0:00:02 > 0:00:06You lead a comfortable and happy existence close to the ones you love.
0:00:06 > 0:00:11But your husband's set his sights on a life much further afield.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15Could a week in the country of his dreams persuade you to up sticks
0:00:15 > 0:00:18and move right around the world?
0:00:19 > 0:00:22For as long as she's known him, Clair Smith's been
0:00:22 > 0:00:24living in the shadow of husband Paul's desire to emigrate.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29Our daily life revolves around Australia.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33When a trial week down under shows Paul the life he dreams of...
0:00:33 > 0:00:35It's absolutely amazing. I love it.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38..Clair's faced with an emotional decision.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41From day one I knew I was either going to break Paul's heart
0:00:41 > 0:00:44or I'm going to break my mum's heart.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47So, will Paul convince his wife to make the move?
0:00:47 > 0:00:50Or be forced to give up on his dream forever.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53For me, this is last chance saloon, if you like.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55So, I need it to be a good week.
0:01:19 > 0:01:23Promising blue skies, beaches and a healthy outdoor lifestyle,
0:01:23 > 0:01:26Australia's been the destination of choice for British families
0:01:26 > 0:01:29seeking a new life for over two decades.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33Latest figures reveal over 5% of the country's population
0:01:33 > 0:01:35hail from the UK.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39And with an estimated 23 families making the move every day,
0:01:39 > 0:01:41the figure continues to rise.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48From the moment they met, Paul Smith's bombarded wife, Clair,
0:01:48 > 0:01:51with talk of a new life in Australia.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55And his obsession's only grown since the couple became parents.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58Knowing Clair will do anything to give their young children
0:01:58 > 0:02:02a better future, he believes it's now or never
0:02:02 > 0:02:04if he's ever to convince her to make the move.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07With Clair a self-confessed home-bird
0:02:07 > 0:02:09and part of a close-knit family, though,
0:02:09 > 0:02:13persuading her could be his toughest challenge yet.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18The family's journey starts with over 17.5 hours in the sky,
0:02:18 > 0:02:21flying from London to Perth, with a stopover in Dubai.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27When they finally touch down in Australia,
0:02:27 > 0:02:29Paul admits the flight was easier than expected.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32We got quite lucky with the kids.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34They slept for about eight hours,
0:02:34 > 0:02:38so I managed to get a little bit of sleep myself.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42But all that time in the air has given Clair food for thought.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45It does make you realise how far away you actually are.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48And she's already missing family back home.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51When I landed I had eight texts from my mum.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54I phoned her straightaway to say we were here.
0:02:54 > 0:02:57After years spent dreaming of Australia,
0:02:57 > 0:03:00Paul's just happy to be here.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02I'm absolutely buzzing.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05Looking out the window and seeing the blue skies, no clouds
0:03:05 > 0:03:09and just hoping that it's like this all week.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13Unlike Clair, who's already feeling nervous about what lies ahead.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16It's a big, big week for me in particular, I think.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19Paul will like it regardless, but for me,
0:03:19 > 0:03:22I'm the one who's going to make the ultimate decision.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24With just seven days to persuade Clair
0:03:24 > 0:03:26this is where their future lies,
0:03:26 > 0:03:30Paul's first trip down under is going to be anything but a holiday.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35Back in the UK, the Smith family live in Glasgow.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40They're mum, Clair, dad, Paul, two-year-old Jamie
0:03:40 > 0:03:42and baby of the family, Ryan.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47Social worker, Clair, loves an ordered life
0:03:47 > 0:03:49surrounded by her home comforts.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55I'm a homebody, without a doubt. And I've got a routine for everything.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57You know, on a daily basis I know what I'm doing
0:03:57 > 0:03:59from the minute I wake up to when I got to bed.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02Whenever we do anything it's like, right, tick, that's done.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06Tick, that's done, tick, that's done.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09Paul has a more laid-back approach and unlike Clair,
0:04:09 > 0:04:11he's always up for a new adventure.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15Paul would think, "Well, I'll try new things, new experiences."
0:04:15 > 0:04:17I just want the same things that I've always had.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21Clair's love of familiarity even extends to food.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23Just the usual, please.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27As a vegetarian who's picky about what she eats,
0:04:27 > 0:04:30she's a self-confessed creature of habit.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34I order the same takeaway pizza every single Friday,
0:04:34 > 0:04:36for the last ten years.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38But if Paul gets his way,
0:04:38 > 0:04:41Clair's routines could be a thing of the past.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43Ever since meeting nine years ago,
0:04:43 > 0:04:47he's made it clear he wants a new life in a country he's never visited.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49There's just something in me
0:04:49 > 0:04:52that says that I want to emigrate to Australia.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56Well, he's said to me before, "I feel I'm supposed to be there.
0:04:56 > 0:05:00"Maybe if I look up my family tree I might have ancestors who have
0:05:00 > 0:05:02"came or went to Australia."
0:05:02 > 0:05:07Paul's convinced the country offers a future worth getting excited about.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10I have friends that have travelled and come back and told me
0:05:10 > 0:05:11what a wonderful country it is.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14From what I've seen on the TV, I think
0:05:14 > 0:05:17the lifestyle for myself, Clair and the kids will just be wonderful.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20Whereas, I think you can't base it on what you see on the TV
0:05:20 > 0:05:22cos that's not reality.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25Determined to give Jamie and Ryan the best possible life,
0:05:25 > 0:05:28Paul's constantly chipping away at Clair's resolve.
0:05:30 > 0:05:34I'm showing her houses, showing her weather reports.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37Paul has a list of areas that he would like to live in.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40I obviously do people's heads in with it.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44Our daily life revolves around Australia.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46Clair will do anything for the boys,
0:05:46 > 0:05:50but she won't give up the life she loves without a fight.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53I've got great friends, great family.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55I've got a good job, a nice house
0:05:55 > 0:06:00and I think what could be better over there apart from the weather?
0:06:00 > 0:06:03As an only child, she can't comprehend
0:06:03 > 0:06:07the possibility of being on the other side of the world from her mum.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09My dad passed away when I was very young
0:06:09 > 0:06:14and my mum's been the one person in my life that's always been there.
