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Moving to Australia

As an experienced international moving specialist, we’ll help you make all the right moves so you can begin your Australian adventure with confidence.

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Moving worldwide couldn't be simpler

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    Your Moving Plan

    Moving internationally can feel complex, but with Fox, it doesn’t have to be. Contact us today and we’ll discuss your requirements to provide a tailored quote for your move.

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    Methods of Moving Overseas

    Road van services via ferry crossings, shipping in ISO containers, or even airfreight — whatever your requirements, we have you covered.

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    Moving Day

    Every aspect of your move will be carefully planned and coordinated in line with your requirements, ensuring an efficient and successful relocation.

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    What Happens the Other End

    As members of a worldwide network of professional moving companies, safeguards are in place to provide customers with end-to-end financial security.

Moving Down Under

When choosing a moving company for Australia, confidence matters. With decades of experience and specialist knowledge in international removals, we ensure your move to this vast continent is handled efficiently, carefully, and without unnecessary stress. From boxes and furniture to treasured personal belongings, everything is managed with precision from start to finish.

Australia’s customs and quarantine regulations are among the strictest in the world, so it’s essential to know what can and cannot be shipped before you start packing. Our experienced team will guide you through these requirements, help you prepare the correct documentation, and ensure your shipment is fully compliant. All shipping containers bound for Australia are unloaded and inspected at our trusted partners’ warehouses before continuing their journey to your new home.

Once your belongings arrive after their long sea voyage, our established network of local removal teams will be ready to receive your consignment and manage the final delivery, ensuring everything arrives safely and is placed exactly where you need it.

With over 50 years’ experience and thousands of successful relocations to Australia from the UK and beyond, we’re proud to make this life-changing move that little bit easier. From Sydney to Brisbane to Adelaide, we’ll get you there — smoothly, securely, and with total peace of mind.


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Choosing the Right Transportation

Selecting the right transportation method is key to a successful international move. We offer specialist packing and bespoke crating for fragile, high-value, or unusual items, ensuring they’re protected every step of the way. From pianos, fine art, and antiques to motor cars and motorbikes, expert handling and attention to detail are essential — and it’s something Fox Moving & Storage has perfected through years of experience.

If speed is a priority, airfreight can be an excellent option for part or all of your consignment. For smaller shipments, we also offer a groupage (LCL) shipping service via major ports, ideal when your belongings don’t fill a full 20ft ISO container. While this option offers excellent value, it does involve a longer transit time compared to sole-use containers.

Ready to get started? Request your removals quote today and let our international moving specialists take care of the rest.

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FAQ’s – Here to help

Moving overseas is a big step, and having the right guidance makes all the difference. Our Overseas Moving FAQs bring together the essential information you need when planning an international relocation—from customs requirements and shipping options to timelines, packing standards, and destination services. Whether you’re heading to Europe or the other side of the world, this section gives you clear, practical answers so you can navigate your move with confidence and total peace of mind.

Most sea freight removals to Australia take approximately 8–14 weeks depending on destination city, customs clearance, and whether you choose shared or sole-use containers.

In many cases, used household goods can enter Australia duty-free if you meet residency and visa requirements.

Yes — Australian Border Force and quarantine authorities carry out strict inspections, especially for outdoor items and wooden furniture.

Yes — we can arrange removals to major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, and regional areas.

Yes — MoveReady™ options are available for international removals to Australia.

Yes — secure containerised and self storage options are available across our UK locations before export.

We can arrange shared containers for smaller shipments or dedicated 20ft and 40ft containers for larger household moves.

Absolutely — many customers choose part-load shipping to reduce costs and only send essential belongings.

Yes — we offer professional export packing services designed specifically for long-distance international shipping.

Yes. Australia has some of the world’s strictest biosecurity laws, particularly regarding garden tools, bicycles, camping equipment, and outdoor furniture.

Absolutely. We operate Monday to Sunday and can often accommodate bank holidays, subject to availability. Just let us know your preferred dates during the booking process and we’ll work to fit your schedule.

We specialise in moving pianos, antiques, fine art, and other delicate or bulky items. Our crews are trained to pack and handle high-value items securely using custom crates or specialist lifting equipment if needed.

Yes — we can arrange shared (part load) services that can reduce costs for smaller consignments.

We recommend that someone is available to guide our crew and sign off the inventory. If that’s not possible, we can arrange access and updates remotely — just let us know in advance and we’ll plan accordingly.

Yes. Fox has decades of experience in overseas relocations, including customs documentation, shipping, air freight, and international storage. We manage moves to Europe, North America, Australia, the Middle East and more.

Yes — we support you through the paperwork, customs regulations, and documentation needed for international moves to make the process smoother.

Yes — we provide free, no-obligation surveys (in-person or virtual) so we can accurately assess your requirements and generate a tailored quotation.

Yes, we offer a full professional packing service using high-quality materials. We can also unpack your items and place them in the right rooms. You can choose full packing, part-packing (just breakables), or a self-pack option with materials delivered to your door.

Yes, Fox offers secure self storage and containerised storage solutions at all our UK locations. Whether short-term during a move or long-term for decluttering, our facilities are clean, dry, and fully monitored.

You can call your local branch directly or submit an enquiry via our website. We’ll get back to you promptly with all the information you need.

We offer specialist crating, custom packing, and high-quality protective materials to ensure fragile items arrive safely.

We recommend booking as early as possible — ideally at least 2–4 weeks in advance for UK moves and 4–6 weeks for international. This gives you the best chance to secure your preferred date and allow time for a detailed survey. However, if your dates change or you are struggling to confirm them with buyers, sellers, solicitors etc, don’t worry! Just keep in touch with us and we will do all that is possible to get you booked in.

Costs are based on volume/weight of goods, destination, transportation method, insurance, and any additional services such as packing or storage.

Timing depends on your destination, mode of transport (sea, air, road), shared or dedicated load, and customs procedures. We’ll provide an estimated delivery timeframe at the planning stage.

Our facilities are monitored with modern security measures to ensure your possessions remain safe and protected.

Yes — we can arrange secure storage in the UK if your destination isn’t ready for delivery yet.

We provide removals and storage across the UK, including Cardiff, Cwmbran, Newport, Bristol, Southampton, Taunton, Salisbury, and Stourbridge — plus international moves worldwide. We also offer local moves within each town and city we serve.

We understand that moving dates often shift. If you need to change your removal date or pause in storage, we’ll do our best to be flexible — and there are no charges for minor adjustments with enough notice.

We deliver tailored overseas relocation services to destinations worldwide — including Europe, North America, Australia, and beyond — with packing, customs handling, and delivery.

We can store general household items, business equipment, furniture, and other goods. Certain items (e.g., hazardous materials) may have restrictions — check with us.

With over 50 years of experience and multiple UK branches, Fox offers trusted, award-winning removals with a personal touch. We’re proud members of the British Association of Removers and the Self Storage Association, with hundreds of 5-star reviews.

We offer secure container storage and warehouse facilities for both household and commercial items, available for short or long-term use.

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“The team were all very friendly and helpful, they did introduce themselves but I can't remember their names, they arrived around 8am and were loaded just after 10am They stopped uploadi…”

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“I was very impressed with the company from start to finish. They carried out a comprehensive survey prior to giving me a competitive quote. Keith and Matt were great when we had to postpone …”

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