Baigent Family Wanted Down Under

Your jobs are ruining your health,

your family life has hit rock bottom.

And you feel stuck in a rut

with no way out.

You could be tempted to take drastic action.

But would you risk giving up everything you had at home

to move to the other side of the world?

Gruelling working weeks are ruining the Baigents' lives.

It's just constant. I don't stop.

We go two to three days without even seeing the children.

They've resurrected a long-held dream to move to Australia.

But when a real taste of life there doesn't always impress...

Oh, my God. It's like a coffin.

I have probably not seen enough

to still make me, like, 100% want to move here.

Will the family be forced to stick with what they've got at home?

I'd be gutted if it came to the reality

that this wasn't going to work for us.

Every day, around 23 British families leave the UK behind

to start a new life in Australia.

They're drawn by the lure of a land with over 10,000 beaches

and an average temperature of over 20 degrees.

On the surface, the Baigent family appear to have it all.

A beautiful home, a loving family and successful careers.

But it comes at a cost.

Mum Deborah and dad Steve have no quality time with their children

and working round the clock is beginning to take its toll

on Deborah's health.

Desperate for change, the couple are pinning

all their hopes on a move to Australia being the solution.

Now, they've just one week to discover

if the country really can transform their lives.

The Baigents' trial week begins with 20 hours in the air.

Travelling from London to Adelaide via Kuala Lumpur.

Having finally touched down,

dad Steve's pretty laid back about the trip.

Long journey but it went fairly quickly.

But mum Deborah didn't find it as easy.

When you think the first flight's quite long,

and then you have to do it again, then it makes you realise

just how far away we are from all our relatives.

When it comes to the week ahead, Logan's got mixed emotions...

Bit excited and a bit scared.

..while Mum and Dad are just keeping their fingers crossed

Australia will be everything they've been dreaming of.

I'm really excited about the week ahead and I'm quite positive,

as well, that this would be a good beginning for us, I think.

We really want this to happen

and I hope it lives up to everything we expect it to.

And Gemma? Well, she's to be convinced.

Hoping to make this one swing more our way of thinking.

It's a big week for me though

because I don't know if I want to move or not so...

this can help me decide.

Ahead of the family lie seven days to discover

if they can achieve the life Deborah and Steve have been dreaming of.

The Baigents - dad Steve, mum Deborah, 13-year-old Gemma

and seven-year-old Logan hail from Swindon, in Wiltshire.

Deborah and Steve first got together when serving in the Armed Forces.

-I was her boss in Northern Ireland.

-Only by one rank.

-By one rank.

-Only one rank.

-That was enough.

18 years later, though, Deborah's the one pulling rank.

Without a doubt, I'm in charge.

One thing the couple did both agree on

from early in their relationship

was the idea of settling in Australia.

We were getting married in a reception,

-then we were speaking about it then to people, weren't we?

-Mm-hm.

But in 2004, tragic news brought any plans for a move

to a devastating halt.

Gemma was on my lap and I got a phone call from a woman in London

and all I was informed was

that Steve had been shot

so I didn't know whether he was alive or dead.

Working on an assignment for a private company in Iraq,

Steve had stumbled into a deadly ambush and was shot in both legs.

There was a big skirmish firefight

and four of us got shot that day.

One was fatal and was killed.

Steve's traumatic close shave with death

meant the couple immediately reassessed their priorities.

It instantly brought home what we were doing out there.

You could end up widowing your wife

and your children brought up with no father.

But it was just horrific, to be honest,

and I think it put a big thing...

What's important in life was that we were OK.

As Steve recuperated, the couple embarked on civilian careers

and built up a comfortable life in the UK.

But 11 years on, it's those very jobs that have brought

the Australian dream back.

Running her own childcare company,

Deborah's now working up to 70 hours a week.

It's just constant.

I don't have a lunch break, I don't stop.

She's almost spent her whole life around the business

and you can see it takes a toll on her.

Things aren't any better for telecoms engineer Steve.

