Removals to Australia
If you are planning on moving to Australia, whether to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or anywhere in Australia, Britannia Bradshaw has the expertise and the local knowledge to tailor the move to your individual needs.
We also have information about Australian visas and advice on getting settled in Australia.
Moving to Australia with Britannia Bradshaw
Customs Clearance - It will usually take 10 to 15 days for customs clearance and delivery. This time can be affected by government policy, or the inspection of goods, for example.
Packing & Delivery - Our trained removers can pack and wrap all your items to ensure that they are transported safely. If you choose a full door to door service to Australia, our agents will deliver the goods to your new home. We can then unwrap your furniture and unpack your moving boxes onto a flat surface, and all used packing materials will be removed from the site.
Additional services – Should you require additional removal services when moving to Australia, Britannia Bradshaw can provide comprehensive insurance, and arrange international storage or pet transport.
Moving Personal Effects to Australia
Duty free entry is usually granted if the goods have been owned for at least 12 months. To move your household items, an inventory is required, and Britannia Bradshaw will provide you with the correct customs forms that must be completed prior to the goods leaving the UK.
All household and personal effects entering Australia are subject to a physical examination by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS).
Items of interest to quarantine include all items that may have come into contact with soil and vegetation such as gardening equipment, bicycles, scooters etc, sporting and camping equipment, golf clubs and buggies, cleaning equipment, brooms, mops, vacuum cleaner waste bags and the like. These items should be thoroughly cleaned before despatch. Please note however prior cleaning and other treatment (fumigation, steam cleaning etc.) does not ensure automatic clearance. AQIS will order further treatment if in their opinion the items being imported present a quarantine risk. Please also be conscious of festive decorations and wreaths containing dried vegetable matter, including pine cones and the like. If imported these items will be subject to further treatment or destruction.
Moving your domestic pets to Australia
Cats and dogs may only be imported from AQIS approved countries, and must be accompanied by a valid Permit to Import. Dogs and cats must have been resident in any of the approved countries for at least six months (or from birth), and during the period of 30 days preceding export they must not have been in quarantine in the country of export.
The preparation of your pet to move to Australia is lengthy, you'll need to start well in advance. Unfortunately, the importation of birds into Australia is currently prohibited.
Britannia Bradshaw can recommend a specialised shipper of animals to assist you in sending your family pet(s) from home to home. They will coordinate all documentation and necessary veterinary procedures.
Australian removals transit times
Groupage or shared load consignments usually take nine to 14 weeks door to door. However, this can vary depending on volumes being shipped, customs or immigration delays and prevailing weather conditions. Sole use containers usually take six to eight weeks port to port, and there is a weekly service to all major ports.
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Bradshaw can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0161 877 5555 (Manchester) or 0121 504 0966 (Birmingham & Coventry) and speak with one of our removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
See what our customers think of us...
Carl and Rhys were absolutely fantastic
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Leaflet posted through my door
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
You said all the right things
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Carl and Rhys were absolutely fantastic, they was very helpful, lovely men.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
You can’t
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Just how fantastic again Rhys and Carl was
Fully met my moving requirements
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
You came up in a google search
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Competitive price, fully met my moving requirements including date
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The move team worked hard and were very professional. They are a credit to your organisation.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Service was perfect from start to finish
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Everyone who we came into contact with made our move easier
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Googled removals and storage in our area. We have also seen your vans in our neighbourhood.
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Impressed by Martin during his visit. We didn’t get any other quotes. Happy with yours.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Both teams were excellent. They were professional, courteous and hard-working. We would highly recommend them and you as a company.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Not applicable - we were very happy with the service from all members of the team.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Everyone who we came into contact with made our move easier and less stressful, thank you.
Professionalism and competitive prices
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
We were shopping around for quotes on Google. Your local rep visited and we took it from there. All the other companies tried to do this via video call
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
9/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Professionalism and competitive prices won although some competitors were cheaper when considering monthly storage
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
We moved twice 16/09/2024 from Culcheth to storage - great team, non stop and very very good and polite. 07/04/2025 storage to Bridlington - some of the 4 man team are local to our new address and all 4 were a cheery, friendly lot who again worked tirelessly and efficiently. Would highly recommend even though there was some slight damage incurred on a kitchen unit door
How would you rate our communication?
9/10
How can we improve our service?
I can’t help you there as we were very pleased
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
We had two exceptionally sunny days for moving so that made everyone happy and relaxed and they were all a pleasure to work with
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