Lindor Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I first watched it years ago never dreaming that I would ever move here! I just liked looking at the houses and the scenery. Then when I got together with my OH and had a holiday here, I liked the Perth episodes, got a kick from thinking 'I've been there'! Now my daughter watches it thinking, my Mams there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Have they done a Sydney one yet this series? I can't watch it everyday, but I keep an eye on their FB page and it's not always clear where the episode has been shot. I don't recall ever seeing a Sydney episode in past series or this one. Based on the fact that there are/were more migrant opportunities in Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast I guess. Rare to see Melbourne or Hobart. Have they ever had one in NT or northern Queensland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I'm sure I've seen a Sydney one in a different series. I like WDU. I just don't take everything as literal xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I love it, I am normally jealous of how much they have to spend on a house . This current series I have enjoyed as there have been some people who wont actually be earning over 100,000 dollars when they get here and they are coming from the north/wales with houses that are worth less than £100,000... much more like my situation. The oddest thing in this series is that guy who worked on the railway he was told there were no railway jobs but then he saw a recruitment consultant who said dont worry you can earn 130,000 - 180,000 in a tottally different industry... bit unrealistic I think they stayed in the UK. Nicky Chapman was on countdown the other day and said only about 60% of participants actually end up moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyliedonut Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I did appreciate that the bbc website gave a little update of what each of the families were up to now, so about 9months later. Dont think there were many that made the move this series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyupnorth Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The program is good to dangle the Ozzie carrot, not very informative but I suppose it's something to watch if Jeremy kyle isn't on. Needs to be more representative of the cons as well as the pros. Shame that the families out come has to be googled to find out what they do. I have noticed that the last several families haven't traveled to Adelaide but it hasn't been televised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I try not to watch them too much but did see one in Auckland with a nice young couple. She was a language teacher and he worked as a senior recruitment consultant in London. The look on his face when the agencies told him how much he could earn(I think it was about 80k NZ) was priceless. They came to the conclusion that, although they loved it, they simply couldn't afford to move and that jobs for her(French teacher) would be too difficult to find. It was pretty well balanced which surprised me a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFisher Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I like watching it, I certainly don't take it literally. I like seeing the different areas and what it says about the jobs. It annoys me that there is always a conflict from someone in the family who don't want to go. Is that a prerequisite to get on the show? it just seems to me that the presenter is using the same script every week, just changing the names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikey Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Oh yes I think it must be a prerequisite. ...jimmy has been desperate to move to oz since he went there when he was twenty but his wife is not so sure and is worried about leaving her elderly mother...yawn....i still watch them all tho! :wink:o I like watching it, I certainly don't take it literally. I like seeing the different areas and what it says about the jobs. It annoys me that there is always a conflict from someone in the family who don't want to go. Is that a prerequisite to get on the show? it just seems to me that the presenter is using the same script every week, just changing the names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't have an issue with the programme showing the family their ideal home as for a few this was a genuine perception. Some have evidently done a lot of research beforehand, others clearly had not, so I think it is important to say 'if this what you thought you could move to, think again'. Where I have any issue is that a few seem to base their decision on Oz v UK property on the house that they could not afford having hated the property or properties that were within their budget. Having said that the reality check numbers are normally based on the cost of the home that they liked. Another improvement on past series is that there have been a few looking at renting rather than buying though the emphasis is probably overweighted towards buying. Probably says more about the UK obsession with house ownership though than reality and following the template of proportion porn shows like 'Escape to the Country' 'Relocation, Relocation' etc. Does the Oz Real Estate industry sponsor in any shape or form the show? No idea. Just the obsessive nature with regards over inflated Aussie real estate does make one wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Oh yes I think it must be a prerequisite. ...jimmy has been desperate to move to oz since he went there when he was twenty but his wife is not so sure and is worried about leaving her elderly mother...yawn....i still watch them all tho! :wink:o And don't forget they must live in a 120k property in the UK but suddenly have the capacity to service the mortgage on a A$600,000 house whilst still adding a pool and paying international rates for those pesky teenagers who can't see the point of moving....but I still love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 yes this is my biggest problem with it, it NEVER exlains how they have a budget of X for a house.. they havent got jobs yet, so unless they own the UK house outright (which they dont as I pause it on the bit of paper which sometimes shows the mortague payments in the Reality check) how can they have a budget for an expensive Australian house, They could get really well paying jobs, or no jobs at all. Has anyone ever seen anyone pick the UK? I have never seen it.. even the big doubters who get hit with terrible news vote undecided and get outvoted by ther rest of the family . The one I watched recently the guy a teacher was desperate not to go you could tell but his wife was so up for it she would vote Aus no matter what. It frustrates me but I always watch it on iplayer.. has anyone else hooked iplayer up on their smart tvs? it really is amazing. I think it has been a big help getting my girlfriend to settle downunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think they basically go off what they expect to earn in the job role they are searching for. Probably barely afford to eat after the repayments. I "could" borrow around 1mil. But have a property for 350k so can live a good lifestyle. But each to their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I wish