Are you moving to LA or thinking about moving to LA?

If you’re planning to move to LA It Started in LA is now offering Destination Services.

I’m a Destination Consultant for LA and surrounding neighbourhoods which means I can help you navigate where to live, how to settle yourself, finding the right school (or at the very least navigating the American/LA school system) and settling into LA.

As an Australian who moved to LA five years ago I’ve not only been through the process, I managed to get my kids into school, move schools, get one into College and navigated the bureaucracy of the DMV, IRS and social security.

Specialising in helping people in the Entertainment Industry (but not limited to!) move and settle in LA we can help with:

• Finding the right area for you to live in that suits your needs—and that of your family
• Help navigating the schooling system in LA providing advice on the difference between private and public schools and coming up with a plan to shortlist and identify schools for your children
• Navigating the DMV and other bureaucratic must-dos
• Opening bank accounts and providing advice on quickly establishing credit
• Tips and advice on settling into LA and understanding its culture
• Restaurants, things to do and where to go to embrace all LA has to offer.

In addition we can help with your real estate and interior design needs.

How can we engage you to help us?

Contracting It Started in LA is simple and easy.  Simply choose from the menu of options to spend as much or as little time as you need.  We charge by the service and/or the day.  Where to go, what to do and familiarising yourself with all things LA is complimentary with every service.

Email us (la@itstartedinla.com) or complete the form below.

Price list

It’s hard to put a price on helping someone navigate a new city. Or how to go about it as everyone’s different. Here’s a start but if you have other thoughts we can talk about your ideas and we can put together a tailored package and price to suit your needs.

Consultation

One hour phone call/coffee meeting with relevant materials sent with DIY kit                   $120

You want to look after everything yourself but you’re looking for someone to bounce some thoughts off and provide a framework to help you through.

One day LA familiarisation and where-to-settle tour

Full day: six hours (10am to 4pm)                                                                                             $500

Two half days: six hours (10am to 1pm or 12pm to 3pm)                                                        $550

The first step is to understand a bit about you and your family then come up with a short list of a few different areas. We draw up a pros and cons list, explore the areas and try to make a reasoned decision based on a set of justifiable criteria.

Includes two hours set aside for initial consultation and tailored research as required.

Three day Program

Full days: Three days (10am to 4pm either in a row or as agreed)                                         $1200

Five day Program

Full days: Five days (10am to 4pm either in a row or as agreed)                                            $1800

Three or five day program offering a full suite of services (complete program including helping with multiple neighbour familiarity, school consultation, test-taking advice (not tutoring) and helping you navigate the bureaucracy of setting up your life in LA.

Consultation and advice for navigating LA Schools

1.5 hour phone call/coffee meeting with relevant materials sent with DIY kit                   $225

You want to look after everything yourself but you’re looking for someone to bounce some thoughts off and provide a framework to help you through, and someone to cut through hours of Googgling schools in LA.