Agents
Feb 16th 2007, 9:21 am
#1
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Agents
Hello to everyone both in the U.K and OZ.
I am so new to this i find myself nervous just writing this e-mail.
My family and I visited Perth last year and on that trip alone decided that OZ was far better than anything the U.K had to offer.
We have been to a few Exhibitions and seminars and are now at that stage that we want to "just do it".
We visited an agent called "Montfort International plc" a couple of days ago and were very close to putting down a deposit, only the Guy seemed a little to keen to take our money. They were more "Re-locators" dealing with Pension Transfers, Visa and helping to adjust when in Oz. However the fees were also different to some Agents...£5500 is what we were Quoted, about £3000 would be for the Visa and the rest was for the Pension/financial transfers.
This may sound as if we are very Wealthy people, but we are a normal British family, i am an Electrician (36), my wife is a Carer (36) and we have 2 daughters (12 & 8) we do not have a lot of savings (only what is tied up in the house) and I've paid into a couple of Pension schemes since i was about 21.
This is the Nervous bit....Appointing an "Agent" Scary or what, looking through the e-mails posted on the Forum, I see several Names/companies mentioned, but which one? can someone who has been through it all with similar circumstances to ours please help? What price should i look at paying? Is £5500 a lot?
Many Thanks Mark
I am so new to this i find myself nervous just writing this e-mail.
My family and I visited Perth last year and on that trip alone decided that OZ was far better than anything the U.K had to offer.
We have been to a few Exhibitions and seminars and are now at that stage that we want to "just do it".
We visited an agent called "Montfort International plc" a couple of days ago and were very close to putting down a deposit, only the Guy seemed a little to keen to take our money. They were more "Re-locators" dealing with Pension Transfers, Visa and helping to adjust when in Oz. However the fees were also different to some Agents...£5500 is what we were Quoted, about £3000 would be for the Visa and the rest was for the Pension/financial transfers.
This may sound as if we are very Wealthy people, but we are a normal British family, i am an Electrician (36), my wife is a Carer (36) and we have 2 daughters (12 & 8) we do not have a lot of savings (only what is tied up in the house) and I've paid into a couple of Pension schemes since i was about 21.
This is the Nervous bit....Appointing an "Agent" Scary or what, looking through the e-mails posted on the Forum, I see several Names/companies mentioned, but which one? can someone who has been through it all with similar circumstances to ours please help? What price should i look at paying? Is £5500 a lot?
Many Thanks Mark
Feb 16th 2007, 9:30 am
#2
Keeping an eye out !
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 885
Re: Agents
I would steer clear of re-location agents, they offer a whole package and charge for it too.
If you are looking for an agent for TRA and VISA try Ian Harrop, think it's www.ianharrop.co.uk
Good luck
Cal
If you are looking for an agent for TRA and VISA try Ian Harrop, think it's www.ianharrop.co.uk
Good luck
Cal
Feb 16th 2007, 9:41 am
#3
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Joined: May 2002
Location: Offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Geelong (Australia), and Southampton (UK)
Posts: 6,459
Re: Agents
Do a search on this site for the name you have mentioned ... and maybe talk to one or two other advisors.
Best regards.
Best regards.
Hello to everyone both in the U.K and OZ.
I am so new to this i find myself nervous just writing this e-mail.
My family and I visited Perth last year and on that trip alone decided that OZ was far better than anything the U.K had to offer.
We have been to a few Exhibitions and seminars and are now at that stage that we want to "just do it".
We visited an agent called "Montfort International plc" a couple of days ago and were very close to putting down a deposit, only the Guy seemed a little to keen to take our money. They were more "Re-locators" dealing with Pension Transfers, Visa and helping to adjust when in Oz. However the fees were also different to some Agents...£5500 is what we were Quoted, about £3000 would be for the Visa and the rest was for the Pension/financial transfers.
This may sound as if we are very Wealthy people, but we are a normal British family, i am an Electrician (36), my wife is a Carer (36) and we have 2 daughters (12 & 8) we do not have a lot of savings (only what is tied up in the house) and I've paid into a couple of Pension schemes since i was about 21.
This is the Nervous bit....Appointing an "Agent" Scary or what, looking through the e-mails posted on the Forum, I see several Names/companies mentioned, but which one? can someone who has been through it all with similar circumstances to ours please help? What price should i look at paying? Is £5500 a lot?
Many Thanks Mark
I am so new to this i find myself nervous just writing this e-mail.
My family and I visited Perth last year and on that trip alone decided that OZ was far better than anything the U.K had to offer.
