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Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 26th 2009, 9:33 am

Replies: 6

Help - moving back from Aus - cheap removals firms?

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Posted By Nicw

Re: Help - moving back from Aus - cheap removals firms?

By all means save money by packing and unloading the container yourself but avoid a door to port quote situation at all costs, (trust me I know) it will cost you much more if you use 2 unrelated...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 26th 2009, 12:54 am

Replies: 0

Shipping a car Australia to UK

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Posted By Nicw

Shipping a car Australia to UK

Has anyone shipped a car from Australia to UK? Do you know what is required for UK compliance and the approx cost involved? I have a 2007 Subaru and will also be shipping a Ducati motorcycle. I...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 26th 2009, 12:35 am

Replies: 6

Help - moving back from Aus - cheap removals firms?

Views: 888

Posted By Nicw

Re: Help - moving back from Aus - cheap removals firms?

Hi Claire, there are a few good international removal companies in Melboune who offer good value for money shipping to the UK. Funny to hear that comment about Kent's, I thought they were one of the...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 25th 2009, 11:41 pm

Replies: 96

It's not all Bad........

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Posted By Nicw

Re: It's not all Bad........

I think there's a lot to be said about spreading positive vibes on the situation. If everyone speaks of doom it will no doubt happen (or at least worsen the suffering) ... I'm moving back to the UK...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 25th 2009, 11:23 pm

Replies: 4

Customs clearance UK end ?

Views: 1,476

Posted By Nicw

Re: Customs clearance UK end ?

Oh, by the way, I'm currently still in Brisbane and know a few people in the moving industry, chances are I might know someone at the removal company you used. If you want me to I'd be happy to give...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 25th 2009, 11:20 pm

Replies: 4

Customs clearance UK end ?

Views: 1,476

Posted By Nicw

Re: Customs clearance UK end ?

Get onto the company you have the contract with in Oz. I have worked in household relocations for 20 years and 3 weeks seems too long for customs, unless public holidays or port strikes are causing...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 25th 2009, 10:58 pm

Replies: 85

What made you leave the UK?

Views: 6,912

Posted By Nicw

Re: What made you leave the UK?

I agree with most of what Islandergirl has said and I especially like the reference to "... like a character in a Charles Dickens novel" good one. Since leaving the UK in 1995 for work reasons I've...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Feb 25th 2009, 10:03 pm

Replies: 22

Dogs help needed

Views: 1,582

Posted By Nicw

Re: Dogs help needed

Hi, have you considered contacting a pet relocation company? I know they can cost but they do normally have good relationships with airlines and they can save you alot of hassle with airlines,...

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