Hi Guys, Can any one give us some advise on which migration company to use? We have trawled the net and have gotten mixed up with the amount of companies out there offering the best deals and help with visas.
Cheers Shelley

Try contacting Sherie at Migrate Mates (based on the Gold Coast). We used them and they have been fantastic!

Thanks will have a look at it.

Didn't use one myself but two names that keep cropping up on here with good reputations are George Lombard and Alan Collett. Good luck.

Chris.

Also! any one got an idea on costings? our belt is pretty tight at the mo, as OH is self employed.
Thanx

have sent you a pm

Allan Collett www.gomatilda.com

Hi

We are using Concept Australia (manchester) & they have been very good up until now.

Thanks Gill for the recommendation and the A lot of people on BEXPs use George Lombard, Ian Harrop and Alan Collett of Go Matilda and these are all highly recommended and experienced registered migration agents too.

In order to safeguard your money and time you must make sure you appoint a registered migration agent and ask for their individual registration number as not all agents are registered in the UK.
Also ask Do you want an agent based in the UK or would it help to have one in Oz? Do you want a formal relationship with your agent, maybe one where you have an initial interview and then don't see or hear much from your agent or do you want an agent offering a more thorough personal service maybe one that gives real help and advice on the moving aspect of migrating as well as helping you obtain a visa?

Some agents help with relocation services such as meeting clients at the airport, show you different areas to live in, suitable schools, some help you find work, and they may invite you to social gatherings such as barbis etc. So ask what other services they provide.
Also consider how quickly they respond to emails and other subsequent phone calls and questions and how well you relate to a particular company or agent.
There are many types of agents so its important to be clear of their differences. Yes look at the ones people recommend and ask lots of questions but ultimately try and find the right agent that relates and works best for you!

Sherie Blakesley
Reg Migration Agent
www.migratemates.com
I'm at the Emigrate Show, Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey this weekend 28th Feb/1st Mar 2009...Hope to meet as many of you there!!

do not use **************** they are really terrible :curse:

We used these guys and to say they were great is an understatement

http://www.australianmigrations.com.au/

We dealt with a girl called Byron and she was wonderful and couldnt do enough for us and the service we got for what we payed was worth every penny.

Paddy

And ... enquire what happens when your agent is unavailable due to holiday, illness, or is otherwise away from his or her desk. Is there good back up in an administrative and technical/professional sense?

Best regards.

Just wanted to say Thank you all for your advise, its given us plenty to go at.