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Australian drivers are unforgiving. A win at all costs attitude extends to riad users. There (in vic) is no mandarory roadworthy until you sell a car so imo that adds to the problrm. It has improved slightly but would go with 4 wheels rather than 2. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Havnot read all the post but does seem like they are just falling in line with other countries. I got in citizenship a few years back. Same residency requirements. Was 2 yrs to get or then 5 for citizenship. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Thank you for your post - your experiences sound like my fears. My DH works in aerospace and I work in management; both have really good jobs and DH employer are throwing a lot at him to stay (25% pay rise and flexible work so far). We live in South Manchester. The primary reason for wanting to move is my family and the nostalgia of what I grew up with beach house camping etc; I don't want to regret anything but do wonder. We are however going out for 3 weeks in May to really review things; I know it isn't like living there but as I havn't been back for 3 years I need to get a feel for things and understand everything such as commute, housing, jobs etc. Will look at everything with open eyes. However the negative on the UK is that they won't even approve 3 days leave for my 4yo son to come out and visit. Although the schooling he is having is amazing. Certainly one gripe is not getting even an automatic reply for any of the jobs we have applied for; not even a thanks but no thanks which is quite rude.

I would be dubious if not viewed the property. Although agency's are very much held to account they are very much trying to rent the property. What area? I know it would be easier to have something secured but it might be more hassle. I really can't see you having a problem getting a place even within a few days on arrival. As someone said. Do you have anyone that could view for you? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Thank you all for your comments. Our biggest concern is that we don't want to be worse off if we move. We are going to go out in may for a couple of weeks. Me to see if it is still what I want rather than a nostalgic view of my past. If as we suspect it is then husband will stay on to get work. We have decided to only nine if one of us has a job to go to. My husbands work is so specialised that even of gone for a few months his employer will give him his job back here if needed. I am not so fortunate!! Bring on may! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Thank you The intention was to time it regarding school. I thought if he started prep with a group it would be easier on him even with the 6m break. Your situation is v similar. I guess it is just the monumental size of the decision. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

I am finding letters from oz are taking far less time than me sending from UK. Christmas i sent cards from Manchester on 9 Dec they arrived on 5 Jan. Cards sent 8 Dec from Melbourne arrived on 22 Dec. My late grandmothers birth certificate (tracked) arrived in lhr and never made it to manchester. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

I have wanted to for a while. I went home for a year in 2005 then i came back with now husband to get my UK citizenship. On a 5 year plan! He is British. We thought we would be back by 2012 but dog lived longer than anyone thought. The last 3 years have been tough emotionally and the pull stronger and stronger. My parents don't really know my son and I don't want to regret it 5 years from now as I am not getting any younger and neither are they. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

I am not sure I count as australian any more. I moved to uk in 2003 and want to come home. But now have husband and 4yo. Am very scared that I have heavy rose tinted glasses of my youth. My folks and friends all still live in Melbourne. My biggest concern is for my 4yo. Ripping him up from his school to have 6m off then start again in prep. Has anyone had experience of this? I think he is still young enough . Will the lifestyle i rrmember outweigh this? Or has it changed beyond recognition. Not sure I even know what I am fretting about. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk