Underwood Family Wanted Down Under

All you want is to be reunited with your soulmate

on the other side of the world,

but in just one week, could you persuade your partner

to move 10,000 miles from home and leave a son behind?

For eight years,

Victoria Underwood's longed to be with her sister in Australia.

I don't know how long I can be without her.

It just gets too much.

But for husband Rob, emigrating would mean being split from his son.

It's just so hard, when you pulled from both sides.

It just feels like, you know,

you might just rip yourself in half.

So, while a trial week down under opens his eyes to the life

he could be leading...

That sounds amazing.

I can see what Australia has got to offer.

..he's left with a heartbreaking choice.

I'm struggling.

Either way, somebody's not going to be happy.

The world's sixth largest country,

Australia accounts for 5% of the world's landmass,

stretching for 2,500 miles from east coast to west.

But with just over a third of the population of the UK,

there's plenty of room for newcomers.

Drawn by the lure of a famed outdoor lifestyle

and more than 10,000 beaches on which to enjoy it,

every day 23 British families jet off hoping to make the country home.

Victoria Underwood has a loving husband and family,

but for her, life's felt incomplete

since the sister she grew up with emigrated to Australia.

Nearly a decade later,

Victoria's desire to be close to her sister is stronger than ever.

There's just one problem -

husband Rob has a lot to give up in the UK.

Ahead of Victoria lies a week to convince Rob

Australia's where they should be living.

If she fails, she'll face being separated from her sister forever.

The biggest week in Victoria's life begins with

more than 24 hours of travelling via Dubai to Brisbane.

When they finally touch down on Aussie soil for the first time,

both Rob and Victoria agree the flight was anything but easy.

Tiring, long.

It's definitely not a sprint, it is a marathon.

I'm losing my brain because I'm brain-dead.

The exhausting journey hasn't exactly

got Rob and Australia off on the right foot.

I'm feeling a bit apprehensive about this week in Australia.

I don't know what to expect.

Hopefully, this week will be a lot better than the travel experience.

Victoria's pinning her hopes on Rob being won round.

We're going to have a good week, we are going to show Rob

what Australia's all about

and hopefully he knows why I want to live here.

But by the sound of it, he'll be far from a pushover.

I need to be highly impressed this week.

It's as simple as that.

Victoria has just seven days to convince Rob

Australia is where they should spend the rest of their lives.

Meet the Underwood family.

Victoria and Rob live in Grimsby with children

Frankie - age four - and Isla who's one.

Growing up in the town, Victoria had a happy childhood

shared with Emma - a sister she idolised.

She did look after me a lot.

She was one of them really caring sisters.

We were really, really close growing up.

Sometimes perhaps too close!

Even when she first got her boyfriend, I wanted to

sit in the bedroom with her when she was with her boyfriend.

My sister was like, "Get out!"

Inspired by Emma's love of dancing,

Victoria went on to become a professional performer.

# Cos we are living in a material world... #

By 2004, the "Material Girl" was in Spain selling out

as a Madonna act...

when she met the love of her life.

# ..when you've found that special thing... #

Rob was "flying without wings" in a Westlife tribute band.

As soon as she saw me, she just knew I was the one.

As if!

-I won her.

-With his sense of humour as well, it was.

He made me laugh.

-Yeah.

-And he still does make me laugh.

The couple were embarking on a new life together back in the UK

when a phone call was to tear Victoria's world apart.

I just got the phone call from my sister.

And it just...

I couldn't even listen...

I didn't even know what she was saying.

When you came off the phone, I thought

her whole family had died or something, it was that bad.

The news her parents were separating was devastating.

People don't realise how upsetting it is that

my mum and dad will never be together.

-They've always been there for you, haven't they?

-They have.

-Always been there, always.

-When I've needed them,

-they've always been there.

-Always there.

Then sister Emma dropped another bombshell.

She was leaving the UK behind for a new life in Australia.

Heartbroken, Victoria spiralled into depression.

I ended up having to go to the doctors because

I couldn't really take it much more

because it was affecting our relationship.

Eight years after she moved, Victoria's still feels the pain

of having her sister on the other side of the world.

I don't know how long I can be without her.

It just gets too much.

Desperate to be reunited with Emma, Victoria also thinks Australia

could provide her family with a brighter future.

If she's having such an amazing life down there, maybe we can,

and maybe we can go over there as well and enjoy our lives.