0:06:14 > 0:06:15Living just eight doors away,
0:06:15 > 0:06:19Clair and the boys spend their time with her mum, every single day.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21And the thought of taking her only grandchildren away
0:06:21 > 0:06:23is too much for Clair to bear.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28If she walked past our house and another family were living here
0:06:28 > 0:06:30and they had children and they were at the window...
0:06:33 > 0:06:36..that would really break my mum's heart. Sorry.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42She also worries about putting even more distance between the boys
0:06:42 > 0:06:44and Paul's mum, who lives in England.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48I know I'm going to break Paul's mum's heart,
0:06:48 > 0:06:50so everybody's going to heartbroken.
0:06:52 > 0:06:53Including me.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57Moving would mean Paul being separated from his son
0:06:57 > 0:07:00from a previous relationship, Owen.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02But as much as he realises it won't be easy,
0:07:02 > 0:07:05Paul remains confident the distance won't break their bond.
0:07:06 > 0:07:07Who knows?
0:07:07 > 0:07:11Years down the line he might decide, "Well, I want to emigrate, as well".
0:07:11 > 0:07:14So, although there might be negatives there,
0:07:14 > 0:07:16there could also be positives.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18But at the end of the day, he's always going to be my son
0:07:18 > 0:07:20and I will always love him.
0:07:21 > 0:07:26After years of dreaming, Paul's desperate to make Australia his home.
0:07:26 > 0:07:27The week ahead will be his one
0:07:27 > 0:07:30and only chance to convince Clair it's the right move.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36This week will be decision time.
0:07:36 > 0:07:41So, I'm really hoping it goes well and I can change her mind.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43Ultimately, I'm going to break somebody's heart.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46I'm going to have to break my mum's heart,
0:07:46 > 0:07:48or I'm going to have to break Paul's heart.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02For their trial week down under,
0:08:02 > 0:08:06the family are visiting Western Australia's capital city, Perth.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09Home for the week is the coastal suburb of Mindarie,
0:08:09 > 0:08:12just 30 minutes' drive from the city centre.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17But will their first taste of Australian living be enough
0:08:17 > 0:08:19to whet Clair's appetite?
0:08:19 > 0:08:22Oh, it's nice. It looks nice from outside.
0:08:22 > 0:08:23- It does look nice.- Yeah.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25It's a promising start.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- Go and have a look, then. - Daddy, I like this one.- Oh!
0:08:30 > 0:08:32- You like this one.- This looks nice.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35Fortunately for Paul, Clair likes what she sees.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- Yeah, Mummy's happy. - Oh, this is nice, isn't it?
0:08:38 > 0:08:41And it doesn't take long for Jamie to spot something he likes, too.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- A pool!- A swimming pool.- Oh, wow!
0:08:47 > 0:08:50Paul's more than happy with his first taste of Australian living.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- Swimming pool.- Yeah.- This is what it's all about, isn't it, Jamie?
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Clair's far from ready to take the plunge, though.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59The house it absolutely fantastic,
0:08:59 > 0:09:01but everything else has to be perfect, as well.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03Or near enough perfect.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08After a quick look around, the family settle into their new surroundings.
0:09:08 > 0:09:13And Paul's feeling quietly optimistic to have got Clair this far.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16Even just getting her here, at the moment, has been a big step.
0:09:16 > 0:09:17She's always been dead against it.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19So, now that I've got her here,
0:09:19 > 0:09:23I just need to prove to her that it's the right thing for us.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27But erring on the side of caution, Clair's already feeling homesick.
0:09:27 > 0:09:31I'm excited about being here, but I actually am missing my mum.
0:09:32 > 0:09:33It's only a day, that's sad.
0:09:35 > 0:09:39After almost ten years spent trying to convince Clair to make the move,
0:09:39 > 0:09:42the next seven days will change the couple's lives forever.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48For me this is, like, last chance saloon, if you like.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50So, I need it to be a good week.
0:09:50 > 0:09:55I feel that I'm being made to choose between Paul's happiness
0:09:55 > 0:09:57and my mum's.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01And I'm kind of just stuck in the middle.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12Back in the UK, the Smiths live in a three-bedroom house,
0:10:12 > 0:10:14close to Glasgow city centre.
0:10:15 > 0:10:19We always wanted a detached house in a nice area that's safe for kids.
0:10:19 > 0:10:20And that's what we've got.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25Convincing Clair to give up the home she loves won't be easy.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28If I'm giving up the house that I see as my ideal house,
0:10:28 > 0:10:30it has to be better for me.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33But if Paul does persuade her to make the move,
0:10:33 > 0:10:36the couple agree on the kind of property they'd want.
0:10:36 > 0:10:37A modern house.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- Open plan would be nice, wouldn't it?- Open plan is a must. - Like kitchen, living area.- Yeah.
0:10:41 > 0:10:42A big enough garden that
0:10:42 > 0:10:46if we don't have a pool we could build one in the future.
0:10:46 > 0:10:47And also, I would like something that
0:10:47 > 0:10:50if my parents did come, that we could convert that for them.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52So, maybe an outbuilding or...
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- Double garage, or something like that.- Yeah, double garage.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58All the modern houses seem to have very, very small gardens.
0:10:58 > 0:11:02That just doesn't cut it for me. I need a grassy area.
0:11:02 > 0:11:04I need it to be big for the kids to run about.
0:11:09 > 0:11:14The couple's maximum budget for a house in Australia is £320,000.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16To find out what their money might buy,
0:11:16 > 0:11:18today we'll show them three properties.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22Two on budget and a third which could be their dream home.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25Only after viewing each one will they discover the cost.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30The search begins in Butler, a popular neighbourhood
0:11:30 > 0:11:3340 minutes' drive north of Central Perth
0:11:33 > 0:11:35and just a 15-minute walk from the coast.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- That's the kind of style I like. - That's beautiful.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40With the darker windows and nice brick.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43It's an up and coming area, perfect for young families,
0:11:43 > 0:11:47but will this well positioned family home prove a hit for the Smiths?
0:11:49 > 0:11:52- This is lovely, isn't it? - Yeah. It's glorious.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54Hopefully, inside will be as appealing.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59- Yep. Nice and open.- Yeah.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04The first room isn't big on space.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07I suppose this would be your little snug room
0:12:07 > 0:12:10- where you'd watch TV at night. - Aye, it's nice and cosy.
