Originally Posted by steve666

10K!!! 3 times that much for 2 cars plus insurance.

Originally Posted by steve666

10K!!! 3 times that much for 2 cars plus insurance.

Originally Posted by The TWs

I've just read the "would you do it again" poll and people seem to be shocked at how much it cost them to immigrate.

I made up a spreadsheet on the weekend and it looks like it's going to cost us around £35,000 to make the move.

This includes: all estate agent, surveyor and lawyers fees in Canada and the UK, flights (including our cat), 20' container shipping and insurance, buying a vehicle in Canada, first 4 months mortgage/rent payments, new furniture when we arrive, replacing small appliances and a contingency fund.

I'm wondering what sort of other costs there might be that surprised other people. Does £35k sound like too much or too little?

Thoughts?

Originally Posted by steve666

I would, and I have. All costs are emigration costs when you get out there, afte a year or two it's normal living stuff, you need money kept back for reserve. And who has a job when they/we get there??

Originally Posted by steve666

Just look at your name!
In bold l e t t e r s

Originally Posted by R I C H

Nah, not bold, just capitals, 'cos I've an inflated sense of self-worth. And 'Rich' as a user name had already gone (I'm too dull to be creative and choose something else )

Originally Posted by The TWs

Almost Canadian what did you spend on cars if you don't mind me asking? I'm budgetting £10k for vehicles - is that too much? We will have money from the car sale to pay for the car (not 100%) but I wasn't counting anything I was offsetting!

Originally Posted by The TWs

I'm wondering what sort of other costs there might be that surprised other people. Does £35k sound like too much or too little?

Originally Posted by JAJ

Have you factored in the costs of being out of a job for x months, plus the impact of (probably) having to take a downward career step?

Originally Posted by JAJ

Have you factored in the costs of being out of a job for x months, plus the impact of (probably) having to take a downward career step?

Originally Posted by Danny B

Do people really emigrate to further their career?

Back to the original question, I have so far estimated

£5,800 estate agents fees
£500 Solicitors fees
£3,750 shipping furniture to Canada
£1,500 airfares (2 adults, 2 children to Vancouver)
£4,000 for 3 months rent
£10,000 for a used car & Insurance
£6,000 to last 3 months whilst looking for a job ie- food, bills etc

*******
£31,550
*******

Anything I've missed?

Originally Posted by The TWs

Will you need to replace any electricals, appliances, etc? Medical insurance for when you land for 3 months? Think thats a pretty good list.

Originally Posted by Danny B

Well we are looking for a furnished place to rent but eventually yes, once we get a place of our own and steady money coming in we can then buy white goods and TV etc.

Medical insurance, I forgot about that will get some quotes later on if I can.

Originally Posted by Danny B

Do people really emigrate to further their career?

Back to the original question, I have so far estimated

£5,800 estate agents fees
£500 Solicitors fees
£3,750 shipping furniture to Canada
£1,500 airfares (2 adults, 2 children to Vancouver)
£4,000 for 3 months rent
£10,000 for a used car & Insurance
£6,000 to last 3 months whilst looking for a job ie- food, bills etc

*******
£31,550
*******

Anything I've missed?

Originally Posted by louise033

Don't forget that short term rentals are much more expensive than a longer term one. Where are you going? Your budget would barely cover 6 weeks rental for a short term furnished place in Calgary