INTERNATIONAL MOVES BLOG

When planning your move from the UK to Australia, one of the biggest decisions is what to ship versus what to buy new. Since shipping costs are primarily based on the volume of goods, evaluating the compatibility, cost, and personal value of your possessions is essential for a cost-effective move.

The quick answer: The average door-to-door shipping time for household goods from the UK to Australia is 10 to 14 weeks for Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) services, and typically 12 to 20 weeks for Groupage services.

When you move your life to the other side of the world, one of the most critical parts of the journey is clearing your belongings through Australian Biosecurity and Customs. Getting this wrong can lead to serious delays, unexpected costs, or even the destruction of your goods.

This guide is part of our Complete guide to Removals from the UK to Australia, focused on helping you understand the customs clearance process and avoid costly mistakes.

The easiest way to arrange a shipping container from the UK to Australia for your household goods is via an International Removals Company. Arranging the shipping of household goods via container is a complex task - from safely packing and loading to understanding the customs documentation and procedures - it's strongly advised to leave it to the professionals. 

Are you starting to think about shipping your belongings from the UK to Australia? Not sure what you need to know and want to learn about the best way to arrange shipping? This guide explains what you need to consider and how to get started.

Relocating to the other side of the world can be tough on the whole family – and not just the human members; moving pets internationally can be a stressful process for all involved. If you’re currently in the process of figuring out how to start moving pets to Australia, then here’s what you should know…

Moving abroad is a big step, and figuring out where to start can be a big mental roadblock. Finding the right place to live can help a lot of other elements of your move fall into place, but if you've no idea where to start then we've prepared a handy guide to five of the best places to live in Sydney...

A big question when considering a move is how to find a school in Australia. Even when moving locally with children there’s a lot more to think about and organise, but when you're emigrating to Australia there's even more to juggle. Not only will you have negotiate a new way of life, new environment, new friends to make and new food to get accustomed to, but you probably also need to find them a place to continue their education - a school, nursery or further education establishment. So, where...

Whatever the reason for your move, you’ll need somewhere to settle. But with so much choice, you might need a little help narrowing it all down to help you decide where to live when you move to Perth

It sounds pretty obvious, but the one thing you’ll need to plan carefully before you leave is where to live in Melbourne. But with so many places to choose from in and around Melbourne you might need a little help narrowing it all down…