legoman Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Well my year is up plus a little extra, came back as youngest son wanted to return to the uk as soon as leaving school in Perth, asked me o give it a year here in the UK. He now says he applying end of this year now for the army which is now for him to do as I want to return to Perth and my eldest and grandchildren. A little nervy as I am 53 but I did ok there the years I ws there and kept in with many inc old employers. My house goes on market next week and I hope tobring back 375-400k dollars and will look to have a house build if I can, I was offered a 30 year mortgage when i was there so hopefully my age wont affect my chances. Whats the full story on house builds? cost etc and although i still hold my gas ticket and plumb trades lic I would prefer to get away from that. Is the downturn taking affect there, my son is a little biased with his opinions as he wants me there asap too. getting work here in my trade was quite easy in the uk. hope its the same there. Think I just looking for positives :-) :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Welcome Home (a little premature I know - but you're on your way). Good luck to your youngest in the army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 There was an article in the West Australian just last week about a chronic shortage of tradies, specially in the house building game. I know it sounds like a good idea to change trades and a move over to WA might seem a good time to try something else. Sometimes though it's best to do what you are trained in and when you have your house and a few dollars in the bank, settled in a nice neighbourhood, it might be time to think about a change of career then. Good luck and welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I read the article. A little odd especially as the house building demand will be in decline once present orders are completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Good luck to you, legoman. I don't know about WA but plumbers and gas fitters are in high demand over here in Vic. I don't think you would have too many probs at all. Last plumber we had was an old ( and I mean old) ex Londoner who looked a bit like my grandad ( and I am old myself!!). He was great, very competent though he charged like the proverbial wounded bull. No matter, as the job was well done. It is cheaper to build yourself as I am sure you know- you should be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach pig Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Whatever happens good luck. Always the big up for fellow tradies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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