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Clearly you have plenty of time on your hands to do the research. I am just sharing what I know to others on here. I had forgotten why I don't post on these forums....you have just reminded me ......

Our desire has nothing to do ith living in Adelaide and moving elsewhere would not change our minds. We want to be in the UK for a variety of reasons, Australia just isn't for us after 7 years.

I have made no false declarations to the bank. They know I live in Australia. My brother is an existing customer, therefore everything was under his address. It is all above board. i was just trying to share what I think is a good idea.

We (me and hubby) needed to open a UK bank account but living in Aus, this seemed so hard. My brother had a great idea so I wanted to share this with you. During my trip to the UK this year, me and my brother (who lives in UK) went to Santander (who he currently banks with). We opened a joint account! Using his address but in both of our names. It was easy and simple, but obviously only a good idea to do this with a trusted family member or good friend! Within a week I had a debit card and I've now registered for online banking. I deposited 50 pounds and the account is active. My brother remains a "silent" bank partner, the account is effectively mine! he will let me know about any correspondence etc. When we get back to the UK (whenever that may be....) my husband will take over the account from my brother and we have our UK account! It's good to have this in place for the time when we would need to transfer any funds. Wanted to share this great idea with you all! But remember, you have to be really sure who you do this with, because that other person would have full access to the funds as well

I just wanted to share our story with you. We arrived in Adelaide in July 2006 and loved it initiallywith no doubts about our decision. We became citizens in 2009 and felt good. Butfrom 2010 we both began to have doubts and feel quite differently aboutAustralia. We have travelled extensively and enjoyed exploring, but scratchingthe surface there seemed little else to stretch the imagination. To be frank, Ithink we feel we have seen a really big part of this country…and what next?Bored maybe…I don’t know, but the thrill has gone and we feel restless. We have no kids but have made plenty of friends through work.But there was always something missing here for us and we started to seriouslythink about going back to the UK. I’ve just turned 50, and just couldn’t seehow we would want to retire here in 15yrs time, away from the UK, family andfriends, proximity to Europe etc. Australia can feel a long way from everywhereand the long haul flights are horrible. I’vehad 3 trips home in 7 years; the most recent was June this year for 5 weeks tocelebrate my Mum’s 90th birthday. Surrounded by family and friends Ijust wondered what the hell we were doing still in Aus? I want to spend timewith Mum while I still can (thankfully she is great and fit and well). We tried to sell our house for 9mths in 2012, but no joy andwe both were bitterly disappointed. It wasn’t overpriced, just the market wasflat and we are outer southern suburbs from Adelaide, so it’s a fair trek tothe city…so it seemed no one wanted it! We had plenty of viewings but no offers…everyonewants a bargain it seems! We have recently had house valued again but it stillfalls short from what we need. We can’t rent and return as we have no funds, soour only option is to sit tight, get the election out of the way and see whatnext year brings. We are not well off, have small equity and no money (I wasjust made redundant so it’s been a tough time). So we want to get back on our feet again and we knowreturning home will cost a fair bit, with 2 dogs and our furniture. We will carry on waiting….I’m trying to keep positive and I’mdetermined not to get too depressed about our situation. Good luck to others on their journey, wherever that may befor you.

We are down south in Moana. Yes, we are hoping with new rail extension to Seaford and southern expressway duplication that this may help somewhat. We have a nice home, redecorated throughout with a pool 5 mins to Mona beach. You'd think for a 4 bed, 2 bath, double garage asking $460k was reasonable?? Seems not, and dropping close to $400k, over 9mths, opens every w/e and no offers was heart breaking. Buyers want a bargin, we couldn't go any lower and also it got to a point tht we just wouldn't either! So we are going to hold out and go for $450k next year...

We already reduced by $60k....if we did much more we would have nothing left! We had to factor in costs to return and have something to rent in UK, get transport and support ourselves for a few mths at least. No, the best thing for us is sadly to sit it out and fingers crossed for 2014. We spent over $4000 trying to sell in 2012, there is only so much we were willing to throw at the declining market here in SA.

