Category: Before Moving
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Three Apps That Will Make Researching Your Move to Australia Easier
How many times have you entered “Sydney” or “Australia” into Google today? Be honest. Hmmm,...
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Eight Reasons Why You Should Migrate To Australia
Why not make Australia your new home? Though quite a distance away from the rest of the world,...
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Moving to Australia After Brexit
Will the UK leaving the EU have any affect on expats in Australia? When the UK voted to leave the EU on the 23rd of June 2016, shockwaves were felt around the globe. Whilst the effects of the vote are hard to predict as the final details are being fleshed out over the next couple of years, a huge number of Brits wanting to reside in Australia must be wondering, ‘What happens next?’
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Three Important Things to Consider Before Moving to Australia from the UK
You won’t regret moving from the UK to Australia It’s a decision you won’t...
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Want to Study Abroad? Five Reasons to Study in Sydney, Australia
Moving to a different country to continue your education is already a difficult choice, but finding the perfect city match to your own personality and learning preferences makes it all the more challenging.
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Advice for Expats Moving to Sydney
Moving overseas can be an exciting yet daunting prospect. With Sydney being one of the world’s...
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Catchment Zones for High Schools in Sydney
Catchment Zone Map for Public High Schools, or Secondary Schools, in Sydney Below is an...
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Basics for Buying a House in Australia
The team at Homesales provided Sydney Moving Guide the content for this post. Now that you’re...
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Three Things You Need to Know Before Getting Your International Moving Quote
Before you start thinking about what you are going to pack up and ship to Australia, READ THIS! It will make all the difference when getting a moving quote.
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10 Lessons Learned Moving to Manly from California
Today’s reader question post is a little different. Instead, of me answering a question from...
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Furnishing Your First Apartment in Sydney on a Budget
Doesn’t matter if you decide to ship your household to Australia or arrive with just a suitcase,...
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How to Register Your Vehicle in New South Wales
This is a guest post from Harry Sarkissian owner of Reliance Auto Centre in Chatswood. Are you...
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What Our Shipping Quote for Australia Did NOT Include
There are several charges you will be responsible for in Australia when your shipping container arrives. In this post, I list the charges and fees, and include our final invoice for our shipment from Seattle to Sydney.
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How Much Money Do You Needed Saved to Move to Sydney
Not only do you need to budget for the cost of shipping your household to Australia but you also...
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Excuse Me, Do You Have A Rubber? An Australian Slang Misunderstanding
They speak English in Australia, right? So why is it so hard to understand what the heck everyone...
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How to Transfer Your Money to Sydney (and How NOT to Transfer Your Money)
Transferring money internationally is a common problem for expats as many still have bills back...
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How to Get Your Australian Tax File Number
Getting an Australian Tax File Number (TFN) is something that everyone moving to Australia needs to do. If you are moving to Australia, and plan on working, you will need a TFN. If you don’t have a TFN, you cannot file a tax return. Here’s how to get your TFN without having a permanent address in Sydney.
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Preschools in Sydney
Topics I cover in this article are: finding a preschool, what age are preschoolers, the hours of...
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Grand Pacific Beach Drive and Other New South Wales Road Trip Destinations
The team at Alpha Car Hire provided Sydney Moving Guide the content for this post. There is more...
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We Have Nothing to Declare
Before arriving in Australia, most expats have heard about Australia’s strict regulations. With the lure of sunshine, lower cost of living and a lifestyle in the great outdoors, Australia wins hands down. It’s no surprise that 43,000 Brits fled Down Under in 2013, with Sydney being a popular spot for relocation.
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What is an FBAR? Who Must File an FBAR? And Other Questions from US Expats Living in Australia.
All US expats living abroad need to know what an FBAR is and if they are required to file one. Chances are, if you have any financial accounts overseas like a bank account, you will have to file an FBAR depending on the maximum value of your accounts during the year. Here’s what you need to know.
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