0:00:02 > 0:00:03Hello and welcome to Wanted Down Under,
0:00:03 > 0:00:08the show that catapults a British family right across to the other
0:00:08 > 0:00:12side of the world to help them make the biggest decision of their life -
0:00:12 > 0:00:16whether to stay in the UK or to move to Australia.
0:00:16 > 0:00:20Martin and Andrea Burnley from Leeds are considering swapping
0:00:20 > 0:00:24their daily grind in the UK for a new, more relaxed life down under.
0:00:24 > 0:00:27I've always wanted to go to Australia, ever since I can remember.
0:00:27 > 0:00:32But Martin has taken a while to get used to the whole idea.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35At first, I didn't want to go. I wouldn't entertain it.
0:00:35 > 0:00:37So I think she's more up for it than what I am.
0:00:37 > 0:00:42Will they be able to leave the stability of a large family and a young granddaughter behind?
0:00:42 > 0:00:48If I had to leave both my children behind and my granddaughter, I'd be devastated. I really would.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50It would make the move a lot harder.
0:00:50 > 0:00:52There will be plenty of tears. Plenty of them.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55I'm going to miss you and I love you.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59Can the Burnleys make the move to where they're wanted down under?
0:01:24 > 0:01:28Around 150-people a day migrate to Australia in search of a better life.
0:01:28 > 0:01:33And anyone who's under the age of 45 and on the skills shortage list
0:01:33 > 0:01:37could be heading down under at the head of the queue.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41But for all these families, how hard is the decision? And do they find what they're looking for?
0:01:43 > 0:01:4720 British families have been pushed to breaking point
0:01:47 > 0:01:50as they find out about real life down under and,
0:01:50 > 0:01:54after just one week, they'll have to vote one way or the other.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58Whether to stay in the UK or to move to Australia.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03Martin and Andrea Burnley live in Leeds with their son Michael.
0:02:03 > 0:02:07Andrea has always dreamt of living somewhere with a better climate.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10I've always wanted go to Australia, ever since I can remember.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15And we tried a few times to go and something's always got in the way.
0:02:15 > 0:02:1944-year-old husband Martin would be the main visa applicant and would
0:02:19 > 0:02:21have to find a good job as a satellite dish fitter.
0:02:21 > 0:02:26- But he's taken some persuading. - Originally, it were Andrea's idea.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28She's always wanted go there.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32Recently, I seem to have come round a bit, over the last four or five years.
0:02:32 > 0:02:36I like the look of the country and what have you, so, yeah, it seems to be appealing to me more.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38Andrea wants to go more than me.
0:02:38 > 0:02:4119-year-old son Michael isn't sure about the move.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44I've got a lot of mixed thoughts about Australia.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48I don't know what to expect. I'm just hoping to find some
0:02:48 > 0:02:54new friends, hopefully get into sports that I'm playing now and have a bit of a better lifestyle.
0:02:54 > 0:03:00He and older brother Paul play rugby league for Middleton Rovers.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04And rugby's a big part of the family's social life.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08Dad coached me when I was about five-years-old to 12-years-old.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13And all we do in our family is play rugby, so I'd definitely have to try and find a team out there.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16I'd definitely give it to go, playing rugby in Australia.
0:03:16 > 0:03:22Andrea hopes that her eldest son Paul will also want to eventually make the move down under.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25Paul lives with his girlfriend and he's got a three-year-old daughter.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29And he's finding it increasingly difficult to find work over here.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33And his girlfriend's actually at university studying to be a teacher
0:03:33 > 0:03:37and their plan is to come over as soon as she's qualified.
0:03:37 > 0:03:42But what they say and what they actually do when the time comes... That is the one thing.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45I think if they definitely said they wasn't coming, that might sway me.
0:03:45 > 0:03:50I'd be devastated if I got over there and loved it and they said they weren't coming.
0:03:50 > 0:03:55Andrea's played a huge part in bringing up Honey-Lily so far.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59She's three now and I do worry that she'll forget the closeness. I know she won't forget me.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01But the closeness that we have.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03I mean, the minute she walks through the door,
0:04:03 > 0:04:07she's just screaming my name, looking for me. Big hugs and kisses.
0:04:07 > 0:04:11And that's what I'll miss. And I am scared that she'll forget that.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14She wouldn't just be leaving her son and only granddaughter.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18The whole family lives nearby and would be hugely missed.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20My dad's got cancer, but he's a fighter.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23And he just tells me I must go.
0:04:23 > 0:04:28He applied to New Zealand before I was born and got in, but they never got round to it.
0:04:28 > 0:04:31He says it's one thing that he really, really regrets.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34That's probably where it's come from, this emigrating,
0:04:34 > 0:04:37because I know he's always wanted to do it and never did.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40And Andrea's got a phobia which she's never faced up to.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43I'm concerned about the spiders.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- It's a big worry for Andrea, more than me.- I can't touch them.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50I can't go anywhere near them and I can't be in the same room as them.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53They have to be removed. So I don't know how I'm going to cope.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57Having brought the children up, Andrea and Martin are now looking to downsize.
0:04:57 > 0:05:02Martin's 44. The cut-off for applicants on the skilled migrants'
0:05:02 > 0:05:08visa list is 45, so this is the Burnleys' last chance.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13It's now or never because if we don't get through by this time next year, we're never going to get there.
0:05:13 > 0:05:18We're sending the Burnleys to Darwin for a chance to experience life down under.
0:05:18 > 0:05:24It's a small city with a warm climate and has got some of the best rugby league in Australia.
0:05:24 > 0:05:29In Darwin, they can still say they're northerners, but will they fit in?
0:05:29 > 0:05:33We found three different lifestyles for the family.
0:05:33 > 0:05:38Each one offering a brand new way of life for them to try on their budget.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41But, which one will be the most suitable?
