WouterG Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) Hi All,I am going to start this thread to document our experiences and timelines. It might come be usefull to someone down the line. I am keeping it as a diary just to remind myself ;-)We decide on the groot trek two months ago. Luckily I work for a large mutlinational and can get a transfer to the office in Melbourne.Started inquiring ......................................................... 16 October 2007.Contact with employer ................................................. 23 October 2007First video conference .................................................. 25 October 2007Second interview ......................................................... 07 November 2007Entered the HR process ................................................ 14 Novemer 2007Job Offer .................................................................... 30 November 2007Return Job offer ..........................................................See RSA financial advisor ............................................Holiday in Port Alfred ................................................... 15 December to 29 Decembernow the fun starts.House Evaluation ........................................................... 29 November 2007Car adverts on AA Autobay ............................................ 30 November 2007Motorcycle advert .......................................................... 30 November 2007in the mean time thing to consider and do 1. found this forum (priceless ) 2. documents , documents 3. rental areas in Melbourne ( domain.com.au ) also (realestate.com.au)4. car research in OZ ( http://www.discountnewcars.com.au/, carpoint.com.au )5. School research in Melbourne ( google earth - of all places - helps a lot )6. Container research ( here nad other sources )7. Bank research Edited December 8, 2007 by Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Hi Wouter - good luck with it all - it is a BIG move. However, I have one well recommended container person for you. Carol Cloete of Moving Connections. She worked for Pickfords for a long time and now this is her own business. She is pretty on the ball according to my sources and her number is 082 344 1497 - this goes through to her office number I believe. I didnt use her but have friends who did and they have been more than happy.Your documents are the thing to move on. Without them you are not able to do anything. So before the holiday in Port Alfred I suggest that you make a start and ensure you have all the unabridged ones you need, birth, marriage etc. Good luck with the house - I believe things are really tough in the property market right now. Nevertheless - hang in there and get here!Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WouterG Posted December 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Started inquiring ......................................................... 16 October 2007.Contact with employer ................................................. 23 October 2007First video conference .................................................. 25 October 2007Second interview ......................................................... 07 November 2007Entered the HR process ................................................ 14 Novemer 2007Job Offer .................................................................... 30 November 2007Return Job offer .......................................................... 5 December 2007See RSA financial advisor ............................................ 5 December 2007Holiday in Port Alfred ................................................... staying at home and spending money wiselyDocumentation requested via bunnyhop........................... 5 December 2007 Immigration Agent appointed ......................................... 06 December 2007now the fun starts.House Evaluation ........................................................... 29 November 2007House on the market ..................................................... 06 december 2007Car adverts on AA Autobay ............................................ 30 November 2007Motorcycle advert .......................................................... 30 November 2007in the mean time thing to consider and do 1. found this forum (priceless ) 2. documents , documents 3. rental areas in Melbourne ( domain.com.au )4. car research in OZ ( http://www.discountnewcars.com.au/, carpoint.com.au )5. School research in Melbourne ( google earth - of all places - helps a lot )6. Container research ( here nad other sources )7. Bank research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Hi WouterCongratulations with your decision, hope all goes smoothly. Do shout if there is anything I can assist you with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WouterG Posted December 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Hi Mara,Thanks - now for schools and place to live.I did a post in the Education section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cas Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Hi WouterI only recently joined this forum but I've done quite a bit of research myself. A pretty good site for school research is http://raisingchildren.net.au/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaozzie Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Hi Wouter - good luck with it all - it is a BIG move. However, I have one well recommended container person for you. Carol Cloete of Moving Connections. She worked for Pickfords for a long time and now this is her own business. She is pretty on the ball according to my sources and her number is 082 344 1497 - this goes through to her office number I believe. I didnt use her but have friends who did and they have been more than happy.Your documents are the thing to move on. Without them you are not able to do anything. So before the holiday in Port Alfred I suggest that you make a start and ensure you have all the unabridged ones you need, birth, marriage etc. Good luck with the house - I believe things are really tough in the property market right now. Nevertheless - hang in there and get here!PatHi Pat,I am about to embark on the container quotation search process etc and I will contact Carol. Thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie K Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hi Pat,I am about to embark on the container quotation search process etc and I will contact Carol. Thanks for that!Hi WouterWe are using Magna Movers as they were recommended by our immigration agent. We didn't get any other quotes although we called Biddulphs but they took five days to return our call so we wrote them off. So far so good with Magna although, of course, they haven't actually shipped anything for us yet. But another contact if you are interested ...RegardsJulieKStarted inquiring ......................................................... 16 October 2007.Contact with employer ................................................. 23 October 2007First video conference .................................................. 25 October 2007Second interview ......................................................... 07 November 2007Entered the HR process ................................................ 14 Novemer 2007Job Offer .................................................................... 30 November 2007Return Job offer .......................................................... 5 December 2007See RSA financial advisor ............................................ 5 December 2007Holiday in Port Alfred ................................................... staying at home and spending money wiselyDocumentation requested via bunnyhop........................... 5 December 2007 Immigration Agent appointed ......................................... 06 December 2007now the fun starts.House Evaluation ........................................................... 29 November 2007House on the market ..................................................... 06 december 2007Car adverts on AA Autobay ............................................ 30 November 2007Motorcycle advert .......................................................... 30 November 2007in the mean time thing to consider and do 1. found this forum (priceless ) 2. documents , documents 3. rental areas in Melbourne ( domain.com.au )4. car research in OZ ( http://www.discountnewcars.com.au/, carpoint.com.au )5. School research in Melbourne ( google earth - of all places - helps a lot )6. Container research ( here nad other sources )7. Bank researchHi Just a thought ... don't forget to take 3 months bank statements certified copies as you may need them the other end and also get a no claim bonus certificate from your insurers as well as your international drivers' licence. Read all the communications that have been posted on the money forum and that may help with any queries re getting your money out and tax clearances etc. Also adviseable to get doctors reports to bring medical practitioners on the other end up to speed with your health status.Hope that helps your 'to do' list.JulieK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WouterG Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 So the house is in the market, the cars are being sold, moving companies selected and now we wait for medicals and the visas to be granted - EISH it takes so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTherapist Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 You have a scary profile pic! It's fantastic that you can transfer to Melbourne. All the best with your move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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