Top 5 Tips You Need To Know When Moving To Sydney

By Becky Ross and Tessa O’Brien – International Relocators with Smooth Moves Sydney.

As we all know, moving is a stressful experience, especially when relocating to a different country. The key to a successful move is to plan in advance and to arm yourself with as much information as possible. As professional relocation experts, we’d like to share with you our top 5 tips for moving to Sydney.

1. If you are thinking of bringing a pet over to Sydney, this needs to be addressed well in advance. All animals entering Australia require an import permit, up to date vaccinations and must be micro chipped - the quarantine period is a minimum of 30 days. We would strongly advise you to contact www.aqis.gov.au

2. Choosing a reputable removal company that either has offices or an affiliation in Sydney is advisable. We would suggest that you obtain up to 3 quotes as prices vary considerably. A company that offers internet tracking of your belongings is also preferable.

3. If you have school age children, finding the right school to suit their needs is often a priority and this can determine which suburb in which to settle. Unlike the UK for example, the majority of private schools in Sydney have a religious affiliation and there are very few co-educational schools. On the other hand, the public system (government run schools) is predominantly co-educational. With public schools, you do of course need to reside within the catchment area and a charge may be applied to non-residents. Any research that can be done prior to your relocation will pay dividends www.australianschoolsdirectory.com.au

4. Other aspects to consider when choosing a suburb are the transport links to your work place, whether you wish to be close to the ocean or harbour beaches or specific leisure facilities to name a few. As with anywhere, the cost of rental or property purchase varies enormously between suburbs. As a basic rule of thumb, city and beachside suburbs are generally the most expensive.

5. On arrival in Sydney, most people initially rent a car, but look to purchase a vehicle as soon as possible. There are various options; if you wish to buy a new car, there are plenty of dealerships to choose from. For second hand cars, it can be a more difficult and time consuming process. In addition to used car dealerships, there are specialised internet sites such as www.drive.com.au together with newspaper classified advertisements. There are also companies that will handle the purchase of a vehicle on your behalf www.carbroker.com.au

We hope these tips will help to get you started with your move to Sydney. 

Smooth Moves Sydney -International Relocations offer several relocation packages to suit your many needs.  Why not let us do the legwork and relieve some of the stress associated with relocating. 

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