The Harbords Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hi Please could someone give me the link regarding a post that was on here with a list of things you need to do before leaving for oz and what to do when you first arrive. Thanks Sharon:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grainne73 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Remember reading that, hope someone has link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harbords Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Anyone......please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36762 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Anyone......please was it this one? http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/89741-list-things-take-oz-when-emigrating.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry & Melanie Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I Dont know if this helps any? http://www.thinkingaustralia.com/migration/faqs/moving_lists.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaroy Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I Dont know if this helps any?http://www.thinkingaustralia.com/migration/faqs/moving_lists.asp That is quite a helpful site. I am positive someone put a really good thread somewhere about what to do and when. I have tried searching for quite some time now and just can't find it:mad:. I am really interested in this too as I am sure it will make life so much easier with an idea of when to do things before leaving. Perhaps its a good idea for those with experience to post some suggestions ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harbords Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 was it this one? http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/89741-list-things-take-oz-when-emigrating.html Hi....thanks. It wasn't the post I was thinking of but this is very helpful. I am going to make a list now before I lose this information. Cheers Sharon:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harbords Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 I Dont know if this helps any?http://www.thinkingaustralia.com/migration/faqs/moving_lists.asp Hi...thanks for the link, great help. There was a great post on here with all that information on and when you should think about doing them. Read it at the time thinking this was really useful, but cannot find it now. Thanks for your help, hopefully be out in Brisbane in September if we get everything done.. Cheers Sharon:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harbords Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 That is quite a helpful site. I am positive someone put a really good thread somewhere about what to do and when. I have tried searching for quite some time now and just can't find it:mad:. I am really interested in this too as I am sure it will make life so much easier with an idea of when to do things before leaving. Perhaps its a good idea for those with experience to post some suggestions ?? Hi.....be a great help if anyone could give some suggestions, help me be a bit more organised:goofy: Thanks Sharon:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
australia94 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Really useful post thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry & Melanie Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Was this it? http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/85146-list-things-do-before-immigrating.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaroy Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Was this it?http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/85146-list-things-do-before-immigrating.html Thats a good thread thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazztell Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hi ! One of the things I did before I emigrated to Australia a few years ago, was to wait until all the gas and electric bills, TV licence and rates demands, etc..., arrived. Then-a couple of days before I flew out- I printed on the envelopes " Return to sender.Person no longer at this address." It saved me heaps ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hi ! One of the things I did before I emigrated to Australia a few years ago, was to wait until all the gas and electric bills, TV licence and rates demands, etc..., arrived. Then-a couple of days before I flew out- I printed on the envelopes " Return to sender.Person no longer at this address." It saved me heaps ! I love a dry sense of humour Tazztell, tell me you are joking eh!?:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siandsu Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I copied and pasted, Afraid i cant take credit for writing this but hope you find it useful. Mark. Before you move 12 months to go Make sure you have at least 2 years left on your passports. Dig out all your personal paperwork, including birth, adoption and marriage certificates, employment refeences, driving licences and qualifications. Apply for your visas Update your CV to make it suitable for the Oz/Kiwi market place. Start job hunting. Put your house on the market. Get your finances in order, consolidate bank accounts and reduce debts. Consider talking to your employer about your migration plans. Talk to your childrens schools about your plans and ask them to prepare hand-over files. Discuss your plans with extended family and friends. 6 months to go Get quotes from removals companies and flights and get them booked. If you are shipping pets, make sure they are fully innoculated and fir to travel. Your vet can advise you. Get quotes and book pet shipment. Sell any unwanted items of furniture and clear out cupboards. Clean and paint any garden tools and furniture you plan to take. Items with soil on will be denied entry at customs. Give formal notice to your employer and ensure you get your P45. Ask your doctor, dentist,optician for your hand-over files. Open an Oz/Kiwi bank account. Set up a trading account with a currency broker. Request credit references from your bank,building society or any other lending agent. Identify temporary accommodation in case your house sells sooner than expected and you have to move out 2 months to go Track down temporary accommodation in Oz/NZ. Book accommodation for each destination on route. Register children in new schools. Book accommodation in OZ/NZ for pets. Start having Goodbye parties now as time runs away at the end. Organise all birthday cards and presents for the next 3 months. Request up to date statements on any endowments, pensions and investments. Depending on your tenancy agreement, give notice to your landlord if renting your property. 1 month to go Give your change of address to your bank, passport office, DVLA, pension company, inland revenue, insurance brokers and accountants. Bring council tax and utilities up to date and cancel accounts for TV, internet, phone and insurance. Go to a car book sale to sell any items you don't want to take with you, or donate them to a charity shop. Arrange all your post to be redirected to a friend or relative. Transfer funds to Oz/NZ. Start packing non essential items. Collect all hand-over files from doctor, dentist, optician, schools etc. Arrange some private health cover for Oz/NZ if required. Pay off any outstanding debts. Close any surplus bank accounts and destroy unwanted cards. Shred any personal records you are not taking and dispose of. Confirm the removalists are booked. Ensure all your relevant paperwork is in a handy travel file. Cancel any redundant direct debits or standing orders. Ask for a copy of your No Claims Bonus from your insurance company. 1 week to go Cancel any newspapers, milk or satellite TV subscriptions. Sell your car, bike, van or any other transport you wont be needing. Cancel car insurance. Buy some currency for each destination on route to Oz/NZ. Throw more Goodbye parties! Ensure that yur gods are either about to leave the UK or are on their way Down Under. Organise any presents and cards your children may want to send to their friends prior to leaving. 1 day to go Make sure transport to the airport is organised and will arrive in plenty of time for the flight. Establish who will be coming to the airport to say goodbye. Pack activity sets and small gifts to amuse young children on the flight. Get a good night's sleep When you get there On arrival Pick up a copy of "On Arrival" magazine at the airport; it contains lots of ideas, information and helpful websites. Collect your hire car and check into your accommodation. Contact people back home to let them know you have arrival safely. Try not to sleep through the day. Set up a Pay-as-you-Go mobile phone to start your off - you can buy a cheap SIM card and use it in your UK phone. Find your nearest internet cafe for property and area research. Take a few days to get over the journey and explore the area. 1 week later Get a tax file number (TFN) for Oz or an IRD number for New Zealand. Contact your new employer to confirm you have arrived. Explore the area or suburb you think you would like to live in and ask the locals as many questions as possible. Meet with rental agents and start reviewing some accommodation property options. Find a solicitor to help with rental or purchase contracts. Consider buying a car sooner rather than later. Used cars are cheap if you don't yet qualify for credit. Get car insurance. Register at a local school and arrange to meet your children's new teachers. Get a landline installed and set up internet access. Invite your neighbours around for drinks and focus on making new friends for you and your children. 1 month later Review your financial position and transfer more funds if required. Set up standing orders for utilities. Register for your local doctor and dentist, and for Medicare (Oz). Meet with mortgage brokers to understand your borrowing capacity. Visit your children's schools to ensure that they have settled in ok. Identify a reliable plumber, electrician and mechanic in your area. Consider re-writing your will. Discuss your first month with your employer and resolve any problems that may have cropped up. Start to attend social functions or join a sports club. Establish a routine and settle into your new life! Not taking credit for typing it out, but had saved it as a word file for future use! If anyone can think of anything else to add to this list just leave a post and i will squeeze it in, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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