I generally work 150 miles away.

So I'll do a 16-hour day.

The couple's busy careers are playing havoc with family life.

I come back from school

and sometimes they're not here.

And they come back... Like, my mum comes back really late.

I can't carry on doing this.

I just need... I think it's more important for my own children

and my own health and my marriage

that I do find a balance in life and in work as well.

Her working hours have already seen Deborah face a health scare.

2012, I was taken to hospital with a suspected heart attack.

And I was told by the doctor it was a warning,

that I need to start taking a step back,

which I haven't done.

Desperate for change,

the couple have once more set their sights on moving to Australia.

Steve and I definitely want to emigrate now.

I hope that if we do, we have more quality time

so we have that time when we finish work

we at least have a couple of hours where we can do stuff with the kids.

But, unfortunately, their vision of their family's future

isn't shared by their children.

While Logan's firmly on the fence...

'It is quite good.

'I reckon it's good weather and all but...'

..then I might not make any friends.

..Gemma could be a lot harder to win round.

When we first mentioned and tried to show Gemma

things on the internet about moving to Australia,

she point-blank wouldn't even look at the screen,

wouldn't even engage in the conversation.

I don't want to go to Australia at the moment because

I've had my life in the UK for 12 years

and it's all I know

and I've got friends and family.

If they're ever to make the move,

Deborah and Steve know it has to be soon.

-Time's running out.

-At our age

and the children's...

And the children's education as well. Yeah.

We are at the point where we need to do it now or never.

Whether or not they can finally achieve the life they want

will become clear over the next seven days.

The family are spending their trial week visiting Adelaide,

the driest Australian state capital is a popular destination for Brits

seeking a life in the sun.

Home for the week is a modern two-storey townhouse

in Christies Beach -

a family-friendly suburb

around 40 minutes' drive south of the city centre.

That's nice.

Outside, first impressions are good.

It's lovely.

-Wow.

-And the positive vibes continue inside.

-That's a nice, big room, isn't it?

-Wow.

Reminds me slightly of home so...

That's Steve settled,

but while their temporary home setting has Deborah happy...

-Look at that. Look at that view.

-We could have dinner outside!

-Yeah!

-Come see the sea.

-It's lovely.

..her reaction outside is a sign she could be hard to please

when it comes to Aussie homes.

I thought all Australian gardens have a barbecue.

But it's nice, it's nice for what we're going to use it for this week.

But I wouldn't buy a garden in Australia with a house like this.

I'd like to...have a bit more room to grow in it.

As the family settle in,

the realisation of what's at stake

in the next couple of days is sinking in with Steve.

'This week is make or break, really.'

I'd be gutted if it came to the reality

that this wasn't going to work for us

and we were going back to stay.

Getting Logan and Gemma on board will be key.

Our biggest concerns are, obviously, the children.

Just make sure that they're fully happy with it.

But while Deborah thinks Australia

is already having a positive effect...

'We do want to move over'

and I think the kids already are starting to be swayed

just by seeing the beach and so on today.

..that may not be quite the case.

I'm a bit nervous too just thinking that I don't make any friends.

I'm still not sure if I want to move to Australia or not because...

..like, I've only been here for one day.

And it's got nice weather and everything

but there's a lot more to think about.

Deborah and Steve's dream of a life down under

will live or die in the next few days.

Back in the UK, the Baigents live in a four-bedroom detached house

which they worked hard to make a home.

-I love our house...

-Yeah.

-..in the UK.

We're really happy with this house now.

Which is really funny cos now we're looking at emigrating.

The family's budget for buying a house in Australia

would be £300,000.

And Deborah's got a long list of must-haves.

My dream house in Australia...

..would have lots of light.

I'd like a pool and lots of space.

That's really important. A good garden.

Big double garage.

I'd like to be by the beach.

-A view...

-Of the sea.

-..of the sea.

That's it, really. Not that much.

Nice kitchen.

-Not much.

-Not much.