We can't rent our house here, mortgage too big so rent wouldn't cover it. Besides, if we can't sell the house while we are here to make it look it's best, then can't possibly see how we would sell it from the UK with tennants in situ! Need money from house sale to fund our move home and to make a fresh start in the UK. No renting is just not an option we have to sell or we are not going anywhere! That's why we are stuck. There seems to be some positive signs in the media and possibly more interest rate cuts, but then agin there are also companies announcing redundancies with some frequency! It's a waiting game sadly

I haven't posted on here for quite some time. Last time I did we were excited about heading back to Uk. Decision had been made after being here in Adelaide since July 2006. Our story is much like other folk. Generally happy, but missing family and friends and we feel we have had our Aus adventure, now we are keen to head back to the UK and do other things, more European travel and the like. I'm hitting a big milestone in Mrach (turning50) and now I feel I want to go home. So 12 mths ago we put out house on the market...and 9 mths on we still hadn't sold despite reducing the price by $60,000! This was just too much to cope with and financially we would have been skint! 9mths of open inspections every week was no joke, mega stressful. So in November we pulled it off the market and had a difficult Xmas here. I find myself now feeling low about our situation and it's a struggle,feeling trapped because of a bloody house! The market here hasn't helped us at all. So this year I go to the UK in June to help my lovely mum celebrate her 90th birthday and to see my family and friends. We've decided to wait 12 mths and see how things look in the housing market next January...there is nothing we can do. So onwards and upwards I guess, make the most of our lives here and hope and pray that things are better to sell up in 2014.

OMG!! I am so happy about this. It will make life so much easier when we plan to come back as we have 3 dogs and the headache of ensuring all ok and having to wait 6mths was stressing me out! 21 days is fantastic! Thanks so much for this news... Cheers, Karen

To the OP, so sorry to hear about your dreadful experiences and I hope you will be happy going back home. Me and hubby are white british and we have both experienced "pommy-bashing" throughout our 5yrs here and it's getting beyond a joke at times even though we have tried to be fairly relaxed about it. He is in the army and I found out that his nickname is "immigrant"!! This is what they shout to him, every day! He's pretty easy going about it as far as possible because in that macho arena he has no choice. I think it's disgusting! I've always had reactions to my accent as I'm from the West Midlands...but I take no notice anymore. We hope to return to the UK in 12-18mths time, can't come soon enough for us! We have had some really happy times here in Adelaide over the past 5 years, but I just want to go home now....

Hi Webweazel, your post made me smile. I think I had trouble coping with "sunshine and showers" of the UK (I was there in June which was a real mixed bag of UK's finest summer fare....), I just didnt know how to handle it after 6 Aussie summers of Adelaide heat! It was an interesting challenge, especially trying to juggle my mums umbrella, coat, handbag and aiding my 88yr old Mum all at once! Then the sun would come out and I got too warm, then the dark clouds re-gathered to a heavy shower again. Simply charming UK summer days As for Australia, yes we love it and probably could stick it out, it's not like we are being tourtured or anything! But I love old Blighty, warts and all...and it's my true home. I have taken a new job here in Aus which I think will give me better employment options once in the UK again. We will definately enjoy our next 18mths-2yrs here and make the most of things. But I'm also terribly excited to go back and can't stop myself looking at UK properties and UK jobs. Life is a lovely treasure of experiences, it's grand to be alive Cheers, Karen

Thanks for all your kind words guys. We intend to enjoy the next 2 yrs and also get stuff sorted for our return. Exciting times ahead!

Just a quick overview of us - 5yrs in Aus, citizens now, no kids, good jobs, nice home, many friends...blah, blah....I could go on. We are a "success" story in the migrating journey. Yes we could stay and live out our years here. But the past 12mths I have felt it's just not the place for us anymore - many reasons, but the main one....yes that old chestnut....miss family and friends back in Blighty. I have just had a 3 week trip back (afetr 4yrs). Had poxy weather, traffic a nightmare, petrol obscene price...BUT...I bloody loved being back again. Felt alive and vibrant despite all its problems of which there are many. Reconnected with everyone and just loved it! Got the true state of affairs from many folk in the UK. It's not too bad, housing good value (and we will still need a decent sized mortgage), jobs available (I'm nurse, hubby is in logistics), we are willing to do whatever it takes. So decision made - it will be 2013 as hubby stuck in army over here. But it hopefully gives us time for our house to go up in value...we are poor souls and need every $$$. My trip gave me the answers I need. It's not a bed of roses, the problems are still there, the reasons we left are still there...but I saw things with different eyes and it's so worth it for us to return. To spend time with my elderly Mum was priceless, seeing my lovely mates...was amazing. So just got to start planning for a mid 2013 return. Can't come soon enough for us. Good luck to those of you still unsure of your choice as whether to stay or to go. I've been there and come out the otherside, at peace with myself for the 1st time in a year. Contentment as we move into the next chapter of our lives... :yes:, Cheers, Karen

We brought 2 dogs over, no worries, they were fine and loved it! My old boy sadly died 2 years ago aged 15 after a happy 3 yrs here loving a paddle on the beach, we got a rescue Staffy from the RSPCA, lovely girl to join our other girl. Then this year we requested a 3rd dog ( a lovely puppy) with our council. No dramas! We now have 3 happy dogs living together! So my advice, bring your dogs and enjoy. It is totally worth it. Play by the rules and negotiate calmly and you will be successful. Good luck!