But Rob doesn't share Victoria's dream.

I do not want to live in Australia...

..because I feel that our life is good enough here.

It's a no-brainer for me, but the UK is the place to stay.

He's got close emotional ties of his own.

Rob's son Billy from a previous relationship

is attempting to launch a professional boxing career in London

and leaving him behind is unthinkable.

I want to be in the UK to support that.

If I'm in Australia, I've got no chance of helping him

or being there when he wants to talk to me.

Well, if my dad went to Australia,

of course it would be a bit of a blow.

It would be a bit of a struggle.

Rob's concerns about a move don't end with Billy either.

Having worked hard to build up a regular gigging network in Grimsby,

he's worried work won't be as fruitful down under.

Earning wise, I don't think you going to earn the same amount

as you do here per gig.

So, I think we would end up struggling financially

to support ourselves.

At the end of their upcoming seven days,

either Rob or Victoria will face being separated

from the one they hold dearest forever.

Everything's riding on this, whether I'm going to get

a bit of my happiness back, becoming myself again.

For their first ever trip to Australia, the Underwood's

have headed to Queensland's Gold Coast.

Just over an hour south of Brisbane, the modern city's

home to half a million people, over 2,000 parks and beautiful beaches.

I like the fact that it's a seaside town.

Yeah, you can see that the beach is there.

Their base for the week is a four-bedroom home in Mermaid Beach.

At the heart of the Gold Coast, the ocean's just a stones throw away.

As they pull up, it's clear Rob and Victoria could be hard to please.

I'm not liking the green already.

-Windows.

-Yeah.

-Where are the windows?

-It looks like a prison.

To be honest, I'm not really impressed.

After a quick tour, the view from the balcony

begins to lighten the mood.

-Nice, nice.

-Yeah. That is nice.

-I like it.

It's probably the best part of the house.

As they settle in,

Victoria confesses she's already fallen for Australia.

Really, really, really nice.

Love this scenery, love the buildings.

I thought, "Well, it's definitely what I like."

Victoria's sister Emma lives 1,000 miles from the Gold Coast

in Tasmania.

The plan being she would move there if Victoria does.

Rob's mind is already wandering to the dilemma he'll face

come the end of the week.

I do feel a lot of pressure

because I've got Victoria on one hand saying, you know,

"We could do this and it's an opportunity for us

"and for the children,"

and I've still thought of my eldest son Billy

being back in the UK and me not being there for him.

Victoria will have a tough job persuading Rob.

Her dream of being reunited with her sister

will sink or swim over the next seven days.

Back in the UK,

the Underwoods live in a three bedroom semidetached house

near to Grimsby town centre,

which they bought for £81,000 four years ago.

We've made it home. It's a nice home.

-Yes, nice home.

-It's very homely.

People always like it.

The family would initially rent if they made the move

and Victoria has a clear idea of what she'd want

from a home down under.

A massive detached house. It has to be modern,

clean lines, minimalistic, nice garden and it has to have a pool.

Would you like a maid, or not...?

A butler, yeah.

-Yeah.

-Shut up!

-OK.

And Rob?

That property sounds fantastic and I would love that property,

but it could also be in the UK.

The Underwoods would have £1,300 a month to spend on rent

in Australia.

To see what their money could get them, today we'll show them

three properties - two on budget

and one which could be their dream home.

Only after they've seen each one will they find out what it costs.

Today's property tour kicks off in Currumbin.

Lying to the south of the Gold Coast,

the suburb has a small town country vibe,

but is just minutes away from some of the area's best beaches.

With well-renowned schools nearby,

it could be perfect for the Underwoods.

But will this new built four bedroom home

get Victoria's week off on the right foot?

-Whoa!

-Wow!

That sounds like a good start.

-Nice.

-Open.

-High ceilings.

-I like it!

Yep, tall ceilings, like tall ceilings.

Frank is a fan and Victoria can imagine herself

right at home.

I do like the kitchen.

It looks like it's got everything that we need.

-White, clean.

-I could imagine myself, like,

doing the cooking on there, watching the kids down there.

As Frankie and Isla take a break, Rob and Victoria head downstairs.

-Ooh!

-Ah!

-Nice.

-Cinema room.

This is like the nice adult area

-when the kids have gone to bed.

-Yeah.

-So you like it?

-I like it.

Yeah, it's... Very nice, very nice.

