Moving to Sydney checklist?
 

Hi
is there some checklist/ do's and dont's when moving to Sydney?
particularly with family

appreciate any help

--AU

Re: Moving to Sydney checklist?
 

There are several checklists of things to do before and after you move in the sticky thread here - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345774

Re: Moving to Sydney checklist?
 

If buying a house $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ready. If renting maybe a tarpaulin or tent.

Re: Moving to Sydney checklist?
 

Don't forget to relax a bit and enjoy your first days here, as well as getting all the important things like bank accounts and health cards done.

Re: Moving to Sydney checklist?
 

Take lots of money you are going to need it,oh plus a umberella as it rains nearly as much as the uk.more sunny days than uk though.and be prepared to do some pushing and shoving when using the train or bus.:)
nice city though.:)

Re: Moving to Sydney checklist?
 

Remember to pack the family!

Re: Moving to Sydney checklist?
 

> tax file number
> bank account (for transaction accounts get the fee-free ones; and set up a high interest savings account e.g. UBank, ING Direct, RaboDirect, Citi so your money can earn higher rates)
> rental references
> medicare
> drivers licence if needed
> centrelink if needed

and most importantly:

> positive, proactive attitude

Re: Moving to Sydney checklist?
 

Everything commonwealth said. Also:

- Sydney is a sprawling mess of a place and, especially if you don't have a car, it's a good idea to check that wherever you choose to live is serviced by decent public transport. Don't take this for granted - even though they might appear central, some suburbs are serviced by little more than a single bus line. Cityrail.info and Sydneybuses.info are good places to check.

- Sydney's rental and property markets are cutthroat, so if you haven't got a place sorted, steel yourself now. Research tenancy rights with Tenants NSW if renting, and if buying, I'd suggest choosing a solicitor or conveyancer based on trusted recommendations rather than ads or apparently low prices.

- If you're coming over with kids, consider researching the NSW school system to work out where best to enroll them. If you are enrolling them in government schools, the suburb you live in may affect which schools your kids may go to.

- Have fun and take time to explore!