Sharron

Thanks so much for the advice. I have left one important factor out, and that's I'm Australian myself though have lived here for 20 years. Though never in Queensland. Fortunately the exchange rate is good so I guess when I talk cheap housing I mean in comparison to London prices. But completely agree with what you say, definitely worth thinking about. We are hoping to come on a holiday there in March, to hopefully secure something, then return to sort everything out and then come the following year. Unfortunately my family aren't close so it's better to be apart in these circumstances. Thank you for your time x

Hi there, yes visas all sorted. X

Hi Everyone, I'd Just like to say in advance thank you for taking your time in reading this and for responding as anything anyone has to say is very helpful. Our story is we are from Hertfordshire in the UK, we have 2 beautiful outgoing, outdoorsy kids of 5 and 4. My husband has worked in Property for the same company for 25 years and is now the Sales Director for the past 5 years of a very successful chain of Estate Agencies in North London. I gave up working in Recruitment in the city to look after my kids though am keen to get back into the swing of things when we get to Oz. We're able to come over and be mortgage free, with cars and a little in the bank (not huge amount by any means) though will see us ok for 12 months. We were initially thinking of Adelaide as we have family there, though we love nature, wildlife, the ocean, the great outdoors, and laid back lifestyle, love the tropics and are very sociable people. We are looking at the Sunshine Coast and are gobsmacked at the houses and land you can purchase. My anxiety doesn't lye with any of those points but whether we will be able to find work? And live the dream? As silly as that may seem. We have had enough of the fast pace, we want to start enjoying life more, but we dont want to struggle trying to reach our dreams if that makes sense. We are both on the other side of our Mid 40's though are quite young at heart people. We are more than capable of working hard, and giving things a go. The other thing is Steve has left everything to me and I really dont know where to start looking for houses? What suburbs? Do I look at the schools first? State that is. Do I look at distance? Where the jobs are? I wouldn't know what the nicer family areas are, We have been told Doonan is great? Also is it easy to meet people and make good friends? We envisage our weekends being spent having people around for BBQs with all the kids in the pools and just generally having a great life. If anyone has any advice with areas, schooling, work, and meeting people and any advice regarding the move and transition, what we may need to consider I truly would love to hear from you. Thanks again Sharron x