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Removals to Brisbane

Want faster shipping, safer packing and smarter billing for your removals to Brisbane? You're in the right place! 1st Move International provide guaranteed weekly shipping to Brisbane, ensuring your personal belongings arrive quickly and securely.

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Boasting year-round warm weather, excellent economic opportunities and a similar language and culture to the UK, the capital of Queensland attracts thousands of Brits each year. In fact, almost 10% of our removals to Australia in 2023 relocated to Brisbane.

With over 25 years’ experience in overseas removals, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Simply fill out our quick and easy form to get a free, tailored quote for your removals to Brisbane.

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Costs

How Much Does it Cost for Removals to Brisbane?

Quick Answer

The cost of international removals from the UK to Brisbane in 2024 start from £704 for a small move (shared container) and from £3,622 for larger moves (20ft container). These are just rough prices and the final cost for your move will depend on its size and destination.

International Removals Costs from the UK to Brisbane 2024

Move Type Shipment Size Cost (GBP)
Small Move / Essentials Part Load £704 to £899
1-Bed House / Flat Shared Container £1,064 to £1,390
2-Bed House Shared Container £1,875 to £2,262
3-Bed House 20ft Container £3,622 to £4,047
4-Bed House 40ft Container £5,362 to £6,124

Prices shown are port to port freight costs and do not include UK collection or packing costs.

To receive an accurate price for your move to Brisbane, simply request a quick free quote, talk to our team live or give us a call on 0117 9828 123.

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Unique Benefits

Why use 1st Move International for your Removals to Brisbane?

1st Move International do things differently to improve the moving process for you.


It Doesn't End There...

  • 25 years’ experience providing international moving services to Brisbane
  • Members of the British Association of Removers
  • Members of the British International Freight Association
  • Modern fleet and fully trained packers and movers
  • Fully insured from your UK home to your destination in Brisbane
  • Your own personal, dedicated move manager
  • Free UK storage up to the next scheduled sailing date
  • Electronic and Fast Track customs clearance in the UK and Brisbane
  • Faster weekly sailings to Brisbane direct from UK ports
  • Track your transatlantic shipment live with 24/7 container tracking
Shipping Options

Shipping Options for your Move to Brisbane

Sea freight is the best method of shipping items from the UK to Brisbane. You can choose between a Shared Container or a Full Container service, depending on the size and volume of your move.

Loading a Shared Container with 1st Move Pallets

Shared Container Shipping to Brisbane

This type of shipping is best suited for smaller moves, such as the contents of a 2-3 bedroom home. You pay for the space you use in the container that’ll be shared with other customers.

Our unique shrink-fast packing method means we can ship your belongings alongside commercial goods. Unlike other removal companies, we don’t have to wait for a container to be full before shipping your items to Brisbane. We guarantee weekly shipping from the UK to Brisbane once your items are packed.

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Loading a Full Container with 1st Move Pallets

Full Container Shipping to Brisbane

FCL from the UK to Brisbane gives you exclusive use of a 20ft or 40ft container that includes just your items. Best suited for those moving a large volume of items, such as the contents of a 3+ bedroom home.

Your container can either be loaded at your home (subject to access) or your belongings can be collected, professionally packed and loaded back at one of our facilities.

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Packing

Our Unique, Safer Packing Process

Our unique shrink-fast packing method and weekly guaranteed shipping makes us one of a kind. This method of packing eliminates handling of your items, so they arrive safely and quickly at your new home in Brisbane.

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Our Service

Our UK to Brisbane Relocation Service Includes:

You'll benefit from our expertise with the following extras:


Personal move manager

Take advantage of your own move manager throughout the whole process. They'll be there to answer any questions and take care of all the hard work. From essential documents to customs protocols, they’ll handle it all.

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Full moving insurance cover

Our flexible insurance plans will give you peace of mind that your belongings are protected to the max. Whether you need basic cover or extra protection, we’ve got something to suit your budget and requirements.

Our Insurance Options

Fast-track customs clearance

We handle all customs documents, regulations and inspection so your personal belongings get you Fast Tracked through customs clearance. As registered custom brokers, you know you’re in safe hands with us.

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Reviews

Some Happy Brisbane Movers

Find out what our Brisbane movers have to say about our service.

Kathy H

Reading to Brisbane, Australia

This is a different way of moving "part container" personal effects. I was a bit worried about the concept but Tom in the UK was extremely good at explaining the system and I have to admit it worked perfectly. 1st Move kept us informed in virtually every step of the journey. Our goods were picked up, transported then palletised and shrink wrapped at their Warehouse in Bristol. Our goods arrived in Australia (Brisbane) where their partners Conroys dealt with the Australian part of clearing Customs. All 112 packages arrived safely and intact. So of course - I would thoroughly recommend them!

