JimSydney

Hi All, been back in in the U.K. For 1.5 weeks now. So far it has been very busy. We rented out our home for the last 6.5 years and the tenants have not been very kind to it. Currently spending time redecorating and getting it looking great again. Enjoying the change from office work and it is helping to keep me busy. All has has been ok, good to see family. The first few days were a shock, but starting to settle slowly. The weather was good today which made a huge difference. Lots more to do, including finding a job. But currently focusing on fixing the house and getting into our own place, as we are currently with my parents. Have missed oz a fair bit and my wife has also. Our three year old also misses her Aussie home and talks about it a lot. I am sure this will pass quickly. We plan on giving the uk a good go and hope to move to the south coast in the next couple of months. James

Thanks - will be staying near family (only about 15 min walk away) but we wanted to have our own space as there are 4 of us now! I am looking forward to having family support again, it will help loads!

Thanks - I did try applying for jobs in oz and had replies saying that they insisted on face to face interviews, wanted to meet me in person etc. Based on this, I decided to just go for it and get back. I do think that not contacting too many friends etc is the right way to go. As soon as I have a UK job, the rest will fall into place. Just nervous about being out of work, with 2 kids to support, but I am sure it will work out quickly. Can I ask if you needed a mortgage to buy your UK home and was that easy to sort out after being out of the country? Thanks again for all your help.

Still stressing about the return to the UK and really unsure why. I think the best thing to do is to press on with the move and then if it feels like a mistake after a couple of months just ping pong back to oz. Main concern is finding a good job in the UK, in an area we can afford to buy a house, but I won't know how that goes until I get there. I feel like I have over thought this to death and just need to try it.

I would keep it open, in case you ever move back to the UK. I gave a family members UK address for any correspondence. It has also been handy to transfer spending money back when visiting the UK.

Thanks for all your feedback, menb I can really relate to what you have written. For the last 3 years, I have worried about school for kids, buying a house, extended family, cost of visits back etc and tried to balance that against the beaches, weather, out door play etc. It does get you down after a while and becomes difficult to resolve. We have also been living here year to year, so not having a longer term plan has been tough. We are 100% going to the UK as I have now resigned from work and have arranged shipping of our stuff. We do have the option to return to oz if it doesn't work out. I think the bit I am most concerned about is not having a job in the UK, but I am confident I'll find one within 3 - 4 months of arriving, or maybe even sooner. Thanks again for taking the time to help me with this, appreciate it.

Hi All, We are moving back to the UK in 3.5 weeks time, after 6.5 years in Sydney. We came over as a couple and are returning with two wonderful kids. We have enjoyed most of our time in Australia, but have found it hard being away from extended family with children. We have no extended family at all in Australia, which has been tough. Other drivers are the cost of flights back to visit now there are 4 of us, how expensive Sydney has become and needing a change of job. We kept our house in the UK and are able to move back into it. We will be there temporarily and then plan to try and move to a new part of the UK to have somewhere completely new to explore. Moving back has honestly been one of the toughest decisions we have ever made. We originally came over for 1-2 years and kept extending by another year. Main concerns about the move are finding a good job and securing a school place for my daughter who will be 3 in February. As the move is now so close, feeling a bit anxious about the whole thing, but I do believe it will go well and we will settle in over the next few months. We are all dual citizens and are pleased we have secured that. Any advice from people who have done this appreciated. Thanks!

I would assume he is a dual citizen, but not sure of the rules a long time ago. You could apply for a UK passport and see how it progresses.

If he is a UK citizen, he can simply apply for a UK passport and then move to the UK. He can apply from Australia, I believe it takes 6 weeks.

Thanks for all your help, I checked the setup menu and it's only for AU and Asia, I'll sell it and buy one the other end. Really appreciate your input, Cheers.

I have a LG tv purchased in Sydney and wondered if it will work in the UK. I contacted LG who will not confirm either way. Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi Glenn, sorry to hear about your situation. https://www.fairwork.gov.au/how-we-will-help/templates-and-guides/fact-sheets/rights-and-obligations/457-visa-holders-workplace-rights-and-entitlements this link shows your sponsors obligations under the 457 scheme and it does include: pay reasonable and necessary travel costs to allow you and your family members to leave Australia, if requested in writing by you, your family or DIBP on your behalf. I feel you should explain about the need for one business class ticket and see if they will cover it for you. I wish you all the best.