Ems31

Oh sorry it's not worked out for you. Had your husband settled in well to U.K. Life? I have been in oz 10 years now and I loved it before I had children and when mining was booming, now I think having the children just makes me want my family close. i spoke to my mortgage advisor and he thinks we can sort something out with mortgage to have the cash we need in an account. We can wait 12 months as we are aiming for 18 months time. If we sell we will lose too much on the house right now unfortunately.

Thanks for all the replies. We can't sell our house at the moment without losing too much on it so will probably have to remortgage to get the cash. Yes hubby's dad is Croatian so he is entitled to a eu passport, however looking into getting one it seems it can take about 3 years as Croatia don't seem very organised. I bet you are right in regards to claiming any benefits (not that I intend to) although I would like to have the option of the 16 hours free childcare when I start work again. I wonder if it's just hubby that isn't entitled and I am fine.

Oh I just read your little story bit! I see you were in a similar situation and you are moving back now. Did hubby hate the uk?! I'm so worried my very Aussie hubby won't like it

Thank you for your reply. Oh so it's really easy then!!!!! That's what I had thought from the bit of reading I had done although I thought the savings was 6 months not 12. We possibly might be able to go the savings route if we do some remortgaging I guess although mortgage insurance will need to be paid which is frustrating. My dad runs his own company back in the uk and said I could work for him if I need to just while we settle in (it's not what I want to do long term). Do they require you to work so long in the position?

Hi, I am new here so I am sorry if I am repeating something previously asked. I am a dual citizen as are our two children. My husband is Australian, we are looking to move to the uk however I am slightly confused which visa I need to apply for and do I need to have a job lined up before leaving? I'm not currently working and was hoping not too straight away once back as we have s newborn. Thsnk you for your help in advance.