To find out what kind of house the Baigents

could call home in Australia, today we'll show Steve

and Deborah three properties.

Two on budget and a third which could be their dream house.

Only after they have seen each one will they discover its value.

For their first viewing,

the family head just ten minutes inland

from Christies Beach to Morphett Vale.

The suburb has shops, schools and parks dotted throughout

so could be ideal for the family.

But will property one live up to Deborah's high standards?

-So, what do you think so far?

-Looks dark and dirty.

Very sort of small and dark

and I don't like the road, that's too busy.

Not the best of starts.

Inside, the hallway gets a good reaction.

-That's nice, dear.

-Yeah, that's a nice entrance.

But a step inside a bedroom sees things go downhill quickly.

I don't like the fact...

a room would face onto a main road for safety.

Kids sleeping here, I wouldn't have that.

-LOGAN:

-I like the bed.

-Where's the windows?

-It's dark.

-GEMMA:

-So, would this be your room?

The window goes on to the garage. Oh, my God. It's like a coffin.

The lack of light isn't going down well with anyone.

It's horrible. I'm sorry, but it is like a cupboard

onto a garage.

And it's dark and it's depressing.

It's not coming up to expectations at all at the moment.

Will upstairs fare any better?

-This is nice.

-Nice, this. This is nice.

-I like the floor.

-Oh, that's lovely.

The spacious open living area holds much more appeal.

That is really nice. What a difference.

It's like a different house.

-The house seems more modern all of a sudden.

-Yeah.

And the view out to the garden - it looks really nice.

On the veranda, something in the garden

catches Deborah's eye.

-Is that their tennis court there, is that a tennis court?

-Yeah.

Not only does this house come with a tennis court

but a swimming pool and heated spa too.

That's lovely, isn't it? What do you think, Gemma?

-I like the pool.

-You like the pool.

Spotting a positive reaction from Gemma,

Steve's quick to seize the opportunity

with a subtle bit of suggestive selling.

Do you think your pals would like to come round here after school?

-Yeah.

-LOGAN: If we clean it...

But, yeah, I like it now, the house. You forget about the front.

It would be great to come home just so we can all be outside

and be active in the sun and playing in the pool.

After a shaky start,

this home's outdoor space has won everyone round.

But is it something they could afford on their £300,000 budget?

I'll be optimistic and say 285.

I think it's going to be worth 274,000.

Go.

-DEBORAH GASPS

-Oh, my God.

-You were closest.

-I was closest, yeah.

-That's a lot.

Wow.

That must be the garden.

It's only £4,000 under budget but Steve's staying upbeat.

It's below our budget, which is what we were hoping it would be,

and there's a lot more to gain

which we weren't expecting this house to have.

I think it's a good start.

Yeah. Maybe I was being too optimistic saying 274.

All right, then, mate. Let's go.

Come on.

The family head off to view property two.

It's situated in the suburb of Aldinga Beach.

Though it's further from Adelaide than the last house,

the area's impressive stretches of sand

offer the beach-side living Deborah wants.

I was really impressed on the drive in.

It seemed like a really nice, wealthy sort of area.

What do you like about it, Gemma?

-It's really close to the sea.

-Really close to the sea?

-Yeah.

-LOGAN:

-Shall we go in?

-Yeah, go in there, Loges.

The setting could suit Gemma to a T.

-And inside...

-Whoa.

That's nice.

Oh, straight into the living room. Oh, that's unusual.

That's cool though.

-Do you like it?

-Yeah.

Steve, though, just isn't getting the right vibe.

First impressions, the living room is quite small.

-Yeah.

-It could be quite a small property.

Space could be an issue and the bedrooms reinforce his fears.

-This will be my bed.

-Teeny, weeny, weeny.

It seems very...

Claustrophobic.

Maybe the top bit will make it better.

Good point, Logan,

but upstairs Steve isn't pulling any punches.

I think from start to finish,

-since we've come to this house, there's been no wow factor.

-No.

None at all.

