What paperwork to take?
 

Hi - apologies if this has been asked before - done a quick search and couldn't find anything.

The shippers are coming on Tuesday and we are flying out on Oct 20th. We've sussed out everything else we are packing/binning etc but don't know what to do with the mountains of files and general paperwork we've accumulated over the years.

Is there a general list/guide to what paperwork/bank stuff/bills etc would be useful for when we get to Oz. We figured on taking six months bank statements and maybe a few utility bills but haven't a clue what else.

We plan to rent for a year or so before buying a house. We don't have any rental references as we've never rented before - would some bills be useful instead?.

Can anyone advise?

Many thanks
Rachel

Re: What paperwork to take?
 

Bring mortgage statements with you, showing you have paid mortgage regularly.
Other than that our real estate wasnt interested in anything from UK -- eg. gas/elec bills.
The only thing they wanted was proof of DH's job and his income.
We bought a years' worth of UK paperwork with us (bank statements, bills etc.) but most of it is all still in the box. (The only stuff I have ever needed was papers to prove that yet again the Child Tax Credit people had cocked up -- but that's another story!!! :)


The other thing we needed on our 457 visa was our NHS cards. (Not applicable if you're coming as PR as you get medicare anyway.)

Re: What paperwork to take?
 

Twelve months' bank statements and utilities. Rates demands.

The paper bit of the driving licence.

Insurance renewal notices - and get a letter from your car insurer saying you have X years no claims. ( unless they no longer want to know you <g>).

Medical records.

(Obviously) all records like birth certificates, marriage, divorce etc.