Australian banks would stick to 3.5 x income might not have such expensive houses if they did that, told me I could borrow 700,000, crazy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I wish Australian banks would stick to 3.5 x income might not have such expensive houses if they did that, told me I could borrow 700,000, crazy.. I wonder what life would be like if you borrowed as much as you could ( i bet some do). The foxtel would have to go and i'd probably have to cycle to work. No more going out either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyupnorth Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I wonder what life would be like if you borrowed as much as you could ( i bet some do). The foxtel would have to go and i'd probably have to cycle to work. No more going out either That's the point, you wouldn't have a life or a quality of life as your arse would belong to the bank. Then some bank manager would be living the dream off your back. i know this because my son and daughter in law (both Australian by birth) have just borrowed $360,000 neither are what I would say are in "full time contracted" employment and the reality has just set is as they have had to start the repayments and as the home loan is over 40 years that's what I call a noose around their neck for a bloody long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si T Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We were on series six a couple of years ago. We went into it knowing that it would be edited to death in order for them to get the drama they wanted and so took it all with a pinch of salt. My stepdaughter was at uni and didn't want to come (even though the original idea had been hers) and so the big question for them was whether my wife would leave her behind. The fact she hadn't been living at home for 18 months and we saw her once every six months or so was conveniently overlooked. We didn't plan Australia with the view that it was better or worse than the UK but that we simply fancied trying something different. Its certainly that but not in the major things such as having to work, pay a mortgage etc. I know a lot of people go on about the weather and my opinion is that there are benefis to the climate here in WA. Yes, it is too bloody hot to go outside on some days but not the way that can be portrayed and the majority of the year you are able to get out and about "if you wish to". The difference with the UK is that often I would have liked to go to the park with my son but simply couldn't due to the weather. Even on the hottest days here you can wait until later in the day and still have a chance whereas at home the rain doesn't get any less wet as the day goes on. However, I would not for a second say that Australia is a better place than GB as I am very proud of my heritage but that at this moment in time it is better for us as a family. Kirsty even moved here to give it a go last September and judging by the hangover she is nursing at this moment in time is giving it a fair crack. I notice a few comments on housing etc. We have been here almost two years and are currently in our second rental. Oue new build will be completed in May and so we will have our own place again. For what its worth the house we are building is costing more than the highest valued house we were shown on the show but that is only because my salary is also higher. Swings and roundabouts. The programme is what it is, entertainment for the masses (but in our case a chance to validate our visa and have a first look at Australia for free) and should simply be seen as such. When was the last time you saw a truly factual programme on tv outside of the documentary channels and some of them are debatable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 That's the point, you wouldn't have a life or a quality of life as your arse would belong to the bank. Then some bank manager would be living the dream off your back. i know this because my son and daughter in law (both Australian by birth) have just borrowed $360,000 neither are what I would say are in "full time contracted" employment and the reality has just set is as they have had to start the repayments and as the home loan is over 40 years that's what I call a noose around their neck for a bloody long time. I sympathise with the point you are making but these are the problems couples in the south east of England have had for decades. I bought in 1989 for the first time with my first wife and with high interest rates, two thirds of our net income went on mortgage payments for a small dingy flat. We lived hand to mouth for quite a few years. The payments do fall in real terms over the years with inflation and pay rises. On balance buying does bring long term benefits but first time buyers may be trying to miss out the first rung of the ladder sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikey Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Like your signature! We were on series six a couple of years ago. We went into it knowing that it would be edited to death in order for them to get the drama they wanted and so took it all with a pinch of salt. My stepdaughter was at uni and didn't want to come (even though the original idea had been hers) and so the big question for them was whether my wife would leave her behind. The fact she hadn't been living at home for 18 months and we saw her once every six months or so was conveniently overlooked. We didn't plan Australia with the view that it was better or worse than the UK but that we simply fancied trying something different. Its certainly that but not in the major things such as having to work, pay a mortgage etc. I know a lot of people go on about the weather and my opinion is that there are benefis to the climate here in WA. Yes, it is too bloody hot to go outside on some days but not the way that can be portrayed and the majority of the year you are able to get out and about "if you wish to". The difference with the UK is that often I would have liked to go to the park with my son but simply couldn't due to the weather. Even on the hottest days here you can wait until later in the day and still have a chance whereas at home the rain doesn't get any less wet as the day goes on. However, I would not for a second say that Australia is a better place than GB as I am very proud of my heritage but that at this moment in time it is better for us as a family. Kirsty even moved here to give it a go last September and judging by the hangover she is nursing at this moment in time is giving it a fair crack. I notice a few comments on housing etc. We have been here almost two years and are currently in our second rental. Oue new build will be completed in May and so we will have our own place again. For what its worth the house we are building is costing more than the highest valued house we were shown on the show but that is only because my salary is also higher. Swings and roundabouts. The programme is what it is, entertainment for the masses (but in our case a chance to validate our visa and have a first look at Australia for free) and should simply be seen as such. When was the last time you saw a truly factual programme on tv outside of the documentary channels and some of them are debatable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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