-I almost expected this layout as I walked up the stairs.

-Yeah, I did.

And out on the balcony,

Deborah discovers a hidden quality that causes quite a stink.

-LOGAN:

-Mm, amazing smell.

-Is it?

The fragrance from a fast food outlet isn't to everyone's taste.

I know I like chips but I don't want to live beside a chippy.

Joking aside, the house just doesn't match Deborah's vision

of their ideal future home.

We're trying to see if we can get a house

that's the same as or better than what we've got in the UK.

It doesn't matter if you can see the sea,

this isn't better than what we've got.

-Is it?

-No.

It may not be a home that they're happy with

but could their 300,000 budget

actually buy them a slice of beach-side living?

I think it's going to be priced

at an asking price for about 390.

I think it will be 350.

That's just £7,000 over budget.

That's really good cos that means that...

We could still afford a nice house

and I was expecting this to be way over budget.

All right, let's go.

Let's go then, wee man.

Moving back towards Adelaide,

the family head on to what we think could be their dream home.

It's located in the desirable coastal suburb of Seaford

which boasts a new railway link to the city centre.

And property three - only a short five-minute drive to the beach -

gets a great reaction from Deborah from the get-go.

Oh, it's beautiful.

DEBORAH LAUGHS

This is the one, apart from possibly the budget.

The rapturous response continues inside.

-Where do we sign?

-Look at the chandeliers!

This spacious property boasts four bedrooms and bathrooms,

several informal and formal living areas

and views to die for from the balcony.

-Beautiful.

-Yeah, it's stunning, it's what we're looking for.

-But we can't afford this.

-No.

You don't know that yet, Deborah.

Oh, I love it!

-It's the Xbox room!

-The games room.

Logan's happy...

I think it's awesome.

..as is Mum.

-I agree. I can't find anything...

-Wrong with it.

..wrong with it at all.

The large bedrooms are winners.

Oh, wow.

And Steve...

I can't find a fault with this house at all.

Everything's laid out perfectly. It's a proper dream home.

The whole family have fallen for this house, including Gemma.

-I'd move to the other side of the world for this.

-Wow, would you?

-LOGAN:

-It's so good, I'm speechless.

DEBORAH GASPS

Logan's silence doesn't last long when he spots what's outside though.

-There's a swimming pool!

-DEBORAH LAUGHS

I love it. I could see us living here.

If we get the right jobs. This house is the dream.

It's the perfect home for the Baigents

and Deborah's delighted.

-I just wish we could move here and move in here.

-Yeah.

But could this dream home really be within the family's grasp

and their £300,000 budget?

-Here we go.

-Our dreams will be shattered.

So, I reckon 525.

Yeah, I think over 500, definitely. Out of our reach.

-Shall I do it?

-Yeah.

-One, two, three...

-DEBORAH GASPS

-Oh, my God!

-Oh, my God!

-No way.

-No way! Ah!

It may be over budget but not by nearly as much as they feared.

Oh, my God, I'm amazed.

-Are you impressed?

-Yeah.

-Yeah?

-I think it's definitely something we could afford.

-Yeah.

If we get our jobs, the size of it and everything,

it would be worth working hard for.

Just buy it. Just buy it now.

Right, let's go and sell our house in Swindon.

It may have started slowly

but the family's day house-hunting in the Adelaide suburbs

ended on a more positive note.

Property one had a dingy downstairs

but its pool and tennis court

were a definite selling point.

Property two's beach-side location was a bonus

but the chip shop nearby was anything but.

The final property bowled the Baigents over.

Offering all the space they could need

even if it was slightly over budget.

So, has a taste of the houses they could call home

been enough for everyone to choose properties in Australia

over those in the UK?

Based on the properties we've viewed today,

our vote goes to...

-Australia!

-Australia!

-LOGAN:

-Australia!

-Whoa!

-I did Australia!

-Well done, Logan.

Why did you vote for Australia?

Because I think Australia is awesome.

You think Australia is awesome?

