A Place in the Sun Down Under
 

Hi All

Just to let you know that A Place in the Sun Down Under is on to-night channel 4 at 8.00pm, Sorry if this has already been posted.


Paula

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thanks for the heads up. any one got any inside info. which part of Melbourne and is it worth watching or is it just the normal gloss.

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just found this on the listings from the WWW

With a cheaper cost of living and a government so far managing to fend off the global recession, Australia is becoming more and more popular as a destination for Brits wanting a new life. In this brand new series, Amanda Lamb helps three families relocate `down under' as well as investigating how to navigate the Australian immigration system and finds out exactly what makes Australia so appealing to Brits.

and this

Series offering advice on buying property abroad. Amanda Lamb helps three families relocate to Australia, visiting southern vineyards, west coast beaches and the city life of Sydney. She also explains the points-based immigration system, and how to get the best chance of obtaining residency in a country which welcomed 20,000 Brits migrants in 2007. Amanda helps a family from Wrexham find a place in Melbourne on a budget of 250,000 pounds.

and this

With the costing of living soaring and no end in sight for the crisis in the UK property market, more people than ever are ditching the doom and gloom of Britain in search of a new life in Australia. Last year around 20,000 Brits packed up, leaving friends, families, jobs and their homes to make the 10,000 mile move in the hope of finding a better, brighter life.

Probs nothing you wouldn't find out on here but should be worth a watch i suppose, just off to set the Sky+ now :thumbup:

Dougie

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I'm watching it now. The presenter is well annoying. I feel sorry for the couple on the show.

Melbourne looks gorgeous.

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Well we felt sorry for the presenter.

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I felt sorry for the presenter too! Also a few hormonal outbursts i think:sneaky:?

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"With a cheaper cost of living and a government so far managing to fend off the global recession..."

I don't want to burst your bubble but IMHO that snippet of their blurb I quoted is rubbish and one of the reasons people are sorely disappointed when they move here.

I would hope you'd get more of a balanced picture from this site.

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It's a lie isn't it pure and simple as it's anything but cheap here. Day to day living costs are more then the UK IMHO.

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I've never seen the programme (been out of the UK for a while) but TBH it makes me quite angry that they perpetuate this myth.

I would hope that anybody seriously considering a move knows better as they've done their homework (and been through this site with a fine tooth comb :D ), but even my family and friends thought we'd be moving to a big house with a huge garden and swimming pool...in inner city Sydney. :rofl:

I'd love to get my documentary-making TV Producer friend to shoot an alternative view. Now, who can we pitch it to :confused:

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These programmes are always the same, they like to portray the evil UK with the attitude of who wouldn't want to move to utopia all based on false spin.

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Well said Fraser, these programs are mythical I think. These programs are always the same bla bla bla ... and usually not even presented by people who have lived there for a substantive period, or only been to Sydney once or something.

Not see the Ch.4 program, but it sounds just like that BBC one, which keeps repeating itself.

I agree with other posters - how about an accurate one, like a fly on the wall, docu-soap format etc. How far more interesting I personally reckon.

I am sooooooo BORED rigid of hearing about house prices, beaches, the 'waoh' factor, shopping malls, Kings Park and expat communities! aaaarrrrgggghhh. There again, nobody is forcing me to watch them is the other perspective on this.

Cheers

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this post gets the "most accurate post of the day award":thumbup:

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Nice One :thumbsup:

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shit me i agree totally with you again Fraser :blink: Anyone who thinks its 'cheaper' to live in Aus as opposed to Blighty are in for one hell of a shock :thumbdown:

Lee:thumbup:

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I'm surprised one of the resident spin doctors hasn't been along yet to 'prove' you are wrong:lol:

G

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And I'm not in the least bit surprised that you popped up with your wooden spoon in hand ...

:rolleyes:

Tell you what Grayling, it's been about five minutes since you accused someone of being a troll. Is your keyboard faulty?

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Isn't it lucky that I don't give a toss what you think:lol:

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I did wonder other than in the first 5 minutes the family had been quizzed about what housing and areas they really wanted!??
They went to Berwick and Eltham and the family were looking glum. The presenter finally asked where they wanted to be - Mornington Peninsula - completely opposite direction!:rofl:
Let's see what happens next week....
J x

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First and only warning - could those regular sparring partners that are threatening to ruin yet another thread please take their personal fight OFF this forum.

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Here, Here
Im pretty new to this forum and am becoming dissillusioned by the small amount of people whom seem to enjoy turning every thread into a personal insult or sarcastic comment.
They are ruining it for the majority. There are some excellent points being made on this thread as we were spun the "its much cheaper than the UK" prior to visiting last May and the daily living costs were a big shock, no thanks to the "wanted down under spin".
Read the comments and do your homework twice.
my 2 cents.
AllanDeb

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It's the internet, don't take it too seriously ;)

Anyways, anyone know if last nights' show is gonna be repeated?

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TV programmes such as Place in the Sun and New Life Down Under should be watched with the sound on mute. Treat them as postcard shows and you won't go far wrong.

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It's TV, don't take it too seriously ;)

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I bet it's easier to say that when you're already living in Oz :p

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I guess you have got to cast you mind back in the days when you were in the UK and dreaming of a better life. And on the whole it is... no complaints here, sure there are things you don't like and the shows do make things look a whole lot simpler. They are telling you things you want to hear. Everyone escapes here for different reasons... the ones who get here and bitch were probably trying to escape something that was never going to change in their life and were fundamentally unhappy and always will be. It does not matter what a pint milk is... tailor the budget accordingly. All too easy to criticize.

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Hi

I came back to the UK from Australia to at least work a while. The reasons, you may wonder?