0:12:10 > 0:12:14But the adjacent master bedroom is more generous.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- This is really spacious.- It's a nice, big room, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20But it's a bit strange having a bedroom at the front.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22I don't know. That wouldn't bother me.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26A built-in wardrobe quickly distracts Clair from the room's location.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29This is what you want from an Australian home,
0:12:29 > 0:12:31definitely a walk-in wardrobe.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33But the en-suite isn't as impressive.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38I would have liked something a wee bit bigger
0:12:38 > 0:12:40cos this isn't much bigger than ours at home.
0:12:40 > 0:12:44And the open-plan living area isn't what Clair wants either.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48It's a bit smaller than what I first expected.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50I think it's a little bit enclosed, isn't it?
0:12:50 > 0:12:51There's not enough light coming in.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55Clair's really struggling to get excited about this property.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58I wouldn't give up my house in the UK for this.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00It's not a good start.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03The garden with its own pool is impressive.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- Wow.- Oh, look, Ryan.- Oh, that is nice, isn't it? That's lovely.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11But the lack of greenery gives Clair something to think about.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13This is ideal, I love the fact of having a pool
0:13:13 > 0:13:15cos that is the Australian dream.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19But I need even a bit of grass just for the kids to run about.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25Paul, on the other hand, could easily make himself at home here.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27Oh, I can imagine it, definitely. I'd love it.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30Does it not make you sad thinking that you'd have all this,
0:13:30 > 0:13:34but you wouldn't have any friends or family to share it with?
0:13:34 > 0:13:37Clair could prove harder to win over than Paul thought.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41Meanwhile, the couple still need to find out what the house costs.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43It could be the end of your dream.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46Their budget is £320,000.
0:13:51 > 0:13:52Ready...
0:13:52 > 0:13:56£268,900.
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- That's surprisingly good. - Yeah, for the money.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03What you're getting for it is definitely value for money.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05I'm happy again now.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08I'm happy to have a look at others now, seeing that price.
0:14:08 > 0:14:12Realising this home's £50,000 under budget has finally given
0:14:12 > 0:14:14Clair something to smile about.
0:14:14 > 0:14:18And Paul's hopeful the next property will be even better.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20If that had been over, I think I'd have felt
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- so deflated going to the next one. - I would have.
0:14:23 > 0:14:26I'd have been gutted cos I don't think I could have persuaded you.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29But you know we're not going to get everything we want.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32Staying in Butler, the family move on to view another four-bedroom house.
0:14:32 > 0:14:38Boasting fabulous views, it's just a short walk from local amenities.
0:14:38 > 0:14:39Really fancy.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42Clair's happy with the location.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44Hopefully, this home will deliver inside, too.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46Let's see what we think here.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49This is nice and airy.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52But her positivity's short-lived when they check out the master bedroom.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54This is nice, but it's dull again.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- I don't know if it's the windows that makes it look dull. - I think it's the fly-nets.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01The en-suite provokes a mixed reaction.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06I would make it a bit more modern, but size-wise it's ideal.
0:15:06 > 0:15:07Big, massive shower.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12But a potential bedroom for one of the children wins approval.
0:15:12 > 0:15:14- This is better. - This is a nice room, isn't it?
0:15:14 > 0:15:16This is a better size that the last one.
0:15:16 > 0:15:18Jamie's pleased.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- Do you like this room?- Yeah.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22Do you think this could be Jamie's room if we get
0:15:22 > 0:15:25all your stickers on the wall?
0:15:25 > 0:15:26- Yeah?- Yeah.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29Again, the house offers the open-plan living the couple want.
0:15:29 > 0:15:34- Oh, this is much more spacious.- Oh, this is brilliant, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37But it's not quite perfect for Clair.
0:15:37 > 0:15:42- Make it a bit more modern again, but size-wise it's ideal.- Aye.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45And the bathroom could also do with a bit of a makeover.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47Again, it's quite dated for me.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50I would like to have it more modern.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53Change the tiles, get a big shower head on it, do you know what I mean?
0:15:53 > 0:15:56This is all stuff that I could do.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58- It's like a bit of a maze, isn't it? - Aye, there's a lot of...
0:15:58 > 0:16:01Paul's determined to keep Clair on side,
0:16:01 > 0:16:04but he could be fighting a losing battle.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07And though the generous-sized garden is exactly what she hoped for,
0:16:07 > 0:16:09Clair finds it bitter-sweet.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12I love it, but every time I see something like this I just think...
0:16:12 > 0:16:17It reminds me of having family over and that makes me sad.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20Perhaps the pool will lift her mood.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- Look at that. - Yeah, that's beautiful.
0:16:22 > 0:16:23But...
0:16:23 > 0:16:27I think I would probably, if I had to choose between
0:16:27 > 0:16:29a pool and grass, I think I would choose grass
0:16:29 > 0:16:31because they're so young.
0:16:31 > 0:16:32- What are you like?- I know.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34Paul can't win.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37But spotting an outbuilding that could convert into a home
0:16:37 > 0:16:39for Clair's mum changes everything.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41This is a great space.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43Definitely, for my mum.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46If I could tell my mum, "We've got a house with space for you".
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- This would be brilliant, wouldn't it?- It would be.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51The house could be perfect after all.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54But with £320,000 to spend,
0:16:54 > 0:16:58can they really afford a place with a pool and potential for a granny flat?
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- I think it's going to be over budget...- 350, I'm going for.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03..but I've got my fingers crossed that it's not.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05Time to find out.
0:17:09 > 0:17:10Oh, my God.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14I would probably move for that,
0:17:14 > 0:17:17if I knew my mum could be here there would be nothing stopping us.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- Space for your mum and Owen to come and stay.- I would sign today.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23Oh, I can't believe that. I actually cannot believe that.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27It's not my dream home, but we could make it my dream home.
0:17:29 > 0:17:32Discovering it's within budget is a real bonus
0:17:32 > 0:17:34and could help Paul's argument for moving.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37And there's still one more property to check out.
0:17:38 > 0:17:42- That's nice there, isn't it? - These look much bigger.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- These are well going to be out of our price range. - Yeah, they're a bit well-off.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53Moving on to Jindalee, a family-focussed,
0:17:53 > 0:17:56beach-side suburb 45 minutes from central Perth,
0:17:56 > 0:17:59we found what could be the Smiths' dream home,
0:17:59 > 0:18:01just a stone's throw from the beach.