Back upstairs, the first of the four bedrooms

also gets a good reaction.

-OK, good size.

-Bedroom.

Is this the master, do you think?

It looks like it's got an en suite...

which is good. Good size.

Yeah, good size, I agree.

I agree. And obviously big shower.

Yeah, that is a big shower.

While he may not sound too enthusiastic,

Rob's overall positivity hasn't escaped Victoria's attention.

Well, it's a good sized wardrobe for the size of the room.

-Yeah.

-Do you know what I mean? So, you've got plenty of wardrobe space

-for this size of room.

-Yeah.

-It's not the biggest room.

See? All the comments you're doing is quite good comments, aren't they?

You're not actually putting much negatives on this at the moment.

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

-I still have to be convinced completely 100%.

And the narrow hallway soon has him finding fault.

If you was to try and get furniture in and out, it would be

-a bit of an issue because it's tight.

-That's a bit of a silly...

Just a small thing, isn't it, really though?

Compared to the rest of the property, you're just moaning

-about the hallway.

-Mmm.

-It's a small, little, tiny thing that...

-Yeah, it's a little...

-You're being a bit picky.

It's a little niggle, but, yeah, I think it's a fair niggle.

Yeah.

Outside, the garden goes down well.

-Wow.

-It's a big decking area, isn't it?

-That is big.

-Yeah.

But one thing's missing which Rob just can't overlook.

There is no pool.

And it was something that we wanted in our list of requirements.

-Yeah, OK. Yeah.

-So, that's a negative for me.

This house has delighted and disappointed.

But could the couple afford it with their £1,300 a month budget?

I think it's going to be about 1,400 a month, what do you think?

1,400 a month.

I'm thinking a little bit less, but not a lot less.

Between 1,300 and 1,500 a month,

so I'll go in the middle at 1,325.

Time to find out.

-Oh.

-1,385!

-1,385.

-How close is that?

-I think that's pretty close.

-Yeah.

It's just £85 a month over budget.

I am a bit 'um' and 'ah-ing', but I think maybe for that price,

we should be able to get the pool in as well.

-Yeah.

-That's what I'm hoping for.

-Yeah, yeah.

You could be right, Victoria.

Property two is situated in the coastal suburb of Burleigh Heads.

With a great choice of nearby schools and plentiful shops,

cafes and recreational facilities, the Underwoods could fit right in.

Will this four bedroom home impress Rob more than the last?

Inside, the signs are good.

Very wide.

Oh, my.

-That is...

-That's nice.

-That is stunning.

-It's very nice, very open.

-Absolutely beautiful.

This home has the modern look Victoria desired.

Oh, and it's got my blindfolds.

-Got my blindfold doors.

-Sorry, I didn't even...

Maybe I can picture myself more in this one

-than the other one now.

-OK.

Oh, excited!

But ever picky, Rob spots a problem.

-I've got a negative.

-What?

-I've got one.

Road noise.

-No, but the shutters are open.

-Yeah, but that

won't make a massive difference.

Right.

Moving on, a luxurious modern bathroom does appeal to Rob.

Oh!

That is nice.

That is nice. It's a proper walk-in one.

-It's like a...

-Walk-in shower. Like a wet room.

-Yeah.

Lovely.

It is nice actually, isn't it?

It is so hi tech. Everything is really hi tech, isn't it?

-Proper modern.

-Yeah.

And in the first of the bedrooms, he seems to be swaying.

I could imagine us with the kids in here, couldn't you?

-Can you imagine it?

-I can imagine. No, I can.

Speak to me!

No, no, no, I can. I'm just sort of trying to take it all in.

The spacious master bedroom seems to have them both sold.

This is the best master I have seen and I have also seen my own...

-And it goes round, yeah.

-..walk-in wardrobe.

I get my own. Even you can have a little about space.

-Can I have a drawer or something?

-Yeah.

Ooh, his and her sinks.

Oh, good, yeah.

It's like a mini hotel, really.

It feels like a mini hotel to me.

But Victoria's worried this luxury living will be out of reach.

Oh, no. What's the price, Rob?

I wonder how much it's going to cost?

-A lot.

-That's what I'm worried about.

It's going to be out of reach maybe.

Outside, at last.

So...

we have a pool!

-It's a nice pool as well.

-Yeah.

No, I like it. An important thing on the list.

This house has gone down much better than the last

and Victoria decides to try her luck.