I am an Australian citizen now (2006), but something to me has profoundly changed in the Australian way of life and psyche since I moved there in 2001. It is not the same feel to the place, and people have become very greedy and out for themselves!. God I HATE money, housing etc etc and the side effects it has had on communities. I work in the public sector and always will as this is what I believe in. Without us the greedy people will crumble. Lets hope in 2009 they do!. It's the recession we had to have.

Anyhows, Perth, where I was, is gradually becoming too hard to find a decent rental apartment at a decent price - i.e. $AU300 per week for anything resembling decent. They are dog boxes there, and around 15 sets of people 'bidding' for one place etc. FACT. I could not be arsed. With lack of decent jobs in my field too, I thought well, why not go back to UK for a while - I am luck, I don't have kids to think about which would be a HUGH factor for many people. In addition, I do not mind paying for something decent in a city where something is actually happening - but Perth it is NOT, unless you have a young family etc, then it is a pretty good place I think to bring up kids I reckon. Back to the fact that everyone is different at different times I reckon. I really wish those bloody irritating TV programs would show aspects other than young couples and families!. grrrrrr.

Anyhows, I was offered good work in my field back in the UK on TWICE the money, good prospects, attitudes that sit in 2008, not in Perth (where it really is 1988!) and I arrived back into London last month and things felt alot cheaper than Australia if the truth be told - day to day things. Was out in central London, and went for a coffee or something I think, and it was way cheaper. Toiletries and food, again, way cheaper (and MUCH better choice may I add). Transport more pricey that is for sure, but ho hum. Second hand cars in UK - way cheaper. In Australia, please nobody buy a second hand car, you are being HAD!. GO for new and Japanese!. European cars there are much mor exi than the UK due to the import distance (apparently). Alcohol is way cheaper in the UK.

The UK has the added bonus that people engage with each other, there is history, FREE museums etc. Loads to do here.

ONE single thing that irritates me about is Australia, and esp Perth, is the incongruent GREED and the almighty dollar!. Hideous!. There is a great divide in Perth not, and there are alot of people who have simply been left behind in the boom times.

Be warned, unless you wish to go quite far out of Perth city, it is very tricky to get something decent for housing now! Be prepared and do your research!

chookas

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Agreed. I'm still in the UK and dreaming of a life in Oz makes my day that little bit better :o

I know these shows make things out to be perfect - but reading all the moaning/depressing posts from those now living in Australia brings a good balance ( ;) ).

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As I'm the one that first commented on the inaccuracy of these programmes I feel the need to say that I am not "bitching" about anything or anyone other than misinformation. I don't want to put anybody off coming here but I would like to think that you base your decision on realistic information, and there are plenty of people here willing to spend their time sharing their experiences.

Just the last few days I and others have been trying to help another member work out how much she needs for set-up expenses, for example; that's not criticising, it's helping. I have the karma to prove it. :lol:

BTW I ran away from nothing, didn't come here from the UK, and am very happy here, thanks. When I'm not, I'll move on.

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My comments weren't aimed at you or anyone in particular, was just messin' :tounge_smile:

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No worries, I won't bear a grudge when you are the one asking for information. Much. :D

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Ouch :lol:

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Hi,
i have just joined today and have been reading your posts on a place in the sun and thought that i would let you know that a new series of Wanted Down Under starts on Monday at 4pm on uktvstyle channel 246 on sky.

I am currently training as a nurse and hope to make the move to oz with my husband and 2 children once i have qualified. I know that its not going to be as smooth sailing as these programmes make out, but it's just something i got to do otherwise i will regret it and at the end of the day i would rather regret the things i've done!

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Yea - and blighty's like one big charity where everyone helps everyone else and nobody ever falls between the cracks.

God what a crock ...

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Hi again

Who was drawing comparisons between Australia and the UK? It is simply an observation about Australia which alot of people miss. You see alot of hardship working in the public sector. Of course the UK is not immune, but I am sorry you seem to sceptical about the UK - there are many nice people there too, doing alot of good.

Thanks for you charitable contribution. Have a great day.

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Hi - Im in agreement with you - I am not waking up when Im 60 and saying "I wish we had gone".

I am training to be a midwife and we are moving asap. Lots of luck with your course.

PM if you want a chat.

x

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I thought the presenter was highly irritating. She reminded me of a typical estate agent, out for herself and not really listening or respecting what the couple wanted or getting annoyed if they change their mind. Luckily in the end they found something they liked. I hope they enjoy Melbourne.

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Amanda was very hormonal and did try to get them what they asked for, yet all the things they said the wanted and weren't bothered about changed. I fail to see how she was irritating? How would she be out for herself, I'd be pretty certain she'd be getting no part of any fees paid.
Do find this thread annoying has been well and truly hijacked by some posters to meet their own needs.
Have to say didn't really enjoy the show..... hopefully the next couple are more consistent with what they want and come present themselves better

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I thought she was unprofessional, full of herself and opinionated. When they looked at that house which had the nice garden but was hideous inside she seemed irritated with them. Yet they are the ones who have to live there and have every right to change their mind. I didn't like her attitude that she seemed to take it personally. If she was a professional she would have respected their opinion and move on. Instead she came accross as quite bitchy and annoyed that they didn't like it. At least with Phil and Kirsty when someone changes their mind they have a joke and a laugh about it and move forward. Amanda seemed to be much more immature. Sorry - I just didn't like her!

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If any one missed it, go to channel4.com and go to the "catch up" bit. Never seen that feature before thought it was great, all the last programmes on from the last 30 days.

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Didn't think of that! You're a star, here's the direct link

Edit: Oh, and you'll need WMP 11+ and a genuine version of Windows *grumble*