How to Find a Rental in Sydney FAST, Even Before You Move
Moving to Sydney and need to find a place to live fast? 10 tips to jump-start your rental search and beat the competition before you leave for Australia.
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Applying for an Australian Permanent Residency Visa While on a 482 Visa
Question from an SMG reader about applying for a 189 visa while still on a 482 visa. Is it possible to do yourself or do you need a migration agent?
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Without These Documents, You Won’t Be Able to Rent in Australia
If you don’t have proof of income, a rental history in Australia, or these documents for your 100 Points ID Check, you won’t be able to rent in Sydney.
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How to Pass 100 Points ID Check Without a NSW Driver’s License or Medicare Card
Is it possible to pass the 100 Points ID Check without a NSW driver’s license or Medicare card? List for expats of documents that make up 100 points of ID.
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What You Need to Know Before Getting Your Shipping Quote for Australia
There are three things you need to know before you get your Australia shipping quote. Don’t cut corners here, it can be an expensive mistake.
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What to Pack When Moving to Australia
It’s time to make some hard decisions about what to pack when you move to Australia. Here are three things you need to think about before you start packing.
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What You Need to Know About Shipping Your Car to Australia
Are you thinking of shipping your car to Australia? Here is what you need to know from proof of residence, import approval and taxes.
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31 Questions to Ask When You Get Your Australia Shipping Quote
Choosing a shipping company that isn’t qualified or doesn’t have experience with Australian relocations will be a costly mistake you cannot afford. When you get your shipping quote, have these questions handy to help you determine how qualified the shipping company is.
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Should You Pack and Ship Your KitchenAid Mixer and Cuisinart to Australia?
Should you ship your KitchenAid Mixer to Australia from the United States? What about your food processor? Here’s the answer to both these questions.
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What You Need to Know About Australian Quarantine When Shipping a Container
If you aren’t aware of Australia’s strict quarantine policy, you WILL get hit with high fees or have your belongings destroyed. This happened to us.
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What Was Included in Our Australia Shipping Quote That You Need to Know About When You Get Your Quote
A detailed breakdown of what was included in our Australia shipping quote. I also cover packing options, the difference between LCL shipments and FCL shipments, and list out everything that should be included in your shipping quote.
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Charges and Fees NOT Included in Our U.S. to Australia Shipping Quote
There are costs you’ll be responsible for that are not included in most Australia Shipping Quotes. I list all the charges and fees plus include our final shipment invoice for our shipment from Seattle to Sydney.
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Our Shipping Quote From When We Moved to Australia From the United States
Are you wondering what the cost of shipping a container to Australia from the United States is going to be? Here’s our Australian shipping quote all fees and what you need to look for when you get your shipping quote.
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How to Find a Job in Australia While Still in the UK
Are you moving to Australia from the UK? Are you looking for a job in Australia? Here’s are a few tips for how to find a job before you move.
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Where to Live in Sydney With a One Year Old That Is Close to the City for Commuting
Are you Moving to Sydney with small children? Here are the best Sydney suburbs for expats with small children that are also close to the city for commuting.
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