0:05:41 > 0:05:43Coastal living will provide Andrea
0:05:43 > 0:05:45with the peace and relaxation she's looking for
0:05:45 > 0:05:50and Martin's job will see him travel all over Darwin.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52There are plenty of activities for Michael,
0:05:52 > 0:05:54so life on the coast should suit them fine.
0:05:54 > 0:06:00But the Burnleys' budget of £225,000 might be stretched in this area.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04Three bedroom houses cost around £340,000 on average,
0:06:04 > 0:06:08so a dream home on the coast might be pushing it.
0:06:08 > 0:06:12So, very different from their life in the UK.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14But what about the second option?
0:06:14 > 0:06:16City life in Darwin is cosmopolitan
0:06:16 > 0:06:18with plenty of classy shopping
0:06:18 > 0:06:20and eating out.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23But property prices have risen sharply in recent years.
0:06:23 > 0:06:27Average prices for three-bedroom apartments and houses are in excess of £300,000,
0:06:27 > 0:06:31although if you shop around, you can find cheaper options.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34It would suit Martin by reducing his morning travel times
0:06:34 > 0:06:39and son Michael would be close to Darwin's buzzing social scene.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42That all looks very inviting.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45But what about the third option?
0:06:45 > 0:06:47Life in rural areas of Darwin
0:06:47 > 0:06:48would provide the Burnleys
0:06:48 > 0:06:51with plenty of outdoor activities.
0:06:51 > 0:06:54Properties here are spacious and more affordable,
0:06:54 > 0:06:57with an average house price of £250,000.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00However, Martin may face a half-hour commute
0:07:00 > 0:07:04and Michael would have to travel into the city for socialising.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08And there's one thing you get a lot more of in the country,
0:07:08 > 0:07:10which Andrea may find hard to handle.
0:07:10 > 0:07:15Three very different possibilities for our family to try.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18So which one did we decide would suit them best?
0:07:18 > 0:07:21We think the Burnleys are most suited to life in the city,
0:07:21 > 0:07:24so we're sending them to the suburb of Larrakia.
0:07:24 > 0:07:30It will give Martin the flexibility for work and Michael won't be too far from the action in the centre.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34And for their £225,000 budget,
0:07:34 > 0:07:37they should be able to get a reasonable three to four-bedroom property.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- We've got Martin a job to try out... - Hello, Martin. I'm Mark. Welcome to Darwin.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43Found some properties to show them...
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- I don't like it at all.- Don't you?
0:07:46 > 0:07:49No. I expected from Australia a bigger house, a bigger garden.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52And give them a taste of the Aussie lifestyle.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- That is absolutely fantastic. - Will it live up to expectations?
0:07:55 > 0:07:57- Quite a shock, were that.- Yeah.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00It's time for the Burnleys to take the plunge.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04The journey takes them across three continents and 8,600 miles.
0:08:04 > 0:08:11They're used to flying to Spain on holiday - the flight to Australia's a world away from that.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17I feel better for getting here now. Tired.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19Looking forward to it, actually.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21Looking forward to it.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23It'll be good. I hope.
0:08:23 > 0:08:27It's the first time any of the Burnleys have ever been to Australia.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31It's midwinter and 32 degrees in the shade.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33Not a bad start, then!
0:08:35 > 0:08:38The Burnleys will be staying in a three-bedroom apartment
0:08:38 > 0:08:43on the second floor of a block in the Larrakia district. So what will they make of it?
0:08:46 > 0:08:52The apartment is classic Aussie city-living, open plan and designed to create space and light.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54This is nice, isn't it?
0:08:54 > 0:08:57But Martin knows what's important.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01- It's got a nice big telly. - That's what you notice first.
0:09:01 > 0:09:06- That's nice, isn't it? Look at that the air-con. - Smaller than I thought, though.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- Is it?- Yeah. It's why they've got the mirrors everywhere.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12You expect Australia to be massive, don't you?
0:09:12 > 0:09:15Yeah. Super.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19The master bedroom has a little surprise.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21We've got en-suite, as well.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23Did you get that, Andrea? And en-suite.
0:09:23 > 0:09:27- Very good. - Through the shared utility and bathroom is the second bedroom.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29Looks like your room, Mike.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32You can have this one because you haven't got an en-suite.
0:09:32 > 0:09:37- This will do me nicely.- Where's our en-suite?- We've got our own en-suite. - We haven't.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40- No, it's not. We've got an en-suite. - We haven't.
0:09:40 > 0:09:45Do you want to have a look to prove it? Have a look, then. We've got an en-suite.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48Oh, dear. Do we see our first disagreement already?
0:09:48 > 0:09:50Left.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- What's that?- See, I told you there were an en-suite.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56I think the word you're looking for is "Sorry, Martin".
0:09:56 > 0:10:00Sorry, I didn't catch that, but at least Martin's looking beyond the TV
0:10:00 > 0:10:02and appreciating the open-plan layout.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05I want an open kitchen like this, just bigger.
0:10:05 > 0:10:10- Onto a garden.- Nice, isn't it?- It's massive.- It is for an apartment.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12And it's got a view! Of sorts.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- Nice water tower. - It is, isn't it? Lovely.
0:10:17 > 0:10:21The boys seem to like the apartment's functionality.
0:10:21 > 0:10:22I think it's very nice. I like it.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25Plenty of space, loads of room.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27I'm not very keen.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31It's an apartment. I never considered an apartment at all.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33Lots of traffic.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35Yeah, there's the main road there.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38An industrial building over the road, and a motel.
0:10:38 > 0:10:39And a big water tower.
0:10:39 > 0:10:45- But Andrea has high expectations of life down under.- No sea-view.
0:10:45 > 0:10:50Is this a taste of things to come or will she find her a perfect home?