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D Dragon

Lowestoft to Brisbane, Australia

Super-helpful, professional and friendly. Really great, friendly and professional service; helped us at every step and made sure the entire process is clear, not to mention the amazing packing skills!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moving to Brisbane FAQs

It takes 57 days to ship your items from the UK to Brisbane. These are port to port transit times from London Gateway. We provide guaranteed weekly shipping to Brisbane, unlike other removal companies, so you don’t have to wait until we fill a container!

The average cost to ship furniture to Brisbane starts from £704 for a small shipment via shared container and from £3,622 for a full container shipment. These are just rough estimates for shipping furniture to Australia from the UK.

Your furniture shipping costs will depend on the size, destination and requirements of the move. Fill out our quick and easy form to get a tailored, free quote for shipping furniture to Brisbane. Alternatively, call us on +44 117 9828 123 or talk to an expert live.

You can move to Brisbane any time of the year with 1st Move International’s weekly shipping service. The best month for you will depend on your requirements. If you are moving with children, you might want to get settled before the academic year begins and during the summer holidays. Universal Immigration Services claim that January-March and July-September are popular times for people to move to Australia due to better job offerings.

A diverse and multicultural community, Brisbane in home to 80,000 British expats. With a much lower cost of living than other major Australian cities such as Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane is an ideal location for families, young professionals, students and nature lovers.

Before you can move to Brisbane, you’ll need to be accepted for a visa to become a permanent or temporary resident. The most common way to do this is to obtain one of the following visas; a family-stream permanent visa, a work-stream permanent visa or business or investor-stream permanent visa.

We recommend having a job and somewhere to live sorted before your move. This will make it easier to adjust to Brisbane living once we’ve shipped your personal belongings. You should also get a quote for your removals to Brisbane in advance so you can budget and have a clear timeline.

In order to pack and ship your personal belongings to Brisbane, we’ll need the following documents from you:

  • Passport: A copy of the photo page of your passport
  • Visa or Permit: You must hold a valid visa if you don’t have an Australia passport.
  • Packing Inventory: A list of all items to be shipped.
  • Customs form B534: our team will give you a blank form and help you complete it correctly.

All documents and forms can be securely uploaded via our document transfer page.

Read our detailed customs guide for Australia to find out more.

The inner suburb of Paddington boasts beautiful scenery from its quaint streets as well as its close proximity to the city. For more of a multicultural, lively hub, the West End might be for you. Ashgrove is an ideal location for young families due to its many top performing schools. To find out more, read our Moving to Australia guide.

Yes, our container tracking tool lets you live track your shipment 24/7. As soon as your shipment has left the port in the UK, you’ll get a tracking number which allows you to view its movements all the way to Brisbane.

Yes, Autoshippers can arrange shipment of your vehicle inside a container or by specialist Ro Ro (Roll on Roll off) services from Southampton. You will have to obtain prior permission and apply for Vehicle Import Approval before we can do this.

Autoshippers is part of the 1st Move International group of companies and are one of the largest shippers of private vehicles to Brisbane. With 25+ years in the industry, they can guide you through the intricacies, paperwork, and customs required to safely ship your vehicle.

Resources

Useful Australia Information Resources and Guides

Container Shipping Costs UK to Australia

Get the latest information on UK to Australia container shipping costs and container ports.

Shipping Furniture & Personal Effects to Australia

Everything you need to know about shipping furniture & personal effects from the UK to Australia.

Australia Moving Guides

Whether you're looking for basic moving tips, city info, or full visa and immigration guides we've got you covered.

Car Shipping to Australia

We ship cars too. Get more information on our car shipping service.

Australia Container Shipping Schedules

We post up-to-date sailing schedule information and as part of our weekly shipping promise we'll tell you in advance what ship we can get your personal effects on.

Customs Guide for Shipping Personal Effects to Australia

We cover all the legalities of shipping household goods from the UK to Australia.

Australia Customs Quarantine Info

Australian customs are known to be one of the strictest in the world so we've detailed what you can and cannot ship in to the country.

Your Pallets Packed - Posted Live on Facebook

Your life, carefully wrapped, beautifully packed, and protected for the journey ahead.

We are extremely proud of our unique packing process. We are the only international removals company in the UK that uses this tried and tested method to ship your treasured personal possessions overseas.

Visit our Facebook page to find a snapshot of each shipment captured as the final pallet is wrapped.

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