0:18:02 > 0:18:04I like the look of that, that's really nice.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07I like this stone effect.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10The exterior wins Clair's approval.
0:18:10 > 0:18:11And inside...
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- Wow.- It's nice, isn't it? - I like this.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- The entrance has definitely got the "wow" factor.- Yeah, like them?
0:18:19 > 0:18:23High ceilings, wide hallways and solid-timber floors.
0:18:23 > 0:18:25There's not much room for improvement here.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27Yeah, this is lovely. Wow.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29- Yeah, this is. - Really, really like this one.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33The plush master bedroom's an instant hit.
0:18:33 > 0:18:34It's massive.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- Look at the space you've got as well.- It's huge.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39This is the way I would decorate, as well. So modern.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42And the en-suite's to Clair's taste, too.
0:18:43 > 0:18:46Absolutely gorgeous. I wouldn't change a thing.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49I would not change a thing here, so far.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52The more they see, the happier they get.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54This is definitely to my taste.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- I could move in here and not do a thing, just put our furniture.- Aye.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03Clair has only two words to sum up the kitchen.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05Absolutely stunning.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08And Paul loves it, too.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11There's nothing you'd change.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- Absolutely nothing you would change. - It's all really snazzy.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- It's done to a good standard as well, isn't it?- It is, isn't it?
0:19:16 > 0:19:20Sounds like this could be the house to encourage Clair to make the move.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23From what I've seen just walking in, the interior,
0:19:23 > 0:19:27all the layout, everything, it is, like, the dream home for me.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29Result.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31And outside there's both a pool
0:19:31 > 0:19:34and space for the family to relax and entertain.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37A lot more outdoor space than I expected.
0:19:37 > 0:19:41Yep, loads more than I expected from a new, modern house.
0:19:41 > 0:19:45This property's exactly what Clair's been holding out for,
0:19:45 > 0:19:48which makes Paul concerned about the cost.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51I'm feeling slightly nervous cos I certainly think
0:19:51 > 0:19:55this will be £400,000 plus.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58I'm thinking 440. Maybe more.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01To find out if they're right, the couple head back indoors
0:20:01 > 0:20:04and Clair admits this is the only place for her.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10Now that I've seen this, I can't even consider the other houses.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12I can't.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15But with £320,000 to spend,
0:20:15 > 0:20:19can the couple really afford the dream house Clair's longing for?
0:20:22 > 0:20:26Oh, my God. £380,800.
0:20:27 > 0:20:31It's over budget, but it's nowhere near where I thought it would be.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33We might not be able to achieve it,
0:20:33 > 0:20:37but it's not completely out of reach, I don't think.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41It just does come down to jobs and that's what we need to find out.
0:20:41 > 0:20:42It's down to salary.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46Just over £50,000 stands between Clair and the house
0:20:46 > 0:20:49that could help convince her to follow Paul's dream
0:20:49 > 0:20:51and make the move.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55Despite an uncertain start, the day has ended well for the Smiths.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00Property one was complete with a pool,
0:21:00 > 0:21:03but the cramped interiors didn't cut it with Clair.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09Property two had a generous garden and potential for a granny flat,
0:21:09 > 0:21:11but the dated decor did little to win Clair over.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17But the final property of the day proved to be Clair's dream home.
0:21:17 > 0:21:22And even its considerable asking price didn't deflate her enthusiasm.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25So, having seen what Australian houses have to offer,
0:21:25 > 0:21:28will the couple choose property in the UK or down under?
0:21:28 > 0:21:30Now, it's time for us to vote.
0:21:41 > 0:21:43- Australia.- Australia.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45- Australia.- Yay!- Yay!
0:21:45 > 0:21:50I voted for Australia just because I feel as though the houses,
0:21:50 > 0:21:52especially the last two that we looked at,
0:21:52 > 0:21:55were far better than we could have got in the UK.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59They got better and better and I did find what would be my dream house.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01I think we'd be mad not to vote Australia.
0:22:01 > 0:22:02Step in the right direction.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04Yeah, but we've still got a long way to go.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13Clair's vote for Australia's a brilliant result for Paul,
0:22:13 > 0:22:17putting him one step closer to the life he longs for.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20But with Clair sold on the dream house, he knows his hopes
0:22:20 > 0:22:23could still be dashed if they can't find jobs
0:22:23 > 0:22:25to afford them the lifestyle they want.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30In the UK, Paul works as a plumber, fitting bathrooms and kitchens.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34Working long hours, he hopes a job in Australia will give him
0:22:34 > 0:22:36more time with his wife and children.
0:22:36 > 0:22:41It's crucial for myself to get the right job with a work-life balance,
0:22:41 > 0:22:45just so that I can persuade Clair that we can have more time together
0:22:45 > 0:22:48and enjoy the time off with the family.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51Clair qualified as a social worker five years ago
0:22:51 > 0:22:53and works with children and families.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55As the main visa applicant,
0:22:55 > 0:22:58she'll be looking for something similar down under.
0:22:58 > 0:23:02I'm happy in my job and I want to be happy in a job in Australia
0:23:02 > 0:23:06and that is going to be the main source of income for us
0:23:06 > 0:23:09to probably get the dream home and live the life that we want.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11So, it has to be the perfect job
0:23:11 > 0:23:13and I won't settle for anything less.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17The children are looked after by a childminder
0:23:17 > 0:23:20while Paul and Clair explore work options down under.
0:23:20 > 0:23:24First, Paul goes to find out about qualifying for a tradesman's licence.
0:23:24 > 0:23:25Hi there, I'm Paul.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28Hi Paul, I'm Lachy. Welcome to the MPA, come through.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31To find out more, we've arranged for him to meet training supervisor
0:23:31 > 0:23:35Lachlan Marr at one of Perth's registered training organisations.
0:23:37 > 0:23:39Would you advise me to seek employment
0:23:39 > 0:23:41before I actually emigrated to Australia?
0:23:41 > 0:23:44- It would be better to have that job before you get here.- Yeah.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47Yeah, because to do the migrant course you have to have
0:23:47 > 0:23:49the plumbing experience in Western Australia
0:23:49 > 0:23:52to fulfil the tradesman's licence.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54As you turn you give it a squeeze.