0:10:55 > 0:11:00Back in the UK, the Burnleys live in a four-bedroom semi in south Leeds.
0:11:00 > 0:11:05It's a good-sized house next to the park in an area they love, but they want more.
0:11:05 > 0:11:12In Australia, they're looking for a spacious three or four-bedroom detached house
0:11:12 > 0:11:17with a pool, but their budget is a modest £225,000 with a mortgage.
0:11:17 > 0:11:22So, can they stretch their budget and get something that they really want?
0:11:22 > 0:11:26We've found the Burnleys three properties to examine in Darwin.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30Let's hope they live up to Andrea's exacting standards.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33First up is a fully furnished two-bedroom unit
0:11:33 > 0:11:36overlooking the park and has views of the beach.
0:11:36 > 0:11:41It's on the market for £220,000, so should be within their budget.
0:11:41 > 0:11:46But there's a small catch. It's on the fourth floor and there's no lift.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52I don't like that at all. Don't like all them steps.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54It's no good.
0:11:54 > 0:12:00- It's too warm. Too warm for steps. - So not a great first impression and they haven't even made it inside.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03What will they make of it?
0:12:09 > 0:12:11Small, but nice. Nice view.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13Needs some of your DIY skills.
0:12:13 > 0:12:18- Yeah, you'd have to get a bit of work done. What do you reckon? - Bit cramped.- It is a bit.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21Perhaps they'll have better luck in the master bedroom.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26Not a bad size,
0:12:26 > 0:12:28- but I expected bigger.- Yeah.
0:12:28 > 0:12:33Oh dear. It's not getting any better and size appears to be a problem with Andrea.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36Martin's got issues with the bathroom.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40I don't like that at all. It would have to be ripped out and refurbed.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43You've got to have a proper shower cubicle and a bath.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45And a garden.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48Yeah. And a garden. And a pool.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52Uh-oh. Our wish-list seems to be getting longer.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56Maybe the open-plan living area is enough to persuade them about living in an apartment.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- This is nice. I like this.- I like the open-plan.- Like the open-plan.
0:13:00 > 0:13:05It needs a new kitchen. If you think what we've got at home, this is our kitchen and dining room in one.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- That's all.- No.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- It is.- No, it's not. It's bigger than ours. Miles bigger than ours.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14There's more room in here than what there is in ours.
0:13:14 > 0:13:19- It's bigger than ours. - It's not as nice, but it is bigger. - But we've got the conservatory
0:13:19 > 0:13:22and the living room as well as the dining kitchen. This is just it.
0:13:22 > 0:13:27- You've got a balcony. - There's no separate rooms to get away from the kids.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30You want be told, will you? It's a lot bigger than ours.
0:13:30 > 0:13:31Still not impressed?
0:13:31 > 0:13:34Well, how about the sea view?
0:13:34 > 0:13:36This is nice. I like this area.
0:13:38 > 0:13:43- Lovely view. You can see the sea. - It is a nice view.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45You can just see the sea.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- Just.- Need a garden, definitely.
0:13:48 > 0:13:51It's not much for your money, though, is it?
0:13:51 > 0:13:58- Not really.- In Darwin, even a sea view this size is going to cost you, so what's the final verdict?
0:13:58 > 0:14:01I like it, but I don't like the fact it's up four flights of steps.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04And I've got no garden.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08- I don't like it at all. - Don't you?- No.
0:14:08 > 0:14:12I think the sleeping area is very small for a sleeping area.
0:14:12 > 0:14:17I don't like the decor of the kitchen and the bathroom. But they're things you can change.
0:14:17 > 0:14:22I like the area. But no, I definitely want a house, certainly not an apartment.
0:14:22 > 0:14:24And more space. More bedrooms.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27I expected from Australia bigger house, bigger garden.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30Not a lot right with this property, then.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33Let's hope we do better with property number two.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40This is a three-bedroom house in a quiet cul-de-sac.
0:14:40 > 0:14:46It has uniquely-designed indoor and outdoor living space and some hidden extras.
0:14:47 > 0:14:53It's on the market for around £275,000, so over their budget.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56But maybe it's what they're looking for.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- This is nice, isn't it? - Yeah, this is better.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04Good-sized nice kitchen.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06It is a big kitchen. Wide.
0:15:07 > 0:15:13- Nice big open room. - Perhaps this is the spacious living Andrea was after.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17I like the area.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21- It's nice, isn't it? - Yeah. I can sit and watch telly while I can see you cooking.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23I like the quietness round here as well.
0:15:23 > 0:15:29- Typical cul-de-sac, isn't it? - But she's not keen on getting to know the current inhabitants.
0:15:29 > 0:15:30I don't like all these cobwebs.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33No.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37This property's won awards for its unique design.
0:15:37 > 0:15:42It's split over two buildings, joined in the middle by an open-plan conservatory.
0:15:42 > 0:15:46I like how you come outside to tables and then you've got your bedrooms.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48Unique.
0:15:48 > 0:15:53You can cook outside, you can eat inside undercover if it's too hot or if it starts raining.
0:15:53 > 0:15:58It goes straight down there and joins straight back on to it.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01I like this. It's like two separate houses.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04It is, isn't it? Good-sized rooms.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07- Are these cupboards under here? Yeah.- This is nice.
0:16:07 > 0:16:10- They've made use of all the space, haven't they?- Yeah.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14You've got a little office here. It's quite deceiving from outside, this.
0:16:14 > 0:16:20- You wouldn't expect it to be this big, would you?- Yeah, it's definitely got some space in it.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23The bathroom is laid out over three separate areas.
0:16:25 > 0:16:30Where's the bathroom, then? That's a strange one.
0:16:30 > 0:16:36Try this. That's a shower room.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43Yeah, toilet. Separate toilet.