I voted undecided

because we only liked one of the houses we viewed today

and it was over our budget.

-The last house swayed it for me.

-Yeah.

I think I was still UK until I've seen that house there.

It makes me a little bit worried about the rest of the week

because Gemma's still undecided

and I just don't know if we'll earn the same money out here.

I think it all rests now on the jobs.

Deborah and Steve may have fallen for their dream home

but if they're to be able to afford it,

finding the right jobs will be key.

Back in the UK,

their jobs are the reason the couple are considering the move.

Deborah runs her own childcare business.

She enjoys the job but not the workload.

Although I love my job, it is a very stressful job.

And I work really long hours

which has a negative effect on my health.

Steve's job as a telecoms engineer

is far from the usual nine to five too.

A 300-mile round trip commute means he's away from home

for up to 16 hours every day.

We go two to three days without even seeing the children.

And that's not me staying away from home,

that's me leaving early in the morning,

getting back late at night when they're in bed

and then I'll leave again the next morning before they get up.

While he wants to earn good money down under,

he'd be happy to compromise if it meant more time with the family.

The job and salary in Australia is very important.

Obviously, I want to strive for a better wage

but I also want to get that better home balance as well.

It's a big day for Steve and Deborah

as they set out to investigate work possibilities.

Both are well aware

the better family life they're desperate for

could rest on what they discover.

First thing this morning,

the anxiety was there for the pair of us.

You know, it's going into the unknown.

If today goes well and I know there's an opportunity for me

to come over here and be sponsored,

we can have a fresh start and, you know, live the dream.

So, yeah, it's a lot... Everything rides on today, I think.

Deborah will be looking to go back to working for an employer

if she made the move.

So we sent her to a privately owned childcare centre

where she met manager Donna.

First up, she's keen to know if her qualifications

would transfer down under.

So, my UK qualifications - are they recognised?

We've had a look and, unfortunately, your qualifications

aren't currently on the pre-approved list

for the ACECQA regulatory board,

which would mean that you would need to submit your qualifications

to have an individual assessment to see where you are at.

It's quite disappointing but I am aware

that if that does happen, it still could be successful.

Her qualifications could see a hurdle put in the way of getting work.

But if she could overcome that,

how would her working hours compare to at home?

My working week is generally about 38 hours for the week,

Monday to Friday,

and it's generally flexible

to make sure that I'm having my family needs met

as well as the centre needs.

-That's good to know. It's about half of what I work at the moment.

-Yeah.

Halving her working week could see Deborah's family life transformed.

Will Steve get as positive a result?

He's travelled 45 minutes north of Adelaide to Gawler

where he's soon climbing to dizzying heights

with employees from a local telecoms company.

-Need to measure up for these.

-OK.

Need to come across.

Back down on terra firma, Steve takes the opportunity

to quiz company owner James, an expat himself,

about his working hours.

How was it, Steve? Did you enjoy the climb?

Yeah, it was a great experience. Thanks very much.

What are the main differences between working in the UK

and working in Australia?

You have more work-life balance.

We try and work 40-hour weeks, eight-hour days

but no-one will ever do more than a 12-hour day.

Being able to work much closer to home

means Steve's gruelling commute could be a thing of the past.

But would his qualifications or tickets be recognised in Australia?

So, no.

Your simple answer is - they're recognised

but they're not transferable.

They have to all be redone again.

So, how do I go about getting these tickets that will qualify me

to work in Australia?

You can go and do your ticket yourself

and you can come on holiday and do the ticket.

You have to be in Australia to do it, naturally.

Or a company might sponsor you and they'll pay for the tickets.

While having to requalify isn't ideal,

it sounds like making it happen wouldn't be insurmountable.

Back at the nursery,

it's time for Deborah to find out about her potential salary.

If I was to be successful,

what sort of salary would I be looking at achieving?

Anywhere between 30 and 35 per hour,

which equates to about 60 to 70,000 Australian dollars per year.

That's between 30 and £35,000.

