 http://auspost.com.au/personal/how-does-mail-redirection-holding-work.html Maybe have post forwarded to your local AusPost outlet, and held for you for collection until you have a residential address in Australia? Best regards. Managing Director, Go Matilda Visas - www.gomatilda.com Registered Migration Agent Number 0102534; Registered Tax Agent (Australia) Chartered Accountant (UK, and Australia) T - 023 81 66 11 55 (UK) or 03 9935 2929 (Australia) E - alan.collett@gomatilda.com and acollett@bdhtax.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donnapow33 10 Posted August 31, 2012 http://auspost.com.au/personal/how-does-mail-redirection-holding-work.html Maybe have post forwarded to your local AusPost outlet, and held for you for collection until you have a residential address in Australia? Best regards. Thanks for the info will have a look in to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Munth 10 Posted July 9, 2015 For others coming on this page when Googling for UK mail forwarding company as i did i'll recommend a company that i'm totally happy with. I've been using their service for several months and i upgraded to premium membership already. I took a look on other Uk forwarders and came to conclusion that their prices are the lowest on the market with great customer support. The company name is myukmailbox and you can check their services here: https://myukmailbox.com/services Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
