Hi
I have lived in Red Deer, Alberta for 10 years now, moving from Woodbridge, Suffolk in the UK. Im am just about done now and cant face another winter here. Im going home. Can anyone help me or point me in the right direction on how to go about this .... its seems such a gigantic undertaking. When I came here, it was a matter of giving up my rented place and shipping over my belongings. Now I have to sell my house, sell my stuff, ship some stuff back, find a place in the UK, get my two little girls sorted (4 and 6) with schools at home. I dont know how to work out all the logistics of it - what order ... ????
I have tried to make a life here for me and my family, but I am not, and have never been happy in Canada.
Your help would be appreciated. Thanks.

There is a forum for you on this site with all kinds of posts quoting reasons, methods and results.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=61

Sorry, I can't offer any advice. Just wanted to wish you luck with your move back to the UK

try posing in the heading back to uk thread. I'm sure there will be plenty of a good advice there. Good luck.

sorry things havent worked out for you all - but no one can say you havent tried, 10 years is good going.

Take Care and best of luck

Lisa

I hear ya- come join us on Returning to UK- we have been here 7 years now and are seriously considering return March/April next year.

Thanks everyone

IMPORTANT TIP - (But I dont know if it relates to your Province). If your house is sold and you are non-resident, then the tax implications can be horrendous. Beware, I'm very unsure of the facts surrounding this, but check it out please & good luck
Also, have you been to the U.K. for a visit before you cut all your Canada ties? Just in case you are just having a bad time at the moment?

7 Year itch? It happens. My advice to anyone contemplating the move back to the UK. Get your Canadian citizenship first, it's so much easier if you want to return!

Hi
I have been back to the UK every year for a month for the past ten years. I am not sure what you mean about tax implications ? Dont I just sell and move back home ?? Who would know I was moving back to the UK ?
I really dont understand that ? More advice would be useful on that one. Its not a 7 year "itch". I havent had a day of joy since I have been here

Already have it thanks

7 year itch, 3 year itch, 1 year itch, 1 week itch

If its irritating enough you'll scratch it, so please consider the other option, if you hate it or are irritated enough you shouldn’t waste your time and money and the chance to make a correction in your life waiting for a citizenship you might never use

As long as you house is your primary residence and you sell it before you leave you'll be fine. We sold our house in Toronto and got on the plane home a few days later. After 8 and a bit years in Canada I have no regrets about moving back Good luck with your plans.

As I said above, I'm not too sure of my facts here (I am Canadian), but something is ringing bells. Your lawyer would definitely be able to verify if what I am saying is accurate. I've some horrible feeling that if you are not resident when your home is sold, then there is a hefty tax you may have to pay - I'm sorry - I dont want to worry you, but I have a gut feeling that I have read something along these lines, and believe it would be your property lawyer who would verify this. I am only trying to help, I dont want to alarm. But please check this for your own peace of mind. ALSO, bear in mind, I could be talking RUBBISH/cross purposes.

Thanks Elaine B. I just wanted to warn the OP if she left the house to be sold after her return (so became non-resident) I had a nasty feeling there could be tax implications. Thanks again