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Old Jul 14th 2007, 7:22 am
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Hi just wondering if anyone has the thread saved with the to do lists for move to oz? there were some good ones on here a while ago but I forgot to save them thanks Trudi. We are hoping to be in cairns by January an Im up to the visa ack stage in the process any help appreciated cheers
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Have you notified the following of your change in address?
The Post Office, for mail redirection?
Your financial institutions to transfer or close your accounts?
The electoral registrar?
The taxation department?
Your leasing company?
Your insurance company to transfer or terminate your household insurance?
Your life insurance company?
Your car insurance company?
Your health insurance fund?
The school principal and received a letter regarding the status of your children in school?
Stores where you have charge accounts?
Relatives, friends, and regular correspondents?
Club memberships?
Publications you subscribe to?
Your doctor and dentist to obtain copies of your medical records?
Your lawyer?
Your place of worship?


Have you discontinued these services?
Gas?
Water?
Electricity?
Telephone/Cable TV?
Newspaper/Publication delivery?


Have you also?
Defrosted your refrigerator/freezer and drained all water hoses?
Disconnected your washing machine and drained water?
Checked with manufacturer to ensure all major appliances are correctly prepared for moving?
Emptied all gas cylinders?
Arranged for Electricity or Gas Companies to disconnect any fittings from the supply?
Put aside bits and pieces you don’t want to take?
Returned books, videos, etc.?
Removed Fixtures and fittings from walls?
Put important items such as passports and tickets into your personal luggage so they are not accidentally packed?
Arranged for someone to look after your children during the packing process? This can be a stressful time for them.
Washed thoroughly any items that may be of interest to Quarantine/Agriculture, i.e. mowers, garden tools, golf equipment, bicycles, etc.


Dangerous Goods
The following articles are classified as "DANGEROUS" and cannot be stored or transported:

Ammunition
New or partially used cans of paint
Linseed oil
Bleach products
Gas cylinders (unless emptied)
Turpentine
Kerosene
Petrol
Cleaning fluids
Aerosols of any kind
Vegetable oils
Chemical sets, etc


A few don'ts
Don’t fail to advise of any high value items i.e. antiques, furs, or paintings within your household goods. For insurance purposes, a separate valued list is requested.
Don’t put breakables in drawers
Don’t put liquid in drawers (sauce bottles, perfumes etc.)
Don’t overload furniture
Don’t store perishable tuckers such as cereals, flours etc.
Don’t polish your furniture prior to your move.
Don’t store or transport jewellery, money, legal documents, taxation papers, insurance policies or other documents/high value articles. You should keep these items with you.
Don’t forget to tell us EVERYTHING you want moved. It’s your responsibility to check before the vehicle(s) depart.


Now, one last look around
Anything left behind? The attic, garden, garage, basement?
No clothes at the dry cleaners, shoes at shoe repair shops, sporting goods in lockers at clubs/schools?
Water heater turned off?
Main power turned off?
Gas taps turned off?
Windows and doors locked?
Old house keys surrendered?


Finance
Purchase currency on forward contract
Pay 10% deposit on forward contract
Close credit cards but one on-line access one
Close bank and savings accounts except joint one
Close Kids PO accounts
Visit specialist International Financial Advisor
Receive report of recommendations from FA
Action recommendations
Agree balance to be left in UK account
Set up Australian bank account
Make initial contact with Australian IFA and book appointment
Organising 'bridging life cover' as stop gap until get to Oz
Pay remaining 90% on forward contract
Send P85 to Inland Revenue to get tax rebate (must have P45)
Buy some Australian cash for first few days until 'unlock' Oz bank acct


Removals
Obtain three quotes for removals
De clutter all rooms, loft, sheds, etc.
Pass items to friends who need/want them
E-bay items
Charity shop and tip the rest
Agree luggage contents
Set up contract with chosen company
Pay for removals and insurance
Hand completed customs form to packers on the day
Clean, inspection and hand back keys (we were living in rented accommodation for the last year)


Flights
Get quotes for flights
Agree flight date and carrier
Book Flights
Buy additional luggage
Trial pack and weigh
Pack luggage
Book travel insurance


