Sydney relocation services for the Northern Beaches
Sydney Settlers offer a range of relocation services to suit new migrants who are moving to Sydney and the Northern Beaches region. You can choose as many or as few of the following options as you wish, depending on your requirements and timescales. Alternatively please ask us for any other type of information or service that's not listed here and we'll see if we can help!
Preparing Your Migration To Sydney
Suburb Reviews - £15 each (£50 for 5)
Find out more about the area by requesting a detailed report on the Northern Beaches' suburb(s) of your choice. These include Government-supplied demographics, information on the schools and facilities within the area, distances from the city and major local attractions, plus a personalised street map. This map will indicate the exact locations of the most important facilities, including schools, shops, children's parks, swimming pools etc., which will be a valuable source of reference when looking for rental accommodation.
The Suburb Review will also cover leisure and medical facilities in the area, public transport, and where to find examples of rental properties currently available, with their cost. Find out more about these reviews and a list of suburbs covered, as well as a sample Suburb Review here.
Education Overview - £25
We can provide you with a report listing all the primary and secondary schools in the Northern Beaches, including the number of students at each, the school's contact details and any areas that the school specialises in. Find out more about this Education Overview here.
If you wish, we will personally contact or visit the Principal to ask any specific questions you may have and to register your child/children at a particular school if required. There is an extra charge for this service - please see below.
Planning Your Arrival
Local Orientation Tour - £175 (half a day)
Don't know the area? No worries! If you're planning to visit before your relocation, we'll meet you and drive you around the Northern Beaches area, giving you a detailed look at the suburbs that might appeal and showing you schools, shops, leisure facilities, and more. For three hours we are at your disposal, to answer any questions you may have and to provide you with as much information as we can. Included in this price are 4 Suburb Reviews of your choice, our Education Overview, Information Pack and a local street map. This service offers unrivalled value-for-money and is a great way to get to know this wonderful area!
Meet and Greet - £200-£350 depending on suburb and party size
We will meet you at the airport and arrange your transport to your temporary accommodation. Please request a quote. Prices also include a Welcome Basket and Information Pack (see below). If you need help with finding your initial accommodation, we will gladly help for a consultancy fee of £40 per hour.
We can also provide you with advice about renting a property or buying a property in the Northern Beaches area.
Welcome Basket - £30
After the long flight to Australia, the last thing on your mind will be shopping! We have put together a basket full of essentials to see you through those first bleary hours in the country, including tea, coffee, milk and bread and also snack and breakfast items, leaving you free to relax and appreciate your new surroundings. This is free to those booking our 'Meet and Greet' service or available at £30 to others.
Information Pack - £15 (£20 posted to the UK)
As new arrivals in Sydney, there is so much to think about and plan for that it is easy to forget to organise something important. We have put together a pack of what we consider to be 'essential information' for you to have at your fingertips. It's information that will be at your accommodation when you arrive and won't get lost in the luggage. Our fact sheets include medical information, tax file numbers and how to apply for one, advice on rental information, car hire and Internet cafes, beach safety and more.
After You Have Settled
Like-Minded Link-up - As we always do our utmost to provide contacts but cannot guarantee this service, it is entirely free of charge
Despite the beauty of Sydney in general and the Northern Beaches in particular, the adrenalin rush won't last forever! Coming down from the high of realising you're actually 'here' can hit even the most confident person much harder than expected and it can be a very solitary first few months for those without family or friends in the area.
We can help keep any loneliness at bay by providing contact details of migrants who have been through the same re-locating experience and who have similar interests to those of you and your family. Yes, they may be mainly British, but they can help with all those questions that might be embarrassing to ask a local!
We have a network of expats and Australian residents alike who are happy to be a friend while you find your feet and maybe longer. Exactly how long is up to you.
All-Inclusive Assistance
Introduction to the Northern Beaches - £120
For many of our customers, our all-inclusive introductory package is the easiest and most cost-effective form of relocation assistance. For £120 we offer an assessment of your requirements, 5 Suburb Reviews, our Education Overview and Information Pack, and help with finding temporary accommodation for your first few weeks. This service also includes continual email support during the planning stages and for two weeks after your arrival in Sydney, representing exceptional value for money.
Additional Help
Personal Consultancy Service - £40 per hour
If we can be of help with your move in any way not mentioned here, please Contact Us. For a fee of £40 per hour, we are happy to investigate any queries you may have. Maybe you would like us to personally visit a school of your choice to chat with the Principal and report back to you - some people need help to find the right school for their child with special needs; others may be interested in finding a boarding school for their child.
You may want to see photos of an area, or its particular amenities. Perhaps you need detailed information on hospital services or require us to secure a rental property for you. Whatever your needs, we will do our best to meet them - we're here to help and happy to do so.