Funny but I thought that I preferred the worst of the three homes in Cairns. It had far more character, native trees in the garden and they could have bought that one for cash I think. Their eyes lit up as they thought how much more they could borrow if she gets a job too and then buy the dream home. I hate being in debt mind. I've never been to Cairns and it did look nice but I'll still live in Sydney.
For me I take what I hear on there with a pinch of salt the one the other day with the man with the quite problematic health problems the meds weren't even mentioned.
Its just day time rubbish really and I dont mean to be flippant when I say this but I only watch it for the pictures and very occassional piece of relevant info.
Its by coming on forums like this that help to knock off those rose tinted glasses and get a slice of reality from people already there.
Funny but I thought that I preferred the worst of the three homes in Cairns. It had far more character, native trees in the garden and they could have bought that one for cash I think. Their eyes lit up as they thought how much more they could borrow if she gets a job too and then buy the dream home. I hate being in debt mind. I've never been to Cairns and it did look nice but I'll still live in Sydney.
I hear what you say maryrose but I would have had number 2.
When we make the move I have promised hubby that we never have to do up another renovator.
I agree with you wardy - everything with a pinch of salt. Just another moan to add - when they checked out the supermarket prices, the guy went to a small, independent supermarket and was shocked by some of the prices compared to UK. whats wrong with sending him to ASDA/Tesco equivalent in OZ - come on BBC, show us the real stuff.
I agree with you wardy - everything with a pinch of salt. Just another moan to add - when they checked out the supermarket prices, the guy went to a small, independent supermarket and was shocked by some of the prices compared to UK. whats wrong with sending him to ASDA/Tesco equivalent in OZ - come on BBC, show us the real stuff.
Thought the same thing myself about the supermarket.
I hear what you say maryrose but I would have had number 2.
When we make the move I have promised hubby that we never have to do up another renovator.
Come to think of it, the unit (flat) they stayed in looked pretty good too. Perfect for a young couple. They could even buy two and let one out as an investment. I must admit I've got a high tolerance for shabbiness. Anything to keep my hands away from my wallet and my handyman skills are, on a scale of 1 to 100, less than zero.
Come to think of it, the unit (flat) they stayed in looked pretty good too. Perfect for a young couple. They could even buy two and let one out as an investment. I must admit I've got a high tolerance for shabbiness. Anything to keep my hands away from my wallet and my handyman skills are, on a scale of 1 to 100, less than zero.
We have just finished renovating an edwardian terrace and it needed absolutely everything doing from wiring to windows and bathrooms to kitchens.
Hubby is a great handyman but I have promised no more he wants all the hard work done for him
Hi all
I still preferred Perth although Cairns did look fab! As for the guy buying his shopping from a independant market well it'd be like us buying our weekly shop from an organic shop or farmers market wouldn't it. I do agree with other posters that you just take these sort of programmes with a pinch of salt but I do wish the tv would be a little more realsitic with these families.
Mandy x
I have just been talking well writing to the girl who was on this morning and she said it was quite heavily edited.
The wanted to show the work situation for her was quite bad out there for her it didnt show you when she was talking about how she had previously worked on a boat as a marine biologist in Cairns and got a job within 24 hours of her arriving.
she said there was quite a few bits missed off but she doesnt seem to bothered.