We have been to a few Exhibitions and seminars and are now at that stage that we want to "just do it".
We visited an agent called "Montfort International plc" a couple of days ago and were very close to putting down a deposit, only the Guy seemed a little to keen to take our money. They were more "Re-locators" dealing with Pension Transfers, Visa and helping to adjust when in Oz. However the fees were also different to some Agents...£5500 is what we were Quoted, about £3000 would be for the Visa and the rest was for the Pension/financial transfers.
This may sound as if we are very Wealthy people, but we are a normal British family, i am an Electrician (36), my wife is a Carer (36) and we have 2 daughters (12 & 8) we do not have a lot of savings (only what is tied up in the house) and I've paid into a couple of Pension schemes since i was about 21.
This is the Nervous bit....Appointing an "Agent" Scary or what, looking through the e-mails posted on the Forum, I see several Names/companies mentioned, but which one? can someone who has been through it all with similar circumstances to ours please help? What price should i look at paying? Is £5500 a lot?
Many Thanks Mark
Feb 16th 2007, 9:48 am
#4
Joined: Jun 2006
Location: Perth NOR
Posts: 2,101
Re: Agents
Just search on here for recommended agents, then give them a ring for a free initial assessment.
George Lombard or GoMatilda are two agents people recommend. Good luck!
George Lombard or GoMatilda are two agents people recommend. Good luck!
Feb 16th 2007, 9:54 am
#5
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Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 961
Re: Agents
Hiya
We are using GoMatilda - They got us through the TRA "so far so good". We're just about to send off the visa application
Hubby is also an Electrician and we are headed for Perth too. If you need any advice on the TRA give us a nudge
Best regards
Karen & Ash
We are using GoMatilda - They got us through the TRA "so far so good". We're just about to send off the visa application
Hubby is also an Electrician and we are headed for Perth too. If you need any advice on the TRA give us a nudge
Best regards
Karen & Ash
Feb 16th 2007, 4:20 pm
#6
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Joined: Aug 2006
Location: Frankston, Victoria
Posts: 1,199
Re: Agents
Hiya
We are using GoMatilda - They got us through the TRA "so far so good". We're just about to send off the visa application
Hubby is also an Electrician and we are headed for Perth too. If you need any advice on the TRA give us a nudge
Best regards
Karen & Ash
We are using GoMatilda - They got us through the TRA "so far so good". We're just about to send off the visa application
Hubby is also an Electrician and we are headed for Perth too. If you need any advice on the TRA give us a nudge
Best regards
Karen & Ash
Feb 16th 2007, 4:21 pm
#7
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Joined: Jul 2006
Location: here there,fluck knows where?
Posts: 7,444
Re: Agents
I would steer clear of re-location agents, they offer a whole package and charge for it too.
If you are looking for an agent for TRA and VISA try Ian Harrop, think it's www.ianharrop.co.uk
Good luck
Cal
If you are looking for an agent for TRA and VISA try Ian Harrop, think it's www.ianharrop.co.uk
Good luck
Cal
Feb 16th 2007, 4:23 pm
#8
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Joined: Nov 2006
Location: From Scotland to Brisbane
Posts: 1,604
Re: Agents
Hi never used an agent so can't give any advice there, however just wanted to say good luck with your application. 
Donna & Neil
Donna & Neil
Feb 16th 2007, 5:47 pm
#9
Loving the lifestyle !
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Craigmore SA
Posts: 445
Re: Agents
please please please
do not use
Migration Bureau
as per my thread trying to get rid as getting ripped off
Paula
do not use
Migration Bureau
as per my thread trying to get rid as getting ripped off
Paula
Feb 16th 2007, 6:38 pm
#10
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Joined: Jan 2007
Location: Clarkson W.A
Posts: 620
Re: Agents
Hi
E mail [email protected] Hes a top guy and knows his stuff and compared to some fees Iv seen theirs are resonable. Its not writen in stone you have to use an agent many on here have DIY ed and got through.
Good luck
Amanda
E mail [email protected] Hes a top guy and knows his stuff and compared to some fees Iv seen theirs are resonable. Its not writen in stone you have to use an agent many on here have DIY ed and got through.
Good luck
Amanda
Feb 16th 2007, 7:26 pm
#11
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Joined: Jun 2006
Location: living it large on the beautiful Mornington Penninsula
Posts: 1,183
Re: Agents
I'm just starting out with my application and going solo but my sister who is now in aus and loving it used 4corners cost them about £3000 but they were more than happy
