Contents

4 RELOCATE TO AUSTRALIA

Planning advice to ensure a stress-free move

8 DESTINATION WA Top tips for relocating to Western Australia

10 BANKING ON SUCCESS Choosing the right bank Down Under 12 MONEY MATTERS Getting your finances in order before moving

17 SHIPPING YOUR CAR Why you should ship, not sell, your UK car 21 HEALTH INSURANCE Options for medical cover in Australia

22 SMOOTH MOVE How to choose the right removals company

26 NEW ZEALAND HOME HUNTING Finding a property to buy and rent in NZ 30 RELOCATE TO NEW ZEALAND Your essential pre-arrival ‘to do’ list 34 MOVING OUT DAY An expat recalls leaving her home in the UK

WelcomeMovingDownUnder?This invaluable supplement contains a host of help and advice to smooth your move. Moving your money, your goods, deciding where to live and advice for settling into your new life are all covered in this handy guide.

First up is our overview of relocating to Australia (p4), which will tell you all you need to know as you prepare for that big move to Oz. Then, if you’ve settled on a move to the boom state of Western Australia, you can gen up on the finer points of Perth (p8) – and given the rising costs of living over there, this is not to be missed. Our experts also offer their advice on money (p12); pensions, tax and how to avoid paying over the odds, car importation (p17), and shipping and storing your goods Down Under (p22). We also have New Zealand covered as well. Our property experts are on hand to help you negotiate the house-hunting minefield (p26) and decide what you need to do before relocating to the Land of the Long White Cloud (p30). We can help you make your move! John Weir, Publisher

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