0:23:54 > 0:23:57Paul's conversion course would last two weeks,
0:23:57 > 0:24:00but Lachlan recommends he qualifies in gas fitting, too,
0:24:00 > 0:24:02which would involve a three-week course
0:24:02 > 0:24:04and up to six months' on-the-job training.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07But Paul needs to know how much it would all cost.
0:24:09 > 0:24:12If you gained employment, you would get some funding.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15The actual cost of the course would be about £4,400
0:24:15 > 0:24:18- and the funding of that would be about £500.- Right, OK. Right.
0:24:18 > 0:24:20It's a considerable amount
0:24:20 > 0:24:25and Paul knows his findings are unlikely to go down well with Clair.
0:24:25 > 0:24:29It's very important to me to find an employer where the wages
0:24:29 > 0:24:32would be substantial enough to persuade Clair
0:24:32 > 0:24:33that this is worth doing.
0:24:34 > 0:24:38Meanwhile, Clair's finding out about her own work options.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40We've arranged for her to meet Penny Webb,
0:24:40 > 0:24:43divisional manager at Rise Network,
0:24:43 > 0:24:46a private provider of support services for young people.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50Used to working in the public sector,
0:24:50 > 0:24:53Clair's anxious to find out how she could fit in with a private employer.
0:24:55 > 0:24:58Would my skills be transferrable to this type of job?
0:24:58 > 0:25:00In the youth area, in our youth and mental heath area,
0:25:00 > 0:25:03absolutely transferrable.
0:25:03 > 0:25:06I'm pleased to hear that. I thought it would be quite difficult making the transition.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09Clair's further encouraged to discover part-time work
0:25:09 > 0:25:10could be an option.
0:25:10 > 0:25:13So, flexibility's really important for us.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16Part-time roles absolutely happen.
0:25:16 > 0:25:18All that remains now is to find out
0:25:18 > 0:25:21if the salary's in line with her expectations.
0:25:21 > 0:25:25What would I expect to earn, based on the experience that I have?
0:25:25 > 0:25:29You're probably looking at around about £32,000 to start
0:25:29 > 0:25:32and then you would move up incrementally.
0:25:32 > 0:25:34If you stayed at that kind of level,
0:25:34 > 0:25:37you'd probably be looking at 33,800.
0:25:37 > 0:25:38That is a bit disappointing.
0:25:38 > 0:25:41It is a bit lower than what I earn back home.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44I currently could earn, full-time, £38,000.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47After a generally positive meeting, Clair's salary's
0:25:47 > 0:25:51a bit of a letdown, which could leave Paul's plans up in the air.
0:25:51 > 0:25:53To find out more about his prospects,
0:25:53 > 0:25:57he's gone to meet Grant Busby at one of Perth's largest plumbing firms.
0:25:59 > 0:26:02Is there the opportunity for me to get employment in Australia?
0:26:02 > 0:26:06Anyone with a good work ethic will always find work here.
0:26:06 > 0:26:07It's good news.
0:26:07 > 0:26:11What would normal working hours be for a plumber?
0:26:11 > 0:26:14Between 7 to 3.30 would be a standard day,
0:26:14 > 0:26:17but most employers are really flexible.
0:26:17 > 0:26:20Sounds like Paul could have plenty of time with the family.
0:26:20 > 0:26:23The big question now is how much he could earn.
0:26:23 > 0:26:27Well, the start-off wage would be something like 27.50 an hour.
0:26:27 > 0:26:30That would be something like equivalent to, I think,
0:26:30 > 0:26:33about £30,000 a year.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36You could go up to maybe £38,000 a year.
0:26:36 > 0:26:41The fact that I'd actually be earning more here as a trainee
0:26:41 > 0:26:43than what I would be back in Britain
0:26:43 > 0:26:45is going to go a long, long way to persuading my wife
0:26:45 > 0:26:47to make this move.
0:26:47 > 0:26:50With the potential to earn about £11,000 more,
0:26:50 > 0:26:54Paul meets Clair to share his news.
0:26:54 > 0:26:55How did the day go?
0:26:55 > 0:26:58Probably not as well as I expected.
0:26:58 > 0:27:00The salary was a drop.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03- It was about £8,000 less than what I would receive just now.- Per year?
0:27:03 > 0:27:05That's the annual salary.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07It would cost me around about £4,000 to retrain.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10- What?!- Yep.- £4,000.- £4,000.
0:27:10 > 0:27:13- Although you're a qualified plumber and you've got experience?- Yep.
0:27:13 > 0:27:17But Clair soon cheers up when she hears his potential earnings.
0:27:17 > 0:27:22Starting salary would be around £30,000 a year,
0:27:22 > 0:27:24so it's an improvement.
0:27:24 > 0:27:25After the six-month period,
0:27:25 > 0:27:29your earnings can go up considerably, up to about 38,000.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31That's a huge amount of money.
0:27:31 > 0:27:34The day's delivered plenty of food for thought.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36But has it done enough to persuade Paul and Clair
0:27:36 > 0:27:39to choose work in Australia over the jobs they've got back home?
0:27:51 > 0:27:54- Australia.- Undecided.
0:27:54 > 0:27:56I have a feeling you'd maybe go with that, but how come?
0:27:56 > 0:28:00Because although your salary was good,
0:28:00 > 0:28:01a drop in salary again
0:28:01 > 0:28:04after five years of being qualified is quite disheartening.
0:28:04 > 0:28:06But for you it was pretty good.
0:28:06 > 0:28:08It was a pretty good outcome for you, anyway.
0:28:14 > 0:28:17Paul always knew it would be difficult to get Clair
0:28:17 > 0:28:20to sacrifice the job she's so passionate about.
0:28:20 > 0:28:23But he's not ready to give up the fight yet.
0:28:23 > 0:28:25He's firm in his belief
0:28:25 > 0:28:29Australia's lifestyle has more to offer Jamie and Ryan than the UK.
0:28:29 > 0:28:32And knowing Clair's happy when they're happy,
0:28:32 > 0:28:36a day exploring those opportunities could be just what's needed
0:28:36 > 0:28:38to secure another vote in his favour.