-Could you imagine sitting here?

-I could imagine it.

It's definitely the kind of property I think we're looking for.

-Your mind's eye would have seen something like this.

-Yeah.

It's hit the spot, but will this home be within reach

of the couple's £1,300 a month rental budget?

I think this is more than the other property,

so about 1,700 a month.

OK, well, I think mine's more like the 1,650.

I will do the honours.

-Oh.

-Oh!

£1,435 a month.

Ooh!

That's just £135 over budget.

That is lower than what we thought.

Pleasantly surprised.

You're more than pleasantly surprised,

-you're probably over the moon about it.

-I can't believe it.

-So, yeah.

Travelling inland to the family-friendly neighbourhood of Ashmore,

we found what could be the Underwood's dream property.

And before they're out of the car,

Victoria and Rob are sounding upbeat.

-It's stunning, isn't it?

-Well, this is the biggest one up to yet.

-I can't wait.

-I can't wait to get in here.

-Let's go and have a look, come on.

-Let's look quick.

Inside doesn't disappoint.

-Nice big hallway.

-Yeah.

-It's really grand, isn't it?

The spacious open-plan kitchen and living area is a big plus.

-Yes.

-Wow.

This opens right up, doesn't it?

Still the same thing that we like where it's all open.

-You got the sitting room.

-Yeah, modern kitchen as well.

And Victoria's soon imagining herself playing hostess.

It's a really good place for entertaining as well, don't you think?

-Yeah.

-Because you've got that area over there and there

and when you're standing doing your cooking and stuff like that,

you can still entertain at the same time.

As the tour progresses, for Rob the house does begin to lose

some of its lustre.

I don't know if it's because of the way it's decorated

or anything like that, but I'm sort of feeling that the house before,

I liked a bit more.

But upstairs, the scale of the bedrooms begins to make amends.

-Oh, goodness me.

-Oh, that's a big bedroom.

-Oh, wow.

-That's massive, isn't it?

-That's taken me back a bit.

Everything about this house seems supersized.

Big bedroom, big en suite.

It is like a mansion, isn't it?

It is like a mansion.

And a second living area continues the theme.

-Oh, God.

-Wow! Big, again.

I'm just thinking of the price.

Outside lies a perfect spot for entertaining and a pool.

-I could see the kids in there. Couldn't you?

-Yes.

This house has all the space the family could need.

So how close is it to their £1,300 a month budget?

It's going to be out of our budget.

I'm thinking something along the lines of 1,900.

I was going to say 1,900 as well.

You turn it over. Go on.

Oooh!

£1,630 a month.

I am surprised.

-Are you flabbergasted?

-Yes.

But then maybe it does make sense because it is more inland.

It's less than they feared and an extra £330 a month

could be within reach with the right job prospects.

It's been an eye opening day exploring Gold Coast properties.

Property one's living areas and kitchen were a hit,

but the lack of pool was a problem.

Though traffic noise was a concern, a luxury bathroom

and spacious bedroom meant property two went down well.

Finally, property three's mansion-like proportions impressed,

even if Rob found the decor dated.

So when it comes to the vote,

has Rob seen enough to choose houses in Australia over those in the UK?

OK, after viewing the three properties today,

it's now time to vote.

Australia!

Australia!

-You picked Australia.

-Yes.

It's obvious really, based on what we have seen today

that properties are better are better properties than in the UK.

It is an easy vote.

I'm over the moon. Well done.

A first vote for Australia from Rob means Victoria's dream

of a life in the sun with her sister could be one step closer.

But if she is to keep him onside,

addressing his work worries will be key.

# Sugar Pie Honey Bunch

# You know that I love you. #

Back in the UK, Rob and Victoria have carved out successful careers

as singers in pubs and clubs.

# Each time you leave my door. #

And it's a job they both love.

I do enjoy my job a lot.

It's probably what I'm born to do in a way.

You get that buzz when you go on stage

and it's nothing like any normal job, any nine to five job.

You go on stage and you enjoy yourself. I love doing what I do.

I love coming to work.

The couple's salaries mean they just work two or three nights every week.

For Rob to step up to the mic Down Under,

he will need to be convinced that won't change.

To even think about moving to Australia I would need...

Financially, I would need earnings to be just as much

as what they are in the UK, if not more,

to give me that perfect work life balance.

Without it, it's just a waste of time really.

