Moving to Australia? As one of Britain’s leading removal companies, Burke Bros Moving Group is widely recognised for its special skills in international moves of household goods to Australia. Whether you require a full household removal, a part load or simply one item, we offer a high quality professional shipping service worldwide.
As you would expect from an international business, we have all the professional hands you need for a smooth relocation overseas. We have the global knowledge, contacts, affiliations and practical skills to take care of you all the way to your new life. And for your further peace of mind, we offer full financial protection door to door.
There are several documents that you will need to ship your items to Australia, they include- Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement Form 8534 (6/100) Copy of Photo page of passport and Visa and contact details in Australia.
From the date of your shipment at our agent’s Bonded depot, clearance will take approximately 10-14 working days to clear the shipment through Customs and Quarantine prior to delivery to your new residence. Duty will be charged on alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco and household items that have not been owned and used twelve months priorto shipping. This must be paid to Customs and will delay your delivery of the shipment if payment is not made. Quarantine iII inspect every shipment that is cleared through our agent’s depot they may order fumigation, steam cleaning and other specialised treatments on items and additional charges will apply.
Once your items have been cleared our, agent’s operations department will arrange a mutually suitable day for delivery to your new home, or your shipment can be placed in to secure storage facilities. Their services should include full unwrapping of all furniture items, reassembly of items that require non-specialist attention such as beds, dressers and bookcases etc. Other services may be available at an additional cost.
All electrical items should generally work on the Australia system, though you may wish to check with the manufacturer.
Most modern UK televisions will work in Australia as the broadcast systems in the UK and Australia are both PAL based. However, as there are different versions, UK TV’s will need to be connected to p the Australian equivalent of a UK Digital Satellite Cable receiver.
Pets are permitted entry into Australia, but will be subject to the following: Rabies injections, RNATT (Rabies Antibody Titre Test), I Quarantine, Import Permit, DEFRA Export Health Certificate.
All vehicles being imported to Australia are subject to Australian design regulations and will require a Vehicle Import Approval in advance of shipping. AII motorised vehicles are potentially included cars, motorbikes, ride-on mowers, children’s motorised scooters, farm equipment and battery operated push bikes.
The following Link gives the 4 Steps for importing vehicles in to New Zealand
www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/imports
Our shipping to Perth takes between 35 to 37 days to Port Fremantle. As the largest city and capital of the Australian state of Western Australia, and with a population of around 2 million, across its greater area, Perth is the fourth most populated city in Australia.
Official Website: https://www.wa.gov.au
Our shipping to Adelaide takes between 29 to 31 days to Port Adelaide. As the capital city of South Australia and with an estimated population of around 1.3 million people, Adelaide is the fifth largest city in Australia, situated north of the Fleurieu Peninsula on the Adelaide Plains between the Gulf of St. Vincent and the Mount Lofty Ranges.
Official Website: https://www.sa.gov.au
Our shipping to Melbourne takes between 43 to 45 days to Port Phillip. As the capital city in the state of Victoria, Melbourne is the leading financial centre and the second most populated Australian city. Sitting on the large bay of Port Phillip, Melbourne is rated highly for education, entertainment, healthcare, research and development, tourism and sports.
Official Website: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
Our shipping to Sydney takes between 39 to 41 days to Port Jackson. As the state capital city of New South Wales, and with the famously known iconic Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House and Harbour bridge, Sydney is the most populated city in Australia and Oceania with its metropolitan area having around 4.8 million people, being the most multicultural city in Australia and the world.
Official Website: https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Shipping to Brisbane takes between 40 to 42 days to Port of Brisbane. As the capital city in the state of Queensland and as the third most populated city in Australia, Brisbane’s metropolitan area has a population of around 2.2million and the South East Queensland urban conurbation has around 3 million people. Named after the Brisbane River, it’s situated inside a bend of the river approximately 9 miles from its mouth at Moreton Bay.
Official Website: https://www.qld.gov.au
Wolverhampton: 01902 714555
Birmingham: 0121 444 1885
London: 0207 937 1999
Rugby: 01788 541044
Coventry & Warwick: 024 7663 2501
Bridgnorth: 01746 336041
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With over 20 years’ experience they’ve helped thousands of people save money when buying property abroad, offering bank-beating exchange rates and never charging a transfer fee. They’ve even helped customers save the entire cost of their removal charges!
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LUMON, the Property Payment Specialists, have been helping clients make transfers for their international move since 2000. With in-country banking, international bi-lingual teams, and specialist processes including provision of legally required paperwork for property transactions from the French Riviera to the Australian Gold Coast, they are a really useful service to consider with your move.
They have a dedicated Burke Bros team which you can contact on 0044-1494-972-722. Alternatively, you can enter your details and request a call back through their website here: Lumon or email BurkeBros@LumonPay.com
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