0:28:44 > 0:28:47The day starts at Caversham Wildlife Park,
0:28:47 > 0:28:50home to the largest private collection of native animals
0:28:50 > 0:28:51in Western Australia.
0:28:51 > 0:28:53First stop, the kangaroos.
0:28:55 > 0:28:57I like the baby one.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02That's kissing Daddy at the moment.
0:29:02 > 0:29:04I never actually thought you would ever be able
0:29:04 > 0:29:06to come this close to them.
0:29:06 > 0:29:09Well, it's like being at the park, but instead of ducks it's kangaroos.
0:29:10 > 0:29:14Mm. Next, the chance to meet Karen the Koala.
0:29:14 > 0:29:15Is she nice and soft?
0:29:15 > 0:29:16- Is she the same as yours? Look!- Yeah.
0:29:18 > 0:29:20And the morning ends with an introduction
0:29:20 > 0:29:22to the park's largest marsupial.
0:29:22 > 0:29:27This wombat's name is Big Bubs because she likes to be cuddled.
0:29:27 > 0:29:28Ah!
0:29:30 > 0:29:31Do you like that one?
0:29:31 > 0:29:36Australia's lifestyle is definitely living up to Paul's expectations.
0:29:36 > 0:29:39I just can't see how Clair could not want to live here
0:29:39 > 0:29:41because it's absolutely amazing. I love it.
0:29:41 > 0:29:45But for Clair, it's much less clear-cut.
0:29:45 > 0:29:49You realise when you're here the life you could give the children.
0:29:49 > 0:29:54But it also means leaving my mum, which is the hardest thing for me,
0:29:54 > 0:29:57which would just break my heart, it really would.
0:29:57 > 0:30:00To find out about the healthy lifestyle Paul believes
0:30:00 > 0:30:03the country can offer Jamie and Ryan,
0:30:03 > 0:30:07the family visit a sports lesson run by the local group Ready Steady Go.
0:30:09 > 0:30:13Coach, Greg Bland, fills Paul and Clair in on the programme.
0:30:14 > 0:30:16Our programme runs a multi-sport,
0:30:16 > 0:30:19so they get a little bit of a taster of each sport as an introduction.
0:30:19 > 0:30:20By the age of six,
0:30:20 > 0:30:22most kids are ready to go into a single stream sport.
0:30:22 > 0:30:24Greg assures the couple
0:30:24 > 0:30:27sport is also a big feature in Australian school life.
0:30:27 > 0:30:29We have kids that go through and do surfing,
0:30:29 > 0:30:32there's mountain bike riding, canoeing, kayaking,
0:30:32 > 0:30:35white water rafting. There's a huge range of wild and crazy sports
0:30:35 > 0:30:37which are part of the school curriculum.
0:30:37 > 0:30:39That sounds, actually, really, really good.
0:30:39 > 0:30:42Jamie's delighted to join in a game of football.
0:30:42 > 0:30:45The afternoon's cemented Paul's desire to move.
0:30:46 > 0:30:50This is why I want to make the move, so the kids can do things like this
0:30:50 > 0:30:52every day, or at the weekend or whatever,
0:30:52 > 0:30:53whenever we've got free time.
0:30:56 > 0:30:58CHEERING
0:30:59 > 0:31:01But even though they've enjoyed their day out,
0:31:01 > 0:31:03Clair admits she's still struggling with
0:31:03 > 0:31:06the idea of living on the other side of the world from her mum.
0:31:08 > 0:31:11I'm still torn because I think of all the great things you can do
0:31:11 > 0:31:13and how happy the kids are.
0:31:13 > 0:31:15Who would not want to live in a beautiful place like this
0:31:15 > 0:31:17and have this life?
0:31:17 > 0:31:19It's just what I'm giving up back home.
0:31:19 > 0:31:20And it's about that balance.
0:31:24 > 0:31:27The life Paul dreams of is far from a done deal,
0:31:27 > 0:31:29but for now it's time to discover
0:31:29 > 0:31:33if the day's been enough to see Clair pick Australia over the UK.
0:31:43 > 0:31:45- ALL:- Australia.
0:31:45 > 0:31:48That's brilliant. I'm really chuffed that you've voted that.
0:31:48 > 0:31:50Well, I think you would be crazy not to vote for Australia
0:31:50 > 0:31:54after the day we've had and seeing how happy the kids are.
0:31:54 > 0:31:56That's made me happy, obviously,
0:31:56 > 0:31:58and it is the kind of life I want for them.
0:31:58 > 0:32:00That's brilliant news.
0:32:11 > 0:32:15The Australian lifestyle has put Clair back on Paul's side,
0:32:15 > 0:32:18but he knows keeping her there will be a challenge
0:32:18 > 0:32:21if he can't prove emigrating makes financial sense.
0:32:21 > 0:32:23If they move,
0:32:23 > 0:32:27the couple plan to sell their house in Scotland for around £170,000.
0:32:27 > 0:32:29While Jamie and Ryan take a nap,
0:32:29 > 0:32:33they view current valuations from estate agents.
0:32:33 > 0:32:34Fingers crossed.
0:32:34 > 0:32:36- I know, fingers crossed, definitely.- Right, go.
0:32:39 > 0:32:41That's weird.
0:32:42 > 0:32:44Wow. Absolutely immaculate.
0:32:44 > 0:32:49The first impression, the sitting room is a converted garage.
0:32:49 > 0:32:53Great extra space, obviously perfect for kids.
0:32:53 > 0:32:56Definitely an added advantage.
0:32:56 > 0:32:58Looks bigger than what it actually is.
0:32:58 > 0:33:01Bright and spacious lounge, excellent entertaining space.
0:33:01 > 0:33:05Neutrally decorated, which is obviously a big advantage.
0:33:05 > 0:33:07It's a blank canvas for someone coming in.
0:33:07 > 0:33:10Looks really plain, though, doesn't it?
0:33:10 > 0:33:13Doesn't look as bright as it normally does, like, when you're in there.
0:33:13 > 0:33:16A new kitchen. Yes, the hub of the home.
0:33:16 > 0:33:18Definitely.
0:33:18 > 0:33:19This room will sell the house alone.
0:33:19 > 0:33:23And French doors out to a landscape garden.
0:33:23 > 0:33:26So weird seeing it on TV.
0:33:26 > 0:33:30Nice big master suite, yes. Beautifully dressed.
