Experience with removal companies for move from UK to Aus
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Experience with removal companies for move from UK to Aus
Hi
Anyone have any positive or negative experience to share about using removal companies when emigrating from UK to Aus?
Thanks
R
Anyone have any positive or negative experience to share about using removal companies when emigrating from UK to Aus?
Thanks
R
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and http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=193
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Thanks very much, will look at the info!
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Re: Experience with removal companies for move from UK to Aus
you can also check out the www.trustedmover.org website by the British Association of Removers.... its a directory combined with Reviews... look for overseas moving group members.
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I wouldn't over think this one or over research it either, there are so many other things to do. Removal companies are much of a muchness, I have never read anything that has led me to believe that there are any standouts or any to be avoided at all costs ... and people do ask a lot.
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Re: Experience with removal companies for move from UK to Aus
Seems to be all down to the local crews at both ends as long as you avoid the cowboys. We went with Pickfords and got a great service in both countries
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We had a very positive experience with Doree Bonner / Grace.
Crews both sides were good, stuff arrived quickly and in good condition.
Over the years, I think I've read good and bad about all of the companies so I think BS's advice is good - just pick one and go for it
Crews both sides were good, stuff arrived quickly and in good condition.
Over the years, I think I've read good and bad about all of the companies so I think BS's advice is good - just pick one and go for it
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Hey all, thank you all for the information.
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Crown were great both ends and it's the same company, some companies use a local firm this end instead.
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Re: Experience with removal companies for move from UK to Aus
Thanks Mummy3. We had a quote from Crowns and Anglo Pacific, Crowns seemed more hungry for the business but more pricey on any excess. As a first-timer at this, trying to gain a good understanding of what to look out for, so far both companies are making the right noises but not sure ...
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Our experience was very good, we got the price down with them, played them off against other prices.
Don't pay their insurance, Letton Percivil in liverpool were far better, cheaper and we had to claim and they paid up as our washing machine broke in transit.
Don't pay their insurance, Letton Percivil in liverpool were far better, cheaper and we had to claim and they paid up as our washing machine broke in transit.
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I investigated 4 or 5 companies and have decided to go with PSS. They seem the most professional. Don't move until jan 2014, so a lot can happen yet, but so far so good with them.
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Hi Mummy3 and nmm, I will get further quotes and contact Crown again, totally understand that using a company that provides an end to end service without using sub-contractors could be of benefit.
Thanks for the info about insurance too, much appreciated.
R
Thanks for the info about insurance too, much appreciated.
R
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If it helps here are some tips on comparing your quotes http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=785367 good luck!