Natz15

So glad to have read this post. I am in a very similar position. No. 2 is arriving at the end of March and we have decided to return to Scotland end of May. My big worry was getting the new babies birth certificate and passport in time, so from your post, I take it it is doable. I don't even know where to start with the move it seems so overwhelming. Did you ship much back? I was thinking of leaving 2 weeks before Hubby so that he could tie up all the losse ends. Possibly shipping all are small things and start from scratch again. any tips you have would be fantastic!

Ok I have had a go at a budget, which I will list below would be great to get any feedback on the accuracy of these costs. All costs are monthly estimates travel into London for 2 people 716 tv 12 internet bundle 32 shopping to include nappies etc 300 gas total guess 50 electricity 50 water 30 car insurance, tax and petrol (not commuting) total guess 175 childcare 1 child 1200 rent 1500 council tax 175 total 4240

I should have said we would prob rent so I can get a good indication of that from right move. It was more the cost of living that I'm not sure on so thanks for your comments tom

thanks for the responses. I'm from Northern Ireland and my husband is Scottish so there are no issues with working in the uk. We are both in the construction industry so I think salaries might be in the range of 30 to 35 each. Hubby is a drafter and I'm a quantity surveyor. We are are on good salaries here, although I am on maternity leave just now, so I'm trying to do a budget for both here and uk and weigh up the pros and cons in moving back. Childcare in Melbourne is around $25000 per year although you do get a rebate from the government of 7500

Hi all I'm new to this forum, myself, my husband and my new baby son have been living in Melbourne oz for the last 5 years. We are thinking about making a return to the uk to be closer to family. We are not from England but London seems to be where the jobs are so we are looking at moving to an area close to London but is family friendly. It's obviously a huge decision and although I really want to go home I have reservations as England will still be a new adventure. There are a few things I was hoping you guys could enlighten me about. Specifically costs involved in moving back. 1. How much is childcare for a child under 2, would you get any government help with these costs? 2. How much is it to ship things back home, or do you think it's easier to start again? 3. What are the general costs of living in the uk? 4. Can you give me an idea of where to live, somewhere commutable to London and family friendly a must. thanks for all the advice