The practicalities of moving brings its own problems. We work with the following companies to help. Should you speak to any of them, please mention you are a Thames Migration client or have come through Thames Migration, to guarantee first class advice.

Banking
The CommonwealthBank
The Commonwealth Bank is one of Australia's leading financial institutions. Their London based office has been assisting migrants establish banking facilities in Australia and transfer funds at commercial rates of exchange for over 50 years.
 


Westpac
Westpac is Australia's first bank and first company. They have 191 years' experience helping their customers to achieve their financial goals through good times and bad. On April 8, 1817, they opened their doors for business, trading as the Bank of New South Wales. From that single office in Macquarie Place, Sydney, Westpac has grown and prospered to become one of Australia's leading financial services organisations with more than 10 million customers.
    

Financial/Pensions
Prism Xpat
Prism Xpat are specialists in pension transfers, financial advisory and tax for emigrants from the UK to Australia and New Zealand. With a base in the UK and affiliates abroad, their advice on emigrating can save you up to half the after tax value of your pensions/other assets.

    

  

Money Transfers
MoneyCorp
Foreign Exchange Services and the Best Rate
Emigrating overseas? Want to get the best deal on foreign exchange? We understand, and that's why together with Moneycorp, we've put together this guide to currency exchange for overseas property buyers.

Once you've read through the guidance, you should know how to plan your currency exchange, what the different currency purchase options are, how to protect yourself from adverse currency movements and how to get in contact with Moneycorp for guidance or to make currency transfers at unbeatable exchange rates.


HIFX
HIFX is the UK's premier provider of corporate foreign exchange and cash deposit services. Since its foundation in 1998, has serviced the needs of over 50,000 private individuals.


Halo Financial
Halo Financial's dedicated migration team help people who are emigrating to Australia achieve the best available exchange rates, effectively manage their currency risks and ensure they take as much of their hard earned money with them. Halo Financials' currency dealers are qualified technical analysts holding industry acknowledged certifications and they regularly feature on industry leading TV news channels such as CNBC and Bloomberg. They're a friendly and patient team of experts; they will cultivate a precise understanding of your personal circumstances and will suggest simple currency solutions that best meet your needs.

So whether you need to make an immediate currency transaction, fix an exchange rate for up to 2 years in advance or make regular currency transfers to or from the United Kingdom - such as pension, mortgage, salary or rental income - Halo Financial can help.

Halo Financial deliver:
  •  Excellent commercial exchange rates
  • No commission
  • Fixed forward rates for up to 2 years
  • Protection against adverse currency fluctuations
  • A dedicated currency expert who will personally manage your currency needs
It's free and easy to open a trading facility with Halo Financial and there's no obligation to use their foreign exchange services. For more information, you can contact their Private Client team by calling +44 (0)20 7350 5474 or emailing help@halofinancial.com



Relocation
Anglo Pacific
When relocating to Australia you will need the services of a reliable International Moving Company. One such specialist is Anglo Pacific International Plc who offer a free home survey of household goods for removal from anywhere in the UK to literally anywhere in Australia. Anglo Pacific is a member of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and participates in the International Movers Mutual Insurance (IMMI) "Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme" for its customers' financial protection.
  


PSS International Removals
PSS INTERNATIONAL REMOVALS are a family business specialising in moving families to Australia for over 27 years. They understand how important it is relocating your family and sentimental belongings to the other side of the world and for this reason they offer each customer a personalised service by assigning a professionally trained team of removal coordinators who take a personal interest in your move, assisting you every step of the way.

Their friendly staff would be pleased to arrange a FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATE or to assist you with any questions you may have regarding your move to Australia.



Airpets
First class pet relocation services backed up by 40 years of experience. Airpets organise and provide full facilities for flying pets from Heathrow and Gatwick, all aspects of pet export and import including quarantine and Pet Travel Scheme, even offering as a 5* service, private pet air charters to Northern Europe.



Animal Airlines
Animal Airlines treats all creatures great and small with the greatest of care. Regardless as to whether they are valuable birds of prey, exotics or the family pet. With over 45 years of experience, they can arrange transportation to any part of the world. Everything arranged, from collection to customs.


Property
Hamra Homes
Hamra Homes is based in Adelaide, Australia, in the sunny state of South Australia. Hamra Homes is dedicated to helping you settle into South Australia, providing a full servicce of pre-planning, arrival assistance, getting established and finding a new home, in a professional and stress free way.
Hamra Homes over the last few years has established itself into a leading role in the northern suburbs by providing housing at a realistic price. Hamra homes have been established for approximately six years, and they have not looked back since. From their first project, Hamra Estate, it became very clear to Hamra Homes that there was a real and obvious market for quality housing at a great price: Housing that took the pain of building away and replaced these pains with delight and hassle free construction.

Hamra Homes brings the latest in homes with spacious living and superb architectural design. Hamra Homes also brings you fabulous house and land packages at realistic prices, homes that offer one simple fixed price contract that is all inclusive, allowing the purchaser virtual walk in and occupy.

The Hamra Group being a proud member of the Masters Builders Association has a complete in-house team which allows it to be able to create architecturally designed, affordable homes and put these homes within the reach of all people.



Recruitment
Edmen
Edmen is a Recruitment and Staffing services organization operating throughout Australia. Whether you're looking for permanent or temporary work, Edmen offers a wide range of opportunities with all types of companies, small and large, local, national and multinational. Edmen has the experience, expertise and contacts to find you the best jobs Down Under.


On Arrival
Hamra Homes
Hamra Homes is a registered Australian company. Hamra Homes identified a niche in the market to provide a broad range of service to busy people who want to live in Australia or invest in its buoyant property market. Arriving in a new country is challenging and we will seek to make this a less daunting experience for you.


Adelaide Bound
The aim of Adelaide Bound is to provide anybody that is migrating to Adelaide and South Australia an information point, which will hopefully make your life a little easier, and your move to Adelaide a little less stressful, by having the information you will need for migration in one, easy to use website.