LucaLeon123 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 So we have received our visa's....! Hoping to move out to Perth early next year. What do we do first to prepare?! Don't know where to start! Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Oz Bank Account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Save like mad.Start doing bootsale or ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1mum Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 HI, get an oz bank account open asap. We opened one in London and it was a transfer account, so as we sold stuff sent it to this account and when rate was acceptable had it sent across to an Australian account. Once we arrived, London had made arrangements for us to collect our bank cards and access our money. All this helps as if you have an oz account makes life easier to get other things in place. eg> deposits on rentals, car hire, phone contracts. Secondly, save as much as you can as everything will pay out pay out for the first few months. Thirdly, do your research on where you want to initially settle, costs, availability etc. Fourthly don't leave it all till nearer, time goes so quick you will be here before you know it. Lastly - enjoy the experience, because the journey can be bumpy but definitely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebradeb Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I agree with No1 - we have a shipping container coming this Friday. We aren't taking much so the rest has to go. Ebayers let you down, gumtree buyers didn't turn up, we have sold and resold and the pressure is on. SO the benefit of me being in this position is to share with you not to be! Have a great sort, really think about what you can get rid of and be ruthless. Its worth gold as the date gets closer! put the money into a separate savings account so it doesn't get eaten up and save, save, save. time will fly by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Do your research on where you would like to live. ive seen so many people just home in a suburb cos so n so lives there, or they've seen it mentioned on programmes, forums etc. Really ask yourself what it is your looking for, because suburbs here are very deverse. ie..will you be wanting a busy, full of cafes, restaurants suburb, then they are mainly Perth metro area. Ahh of course rent more expensive, but deduct the fuel you won't be using. do you want a more quieter area, but still need to work in the CBD, look for suburbs on the train lines. Perth is a city of beaches, but what kind of beach do you like...ie surfing, shallow, city? not bothered about beaches! Do you want city or country life. like everything in life, the first impressions count. Make it easier for yourself now, by thinking what it is you want, so you know what direction to head too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I agree with No1 - we have a shipping container coming this Friday. We aren't taking much so the rest has to go. Ebayers let you down, gumtree buyers didn't turn up, we have sold and resold and the pressure is on. SO the benefit of me being in this position is to share with you not to be! Have a great sort, really think about what you can get rid of and be ruthless. Its worth gold as the date gets closer! put the money into a separate savings account so it doesn't get eaten up and save, save, save. time will fly by! Deb, I say if you can't sell it and it'll go in the container chuck it in and sell it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Book your flights. Then you have a deadline to get everything done. Then kick back, have a drink to celebrate, and wait till the last minute to get stuff done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Sit down together and draw up a realistic timeframe. Decide if you need to validate or move within the 12 month deadline. This often depends on whether you have a house to sell. Once you've agreed a timeframe you can start working towards organising your move. Things to consider are... House - do you need to sell, give notice in rental, where will you live in the interim? Where will you stay when you arrive in Perth? Cars - do you need to sell cars? When will you sell and what will you do for transport after you've sold them? Children - do they need to finish exams/ school years? Family - do you need to time your move around family commitments? Money - do you have sufficient money to make the move? Is it reliant on selling a house? Work - how much notice do you need to give? Do you want to secure work before you arrive? I'm sure others can think of other questions and things you should consider but I think I've covered the main ones. Good luck with your move! Lou [emoji2] Edited June 24, 2014 by Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Booking flights is a key one. They generally get more expensive as time goes on and if moving in Oz summer, then availability can get tight. Start thinking about work and research opportunities / prospects. Think if have to sell the house to fund the move or want to rent it out as a "just in case" measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaLeon123 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thank you so much, some really great replies and lots of food for thought. I need to sit down and make a plan now and you have given me a base on which to do this. However if anyone can give anymore advice I will be checking with interest! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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