As Rob and Victoria prepare to explore

their work opportunities on the Gold Coast,

Victoria's under no illusion how vital the evening will be.

Everything rides on today.

If we did get the answers today,

I think it would probably be a dream come true.

First up, Rob is meeting John Shelley,

an agent who works with solo artists in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

-Hello there.

-Hi Rob, how are you?

-I'm not too bad.

Rob's keen to hear if there is work for singers like him.

I think you'd have a good career out here.

I think you could do quite well.

-It's a matter of getting it out there.

-Yes.

There are a lot of venues around here I can put you forward to

that I think would be really, really pleased

to have someone of your talent performing.

John also has a suggestion on how Rob could boost his bookings.

The idea I think is if you were to front an R&B band

or a Motown band show, then you could go into the corporate market.

Right. So does the money go up in the corporate market?

Definitely.

Taking John's advice, Rob could be on to a winner Down Under.

Meanwhile, keen to work in fully fledged stage productions,

Victoria's visiting a vampire themed cabaret restaurant

where we have lined up an audition

with stage director Richard Macionis.

-Victoria!

-Hi!

Welcome to Draculas! Are you ready?

-I'm ready, I'm a little bit nervous, but I'm ready.

-You're on.

After a quick transformation...

it's showtime!

# Goddess on the mountain top

# Burning like a silver flame. #

Richard's been impressed, but wants to know if Victoria

could cope with the unsociable hours cabaret work demands.

You have a family to look after.

How would you go working nights?

That's the same kind of routine that I'd be doing anyway,

so I'm kind of used to that and I want to be working full-time.

So, how much could Victoria earn in the spotlight?

The base salary...

It's about £20,000 a year...

-OK, yeah.

-..starting rate.

-Do you get paid on a weekly basis though?

-Absolutely.

-Is it like...?

-Absolutely.

That's around the same as she currently earns.

But are there any jobs on offer?

-We don't actually have a position at the moment...

-Yeah.

..and if and when a position becomes available,

-we'd love to have you back.

-Oh, that'd be brilliant.

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

It's a fantastic result for Victoria.

The night's still young for Rob.

To see if securing regular work really would be an option,

we've arranged an audition for him at one of the Gold Coast's

largest entertainment venues and casinos.

After a quick tour

from entertainment manager Marc Azzorpardi,

it's time for Rob to take to the stage.

# Now if you feel that you can't go on... #

Earning enough to maintain a great work/life balance

has been Rob's biggest concern.

So, what would a regular casino gig pay?

We have a range from £150 per night

to £300 per night.

-If you were doing three performances per week...

-Yep.

..you're looking at £900, OK?

Which equates to about £47,000 per year.

That's music to Rob's ear.

He could earn 50% more than at home

and Mark hasn't finished yet.

You could work up to five nights per week

-which would then substantially increase your earnings...

-Of course.

..up to 78,000 per year.

It may mean sacrificing two evenings at home,

but Rob could double his UK salary.

So, has he passed the audition?

I was really impressed with what you delivered here today, Rob.

-Wow.

-So, congratulations, good effort.

We'd been keen to have you work here.

That sounds amazing. That sounds...

Well, it's fantastic, and my wife will be over the moon.

Happy wife, happy life.

Exactly, you're right, you're right.

After a busy night, back at the house it's time to vote on work.

Australia!

Australia!

This is everything... This is everything that I've ever wanted.

I've been wanting this for so many years now.

I can't wait to tell my sister, honestly.

-She's going to be over the moon.

-Yeah.

With Rob's work concerns laid to rest, Victoria could be

well on her way to realising her dream of a sun soaked life

with her sister by her side.

Now, Australia's famed for its family friendly outdoors lifestyle.

So will a day spent sampling just that

see Rob tempted even further?

Australians take their swimming pretty seriously,

starting the family early in the pool.

So to begin their day, Rob and Victoria head for a swim

in the open air with Frankie and Isla.

While a move for Victoria has always been about her sister,

her time in Australia's also convinced her the country has

its own appeal.

Now I've been here and actually seen it for myself, not just

been told from my sister.

Now I've been here and witnessed it, and I can see what kind of life

that me and my family can have,

it's just something that I think...

I want it even more now.

All be it reluctantly, Rob does agree the lifestyle

has its merits.

I can see what Australia's got to offer.

With a day like this where you're doing activities,

you can see the type of things it has to offer

and the type of enjoyment that you could get from living here.