0:33:30 > 0:33:32Plenty of storage.
0:33:32 > 0:33:34Ah, it makes you miss home a little bit.
0:33:36 > 0:33:38Ah, beautifully tiled.
0:33:38 > 0:33:39A newly fitted bathroom.
0:33:39 > 0:33:40Newly fitted by Paul.
0:33:40 > 0:33:43The couple have certainly added value with this.
0:33:43 > 0:33:44And it will help it sell well.
0:33:44 > 0:33:48- I'm nervous.- In the current market I would value the house
0:33:48 > 0:33:51- at between £180,000 and £185,000. - What?!
0:33:51 > 0:33:55For a quick sale, I would value the house between £170,000 and £175,000.
0:33:56 > 0:34:00In the current market, I would value this property at £175,000.
0:34:00 > 0:34:04As a quick sale, I would value this property at 155.
0:34:04 > 0:34:07- 155, no chance. - No, liked the first one.
0:34:07 > 0:34:10But I'm actually so happy with those figures.
0:34:10 > 0:34:12Encouraged, the couple move on to work out
0:34:12 > 0:34:15what living in Australia is likely to cost.
0:34:15 > 0:34:17Shall we go for it? Right, let's do this.
0:34:17 > 0:34:20We've supplied them with some cost of living comparisons,
0:34:20 > 0:34:23starting with a breakdown of their weekly food shop.
0:34:23 > 0:34:25Bacon. Oh, my God.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27That's nearly double the price.
0:34:27 > 0:34:32Vegetarian sausages. £2 at home, £3 here.
0:34:32 > 0:34:34- Butternut squash.- Oh, my God.
0:34:34 > 0:34:36That is horrific.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39- 89p back home.- £3.24.- £3.24.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41So, £2.35 of a difference.
0:34:41 > 0:34:46Overall, the couple would be paying almost £11 more for food every week.
0:34:46 > 0:34:49£40-£50 a month. That's really surprising.
0:34:49 > 0:34:53Staying positive, Clair and Paul factor in the bigger, monthly bills,
0:34:53 > 0:34:57basing their mortgage repayments on the second property they viewed.
0:34:57 > 0:35:02429 back home. And we'd be 1,086 here. That's a huge difference.
0:35:02 > 0:35:04That's crazy.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08Council tax. So, we're 198 at the moment.
0:35:08 > 0:35:12- That's £70, so that's...- That's pulling it back on the mortgage.
0:35:12 > 0:35:14Yeah, you're saving a bit.
0:35:14 > 0:35:18We would need to save in every aspect of it, not just the one area.
0:35:19 > 0:35:21Clair's proving hard to convince.
0:35:21 > 0:35:26And when Paul works out what they'll spend every month, she's not happy.
0:35:26 > 0:35:31£3,140.
0:35:31 > 0:35:35OK, that's a huge amount of money. A huge amount of money.
0:35:35 > 0:35:36Everything now depends
0:35:36 > 0:35:39on the couple's potential salaries down under.
0:35:39 > 0:35:47At home, our combined income is 2,710 and in Australia 3,055.
0:35:47 > 0:35:50It is more, but it's not looking as if it's going to
0:35:50 > 0:35:52cover that shortfall.
0:35:52 > 0:35:53Clair's right.
0:35:53 > 0:35:56The sums show they'd be spending almost £60 more than they'd earn
0:35:56 > 0:35:58every month.
0:35:58 > 0:36:01And when they compare that to their finances at home,
0:36:01 > 0:36:03the figures just don't stack up.
0:36:04 > 0:36:07£312 worse off, per month.
0:36:09 > 0:36:11So, that's a lot of money.
0:36:11 > 0:36:14They'd be down over £3,700 every year.
0:36:16 > 0:36:17So, that's not good news, at all.
0:36:17 > 0:36:20It's not adding up like I wanted it to.
0:36:21 > 0:36:24It's a devastating realisation for Paul
0:36:24 > 0:36:27and as the couple make their choice between finances at home
0:36:27 > 0:36:29or in the UK, he's not looking confident.
0:36:44 > 0:36:46- Australia.- UK.
0:36:46 > 0:36:49I just think it's too big a risk with two young children.
0:36:49 > 0:36:52And I know the life's great out here,
0:36:52 > 0:36:55but I don't want to come out here and then we can't afford to live.
0:36:55 > 0:36:59You know, that's not going to be any life for us.
0:36:59 > 0:37:01Uncertainty over finances
0:37:01 > 0:37:04has put Clair firmly back in favour of the UK,
0:37:04 > 0:37:08denting Paul's chances of getting the life he so desperately wants.
0:37:08 > 0:37:11And the biggest obstacle of all is looming.
0:37:11 > 0:37:14As the couple prepare to watch messages from loved ones back home,
0:37:14 > 0:37:18Paul knows this could be the thing that puts paid to his dream.
0:37:21 > 0:37:25- Hi, guys!- Hi, kids, how's it going? Hope you're enjoying.
0:37:25 > 0:37:26Missing you!
0:37:26 > 0:37:30Hiya, Dad. Hiya, Clair. Hope you're having a great time in Australia.
0:37:30 > 0:37:33Hope Jamie and Ryan are loving it.
0:37:33 > 0:37:36- We love you all, don't we Abby?- Yes.
0:37:36 > 0:37:39- BOTH:- Hi, hope you're having a great time.
0:37:39 > 0:37:41Clair, we're like best friends. I'm going to miss that.
0:37:41 > 0:37:45I love him, I have a good time with him.
0:37:45 > 0:37:47She's a friend that's there through everything.
0:37:47 > 0:37:49You can go out and have a good night out with her
0:37:49 > 0:37:51and she'll say what she thinks.
0:37:51 > 0:37:52But I think I appreciate that more.
0:37:52 > 0:37:58Yeah, it's upset me. It's gutted me, actually.
0:37:58 > 0:38:01Cos I won't see my grandkids grow up.
0:38:01 > 0:38:05It will be my last time seeing them and it will be really sad because
0:38:05 > 0:38:09they're my really best friends and I don't want them to leave.
0:38:10 > 0:38:13I just can't visualise her being without her mum.
0:38:13 > 0:38:16So, I think I'm holding on to the hope
0:38:16 > 0:38:20that if she does go she'll miss her mum so much and she'll come back.
