Moving to Australia- What moving companies to use?

05 Jun 2010

5 Jun, 2010 Removalist

Hi,

Me and my husband are planning on moving to Australia next year and I was wondering about the cost of moving our stuff over there. We’re living in the UK at the moment, and we wouldn’t be taking any furniture or big stuff. Mostly it’s just books/dvd’s/clothes/knicknacks kinda stuff. So my questions–
Can anyone reccomend any overseas removalist companies?
Any rough estimates on price?
How do you package your stuff? In cardboard boxes or what? Where can you get these from? Do removal companies supply them?

Thanks

Ash x

There are a number of removal companies that do international removals, Pickfords is one that comes to mind, and you’ll find them listed in the phone book – just look up ‘furniture removalists’ or ‘removals’.

These companies will sell you the properly sized cardboard packing boxes and you will have a choice of packing yourself, or getting the company do it for you at an additional cost. It’s probably better for them to pack as any breakages will then be covered by insurance.

If you haven’t got accommodation arranged at the time the goods arrive in Australia, the removal company can arrange to have everything stored until you have a place.

Costs will depend on the number of cartons etc that you want moved, where you’re moving from and to, and the time you want them delivered eg do the goods need to be flown out or can they go by sea. You really need to get a quote from three or four companies and then make a decision.

Get quotes now, but don’t lock in a company until you know your visas are OK and travel dates are firm.

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zafir
2010 Jun 06 1

There are a number of removal companies that do international removals, Pickfords is one that comes to mind, and you’ll find them listed in the phone book – just look up ‘furniture removalists’ or ‘removals’.

These companies will sell you the properly sized cardboard packing boxes and you will have a choice of packing yourself, or getting the company do it for you at an additional cost. It’s probably better for them to pack as any breakages will then be covered by insurance.

If you haven’t got accommodation arranged at the time the goods arrive in Australia, the removal company can arrange to have everything stored until you have a place.

Costs will depend on the number of cartons etc that you want moved, where you’re moving from and to, and the time you want them delivered eg do the goods need to be flown out or can they go by sea. You really need to get a quote from three or four companies and then make a decision.

Get quotes now, but don’t lock in a company until you know your visas are OK and travel dates are firm.
References :
Jessi
2010 Jun 06 2

Plenty of Moving companies are there to provide you the service, but think twice before hiring them, get some quotes from them by calling them up phone or online. Most of the moving companies provide quotes online through their website itself, it makes your job much easier. Just collect some choose the better one to go with
References :
http://www.freemovingquotation.com – Get free quotes from several international movers
Jane
2010 Jun 06 3

I moved between Australia and New Zealand twice (taking furniture as well as household items both times). I used Grace removals but there are plenty out there to choose from. From my experience they charge per square metre but it may be different if you only have a few small boxes.

Also, to be covered by maritime insurance they must pack your belongings.
Good luck
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