Less than the 40,000 Deborah earns in the UK.

But not bad considering her working week would be cut in half.

Obviously I need a visa in order to emigrate,

do you think the company

would be able to support me with that at all?

One of the most popular visas that we deal with

is the 457, which is the business sponsored visa.

There may be the potential for us

to be able to help you support with that.

That would be great, that would be really good news

if that was able to happen.

While Deborah's received some good news today,

the question mark over her qualifications

is playing on her mind.

The Australian dream feels a little bit further away now

just because there's a bit...unsure about my qualifications.

Back in Gawler, Steve's getting down to the nitty gritty

and has asked James about his potential earnings.

For someone of your experience,

you'd probably start around about 62,000 per annum.

After three months you'd be assessed

and you could get up to about 75,000 per annum.

That's around £40,000 - similar to what Steve makes back home.

He's got just one more question.

-Would you consider employing me within your company?

-Yes.

All the networks have now rolled in 4G

so there's a lot of work to be done.

That's fantastic news. Thanks very much.

Overall, it's been a good day for Steve.

I'm really positive.

It was a great experience

and it's exactly what I wanted to get out of it.

Based on everything they've learned today,

when it comes to work, will the couple choose home or away?

-Australia.

-Undecided.

It's not the end.

I still want to do it, I still want to come over

but I just need to look more into the qualifications.

It is a bit disheartening.

I've worked so much to build a business

and then for it not to be sort of recognised so much.

I voted Australia because going out and working with the team today,

it felt like I was at home already.

While checking out work opportunities in Adelaide

has shown the couple they could get more time at home,

question marks over Deborah's qualifications

may have put a dent in her dream.

She'd been relying on Australia

to be the answer to the problems at home.

Will a rare opportunity for a family day out together

convince everyone a move's still worth pursuing?

The sun's shining as the family set off for a bike ride together

along Christies Beach esplanade.

For Deborah and Steve, it's a rare opportunity

to spend quality time with their children.

We just don't get this sort of quality time back in the UK,

we're too busy.

And it means everything.

This is 100% better than our life at the moment.

We don't have a quality life in the UK, we just don't at all.

It's just work, work, work.

-Lovely, isn't it?

-It's a beautiful view.

Next up, the family switch bikes for boats -

taking to the water in glass-bottom kayaks.

And it's not long before they're spotting the local wildlife.

-Throw the bread.

-Whoa! There's loads of fish.

-Oh, that's excellent.

-Wow, look!

Wow.

After an active afternoon,

the family take time out to enjoy an ice cream.

For Deborah and Steve, their day out has been a welcome escape

from their frantic lives at home.

I've loved it. This is what...

Today's made me really motivated to do everything I can

to come over here.

Yeah, today's been fantastic.

Sort of great, quality family time

that we sort of miss in the UK and we got loads of it today.

Deborah thinks it could have worked wonders on Logan and Gemma.

It's been so good when you've seen them laughing together

and being all relaxed and having fun.

And she could be right when it comes to Logan.

When I was on the plane, I started thinking I didn't want to go

but now I've got here...

..I kind of do want to go live here but...

But when Steve takes the opportunity to ask Gemma for her thoughts,

it doesn't sound like she's 100% sold on a move yet.

Since you've been here, how's your opinion?

Is it the same as before you got here or do you think...

it's improved?

It's improved a little bit.

This week my mum and dad have definitely seen

what they wanted to see in Australia.

I have just...

Probably not enough to still make me, like,

100% want to move here.

It's been a fun day out for the whole family.

But when it comes to lifestyle,

has everyone been sold on what Australia has to offer?

-ALL:

-Australia!

DEBORAH SHOUTS AND LAUGHS

Finally!

I vote Australia because just, like,

I had a, like, really fun time today in the kayaks.

I want this to be an opportunity for yous

to see how good your lives could be if you were to live out here

-so I'm really happy that yous voted for it.

-Thanks.