0:16:47 > 0:16:52Outside, Andrea begins to notice some problems.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- No swimming pool.- No pool. - Or even hot tub.
0:16:55 > 0:17:00- There's just cobwebs everywhere.- I guess the garden's out for you, then.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- You wanted a garden.- Yeah, nice and open. Nothing here.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- If you want coolness, you put an umbrella up.- It's a garden.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12Just round the corner is a surprise which might just persuade her.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14- Wow!- Shaded.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17We've got a pool.
0:17:17 > 0:17:19Oh, that's nice. I like that.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23It's unusual that it's completely separate. This is better.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- That's just made it all better now, has that.- Yeah.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28Definitely.
0:17:28 > 0:17:32- Really nice. I do like this. - It's nice, isn't it.
0:17:32 > 0:17:34This is what you want to come to Australia for.
0:17:34 > 0:17:37That's what you want to come home to after work.
0:17:37 > 0:17:39So how did they find property number two?
0:17:39 > 0:17:44I would change the bathroom, make it a bit more modern. Certainly flatten out the garden
0:17:44 > 0:17:48and hopefully you don't have to have as many trees as this.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52Andrea's already moving in and planning those improvements, so what do the boys think?
0:17:52 > 0:17:56It's nice and quiet and secluded. It's cool that it's out the way.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58It's a cul-de-sac.
0:17:58 > 0:18:03The previous apartment was on a main road and you could hear cars up and down every 10 seconds.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06Here, you can't. You can even hear the pool from here.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- Which is really good.- Yeah. Very positive about this house.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12Definitely way better than the last one.
0:18:12 > 0:18:18Before the Burnleys get too excited, we've got one more property to show them.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22Property three is another apartment, but this one's on a resort and is
0:18:22 > 0:18:27fully serviced with a gym and pool to add to its three double bedrooms.
0:18:27 > 0:18:32It's in a nice older suburb of Darwin and is five minutes' drive to the city centre.
0:18:32 > 0:18:37It's on the market for £320,000, so is over the Burnleys budget,
0:18:37 > 0:18:41but it might just give them something to aspire to.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44There's even a cunning solution for all those stairs.
0:18:54 > 0:18:55This is nice, isn't it?
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- I like this.- Lovely. - I like the shape of it. - Very nice kitchen.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- My kind of kitchen. Your fridge. - Beautiful that, isn't it?
0:19:03 > 0:19:07Already, Martin's looking out for his favourite feature,
0:19:07 > 0:19:09but there's more to it than meets the eye.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11Is that a television screen?
0:19:11 > 0:19:13Don't know.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- Don't know.- It says control system.
0:19:17 > 0:19:20It controls all the lights and stuff and music and that.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22That's clever, isn't it? I'm impressed with that.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26Temperature for today and tomorrow.
0:19:26 > 0:19:28- Good. Isn't it?- That's clever.
0:19:28 > 0:19:34This property is obviously pushing the boys' buttons, but Andrea doesn't seem so sure.
0:19:34 > 0:19:35Living area is small.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38I don't like these tiles.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40You don't?
0:19:40 > 0:19:43They're nice to look at, but they're not nice to clean.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47It looks comfortable.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51- I think it looks quite small. - Newcastle Knights.
0:19:51 > 0:19:55Andrea's not impressed with the living area, but maybe the view will change her mind.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- This is nice. - Yeah, this is nice, isn't it?
0:20:01 > 0:20:04Apart from the scrap yard, it's a beautiful view.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08Yeah, the scrap yard's very good, but yeah, it is nice. Lovely view.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10Well, it seems to be winning points.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14But Andrea still has a problem with the size of this property.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16I think it's quite small.
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- Do you?- I love the kitchen. But I just think this is slightly smaller.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23Because this is everything.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27Still, it is more modern, so probably that's what makes it a little bit smaller.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30Perhaps they'll be more impressed with the bedroom.
0:20:30 > 0:20:35- Well, this is nice, isn't it? - Yeah, I like this.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- And this one is full of hidden surprises.- Straight out onto patio.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44You can go in there.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- See if there's any spiders. - Walk-in wardrobe. Wow! Look at that.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50There you go, Mum. What more do you want?
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- Where would you put your clothes, Martin?- I don't know!
0:20:52 > 0:20:54Suddenly opinions start to change.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58Yeah, I like this. I like that walk-in wardrobe. It's brilliant.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00For an apartment.
0:21:00 > 0:21:05- It's very good, isn't it? - I never considered an apartment at all.- I like this.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10I like that. Superb.
0:21:10 > 0:21:11Really good, isn't it?
0:21:13 > 0:21:16Very nice.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19I've never seen a man so impressed by a walk-in wardrobe!
0:21:19 > 0:21:24- That's another good-sized room, isn't it?- It's got its own balcony. Look.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- Nice view.- Isn't it? They've all been good views, every one we've been to so far.
0:21:28 > 0:21:33The master bedroom has a balcony and view of its own.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36If you liked the look of apartment blocks.
0:21:38 > 0:21:43- This is nice.- Sea. Again.- Sea again, yeah.- You can just see the sea.
0:21:43 > 0:21:49The pool looks very inviting. Considering that we don't like apartments, it's nice this, isn't it?
0:21:49 > 0:21:52It is, yeah. Nice swimming pool. Well, paddle pool. Maybe.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56Yeah, I'm impressed. I like this. It's nice.
0:21:56 > 0:22:01This property's based around a shared environment and facilities,
0:22:01 > 0:22:07which includes the pool, a barbecue area and even a putting green.
0:22:07 > 0:22:15- This is all right, Mike, isn't it? - I do like this. I could be down here for hours.
0:22:15 > 0:22:18- I could sunbathe here. - No. This is a golf area.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- Very nice.- It is nice.
0:22:21 > 0:22:25So, how does it match up?