0:38:20 > 0:38:23I see them every day. There's not a day goes by I don't see them.
0:38:23 > 0:38:27And that's going to hurt me bad, it really is.
0:38:27 > 0:38:32- It's not easy.- ...the boys and just adore them so much.
0:38:35 > 0:38:38You mean the world to me, you mean the world to Alan.
0:38:38 > 0:38:41In fact, you stay there and send the kids.
0:38:41 > 0:38:43But make the right decision.
0:38:43 > 0:38:45Yeah, I will be sad that you're moving,
0:38:45 > 0:38:49but whatever decision you make, we'll always support you through it.
0:38:49 > 0:38:52And I've got another message for Jamie and Ryan.
0:38:52 > 0:38:55I love you both to pieces, you're the best little brothers
0:38:55 > 0:38:59I could ever ask for and I just hope you like it.
0:39:04 > 0:39:06That was heartbreaking.
0:39:06 > 0:39:09I don't think I've ever really seen my mum cry.
0:39:09 > 0:39:11Even Owen, like, Owen's never really spoke about
0:39:11 > 0:39:14how much he misses you or how it's going to affect him,
0:39:14 > 0:39:17so hearing that, even for me, was quite difficult.
0:39:17 > 0:39:19- I thought he done really well.- Yeah.
0:39:19 > 0:39:22I thought he done really well, he, erm...
0:39:22 > 0:39:26It's hard, I must admit, then I started welling up.
0:39:26 > 0:39:29Other people may not be able to afford to come out here,
0:39:29 > 0:39:31so you could potentially be saying...
0:39:31 > 0:39:33well, my friends, goodbye for...
0:39:35 > 0:39:37- ..forever.- It won't be forever.
0:39:41 > 0:39:44From the moment they touched down in Australia,
0:39:44 > 0:39:47the distance she'd put between herself and her mum
0:39:47 > 0:39:50has constantly played on Clair's mind.
0:39:50 > 0:39:54Heartfelt messages from everyone at home have only reinforced
0:39:54 > 0:39:57the reality of being so far from loved ones.
0:39:57 > 0:40:02So, will such strong emotional ties be what ultimately prevents Paul
0:40:02 > 0:40:05from securing the life he's wanted for so long?
0:40:06 > 0:40:09When the Smiths arrived in Australia for the first time,
0:40:09 > 0:40:13Paul had clear ideas about what the country could offer his family.
0:40:13 > 0:40:17And the Aussie lifestyle has more than matched his expectations.
0:40:19 > 0:40:23It was just everything that I'd expected of Australia.
0:40:23 > 0:40:27If you could pick up your friends and family and bring them here
0:40:27 > 0:40:29and fall straight into the perfect job,
0:40:29 > 0:40:32then, I mean, it's a no-brainer. I'd be here tomorrow.
0:40:32 > 0:40:36For self-confessed home-bird Clair, experiencing life half a world away
0:40:36 > 0:40:39from Scotland has brought mixed emotions.
0:40:39 > 0:40:43Every day, it's literally been a different feeling.
0:40:43 > 0:40:45I wake up thinking, "I can do this".
0:40:45 > 0:40:48And then I wake up the next day thinking, "No, I can't do this".
0:40:48 > 0:40:52Having fallen for the lifestyle Australia offers Jamie and Ryan,
0:40:52 > 0:40:55Clair's now split between making Paul's dream come true
0:40:55 > 0:40:59and staying close to her mum and the life she loves back home.
0:40:59 > 0:41:02From day one, I knew I was either going to break Paul's heart,
0:41:02 > 0:41:05or I'm going to break my mum's heart.
0:41:05 > 0:41:09And potentially the kid's, as well because I'm also going to be
0:41:09 > 0:41:12taking them away from everybody that they love and that loves them.
0:41:17 > 0:41:20Paul knows his future's still far from certain.
0:41:20 > 0:41:22I feel a little bit strange at the moment,
0:41:22 > 0:41:24not knowing which way it's going to go.
0:41:24 > 0:41:26Whether the dream's come to an end.
0:41:26 > 0:41:28I honestly don't know.
0:41:28 > 0:41:31And with the all-important final vote inching closer,
0:41:31 > 0:41:33Clair's feeling the pressure.
0:41:33 > 0:41:36This is the biggest decision I've ever had to make in my life.
0:41:38 > 0:41:41I've never faced a challenge as difficult as this
0:41:41 > 0:41:42cos it's not just a decision
0:41:42 > 0:41:45that's going to change one aspect of your life.
0:41:45 > 0:41:48It's changing everything about not only my life,
0:41:48 > 0:41:50but my children's lives, as well.
0:41:53 > 0:41:55After much soul-searching,
0:41:55 > 0:41:59it's time to find out where the Smiths will ultimately call home.
0:42:01 > 0:42:05After a really emotional week, we're now going to have our final vote.
0:42:21 > 0:42:24- Australia!- Australia!
0:42:24 > 0:42:27- Australia?- Yep.- Yeah?
0:42:27 > 0:42:29I was really torn, right up until twisting the card,
0:42:29 > 0:42:31I was going to go for undecided.
0:42:31 > 0:42:34I just can't actually believe that you've voted Australia,
0:42:34 > 0:42:35to be honest.
0:42:35 > 0:42:37If it had been just about me and you,
0:42:37 > 0:42:39I definitely would have voted the UK
0:42:39 > 0:42:43because I feel I've got everything I want back in the UK.
0:42:43 > 0:42:47But this decision isn't about me, this is about our family
0:42:47 > 0:42:48and it's about the kids.
0:42:48 > 0:42:51I'm just really glad that you've gone that way. Thank you.
0:42:51 > 0:42:53- Love you.- Love you.
0:42:55 > 0:42:57Yeah, say bye-bye. Bye-bye.
0:42:59 > 0:43:02Driven by her desire to put her children's future first,
0:43:02 > 0:43:05Clair's managed to put her own feelings aside
0:43:05 > 0:43:10and finally agree to make Paul's Australian dream come true.
0:43:10 > 0:43:13It will be an emotional journey for everyone,
0:43:13 > 0:43:15but we wish the Smiths the best of luck
0:43:15 > 0:43:18as they embark on their new life, down under.