Gemma's first vote for Australia means the life Deborah and Steve

are desperate to achieve down under could be one step closer.

But if their dream life's to become a reality,

the finances will need to stack up.

The couple bought their house in the UK for £270,000,

but have put time and effort into renovations and redecorating,

so are hoping its value has increased.

To find out, we sent round two estate agents to give their valuations.

What a fantastic room. Lovely and open planned.

Great roof space and lovely and light.

This is going to be ideal for the typical family.

Lovely master. Presented very well. Patio doors onto the garden too.

Very special.

That's not finished yet.

Unfinished ensuite to the master bedroom.

It will be nice when it's done.

-ALL:

-'Aww.'

Funky children's room.

-Good size.

-That's your bed there.

Nice bathroom.

The wallpaper's not to everyone's taste but it is very, very stylish.

-Thank you.

-OTHERS LAUGH

Fabulous, sunny garden with a hot tub.

-Low-maintenance - great versatile space here.

-But...

In today's market, I'd be looking to price this property at 340,000.

For a quick sale, we'd be looking at roughly

325,000.

Get away.

In today's market, I would value the property

at £295,000.

-What?!

-For a quick sale - 285,000.

You are having a laugh. Get away.

With the valuations falling far short of Deborah's expectations,

will the rest of the finances prove as big a shock?

The couple sit down to compare

the cost of living in Australia with the UK.

Starting with the weekly food shop.

Radishes. Oh, my goodness. £1.80 to 2.85.

White wine. Saving of...5p.

We can drink a bit more then.

-Certain things are more expensive but...

-Mm-mm.

..everything else seems

fairly...fairly OK.

At around £23 a week more expensive down under,

Deborah's not too phased.

And there's some things that I wouldn't buy so often

-if they're so expensive.

-Yeah.

Next, the couple move on to examine their bigger outgoings,

basing their figures on the dream home they viewed.

So, mortgage - £400 extra a month.

-It's what we expected.

-We expected that, didn't we?

-Yeah.

-Council tax. Council tax is cheaper.

Car insurance is cheaper. £22.

Computer, 70. Oh, my goodness.

All in all, the couple work out

they'd be spending just £97 a month more in Australia.

A lot better than I thought.

-And that's based on the dream property as well.

-Mm-hm.

But when they take into account Deborah's lower earnings down under,

the overall result isn't as positive.

So we'd be worse off every month by £1,057.

And per annum - 12,684 worse off.

-But you still have money at the end of the month.

-Mm-hm.

It's a substantial amount of money

but Deborah's quick to point out there may be a solution.

I wouldn't be giving up my nursery straightaway anyway,

so I would just get a management team in to run that,

so I'd still have an income from the UK.

-So it's almost a figure that will wipe itself out.

-Yeah.

They could make up the shortfall

but as they take their vote on finances

in Australia versus the UK,

is the compromise of keeping Deborah's business on

one the couple are happy to make?

-UK.

-Australia.

-Are you surprised?

-Yeah, slightly surprised.

I did the UK because we'd still be relying, really,

on me keeping the business going.

-I know you're obviously looking long term with the business.

-Yeah.

How long we can sustain with that?

It could still be a little bit of a worry for me

to make sure things are going OK.

So that's the only reason I voted for the UK.

While their week so far has shown Deborah and Steve

they could get the family life they both want down under,

it would mean making big sacrifices.

There's also the emotional cost of a move to consider.

The family decide to watch messages from friends and family

at home together.

Do you children want to watch the video of the family?

-Yeah.

-LOGAN:

-Yeah, what do you think?

Hi, guys. Hi, Debbie. Hi, Steve.

Hi, gorgeous Gemma and lovely wee Logan.

Hello, darlings. I hope you've had a lovely time.

Hiya, guys, hope you're having a fab time in Australia.

They're a lovely, close family. They do everything together.

To have a grandson and a granddaughter

and a very nice daughter-in-law - couldn't ask for more.

Deb's a really good friend of mine.

I met her through work.