0:22:25 > 0:22:27Very nice. I liked it.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30Good design. All modern.
0:22:30 > 0:22:35A lot better than the other apartment. Definitely.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- A lot more room than the other place.- More amenities.
0:22:37 > 0:22:41It's just not for us. We want our own little plot of land and little house.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43You couldn't say there was anything wrong with it,
0:22:43 > 0:22:47apart from the fact it's an apartment and not exactly what we're looking for.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50The Burnleys have seen three very different properties.
0:22:50 > 0:22:54Property one was affordable, but for Andrea it just didn't hit the mark.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57Perhaps the sea view was a little oversold.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59- I don't like it at all.- Don't you?
0:22:59 > 0:23:03No. I don't like the decor of the kitchen and bathroom.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06But no, I definitely want a house, certainly not an apartment.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10I expected from Australia, bigger house, bigger garden.
0:23:10 > 0:23:15Property two really hit the mark with its clever design and secluded outdoor spaces.
0:23:15 > 0:23:19But it was £25,000 over their budget.
0:23:19 > 0:23:24- This is better.- That's just made it all better now.- That's sold it, hasn't it?
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- I do like this. - It's what you want to come home to after a hard day's work.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31Property three had the wow factor, but life in a resort wasn't
0:23:31 > 0:23:35for them and apartment living just didn't push Andrea's buttons.
0:23:35 > 0:23:40It's just not for us. We want our own little plot of land and little house.
0:23:40 > 0:23:42So, how will they vote?
0:23:42 > 0:23:46Based on the properties that we've seen here in Darwin, our vote goes to...
0:23:51 > 0:23:53- Australia.- UK.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56What's all that about?
0:23:56 > 0:24:00- What's with you with UK?- At least I've made a vote. You haven't.
0:24:00 > 0:24:01I can't make my mind up.
0:24:01 > 0:24:06- Why have you gone UK? - Because I think the properties are quite expensive over here.
0:24:06 > 0:24:08They're big enough, though.
0:24:08 > 0:24:12- Yeah, but they're still expensive. - Yeah, but you're not paying for it, are you?
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- I will be at some point. - It's all right for you. I'll just live at home with my mum and dad.
0:24:16 > 0:24:21Obviously the apartments were expensive, but we didn't want an apartment anyway.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24I'm quite surprised how expensive the bungalow were.
0:24:24 > 0:24:29But Darwin is quite expensive anyway for properties from what we've seen.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31So, yeah, bit cheaper in the UK, I think.
0:24:35 > 0:24:40The Burnleys will be really stretched if they want their dream home.
0:24:40 > 0:24:47Martin will have to maximise his earning potential if this move is really going to happen.
0:24:47 > 0:24:52Back in the UK, Martin earns around £30,000 as an aerial and satellite-dish fitter.
0:24:52 > 0:24:56If I can find the work, I think I'd be able to do it.
0:24:56 > 0:25:00It would probably take a while to get into it because they'll work different ways and things.
0:25:00 > 0:25:05I think they use a lot bigger dishes than what we use, but I think I should be OK with it.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08This often involves long hours and weekends.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11We work five over sevens, so we work a lot of weekends.
0:25:11 > 0:25:16It would be nice if I could get some weekends off. That would be really good.
0:25:16 > 0:25:20In Australia, he's looking for similar work, so we've set up a meeting with Mark Sellers,
0:25:20 > 0:25:23boss of a satellite installation business.
0:25:23 > 0:25:28Martin knows this could be the make-or-break for his family.
0:25:28 > 0:25:33I feel nervous because obviously it's going to be an interview as well
0:25:33 > 0:25:36as doing some work in another country.
0:25:36 > 0:25:39But also, this is very important because if I don't get a job,
0:25:39 > 0:25:41obviously I won't be able to come to this country,
0:25:41 > 0:25:45and we're seriously thinking about migrating to Australia if possible.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47So it's very important.
0:25:47 > 0:25:52Martin gets on to the skilled migration workers list as an electrician
0:25:52 > 0:25:56and would have to do a further test in Australia as proof of his skills.
0:25:56 > 0:26:00After a quick introduction, it's straight round to the back of the workshop
0:26:00 > 0:26:03for a look at what life could be like down under.
0:26:03 > 0:26:07OK, this is where we do our repairs and put all our equipment together.
0:26:07 > 0:26:13- James is just here repairing one now.- Unlike his job in the UK, they also do repairs here.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16- And that's not the only difference. - What size dish is that?
0:26:16 > 0:26:19This is an 85 centimetre dish, our standard size dish in Australia.
0:26:19 > 0:26:23This is a lot bigger than what we use. We tend to just use a 43 centimetre dish.
0:26:23 > 0:26:30Yeah, you tend to have a stronger satellite in your part of the world and more satellites to come off on.
0:26:30 > 0:26:34But there's no time for idle chat. They've got to get down to work.
0:26:34 > 0:26:36Mark takes Martin to their latest job.
0:26:36 > 0:26:39And this project isn't a small one.
0:26:39 > 0:26:44It's a 33-storey building with a faulty dish and Mark's been called in to fix it.
0:26:44 > 0:26:47Only thing is, it's right at the top.
0:26:47 > 0:26:51You won't need to worry about gym membership doing this job!
0:26:51 > 0:26:57With different dish sizes and a whole new list of rules and regulations to follow,
0:26:57 > 0:27:01will Martin be qualified enough to do the Aussie version of his UK job?
0:27:01 > 0:27:07That dish is aligned really well now, so we can now put it back together.
0:27:07 > 0:27:09OK.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12As Mark and Martin leave the boys to finish off,
0:27:12 > 0:27:16Andrea is somewhere far below them, doing something most girls love -
0:27:16 > 0:27:18shopping.
