Cerberus1 3,880 Posted February 3, 2012 Plan ahead by moving overseas with the experts! Moving to Australia is not without its ups and downs. To make sure you stay ahead of the game, it pays to be well informed. Everyone wants to start their new life down under with as much money as possible and there are a number of things you can do to ensure you make the most of your funds. Key topics always discussed on the forum include moving your possessions, shipping your car, shipping your pets, transferring your money into your new Australian bank account and getting a mortgage. Poms in Oz is hosting our first Live Chat session for 2012 with leading experts in banking, currency exchange, financial advice, international removals and pet transportation. The chat event will take place on Wednesday 08th February 2012 from 7:30pm-9:30pm (UK Time). National Australia Bank, Moneycorp, PSS International Removals, PetAirUK and Vista Financial Services will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your move. To participate, click on the 'chat' menu option at the top of the page. Clicking on chat will launch the chat software. There will different 'rooms' for each of the different companies. Unregistered guests can participate by following this link - Chat with Industry Experts, then, once the chat software has loaded, tick the 'Guest' option at the top of the chat window, then choose a username and click 'Login' and enter the 'Moneycorp, NAB, PSS, PetAirUK or Vista Financial Services' chat rooms. National Australia Bank [img2=right]http://www.pomsinoz.com/images/chat-nab.png[/img2] Royce Hort will talk about the Australian Banking system providing you with some insights as to what is different between the UK and Australia. She will also talk about how straight forward it is to open an Australian Bank account before you leave home and some of the services you should consider. Moneycorp [img2=right]http://www.pomsinoz.com/images/newmc.gif[/img2] Whether you are moving to Australia, or living there already, John Kinghorn will bring you the latest updates on the Aussie dollar and provide insight into the key factors influencing market movements. Exchange rates are constantly fluctuating and transferring your funds at the right time, via the right channel, can make a big difference to the amount of money you actually end up with. PSS International Removals [img2=right]http://www.pomsinoz.com/images/chat-pss.png[/img2] One of the key ingredients when you are moving overseas is the planning of your removal. Liam Witham will be on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have regarding the packing and shipping of your household effects, including what items you can ship to Australia, Australian Customs procedures and AQIS. PetAir UK [img2=right]http://www.pomsinoz.com/images/petair.png[/img2] Bob Ghandour, Veterinary Consultant and Director of PetAir UK will be on hand to discuss any aspects of shipping your pets to Australia. PetAir UK is a unique pet travel service run by specialised vets for ultimate peace of mind. We will transport your pets safely and comfortably - worldwide. No matter what the journey, we will remove the stress of complicated pet travel arrangements and ensure the best possible service to our clients and their much-loved companions is one of our highest priorities. We operate a 'one of the family' policy, where all animals are treated with the same respect and care as our own pets. We know how much it means to you that your beloved pet arrives safely and by using PetAir UK you can assure yourself you are providing the very best care for your pet. We offer truly comprehensive packages which provide absolute continuity from start to finish. Every client is allocated one of our personal veterinary consultants who will oversee every step of the process. From complex documentation and import permit applications through to last minute flight changes, nothing is a problem for our competent and dedicated team. Vista Financial Services [img2=right]http://www.pomsinoz.com/images/vista-financial.png[/img2] Andrew Williams is both a UK qualified and Australian practicing Financial Adviser and Mortgage Consultant specialising in advising UK expats in Australia on the transition and development of their financial affairs. From assisting clients with securing their first Australian mortgage through to working with them to understand whether transferring their UK Pensions is in their interests, Andrew is able to help answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of financial planning matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus1 3,880 Posted February 8, 2012 Just a quick reminder that our chat event is this evening, starting at 19:30 UK time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 8, 2012 A few hours left till the chat starts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AKA63029 Posted February 8, 2012 Don't miss a great opportunity folks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AKA63029 Posted February 8, 2012 15 minutes to go peeps. It could pay huge dividends to get the industry expertise on many aspects of migration.:yes: I took part in one several months ago and certainly paid dividends for me. Wish this sort of thing had been around in my early dealings with the migration process. Cheers AKA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Annafromeast Posted February 20, 2012 i need all the above. i will fly to Australia two weeks later. but still feel so much to prepare. i need to calm down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pom Queen 5,788 Posted February 20, 2012 i need all the above. i will fly to Australia two weeks later. but still feel so much to prepare. i need to calm down. Unfortunately the chat has been and gone, but you will find all of the speakers already on the forum. If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
