Mummy3

Ok, we are going for it!!

So, house going on market this week (its a wreck we were doing it up so cant afford to do it up to rent)

so, think things are going to get a bit hectic...

ok, where to start...

elice_in_oz

ROMFT_WO2RN

Good Luck

Mummy3

Thanks, me thinks will need it...

KJCherokee

1. Sort out what has to come with you and what is better off going to the garage sale or eBay.
2. From what's left, sort out what will come with you on the plane and what you can wait a few months to receive by sea.
3. Find somewhere to stay when you land (assuming this isn't already arranged)
4. Book flights
5. Arrive!

chris955

Good luck with it all.

Buzzy--Bee

Good decision! We have never regretted it once since we moved here.

BB

Mummy3

Thank you, clear advice.
Much to go on ebay!!

elice_in_oz

There is a thread with loads of links to advice, checklists etc
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345774 although it might get overwhelming to look at a few of those lists

Mummy3

So, I am a girl who likes a good list BUT eeekkk!!

Will any of our electrical items work in Australia?

elice_in_oz

Yep, just need a new plug. People have suggested bringing over a few power boards so that you can plug in more than one appliance at a time. Saves changing individual plugs. Same voltage/wattage/whatever.

And I did warn you about the lists

Mummy3

Yeah, that will make OH happy as bought new TV last year..
so, just need a good tidy up ready for the viewings...

elice_in_oz

Ahhh, I debated with myself whether to mention the TV specifically... There may be issues, not with the power though, just with the getting reception bit.
I know there are LOADS of threads on that particular topic so best to do a search and see what comes up. The vacuum cleaner will work with no problem though

Mummy3

Oh for a minute I thought my OH was on here...
Have read up with the TV but think its worth a try, something to do with German settings?

Seriously, is the vacuum cleaner allowed in? Or might it be at risk of bugs?

elice_in_oz

Well, you would take the full bag out before shipping now, wouldn't you? We want none of your dirty UK dust on our pristine Australian soil
Quarantine might still fumigate it and charge you for the pleasure thereof. This all depends on how attached you are to it and whether you can live without your own particular one... Personally, I hardly have any kind of relationship with mine anyway. I'm not too sure what colour it is now that I think of it And I reckon it is allergic to dust anyway.
We do have vacuum cleaners for sale in the shops here too you know Though somebody will be along shortly to tell how outrageously expensive they are and how even the Hoover ones are not as good as in the UK... Just you wait and see...