0:27:18 > 0:27:22She's taking the opportunity to buy some presents for granddaughter Honey-Lily.
0:27:22 > 0:27:29These are lovely. Honey would love these. If I bought her anything like this, Gemma would go mad.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31Noisy.
0:27:31 > 0:27:33She loves music and dancing.
0:27:35 > 0:27:39- I bet that looks really great. - It's not only Honey-Lily that's on her mind,
0:27:39 > 0:27:41she's also worried about Martin's work prospects.
0:27:41 > 0:27:47Martin's work is the biggest factor, because he loves his job, but he hates working on a weekend.
0:27:47 > 0:27:49But, more importantly, I want him to be able to enjoy it.
0:27:49 > 0:27:53- Thank you very much. - Have a good afternoon.- Thank you.
0:27:53 > 0:27:58Andrea's hoping they might be able to persuade Paul, Gemma and Honey-Lily
0:27:58 > 0:28:00to follow in their footsteps,
0:28:00 > 0:28:03but they wouldn't come immediately.
0:28:03 > 0:28:07If we decided to move and move quite quickly, it would be at least
0:28:07 > 0:28:12three years before Paul and Gemma decided to come over here, if they did.
0:28:12 > 0:28:14And we'd just miss so much of Honey.
0:28:14 > 0:28:17And I'm very worried that even if they did make the move,
0:28:17 > 0:28:21I wouldn't have the same bond that I have with her now. I don't think you could ever get that back.
0:28:21 > 0:28:27Andrea's a devoted grandmother. Leaving Honey-Lily behind could be a real deal-breaker.
0:28:27 > 0:28:32If she gets upset when I leave, then I don't know if I'll be able to get on that plane.
0:28:32 > 0:28:36She still has to persuade Martin if it's the right move for them.
0:28:36 > 0:28:39It's all down to the job. Will he get the hours and conditions he wants?
0:28:39 > 0:28:43Generally, we will work Monday to Friday.
0:28:43 > 0:28:47- Most of us have our Saturday and Sundays off because of our outdoor lifestyle.- OK.
0:28:47 > 0:28:54- What's the pay structure like? - The pay structure is 55,000 a year. Plus there is a bonus system.
0:28:54 > 0:28:57Depending on the project, you'll get a certain percentage of that project.
0:28:57 > 0:29:00You've got a good bonus for your Christmas break.
0:29:00 > 0:29:04We do close down for two weeks for Christmas and of course we have a superannuation
0:29:04 > 0:29:11system in Australia which is your pension system, which you would get 9% on top of your annual salary.
0:29:11 > 0:29:14That's very good.
0:29:14 > 0:29:18Any overtime that you do, from 4.30pm is time and a half
0:29:18 > 0:29:22and then after two hours, it goes to double time.
0:29:22 > 0:29:24Well, that sounds very reasonable.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26Just one other question. When can I start?
0:29:28 > 0:29:33Hold on a minute, Martin! You haven't even made your mind up to move to Oz yet.
0:29:33 > 0:29:35But it looks like he'll fit right in.
0:29:35 > 0:29:38It was nice to meet you. Good luck with your move to Australia.
0:29:38 > 0:29:40Hopefully it all works out well.
0:29:40 > 0:29:44Thank you for your time. Very much appreciated. Thank you. Bye.
0:29:44 > 0:29:47I wonder how he'll vote!
0:29:47 > 0:29:50Based on the work that I've seen in Darwin, my vote goes to...
0:29:53 > 0:29:55Australia!
0:29:58 > 0:30:04Well, work seems to have sold the move to Australia for Martin, but does he think his wife Andrea
0:30:04 > 0:30:09will be willing to take the risk of not seeing her granddaughter for long periods of time?
0:30:09 > 0:30:12You can't put a price on watching your granddaughter grow up.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15There's no price on that.
0:30:15 > 0:30:21And obviously, I don't know, I don't think we wouldn't even consider
0:30:21 > 0:30:26the money side of it. We'd just say, "Look, we're not prepared to not see Honey growing up,"
0:30:26 > 0:30:30and I'm confident that she'd want to go back, she really would.
0:30:30 > 0:30:31And we'd just sell up and go back.
0:30:36 > 0:30:40Andrea Burnley has worked hard to persuade her husband to make the move down under.
0:30:40 > 0:30:45He turned me down a few times when the kids were little.
0:30:45 > 0:30:50Martin's getting a bit old now, so it's now or never.
0:30:50 > 0:30:55He's 45 and this is their last chance to emigrate on the skilled worker visa.
0:30:55 > 0:30:59Their look at Aussie properties didn't go according to plan.
0:31:01 > 0:31:03- I don't like it at all. - Don't you?- No.
0:31:03 > 0:31:05But at least Martin could find work.
0:31:05 > 0:31:07I'm feeling very confident about Australia.
0:31:07 > 0:31:11Everything just seems to be pointing in the right direction for me.
0:31:11 > 0:31:16- But what happens when they hear from their loved ones back home? - We miss you and we love you.
0:31:16 > 0:31:20For the Burnleys, this decision is much harder than they ever thought.
0:31:20 > 0:31:22You never know what's round the corner.
0:31:22 > 0:31:26Yeah, there will be tears, without a doubt. There will be plenty of tears.
0:31:30 > 0:31:33Martin's job could provide them with a steady income,
0:31:33 > 0:31:40but if they're going to afford that dream home, they have to get a good price for their house back in Leeds.
0:31:40 > 0:31:47Martin and Andrea bought their four-bedroom semi in Leeds 10 years ago for £70,000.
0:31:47 > 0:31:53They now believe it to be worth around 205,000, but has it held its value?
0:31:53 > 0:31:58We sent two estate agents round and showed Martin and Andrea the footage of the valuations.
0:31:58 > 0:32:01It looks strange, doesn't it?
