Checklist for Emigration (ie the big move)
Nov 29th 2003, 11:56 am
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Checklist for Emigration (ie the big move)
G'day,
Does anyone have a "check list" of things that need to be done prior to emigrating to Australia? I don`t mean things like applying for visa, medicals etc.
What I`m really after is the "nitty gritty", things like not forgetting to get a letter from your car insurance company in the UK certifying no-claims bonus entitlement, and that sort of thing.
We're trying to get everything sorted, but are sure that we'll miss something!!!:scared:
So if any of you have any bright ideas, or know of a good "check list", can you please let me have a copy???
Thanks,
Piers
Does anyone have a "check list" of things that need to be done prior to emigrating to Australia? I don`t mean things like applying for visa, medicals etc.
What I`m really after is the "nitty gritty", things like not forgetting to get a letter from your car insurance company in the UK certifying no-claims bonus entitlement, and that sort of thing.
We're trying to get everything sorted, but are sure that we'll miss something!!!:scared:
So if any of you have any bright ideas, or know of a good "check list", can you please let me have a copy???
Thanks,
Piers
Nov 29th 2003, 1:45 pm
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I have this to do list(in Word). It came from someone on here I think.
I haven't looked at it much yet, but there's heaps on it. (I added a few things in dutch, so if you're thinking what the? : it';s dutch!
)
I'd also use the search option on this forum. These things have of course been discussed before.
I haven't looked at it much yet, but there's heaps on it. (I added a few things in dutch, so if you're thinking what the? : it';s dutch!
)I'd also use the search option on this forum. These things have of course been discussed before.
Nov 29th 2003, 2:24 pm
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Carrianne's List
Hi
The user 'Carrianne' did a "All you Need" list in several parts: which I link to here..
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=171254
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=171256
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=171255
cheers
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The user 'Carrianne' did a "All you Need" list in several parts: which I link to here..
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=171254
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=171256
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=171255
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Nov 29th 2003, 2:50 pm
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you forgot to get a refund on the tv license!
Nov 29th 2003, 4:01 pm
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Hello Piers-morgan,
I put up a similar post yesterday and got some really useful tips, you'll find it under 'are we ready'.
Will also be looking at the ones mentioned above.
I put up a similar post yesterday and got some really useful tips, you'll find it under 'are we ready'.
Will also be looking at the ones mentioned above.
Nov 30th 2003, 8:07 pm
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Have just looked at Carriannes lists (links above) they are fantastic, have got loads of useful stuff and the printed to do list is on my kitchen wall(without many ticks yet!)
Thanks Carianne, it must have taken ages, your efforts are appreciated.
Thanks Carianne, it must have taken ages, your efforts are appreciated.
Nov 30th 2003, 9:23 pm
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Bedankt!!
Originally posted by Simone82
I have this to do list(in Word). It came from someone on here I think.
I haven't looked at it much yet, but there's heaps on it. (I added a few things in dutch, so if you're thinking what the? : it';s dutch!)
I'd also use the search option on this forum. These things have of course been discussed before.
I have this to do list(in Word). It came from someone on here I think.
I haven't looked at it much yet, but there's heaps on it. (I added a few things in dutch, so if you're thinking what the? : it';s dutch!
)I'd also use the search option on this forum. These things have of course been discussed before.
Piers
Dec 1st 2003, 8:47 am
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Ik ook niet....... KC
Dec 1st 2003, 9:08 am
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Re: Bedankt!!
Originally posted by piers_morgan
Bedankt Simone. Ik ben ook Nederlandse dus geen probleem met de lijst.
Piers
Bedankt Simone. Ik ben ook Nederlandse dus geen probleem met de lijst.
Piers
He, vul trouwens even je profile in (bovenaan, bij my forum)
Is wel handig, ik heb een slecht geheugen!
Ik ook niet....... KC
OK, going back to English now. Sorry guys!, weren't talking about anything interesting though
Dec 1st 2003, 11:48 am
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Hi,
have a look at this link...... http://www.movingdownunder.co.uk/files/beforeyougo.php
I think most things are covered. Also the rest of the site is quite good.
have a look at this link...... http://www.movingdownunder.co.uk/files/beforeyougo.php
I think most things are covered. Also the rest of the site is quite good.
Dec 1st 2003, 12:09 pm
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You are very welcome x
Dec 1st 2003, 1:19 pm
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Moving from Amsterdam
Originally posted by Simone82
I have this to do list(in Word). It came from someone on here I think.
I haven't looked at it much yet, but there's heaps on it. (I added a few things in dutch, so if you're thinking what the? : it';s dutch!)
I'd also use the search option on this forum. These things have of course been discussed before.
I have this to do list(in Word). It came from someone on here I think.
I haven't looked at it much yet, but there's heaps on it. (I added a few things in dutch, so if you're thinking what the? : it';s dutch!
)I'd also use the search option on this forum. These things have of course been discussed before.
We are moving from Amsterdam to Sydney and were wondering if you have any recommendations as for movers and electrical appliances we can take with us (e.g. washing machine).
Thanks for your help!
An
Dec 1st 2003, 1:36 pm
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Re: Moving from Amsterdam
Originally posted by anpham
Hello there,
We are moving from Amsterdam to Sydney and were wondering if you have any recommendations as for movers and electrical appliances we can take with us (e.g. washing machine).
Thanks for your help!
An
Hello there,
We are moving from Amsterdam to Sydney and were wondering if you have any recommendations as for movers and electrical appliances we can take with us (e.g. washing machine).
Thanks for your help!
An
Sorry, no! I still have to look into all this too. We've still got 8 months to go, but I will be starting soon.
Have you looked on the prikbord of emigratie.pagina.nl?
If you use the search function on there, you will definetly find some usefull info.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure you can take the washing machine.
What else is there that could cos problems:
Fridge: they say that the ones aren't good enough to survive the heat in summer. Seems to me it depends on where you're gonna live.. Still have to look into it.
TV - have to look into
DVD - it had to be region free(regio vrij of zo) Someone said you can get someone to make it that, doesn't cost to much??
Computer - should be fine
Stove (gasstel) - isn't necessary, houses in Oz come with these standard, usually with oven. So you only have to bring your fridge and microwave.
Houses usually also come with curtains and light coverings. (lampen kappen of zo, hoe heet dat ??lol) But, of course, everybodies tastes are different.....
Good luck on the move!!
Dec 1st 2003, 2:29 pm
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dvd region free
To make your dvd player region free it can be very easy - look at www.dvdrhelp.com - if you select your dvd player it will tell you - normally you can do this with the remote controller.
Dec 15th 2003, 12:02 pm
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Re: Moving from Amsterdam
Originally posted by Simone82
Hi An,
Sorry, no! I still have to look into all this too. We've still got 8 months to go, but I will be starting soon.
Have you looked on the prikbord of emigratie.pagina.nl?
If you use the search function on there, you will definetly find some usefull info.
Hi An,
Sorry, no! I still have to look into all this too. We've still got 8 months to go, but I will be starting soon.
Have you looked on the prikbord of emigratie.pagina.nl?
If you use the search function on there, you will definetly find some usefull info.
Many thanks for your response! Sorry it took so long to reply. Have booked our (one-way) flight to Sydney, leaving 1st week of march. Your list has been super useful. Have been busy trying to sell most of our stuff to reduce the size of the container, visiting parents in France and UK, saying good bye to friends, telling the boss... Haaaaa.
When are you leaving? Where are you going?
See you soon online!
An:scared: