Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
May 27th 2008, 7:53 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
May 27th 2008, 7:56 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
Thats if it is sunny, were all happy here when its sunny regardless of everyday problems that we all have to endure! BUT the sun dont last for long here as you well know and we have to grab those short few days of sunshine we do have, and enjoy! I`m not saying were all miserable here in the UK, I`m definatley not, I got my job bk and hubby working, no debts etc BUT we do however miss OZ for the out doors lifestyle we used to have, we did so much more together because of it. I find the UK too overpopulated, were like sardines in a can, great if you afford to move to a lovely spacious suburb, not so great if you cant
Life is what you make of it at the end of the day tho!
May 27th 2008, 7:58 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
and many are not worth it. I still remember the shock of walking into a house in Brisbane valued at 500,000 and finding it had no kitchen. Literally no kitchen. There was a room in the middle of the house with bare floorboards (not even polished!), bare vj walls, no shelves or units or even a bench or sink. The only indicator that this room was the designated kitchen was the end of a copper pipe poking through the wall. The rest of the house was typical of a Queenslander that had not seen a paintbrush or hammer since the 70's. This was in 2004. Shudder to think what they would try and sell it for now.
Ours is valued at $700K+ and only has an outside toilet
We are in the process of renovating it.
Sorry Renth...not meaning to hijack.
G
May 27th 2008, 7:58 pm
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May 27th 2008, 8:04 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
It just shows that our individual circumstances can be so different.
My view is that, for the average 'middle class' family, there is little to choose between the two.
The weather is only better in Australia if you prefer it hotter and drier.......many don't.
For my individual circumstances, and living in the type of area I choose to live, there is little difference.
G
May 27th 2008, 8:11 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
It just shows that our individual circumstances can be so different.
My view is that, for the average 'middle class' family, there is little to choose between the two.
The weather is only better in Australia if you prefer it hotter and drier.......many don't.
For my individual circumstances, and living in the type of area I choose to live, there is little difference.
G
My view is that, for the average 'middle class' family, there is little to choose between the two.
The weather is only better in Australia if you prefer it hotter and drier.......many don't.
For my individual circumstances, and living in the type of area I choose to live, there is little difference.
G
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May 27th 2008, 8:11 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
My Mrs wants to move back to the UK, has done since we've been here - 5 years now.
With the exchange rate at almost 2:1 and house prices falling in the UK, possibly going to crash you can get a lot of house for your money.
I like the thought of a big house in the country BUT what if there's going to be a huge recession? I don't fancy being on the dole.
Your thoughts....
With the exchange rate at almost 2:1 and house prices falling in the UK, possibly going to crash you can get a lot of house for your money.
I like the thought of a big house in the country BUT what if there's going to be a huge recession? I don't fancy being on the dole.
Your thoughts....
The real issue is: what's around the corner 6-12 months from now?
May 27th 2008, 8:15 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
We are so much better off here. I earn much more and have a better job. My pension setup is better. I live in a nicer, bigger house ona nice piece of land. I can afford to send my son to one of the best schools in Australia. My commute is much easier and cheaper. Etc. I've been working since 1981 and I have never known economic conditions as good as they are today.
Makes no difference to me as I am semi retired and doing OK
Good luck to you
G
May 27th 2008, 8:25 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
its not a easy situation it can drive family's apart ive been through the same.
May 27th 2008, 8:37 pm
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My sympathies Renth. It's a bugger of a situation all right. Unfortunately during a trip back everyone is happy and excited and all over you. Move back and none of that happens, within months it's back to your family unit, in a house that is unlikely to be as big as you've grown to require, without the dog, possibly in a job that stops you doing all the stuff you're doing now and that M25 commute for hours every day.
There is no way a family of five, living in the South East of England would ever be able to survive on £25 grand.
You know your wife best, are the rose tints on or is she totally desperate? We had a majority rule law in our house. Three had to hate it before all four would consider moving back (had to cover our backs from first born). If one had hated it, basically it would have been tough poo. Saying that I have no idea how we would have actually dealt with the situation had it arisen so thank god it hasn't
There is no way a family of five, living in the South East of England would ever be able to survive on £25 grand.
You know your wife best, are the rose tints on or is she totally desperate? We had a majority rule law in our house. Three had to hate it before all four would consider moving back (had to cover our backs from first born). If one had hated it, basically it would have been tough poo. Saying that I have no idea how we would have actually dealt with the situation had it arisen so thank god it hasn't
May 27th 2008, 8:46 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
That is so true. Mr PP and I were renting - couldnt afford nor get a mortgage for where we lived.
We were both working - no kids to consider and we really struggled.
I commute about the same time here as I did in London but it only costs me around £15 a week to do so. In London it was just under £50 a week, as we didnt drive.
Renth, I hope you sort it out.
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May 27th 2008, 8:50 pm
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May 27th 2008, 9:17 pm
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Re: Is it a good time to move back to the UK?
We are in the u.k at the moment (off to Brisbane 31/8) - just like to say fuel prices are sky high at the moment which has a knock on effect to food prices, airfares etc.
Oh and our estate agent called us yesterday to say they'd gone bust! A relatively new business but they just haven't sold any houses! First time buyers not buying - have to think of your children's futures - will they be able to get on the housing market over here in 15 years time? The economy here is in a bad way.
Also crime etc - another 18 year old was stabbed to death at weekend.
You have to do what's right for all of you....
Oh and our estate agent called us yesterday to say they'd gone bust! A relatively new business but they just haven't sold any houses! First time buyers not buying - have to think of your children's futures - will they be able to get on the housing market over here in 15 years time? The economy here is in a bad way.
Also crime etc - another 18 year old was stabbed to death at weekend.
You have to do what's right for all of you....
May 27th 2008, 9:25 pm
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