G586

Not sure if you haven't already said but where are you planning to move back to?

Marmalade

The Scottish Borders. That's where I'm from. Nearly moved back this Summer, but decided to stay one more year here to get my US citizenship before moving back. Puts my mind at rest just in case I do move back here some day

G586

Very sensible.

If I can help when you are ready to come back, PM me. I'm not overly taxed with stuff to do (read, bored witless at present!) and always happy to help people.

Marmalade

Thanks, that's very nice of you

DestinationSydney

Yes I think you could live fairly comfortably on £2k a month, I think no matter what you earn you cut your cloth accordingly! The whole migrating thing for us has made us realise that we wasted so much money at home as we both had good salarys, now we are more careful!lol In comparison to Oz so far our utilities have been half price of what they were at home, entertainment doesn't cost so much cos of the weather, insurance cheaper, food the same but meat better quality, fuel cheaper etc. I would make sure that you def had a job to go to in Scotland due to the current recession.
Scotland is a fantastic place though and the people are fab

shazniko

Hi folks

Living on 2K a month should be no problem as long as you don't land yourself with a massive mortgage! A mortgage of around £100,000 would cost you around £800 per month. With the resession though, banks are reluctant to provide mortgages at the minute and there are so many repossessions now. Houses are selling really really slowly cos people are finding it so difficult to sell their houses and then in turn having problems in getting finance from banks. Its a vicious circle! However, if you are fortunate enough to cash buy then you could really snap up a bargain just now!!

Just make sure you have a job before you come back though or you may find yourself struggling. There have been so many redundancies in the past few months all over the country that I think it would be a huge risk to leave security to take a chance on coming back to Scotland without a definite job offer.

We live in Fife and live very comfortably on £2000 per month but we are mortgage-free which makes a huge difference. We were actually considering emigrating to NZ this year but after reading mountains of posts on this forum we are now having second thoughts as there seems to be masses of folk struggle financially as they don't realise that the wages are so low compared to cost of living and so end up just coming back before they are totally skint. We are planning on starting our own business so really don't want to throw away money emigrating when we could plough it into the business! We really don't know what to do for the best.

Good luck with everything though.

Shazniko

Gordo Marshall

Hi Shazniko

I used to live in Aberdour, or at least my mum still does.

Yes, it is a tricky one the decisions. There is NO doubt that both NZ and Australia have gone through the roof (I have lived in Australia for 7 years, but back working in London now) - dual citizen.

The decision I made was in-part financial, but also for culture and boredom of Australia at the moment (every weekend is the same) - that will change later though. But for now my decision is a good one - I can ear very decent money here and the cost of living is on par with Australia for many things, and some instances Australia is way more exi than the UK - 2nd hand cars and food for example). The wages were a good third less than what I earn in the UK. MY profession is also 20 years ahead in its thinking in the UK than Australia and NZ could ever hope to be. They are both stunning countries, but I find the people very unengaged by in-large, and they seem not interested in anyone really, apart from themselves and how much money they can make (the almighty dollar rules there! -SAD). I think Australia is in for one HELL OF A HUGE SHOCK this year - and they still think they are protected form global issues! - that's typical thinking, and they moan like anything when things don't go right for them. I think many Aussies are like spolit kids without their toys at times!.

Anyhows I think when all said and done it's a personal choice of course and everyone is different. I keep hearing this irritating phrase on the naff TV programmes of seeking a 'better life' - what is better? People have to think why they are moving?, to 'better' what exactly?. They will take their issues with them. They seem to do alot of the time for their kids too - here is a newsflash - kids are on loans to you for 18 years, then they do their own thing. People also ought to think about their own welfare too - if they are happy the kids will be perhaps?

rararararar

Cheers

shabee

Hi there,
We are from Aberdeen and are moving back in a couple of weeks after only being away for 5 months.
Aberdeen is a lovely city, have you been there before?
Any more questions than you may need to ask regarding areas etc. Just ask
Shabee
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Gordo Marshall

Bring your jumpers though!. grrrrr, cold!. Nice place though. Lovely scenery into the countryside and Deeside etc. Very pretty indeed.

Best of luck

kporte

furry boots ye fay?

jackuk

How much is.... a deep fried mars bar now days ?

dunroving

I think it costs two cardiac arrests and a coronary bypass.

TrishP

A few links to housing in the East Lothian/Borders area:

http://www.gsbproperties.co.uk/
http://www.espc.com/UniversalPages/D...Criteria1.html
http://www.bspc.co.uk/

Hope this helps!

lorids

good luck on your return. we moved back to aberdeen after only 7 months in perth and best decision ever. Children so much happier here. Life is so much more fulfilling for us here, bit of a buzz, great aberdonian humour and just so happy to be back and appreciate so much more. Ran down the beach this morning beautiful sunset, clear sky but a wee bit of a chill!!

Bring your pennies as a few house bargains to be had!

All the best on your return

shabee

Yes may be a good time to buy a house.again!!!!! lol

Could actually work out quite well for us. Money has been transfered back so may only need a small mortgage or even a load with a bit of luck.
Where in Aberdeen ane you living now?
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