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  Immigration to Australia
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 Visa Australia
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.
    
NAB  Immigration of Australia
Your finances can move easier than you think.
If you are planning to move to Australia, New Zealand or the UK, the National Australia Bank Group is well equipped to assist you with the financial knowledge you need to help make your arrival as smooth as possible.
Find out how our dedicated migrant banking teams can help you set up your requirements before you leave home.


Financial/Pensions
Global QROPS Immigration from Australia
Global QROPS Limited are UK Independent Financial Advisers, authorised and regulated by the UK financial services authority (FSA), that specialise in advising anyone who has accrued UK pensions, as to whether they can transfer their funds overseas to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS).

Prism Xpat Australia visa apply
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

OzForex 
Transferring money overseas can be expensive if you are using the major banks.
OzForex can assist to help you transfer your money overseas to start your new life in Australia. 
Best of all you can organize a transfer when it suits you online or by phone as they are open 24-hours a day, business days!
To speak to an accredited dealer about your foreign exchange requirements call 1300 300 424 in Australia (0845 686 1950 in the UK;
or 0800 161 868 in NZ)
Registering with us is FREE and you can view our live dealing rates immediately.

MoneyCorp Immigration and Australia
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  Australia visa apply
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   Immigration in Australia
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    Immigration of Australia
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    Australia
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 Visa Australia
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

Harris Real Estate

Harris Real Estate includes some of South Australia’s most recognisable real estate consultants who are continually striving for excellence and raising the bar on the South Australian real estate industry. Building a passionate, innovative and people orientated organisation while also providing a strong platform for real estate practitioners to excel in is crucial to the ongoing success of Harris Real Estate.

At Harris Real Estate our philosophy is simple, ‘we tell you what you need to know, even when it is not what you may want to hear.’ It is guiding principals such as this that ensure Harris Real Estate continues to make such a significant impact on the South Australian real estate market.

Understanding that every transaction is different, the Harris Real Estate team is continually developing new and innovative methods, technology and management systems to ensure the best possible result are achieved for all our clients.

While Harris Real Estate is very much a results driven agency, these results do not come at the cost of honesty, integrity and exceptional service and customer care.








Recruitment
Down Under Tradies Live in Australia

Downunder Tradies Group have designed a recruitment system to assist Electricians from the UK.  This Gap Training needs to be completed either way, UK or Australia, if candidates wait until they arrived in Australia the course could take 12 months to complete, including time off work and travel costs etc.
If the candidate competes the Gap Training in the UK this will greatly improve their chances of sponsorship or finding work once in Australia.
If you would like to find out further information regarding the Gap Training please phone Downunder Tradies on 020 8434 3627



On Arrival



Adelaide Bound  Immigration from Australia
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.