0:32:07 > 0:32:09This is the sitting room.
0:32:09 > 0:32:13Nicely presented. Good-sized room with a gas fire and wooden floors.
0:32:13 > 0:32:15So strange.
0:32:15 > 0:32:18Nice new-looking open-plan kitchen
0:32:18 > 0:32:25with modern appliances, leading on to a conservatory overlooking the garden and barbecue area.
0:32:27 > 0:32:32Nice-sized master bedroom. Plenty of room for furniture and a good-sized double bed.
0:32:32 > 0:32:38I think we're in Barbie heaven here. Obviously, a very proud little girl's room. Fairly small room.
0:32:38 > 0:32:45Just enough for a single bed, but perhaps also good for an office or just a normal single bedroom.
0:32:48 > 0:32:52This would be the child's second room, but a good-sized double bedroom.
0:32:52 > 0:32:58Clearly decorated for a child at the moment. But with potential to convert it to a main adult's room
0:32:58 > 0:33:01with a lovely view of the garden.
0:33:01 > 0:33:03This is an attic conversion room.
0:33:03 > 0:33:09Currently used as a spare room. Little bit tight on the headroom there to be used as an everyday
0:33:09 > 0:33:12bedroom, but probably fine in case of emergencies and guest visitors.
0:33:12 > 0:33:17Also perhaps good as an office with a nice dormer window.
0:33:17 > 0:33:21I think this is a very well-presented property. It's been redecorated recently
0:33:21 > 0:33:25and is presented very well, with a nice modern feel internally.
0:33:25 > 0:33:30I would value this property at £189,995. For a quick sale.
0:33:30 > 0:33:34A little less than they'd expected, but will a second opinion be any better?
0:33:34 > 0:33:38Losing space from the second bedroom where the staircase goes up for the loft conversion
0:33:38 > 0:33:41is a bit of an issue.
0:33:41 > 0:33:44People do like to have the two double bedrooms on that floor.
0:33:44 > 0:33:46Probably between the region of
0:33:46 > 0:33:52160,000-165,000 is achievable within a relatively short period of time.
0:33:52 > 0:33:55Wow! That's a lot lower than they'd hoped for.
0:33:55 > 0:34:02- Not impressed with that.- No. Very shocked, considering what the others have gone for in the area.
0:34:02 > 0:34:07- Very shocked at that. I was shocked at the first one, never mind the second one.- Yeah, I know.
0:34:07 > 0:34:09Even worse. 160, 165.
0:34:09 > 0:34:12Andrea's convinced their house should have held its value better.
0:34:14 > 0:34:20- Quite surprised at that.- Definitely surprised. I thought it would definitely get over 200.
0:34:20 > 0:34:24I would have thought 195, 200.
0:34:24 > 0:34:27The climate hasn't really hit our area.
0:34:27 > 0:34:32You know, because you keep an eye on the house prices over the years and it hasn't really hit.
0:34:32 > 0:34:36We've seen a small decrease in house prices,
0:34:36 > 0:34:40but not a massive decrease. So I didn't think it would hit us that bad,
0:34:40 > 0:34:43but those valuations were quite low.
0:34:43 > 0:34:46I think they were quite low.
0:34:46 > 0:34:50The value of their house has come as a bit of a shock.
0:34:50 > 0:34:54The Burnleys will have to take a close look at the cost of living in Darwin
0:34:54 > 0:34:56to see what they can actually afford.
0:34:56 > 0:35:00We've prepared a comparison between their living expenses in the UK
0:35:00 > 0:35:04and in Australia to find out which leaves them better off.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08It's not just the house you have to pay for when you move here.
0:35:08 > 0:35:125% stamp duty. Quite a lot, isn't it?
0:35:12 > 0:35:13Yeah.
0:35:15 > 0:35:18Mortgage repayments per month.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21It's a lot more than what we're paying now.
0:35:21 > 0:35:25That's actually quite expensive.
0:35:25 > 0:35:29- Rates. Council tax. That's cheaper. - Is it?- Yeah.
0:35:29 > 0:35:33Martin's worried about the cost of his grooming.
0:35:33 > 0:35:36Manicure's going down the drain. £100 a month for a manicure?
0:35:36 > 0:35:41£50 a month. 100. That's about what I pay now.
0:35:41 > 0:35:43I'll have to learn to do it myself.
0:35:44 > 0:35:48- Fuel price is cheaper. - We're paying about £1.
0:35:48 > 0:35:53But you travel more here. But then you're not in car jams over here.
0:35:53 > 0:35:56Other motoring costs. £25 a month registration.
0:35:56 > 0:36:00That's quite expensive, actually.
0:36:00 > 0:36:03Compared to you can get quite a small car in the UK for £35 a year.
0:36:03 > 0:36:05So, what's the final reckoning?
0:36:07 > 0:36:10We spend too much at home.
0:36:10 > 0:36:12It is affordable. It's just the mortgage.
0:36:12 > 0:36:15It's the mortgage that was the real surprise.
0:36:15 > 0:36:18But at least it's only one thing that we have to work on.
0:36:18 > 0:36:20- Yeah, that's true.- The biggest thing.
0:36:20 > 0:36:24The biggest thing of all. That were quite a shock, were that.
0:36:24 > 0:36:26I was quite shocked with that.
0:36:26 > 0:36:32So I'd rather compromise on the property and get something that we can work to,
0:36:32 > 0:36:36- rather than have a bigger mortgage. - Yeah, definitely. You don't want a big mortgage.
0:36:36 > 0:36:42- You've got to compromise sometimes, haven't you?- Yeah, definitely. Just get a slightly smaller house.
0:36:42 > 0:36:46It looks like the Burnleys wouldn't be able to get the dream home straightaway,
0:36:46 > 0:36:49so on cost of living, how will they vote?
