Originally Posted by bextaroota

We have (sort of!) decided on Perth as it's so family orientated, warm only getting really hot a couple of weeks of the year, and we have a friend of friend there, but I can't help thinking of Brisbane (for the same reasons as you), so Joanne you're not the only ones undecided! I've never even been to Oz () oh has stayed in Brisbane, he has an uncle (who is lovely) and a lot of family in Brisbane so that would definitely help with the move- it's so hard to know what to do- I know I could convince my hubby (heh heh ) to go wherever... you've got me thinking again... which isn't a bad thing, I just need to get more informed and decisive (sooo sick of all the decisions- do your blokes leave it up to you too..??!!!)

Originally Posted by babyboo2101

Joanne

Like you, we spent weeks to'ing and fro'ing between Perth and Brisbane, eventually being dead set on Perth. It was only when we realised how much work was available for Ian in Brisbane, and that Brisbane is the transport/logistics capital of Australia that we became dead set on Brisbane. I have a cousin there and Ian has friends there also and I think its really important if possible to have a bit of a support network waiting for you when you arrive, that wasnt crucial in the beggining for us but is now, local knowledge being priceless in helping us settle in. If you dont have that network there then I guess the whole of Australia is your oyster and wherever you decide Im sure you will research it properly.What also swayed it for us was how isolated Perth is from the rest of Oz. Eventually we would like to explore Sydney and visit friends in Melbourne on holidays, I believe Sydney is a 10hour drive and Melbourne 18 spread over a couple or three days, being in Brisbane opens up much more of Australia to us, not to mention Gold Coast and all the fab theme parks and holiday places there.
I have heard that Adelaide is very quiet, (not sure if true), where as Melbourne has everything any major world city has, not to mention a great nightlife and restaurants if your into that, and Victoria has a cooler climate, Its whatever works best for you and your family, I suppose I am trying to say that it is only natural to question whether you have chosen your future home correctly as somewhere that suits your whole family, I guess we will never know until we get there too. Its natural to worry and change your mind (and back again), thats what we have done, but the more we research Brisbane, and because we have a network of friends and family there we are 100% sure that it is right for us. But everybody is different and just wondered if anything has put you off Adelaide in particular?

Originally Posted by Lee and Joanne

Thanks for the advice, your reply has been really helpful. I'm so glad it's not just me with this problem. So many of you seem to know where you are heading too. We have been doing more research on different areas over
er the weekend and have discovered that Melbourne is cooler in temp than Adelaide. Lee is a little worried about being too hot while working.BLESS.
Also we have discovered that the properties are actually cheaper. Which is a bonus as we really don't want a mortgage this time.If we can help it.
Another reason is we are starting to feel that Adelaide will be too quiet. We have to think of our two boys and their future. We are going to give them a better life too and feel Melbourne will give them better opportunities. Think we have made our mind up, don't you.
Best of all. Lee made the decision to go there. So I can blame him if it goes wrong

Joanne x

Originally Posted by Lee and Joanne

Thanks for the advice, your reply has been really helpful. I'm so glad it's not just me with this problem. So many of you seem to know where you are heading too. We have been doing more research on different areas over
er the weekend and have discovered that Melbourne is cooler in temp than Adelaide. Lee is a little worried about being too hot while working.BLESS.
Also we have discovered that the properties are actually cheaper. Which is a bonus as we really don't want a mortgage this time.If we can help it.
Another reason is we are starting to feel that Adelaide will be too quiet. We have to think of our two boys and their future. We are going to give them a better life too and feel Melbourne will give them better opportunities. Think we have made our mind up, don't you.
Best of all. Lee made the decision to go there. So I can blame him if it goes wrong

Joanne x

Originally Posted by Inglewhite

hi augustees,
feeling positive this week, i read in my stars in sunday paper yesterday
prediction off mystic meg for cancer star sign said,
'A link with australia is important ', so who knows maybe this week we'll get our visa (fingers crossed )

Originally Posted by Gonnago

Im still holding out for June

Due to move out of house next Thursday...thats IF we exchange in next two days.

Originally Posted by Irish Gal

Oh, that's great news. I think selling the house is another big hurdle to get over. If we get our visa by May I think we'll be gone within weeks too. I can't see us waiting - but we'll see!

Good Luck with it

Originally Posted by Gonnago

Lets hope the COs play ball eh?

Karma sent

Originally Posted by Irish Gal

I know a lot of us are hoping to make the big move in August but have been doing a bit of research and for us, (2 adults and 3 kids) its costing €5700 to go in August - but if we wait til the first week in September - the prices drops to an amazing €3665!! (This is with Qantas too)

Worth considering huh! Also, the final school term starts around the 7th October which would give the kids a bit of a holiday while they settle in.

Fingers crossed for everyone who's waiting.
Irish Gal x

Originally Posted by Irish Gal

Karma returned

Looks like most people from August have abandoned the site today cos its a public holiday in Australia. I'm addicted so always on (even Christmas Day I believe ha!)