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Relocating Motor Vehicles Domestically
Relocating vehicles is a very easy process and saves you the hassle of having to sell and buy again at your new destination. With rising fuel prices, the constant battle for radio reception and the dreaded “toilet stops” relocating your vehicle with Palmers...
Cultural differences between Ireland & Australia
If you are thinking of making the big move from Ireland to Australia like so many before you, then I’m sure you have many questions regarding the culture of Australia
Australian Removal Companies Come Together For 25th Annual Conference
For 25 years now Palmers Relocations has been involved in our industry group AFRA - the Australian Furniture Removals Association. As the peak governing body of our industry, it is important removal providers come together as a collective group to further our industry...
Palmer’s Guide For Moving To Canberra
Overview Canberra is the capital city of Australia and the 8th largest city with a population of 380 thousand. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory, 280km south-west of Sydney. It is known for its innovative and majestic city plan, involving ample...
Palmer’s Guide For Moving To Newcastle
Overview Newcastle is located 162km North of Sydney in the Hunter Region and sits at the mouth of the Hunter River. It is known for its exporting of coal however it is experiencing rapid growth due to an influx of individuals and businesses who regard it as an...
Palmer’s Guide For Moving To Gold Coast
Overview The Gold Coast is a city on the shore of Queensland, lying south of Brisbane. It is the 6th largest city in Australia with a population of over 600,000, second only to Brisbane as the largest city in Queensland. Gold Coast As A Moving Destination The Gold...
Palmer’s Guide For Moving To Adelaide
Overview Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. It has a history marked by wealth and is one of the few Australian cities which werent originated by convicts. It is a designed city, with a neat grid layout and a ring of parklands surrounding the city center....
Changes To UK Transfer Of Residence Form
As of 2017, it became mandatory for applicants relocating and changing their country of residence into the United Kingdom (UK) to complete an online ‘Transfer of Residence’ (TOR) form. Anyone wishing to bring unaccompanied personal effects (such as using a removal...
Palmer’s Guide For Moving To Perth
Overview Perth is the largest city in Western Australia and is known for its gold rush history and booming mining economy. It is also known for its sunny weather and laid-back lifestyle. Perth As A Moving Destination Like most Australian cities, it is expensive to...
Palmer’s Guide For Moving To Brisbane
Overview Brisbane is the largest city in the state of Queensland and one of the oldest cities in Australia. It is Australia’s 3rd most populous city—with a population of 2.2 million. As it is in Queensland—one of the northerly states—this city is known for its warm...
Palmer’s Guide For Moving To Sydney
Overview Sydney is the largest city in Australia. It is the state capital of NSW and surrounds the world’s largest natural harbour. It is known for its beaches, its business, its Australian landmarks and numerous attractions. For work, rest and play, Sydney is a great...
Palmer’s Guide For Moving To Melbourne
Overview Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city, and not by much. In fact, statistics say that Melbourne’s population will overtake Sydney by 2050. There’s a reason why Melbourne is growing faster than Sydney. For the sixth year in a row it has been rated the...