Buying a car with no permanent address?

[Simonr]

We have booked flights to Perth, with the intention of buying a car and caravan and travelling for a few weeks before settling in Melbourne.

 

When we arrive, and for several weeks after, we won't have a proper address. As far as I understand, we need an address in order to register the car (and caravan?). What's the best way of doing this without an address? Can I use a PO box or something? Or a hotel address?

 

Thanks

[Suzukiscottie]

I used a hotel address for heaps of things when I first came to Aus. Then started using an address we used as a temporary base for 5 weeks before we got our first rental lease elsewhere. We've moved twice since then. I don't consider any of them "permanent addresses" [emoji4]

[Gbye grey sky]

I would imagine that you need to consider which State you register the vehicle in too. Also I imagine you would need a fixed address ( not a hotel or PO address) to insure the vehicles. I'm afraid that I can't help with the question. Do you have any family or close friends in Melbourne perhaps with an address you can use (assuming that is legal).

[Suzukiscottie]

For another stream of information to consider, there are several Faceb**k groups for travellers/backpackers which are quite active in the field of buying and selling of camper vans and suchlike. Might be worth doing a Google and having a look at some of the groups to find out the best tips for getting yourselves on the road without a "permanent" address.