As a boss, she's tough,

as a friend, she's great.

Steve's a very easy-going person.

Friends wise, you know,

he's happy to take anybody in

and he's the sort of person that you can depend on.

Gemma - extremely beautiful.

And a little lady, I would say.

Logan - I call him my little man.

Little redhead, full of energy.

Yeah, it would be sad to see them go, we will miss them.

But we'd totally understand if they want to go and, you know,

try and make a better life for themselves.

Um, I'll always be worried that she's OK

and how everything's going for them.

I would miss just being with my sister when I see her, hugging her.

She's probably my only friend in Swindon.

-So that's why I don't want her to go.

-Oh, Megan.

This is going to sound quite selfish...

..but I think it will break my heart.

I don't think I could do it.

You're so many miles away and they just mean the world.

Just make sure you make this decision for you

and nobody else.

I just think it will do you all the world of good.

I hope you pick Australia to give you a different chance,

a different opportunity in life and I hope you're going to enjoy it.

You know I love you all immensely.

We'll be over as soon as we can to visit you guys.

And things won't change, you'll just be further away

but you have to promise to keep in touch.

What made you sad, Logan?

Was it just seeing their faces?

That was really nice, nice comments from everyone, hey?

Though in the main they were supportive,

messages from home proved tough for Logan to hear in particular.

Now, as their final vote approaches,

will the family decide the country's where they should be

or that life in the UK's a surer bet?

Their week in Adelaide has shown both Deborah and Steve

the country could offer them the family time together

they've been looking for.

It's pretty much been everything I wanted it to be.

And in certain aspects - a little bit more.

Australia's definitely lived up to my expectations.

I think it's exactly what we need with the lifestyle

and just for the children, what they can do

and as a family unit, what we can do as well.

Whether it's been enough to persuade Gemma and Logan

on the merits of a move though is far from clear.

Gemma's been up and down. Same with Logan, really.

After seeing them today, I think he will miss his family

more than I thought, back home.

The DVD this morning...

..I felt heartbroken, really.

Before we came to Australia

I was like 100% certain I didn't want to live here.

But along the week, it's changed a bit.

Because of all the things we've done and seen.

I have no idea how the kids are going to vote.

And with some curveballs thrown Deborah's way,

even she could be beginning to waver.

Before I came out here, I thought that no matter what happens,

I'd vote for Australia.

But this week has left me with some uncertainties.

Steve's under no illusions

about the size of the decision the family face.

The decision ahead of us - it's a big one.

We're not only changing the kids' lives,

we're changing our lives and the future of this family.

But, he knows for a move to happen,

it'll be something both he and Deborah have to sign up to.

If there's a difference between me and Deborah,

then that's a big hiccough that we didn't foresee

that really could change things altogether.

Everything rests on this final moment as the family decide

where their future lies.

We've had an absolutely fantastic week in Adelaide.

Really amazing experience and at the end of the week,

our vote goes to...

-STEVE AND DEBORAH:

-Australia!

-LOGAN AND GEMMA:

-Undecided.

So, Logan, why are you still undecided?

-People are really nice...

-Yeah.

But...I'd still miss home.

You'll miss home? OK, that's understandable.

So, before leaving the UK you were a definite no.

You've improved to a maybe. What were your reasons?

One of the houses we saw was really nice

and the activity and the kayaks, that was really fun,

but watching the friends and family video

made you realise how far away you are from everyone

and what you'd be leaving behind.

Obviously, we've still got some work to do

in trying to convince you

that this will be the best life for us as a family.

But at least it's better than before we came here

when you were both a definite no.

And you. Come here.

So I thought, Logan, that you would have voted for Australia...

But I didn't.

It's been a long haul for the Baigents -

emotionally as well as physically.

But after a tumultuous week,

Deborah and Steve seem resolved to making the move.

With Gemma and Logan beginning to come around,

a little extra persuasion could be all that's needed

to see the Baigents back in Australia soon.

We hope the future's rosy wherever it takes them.