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.
See what our customers think of us...
They made moving seem easy
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Postcard through the 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?
Just good service from Ernie and Lynne. Also, they made moving seem easy!
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They were great. Friendly, efficient, and went above and beyond to help with a few other things as well in the new house. Peter and Simon are a credit to you!
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Honestly couldn’t fault you at all - well done!!!!!
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
You made us feel confident about the move
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
We were gathering quotes for our move, 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?
You made us feel confident about the move and the service you would provide.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Can I give them an 11? They were amazing
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
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?
It went really well despite some hiccups caused by external factors
Punctual reliable efficient
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Leaflet directly mailed
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 quote and availability
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Punctual reliable efficient
How would you rate our communication?
7/10
How can we improve our service?
Not all payment links and invoices seemed to marry up in communications. This became quite confusing.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
9/10
It was seamless
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Previously used
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?
Service and price
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
All great
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?
It was seamless
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