Browse Forums General Discussion Re: council rates 9Aug 02, 2008 8:45 pm 'chelle We have a hand-over date...15/10...but I won't hold my breath! http://people-in-glass-houses.blogspot.com/ Re: council rates 12Aug 02, 2008 9:56 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: council rates 15Aug 03, 2008 2:33 pm Grace - you know that you can pack yourselves and buy your own moving insurance for a lot less!
The 2 main companies in Australia are: http://www.associatedmarine.com.au/ http://www.removalsinsurance.com.au/ I boxed everything myself - bought the cartons, paper, buble wrap etc from the removal company - and then insured it (though www.homewrap.com.au is a good place to buy from as well). Ours was about $500 but that was for removal and storage of our goods by the removalist for 2-3 months. It even covers late opening of your boxes - so if you open them a while after moving and find something broken - you can still make a claim. I got quotes from Name Brand companies like the ones you mentioned and they were very expensive! I went for a small family owned company in my area - found them in the Yellow Pages - and they were excellent. You mentioned you don't want to live in boxes before the move. We packed up 3 days before they arrived and had out just enough clothes & toiletries for 3 days. I bought disposable plates, cutlery, napkins to use or we just ate out. Do you have any friends who could help out? Invite them over - provide a slab of beer/bottles of wine, order in some pizza and it will be done in no time. For me - I'd rather save $2000 on moving and put it towards something nice and new for the house! After 4 years - we're in! Even if it's not being sub-divided and you want to keep it as Torrens title, you will still need to talk to a town planner or Council themselves, to see if they will allow… 1 11035 We've had the offer of a short term tenant whilst waiting for CDC/DA home approval and demolition for our knock down rebuild. It would achieve a pretty low rent as it's… 0 13750 |