-ALL:

-# Happy birthday to you. #

But as the family celebrate Isla's first birthday,

it's clear Victoria and Rob still have very different ideas

on where they should spend their future.

Wow, you've got a birthday by the beach!

My kids are young and I need to concentrate on them

and what's good for them.

And doing the move here, I think it'll just...

It'll benefit them definitely in the long run.

I do feel that our children can be fine in the UK.

It's a good country and I think that its got sort of what you need

to live a good life.

Next, the family head off to meet some wildlife

at a local sanctuary.

Now halfway through their trial week,

Victoria's aware that very soon her husband will face

an almost impossible decision.

One that could mean leaving son Billy behind.

It is pretty hard and I do think he's going to find it hard

to decide.

One way or the other, he's going to upset someone.

I hate myself to put him in that situation.

It's not easy when you've got your son in the UK

and you've got another son and daughter

potentially in Australia.

I don't want to let her down,

but I really, genuinely don't know what to do.

Rob's torn between the wish of his wife and his duty as a dad.

I'm struggling with that still, even though

everything has turned out great.

I can't just forget about him and that's it.

It's not going to happen.

Either way, somebody's not going to be happy.

It makes life very difficult.

It's been a fun day for the family,

but when it comes to lifestyle,

has everyone been convinced by what Australia has to offer?

After our lifestyle day in Australia,

it's now time to vote!

-ALL:

-Australia!

-Australia.

-Australia.

There's a lot of things to do basically

and I think that... I know that it's a sort of trial week type of thing,

but it's like we've done more here than

what we would do in the UK.

I hope that you have enjoyed and seen what Australia

can provide for us as a lifestyle and for the kids as well.

Another vote for Australia from Rob has left Victoria hopeful.

But she knows the finances need to stack up

if her dream life is to become a reality.

The couple bought their house in the UK for £81,000 in 2011

and reckon it's now worth £110,000.

We sent round two estate agents to see if they're right.

Small hallway, Artex ceiling, Artex walls, low ceilings.

Not the most inviting entrance to the property.

Great.

Thanks.

The third bedroom.

Although smaller of the other two bedrooms,

it is still a good size and very nicely decorated

and designed for a small princess.

It is! Definitely designed for Isla.

That's nice.

Nice comments.

Great garden space to rear, didn't expect to see this space.

Great selling point.

This could help secure a sale in the property.

-OK, cool.

-It is quite a big garden.

-Yeah, the garden's nice.

-It's a good size.

-It is, yeah.

In today's market, I would put this property on the market for

108,000

and for a quick sale, I would put this property on the market for

103,000.

In today's market, I would value this property at

£110,000.

For a quick sale, I would put it on the market at

£105,000.

In my opinion, I thought it was worth about 110.

Yeah, and obviously he said,

-"110, quick sale, 105."

-Yeah.

Rob and Victoria move on to discover how they'd fare financially

in Australia.

OK, this is crunch time! Are you ready?

Let's work some figures out.

Taking a detailed look at the cost of living in Australia,

they begin with the weekly grocery shop.

-OK.

-Let's have a look.

Milk.

Oh, that's quite a lot more actually.

-It is a bit.

-Australian costs.

Yeah, it is a bit more.

So, we've got fabric softener.

It's at £1.49 in the UK,

but it's coming out at 2.31 in Australia.

-Yeah, so it's quite a bit more.

-Yeah.

The difference of £10.43.

Spending around £45 more per month on groceries

doesn't leave Victoria too worried.

For our shop, that's hardly any difference at all, is it?

Em..

no.

But what about the bigger bills?

They base their sums on the most expensive of the houses

they saw - property three.

In the UK, our mortgage is £373 a month.

It is, yeah.

But if we rent in Australia, it's going to be £1,630.

-Wow.

-That is a lot.

That's definitely a difference.

And then let's go on to the electricity.

So, we've got £40-£69. So, it's £40 the UK

and £69 in Australia.

-So, what's that come out as?

--£29.

--£29.

All in all, they work out they'd be spending £744 more per

month in Australia and Rob's shocked.

That is quite a big difference to be paying that much more money

a month in Australia. It's a lot more.

But when Australian earnings are taken into account,

with Rob's based on working three nights a week at the casino,

the couple would actually be £104 a month better off down under.

That leaves them with a difference of opinion.

