NZ4Now

Hi All

Just wanted to introduce myself to this side of BE as I normally read the NZ forum and I do lurk here.

We have finally decided that after nearly 6 years (next year) we have decided to move back home to the UK about this time next year.

Many reasons why, also a lot of reasons to stay but our heart is back home.

I also wanted to ask honest opinions of how it is back home, we are from Berkshire area and will be looking to move back there with possibility of London if required for work.

Thanks and hello

G & A

Snap Shot

Good luck. We lived in Surrey prior to relocating to NZ in February of last year. These type of threads spark my interest more than most others in this section. I would return to Surrey but wouldn't rule out other parts of South East England. Even as far afield from Surrey as Warwickshire, Hay on Wye, Worcestershire, basically central England to the south coast.

NZ4Now

Thanks Ray & Debbie

Will check Surrey out. We love the South but may take a look into the coast too

You happy here in NZ?

Spacecake799

Hi,

After 6 years here this November we are also off.

We are from mthe Midlands but are heading North somewhere completly different.

My OH is already there and so far so good, loves everything about it.

Good luck with your move.

NZ4Now

Hiya

Thanks for the reply and good to hear OH is liking being back home!

Just feels like the time is right for us looking forward to enjoying last summer here then off we go! When do you leave?

Spacecake799

Hi,

I go at the end of November. I can't wait for a proper christmas. So much to sort out before then but hopefully a fun trip home.

Carole

NZ4Now

Woohoo not long for you and very jealous of your winter Xmas

Look forward to reading your update.

Georgina

Homeiswheretheheartis

Hi NZ4Now

I left Lincolnshire only last year, DH, DS10 and DD8, we are now in the US.

What I can tell you is that I left a lovely small town, kids had good education, very safe, clear area, DH had good job, lovely friends and a very happy life.

We only left because of my husbands job and will be returning in two years.

This is my experience of the UK, but so much depends on individual circumstances such as location and job.

There are areas in the UK were I wouldn't want to live, schools I wouldn't want to send a dog to and jobs people hate with a passion. This could be said about most countries.

Its not all doom and gloom like some people say, but just as much its not perfect either.

I would say do as much research as possible, ask as many questions as you can. There are a number of people on here who have recently arrived back in the UK, some only the other day.

From what I have read on here (not from experience) it appears that the right job and location is the key to it working for most. It figures that if you can get the basics sorted then the rest is how you make it.

Good luck with your move

NZ4Now

Thanks for your honest reply much appreciated

Good luck when you finally return home.

Thanks again

janeyk

Hi NZ4now
we are the same as you and also in Auckland I envy Spackcake infact as she lives down the road I am going to hop in her suitcase when she is not looking sssh! I would love xmas in the Northern hemisphere just the waiting game with us

NZ4Now

Hi Jayne

Think we know someone mutal Fiona from WLG?

Anyway did you go back to the UK then ping pong back? How come you want to return?

Thanks, Georgina

Back2UK

I am moving back at the end of Aug from Canada to UK after nearly 4 yrs.

We were in Warwickshire but heading down to West Sussex for work purposes and a change. I totally understand and can relate to why people want to return, I certainly won't take the UK for granted again. My friends and family think I am returning in Oct but are going to be very surprised when I land on the doorstop in August.

Good luck everyone.

Spacecake799

Hi Jane,

Carry on passengers welcome, although going back via New York so Im not sure you will still fit in my bag by the time we have finished.
When are you hoping to be back by?

Carole

lfcfan

Georgina...

We need to catch up for a beer to hear your news...

Ria

NZ4Now

Oooh your family will be super surprised can't want to read how you are getting on