Living in Australia
Australia offers a stunning mix of sandy beaches, amazing places to visit, diversity and a laid back attitude. This continent-country is unique, where you can choose from a variety of lifestyles and landscapes, including 15 world heritage sites.
Lifestyle choices include living in one of the big metropolitan areas, where the beach might just be on your doorstep, or the outback, central areas of the country, which is home to a diverse set of animal species, and where your closest neighbour and services might be hundreds of miles away!
Strong economy
Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere, comprising the mainland and numerous small islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, settled by Europeans in the 18th century. It is the sixth largest and the most sparsely populated country in the world. Even in gloomy economic times around the world, its economy is one of the strongest. Australia also ranks very high for quality of life, health care, life expectancy and public education.
Prohibitions and Restrictions
In general it is in your interest not to import the following items:
- Firearms & ammunition
- Inflammable goods & substances
- Plants & plant material
- Foodstuffs, perishables or otherwise
- Narcotics and dangerous goods
- Offensive materials
- Alcohol & Tobacco
All alcoholic beverages will be subject to customs duty and Goods and Service Tax (GST). Beer, wine, and spirits all attract extremely high levels of duty and GST.
Interesting facts about Australia
- It is the world's smallest continent
- Australia was once a British penal colony
- Over 75% of Australians live in metropolitan cities and coastal areas
- Australia is the world's largest exporter of coal, wool, sheep and lead
- There is no place in Australia where there is a distance of more than 1000 km from the sea
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.
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Helped us at very short notice
The lads were fantastic as they knew we had been messed around by our solicitors, they were helpful all the way through polite and always helpful.
The company performed above and beyond and I will certainly recommend and use you again. You helped us at very short notice and went way and above to accommodate us in what was a stressful 24hrs well done and thank you.
Comments regarding your initial enquiry - Very friendly and helpful nothing too much trouble.
Richard ButcherManoeuvred with skill with mm to spare!
Nothing was too much trouble for Mark, Paul and the rest of the gang. Lovely people, excellent at what they do - manoeuvred with skill with mm to spare! Good humoured, polite an absolute credit to any organisation. You surpassed expectations.
Had used 10yrs ago - part load from Europe to Manchester. Excellent service then & when I rang with the initial enquiry lady was helpful & located original details on system - impressive. Comments regarding your initial enquiry - Friendly & helpful.
We just want to say what an excellent experience we had moving in the capable & experienced hands of 'Team Sonic'. Nothing was a problem to Paul, Mark & Noel during the 3.5 days it took. Unfailing good humour and hard work from all. We were thoroughly impressed by the professionalism of the whole Bradshaw team from first contact through to completion. We would not hesitate to recommend you wholeheartedly. Thank you for reducing the stress of moving. 10/10.
AnonymousWhole team from start to finish were most helpful and efficient
Removals crew were courteous, couldn’t be more helpful.
Used the company because we received info through the post when house went on market.
Your whole team from start to finish were most helpful and efficient. Lovely Jackie was most patient with my lack of internet skills. Jackie was most helpful and booked a home visit quote.
Dilys LawReasonable price
Very hard working and friendly. Used based on recommendations from friends and reasonable price.
Comments regarding your initial enquiry - It was nice that I could send videos to you rather than have someone visit my home. From my point of view, it meant that I could quickly get a few quotes off different companies without having to show everyone around.
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