Moving Out
Notify agent of date you are moving out
Request reference from agent
Speak to landlord re: leaving items behind
Notify council re: council tax
Notify Water Board
Notify Gas company
Notify Electric company
Notify BT
Notify ISP
Notify TV license people
Notify Gym
Notify Kids nursery/school
Take final meter readings
Book window cleaner
Arrange final inspection with agent


Transition Phase
Apply for on Arrival Accommodation and Meet and Greet Service
Organise accommodation in Margate
Book Hotel at destination
E-mail confirmation to Australian government 7-10 days before & request address details
Book taxi to airport (a big one!!)
Sell Cars
Get rid of shed
Buy clothes for Oz as required


Medical and Health
Retrieve medical histories from Doctors
Retrieve vaccination histories for kids
Notify doctors of leaving
Book last dental appointment
Notify dentist of moving


Additional Notifications
Notify Car insurance
Notify RAC
Obtain friends and families e-mail addresses
Inform professional bodies
Inform magazine subscriptions
Arrange re-direction of mail to relatives for forwarding
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http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...42&postcount=2

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=416975

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thanks wendy...........and you hardly know me
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Thanks and well done! how organised are you eh!!
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Dont forget to leave the cat out
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Dont forget to leave the cat out
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345774
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1) Have I got a sense of humour - check
2) Am I aware I will spending considerable amounts of time by myself - check
3) Am I aware supermarkets here do not stock the same brands as the UK - check
4) Am I aware Banks charge monthly fees which I will not complain about once I am here - check
5) Am I aware that drinking copious amounts of alcohol will get me through the dark days - check
6) Have I got a vibrating rabbit in case the weather does not hold up and I cannot get to the beach or pool so have something to relieve boredom in case there is not a man present - check
7) Have I got broadband connected, or an ISP in mind to fulfill those days when I really don't want to be around people or anything living - check
8) Am I really bothered that I may pay more for a lettuce or banana that will eventually go off in the fridge because I am not going to eat it anyway - check
9) I will respond always that everything is good in my life, when a complete stranger asks me how I am even though I am feeling shite and want to rip the head of the next person who asks how I am without waiting for a response - check
10) Am I prepared for the fact my friends and family will not show any interest in the fact that I am living 'the life' in Oz, and they are more interested in telling me how their next door neighbours boiler blew up last week - check
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What about the bog rolls ?
Everyone always forgets the bog rolls.
Bog rolls never done no harm to anyone.
If it wasn't for bog rolls we would be in a mess.
Please spare a thought for the humble bog roll.
And did you know bog rolls in Aus are scented ?
Oh yes, bog rolls in Aus are most definitely scented.
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Hi there,

We used the list that Wendy has shown at:

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...42&postcount=2

It was fab and gave us a bit of a guide to what we were supposed to be doing!!

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Originally Posted by Bix
What about the bog rolls ?
Everyone always forgets the bog rolls.
Bog rolls never done no harm to anyone.
If it wasn't for bog rolls we would be in a mess.
Please spare a thought for the humble bog roll.
And did you know bog rolls in Aus are scented ?
Oh yes, bog rolls in Aus are most definitely scented.
Now you've got me thinking.....what are they scented with?
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Originally Posted by Bix
What about the bog rolls ?
Everyone always forgets the bog rolls.
Bog rolls never done no harm to anyone.
If it wasn't for bog rolls we would be in a mess.
Please spare a thought for the humble bog roll.
And did you know bog rolls in Aus are scented ?
Oh yes, bog rolls in Aus are most definitely scented.
Thought that you might like to know that some car tyres are scented in the USA - 2 options..one of which is lavender!
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Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
Thought that you might like to know that some car tyres are scented in the USA - 2 options..one of which is lavender!

is that for the tarmac sniffers?
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Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
Thought that you might like to know that some car tyres are scented in the USA - 2 options..one of which is lavender!
what's the other?
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Old Jul 16th 2007, 8:26 am
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Originally Posted by mooncat
what's the other?
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