We always thought, in our heads, it was more expensive to

live in Australia. And we never thought we'd ever be

-able to afford to live here.

-It's more expensive.

Yeah, it is, but because our salaries would be higher

and it balances out, we're still going to be better off.

Yeah, but it's by £100.

It's definitely something to think

about, because like you said, it's not come out how I expected it to

come out.

So, how will they vote on finances in Australia

versus the UK?

-Australia.

-Undecided.

Obviously. I knew you were going to do that.

I can read you like a book. I really can.

If I was to make that jump, then the money isn't correct for me.

It's just the way I feel about it. Yeah, just over £100.

It's not really hardly any difference.

Rob's undecided vote over money matters could prove

problematic for Victoria,

and her husband's about to face his biggest barrier to a move.

While Frankie and Isla are looked after by a childminder,

the couple sit down to watch messages from loved ones at home.

You all right, Bob? You all right, Vic?

Hope you've had a good week out there and you haven't been eaten by

sharks. That's the most important thing for you, all right?

Hope you had a good time in Australia,

although I'm missing you, but I'll be glad when you get back.

Hi there.

Hope you're having a lovely week and a hope the weather is nice.

Hi, Victoria. Hi, Rob.

I hope you're having a really lovely time and enjoying yourselves.

so much.

My dad, he's...

to be honest, he's a bit of a kid when he's with me.

We're on the same sort of level.

We get on well.

We have a good time and that.

I couldn't wish for anyone better as a daughter.

And she's so loving,

and she's...

Well, she's got my heart. She always has.

We do want the best for you. We want you to be happy.

We can't put our feelings in front of yours. You've got to be happy.

It would be a big, big part of my life taken away from me, with

regards to general life, in general, with advice

as from a dad to a son.

It would be something that I wouldn't be able to do as easy.

I may not be able to see her again in the flesh.

And that's heartbreaking.

Really is. She is...

HE SNIFFLES

She is...

the best.

It is your decision. Yours and Victoria's.

And I just hope...

I know it sounds selfish,

but I just hope you don't go.

I hope you make the right decision,

but whatever decision you make,

I will be there for you.

I love you all so much. And I miss you.

I'll miss you a lot if you go,

and I'd rather you stay here, if I'm honest,

to help me with my career and my life.

Sad.

It's just, seeing my mum

and dad on the screen, straightaway was enough,

before they're even speaking.

-Yeah, it's not...

-HE SNIFFLES

-What about you?

-Yeah. It's not easy.

It's not easy at all.

After a successful start to the week, it had appeared

Victoria's mission to persuade Rob to make the move was succeeding,

but his concerns over finances along with heartbreaking

messages from home may now mean her dreams in real trouble.

For nearly a decade, Victoria's longed to be living in Australia.

Rob's upcoming decision will either delight or

devastate his wife.

Since setting foot in Australia, a week ago,

Victoria's desire to call the country home has only increased.

Been here for this week

and absolutely love Australia. I've started to really enjoy it here.

It feels like it could be a home for us.

But their last few days have thrown the cost of a move

into sharp focus for Rob.

The friends and family DVD

and a reality check have

opened my eyes a bit more to the situation.

I don't know if I buried my head in the sand and little bit.

I probably did. I hated seeing that video, to be honest. I hated it.

Victoria fears a future with her sister could now

be off the cards for good.

I think he's going to vote England.

I just do.

I don't know whether I've got to come to terms with it,

and just think that maybe it was a pipe dream.

Rob's wrestling with the hardest decision he'd ever had to make.

Choosing between his wife and his son.

The pressure's at boiling point.

It is. It's just so hard. When you're pulled from both sides.

It just feels like, you know, you might as well rip yourself in half.

I'm going to grow old without my sister next to me.

I don't know how I can cope with it.

So, where will Rob decide his family's future lies?

OK. After an emotional week, here in Australia,

it's now time for the final vote.

Australia.

Australia.

SHE SOBS

I thought you were just going to say undecided again.

It's an initial yes, but I need to just check some things.

Do you know what I mean? I need to check some things.

but, you know,

I'm voting for Australia, OK?

I love you so much, and I'm so thankful, so thank you.

I love you too. You know that anyway.

It was an agonising decision.

But, after careful consideration, Rob's final vote for Australia means

Victoria can now start planning for a future close to her sister.

We wish Victoria, Rob, Frankie and Isla every

happiness as they prepare to embark on their new lives down under.