krishaze Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hi, not posted in a while but been a long timer viewer. We got our visa last year, validated it in October moved out of our house in November, currently staying with family saving every penny for our move in July. We have accommodation set up for the first 5-6 weeks, we have a rental car booked for the first few weeks, we have a bank account open and are jumping on the good rate against the £ whenever we can and we have medicare sorted out. Just wondered if there is anything we can do now before we get there?? Looking at shipping companies just now and pricing that up. Any hints and tips on what to take and what to do would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Poss one way emigration insurance, go walkabout. insure your bags etc on the way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krishaze Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks never thought or heard of that Will look into it. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyLP Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Hi, sounds like you're pretty organised! Well done! Hopefully I can give you some tips on what to do to arrange shipping....Now is a great time to start your research and shortlisting. Most people start the process of making enquiries around 3 months before the big move, but there is no harm doing this earlier as long as the moving company knows your rough dates the prices should stand and this gives you more time to prepare and evaluate your options. 1) Shortlist companies you want to invite to quote. Look for FIDI accredited movers, this is the most commonly recognised international certification that pre-vets removal companies to ensure they have acceptable standards of resources, processes, financial stability, experience and customer feedback to provide a professional service. 2) Request in home move consultations from 3 companies - the move consultant will assess your volume of belongings as well as discuss your individual requirements and explain to you how the move might work, what you can and can't take etc. From this they'll provide you with quotes. (This is free and non obligatory) 3) Compare your quotes making sure you take into account all the costs including insurance, customs charges and any additional services such as crating your might be taking. Make sure the quotes are all like for like before you look at price including service levels, inclusions / exclusions, volume of goods it's based on and transit time. In terms of what to take and what not to take I would highly recommend checking out the department of agriculture website http://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/travel/moving-emigrating which covers prohibited/restricted items as well as common items of quarantine concern. hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krishaze Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks I have been in touch with a few companies now and are getting ballpark figures from them, going to try to organise a few consolations for later in the month. Will have a look on the link as well with regard to what we can take. Thanks for the pointers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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