0:36:49 > 0:36:55Based on what we've seen in Australia regarding the cost of living, our vote goes to...
0:36:59 > 0:37:01- UK.- UK.
0:37:03 > 0:37:09Em, I think although the wages may be higher, it's just the mortgages.
0:37:09 > 0:37:12If you could come to Australia completely mortgage free,
0:37:12 > 0:37:17or at least to Darwin mortgage free, then the cost of living would be a lot better.
0:37:17 > 0:37:21- It's just the mortgage price and the house prices.- Yeah. Agree with that.
0:37:27 > 0:37:32There's one Australian resident Andrea is desperate to avoid.
0:37:32 > 0:37:34If you don't like spiders, look away now!
0:37:39 > 0:37:44If there's one thing people hate most about moving down under, it's the invertebrate arachnid.
0:37:44 > 0:37:49Of the 40,000 species of spider, Australia has more than 2,000
0:37:49 > 0:37:53of them, but only 12 are known to be dangerous to humans.
0:37:53 > 0:37:56There are four species you're likely to come into contact with in Australia.
0:37:56 > 0:38:01Curator of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
0:38:01 > 0:38:03Richard Cullen takes us through them.
0:38:03 > 0:38:08One of the biggest spiders in Australia is actually found here in Darwin. This is the whistling spider.
0:38:08 > 0:38:13Whistling spiders can reach 17 centimetres in diameter.
0:38:13 > 0:38:17Their legs are covered in hairs.
0:38:17 > 0:38:18And when they are irritated,
0:38:18 > 0:38:20they can rub the legs together
0:38:20 > 0:38:22and make quite an audible whistling sound.
0:38:22 > 0:38:24They can bite.
0:38:24 > 0:38:27Fortunately, it's not deadly.
0:38:27 > 0:38:32The whistling spider is one of the largest of the spiders around Darwin, but it's nowhere near as deadly
0:38:32 > 0:38:38as a very small spider called the red-back.
0:38:38 > 0:38:40Of which the female can be fatal.
0:38:40 > 0:38:45There's been no deaths in Australia from red-backs since the 1960s
0:38:45 > 0:38:48because of the development of an anti-venom for their bites.
0:38:48 > 0:38:53They live in areas where it's permanently dry,
0:38:53 > 0:38:56such as sheds or under wood.
0:38:56 > 0:39:01I've even seen them underneath the seats in the changing rooms at public swimming pools.
0:39:01 > 0:39:04If you do get bitten by one of these,
0:39:04 > 0:39:07you would experience intense pain at the site of the bite,
0:39:07 > 0:39:08very rapid swelling.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11If you do happen to be bitten by a spider,
0:39:11 > 0:39:13first you should ice the wound,
0:39:13 > 0:39:17place the spider into a container and then get to a hospital.
0:39:19 > 0:39:21This is a male funnel-web spider
0:39:21 > 0:39:24and I certainly wouldn't be doing this when it was alive.
0:39:24 > 0:39:29They live in burrows down in moist areas in moist ground.
0:39:29 > 0:39:33And it can deliver a very painful bite when irritated
0:39:33 > 0:39:35and that bite can be lethal.
0:39:35 > 0:39:39In Australia, in the cities at least, there are services now that will come
0:39:39 > 0:39:44and remove a snake if you happen to have it in your house,
0:39:44 > 0:39:47but for spiders that's not the case. You're on your own.
0:39:47 > 0:39:50If you've found one of these in your property or in your house,
0:39:50 > 0:39:52under no circumstances touch it.
0:39:52 > 0:39:57One of the spiders that really causes most problems by interacting
0:39:57 > 0:40:01with humans is one that's not venomous at all.
0:40:01 > 0:40:04These huntsmen are very, very prevalent.
0:40:04 > 0:40:06They are, all through the year,
0:40:06 > 0:40:08especially in the build-up time,
0:40:08 > 0:40:11which is the time prior to the wet season,
0:40:11 > 0:40:13they really are very prevalent
0:40:13 > 0:40:15and they'll be in every house
0:40:15 > 0:40:17all right throughout Australia.
0:40:17 > 0:40:20Our eight-legged friends may cause some panic,
0:40:20 > 0:40:23but they have as much right to be there as we do.
0:40:23 > 0:40:28In Australia, there are lots of spiders and people do come into contact with them all the time,
0:40:28 > 0:40:32but we've got to realise they've got an important place in the ecology of the country.
0:40:32 > 0:40:37If there were no spiders, we'd be knee-deep in blowflies and other pests.
0:40:41 > 0:40:45If Andrea's going to get over her fear of spiders,
0:40:45 > 0:40:47she needs to meet them face-to-face,
0:40:47 > 0:40:52so for a real taste of the Northern Territory's lifestyle, it's best to hit the outback.
0:40:52 > 0:40:57The Burnleys are off on a road trip deep into the Aussie Bush.
0:40:57 > 0:41:01They're going to Litchfield National Park, 130 kilometres south-west of Darwin.
0:41:01 > 0:41:04It's not only popular with tourists.
0:41:06 > 0:41:09First stop are a field full of magnetic termite mounds.
0:41:09 > 0:41:14Built entirely by termites and reaching heights of up to three metres,
0:41:14 > 0:41:16they're amazing feats of architecture,
0:41:16 > 0:41:20complete with arches, tunnels, chimneys and insulation.
0:41:20 > 0:41:22Plenty of them.
0:41:24 > 0:41:27That one's only small. It's all grey.
0:41:27 > 0:41:31- Taller ones are browner at the top. - They are, aren't they?
0:41:31 > 0:41:36The mounds are given the term magnetic as their flat sides are constructed to face east and west,
0:41:36 > 0:41:39thus avoiding the sun at the hottest part of the day.
0:41:39 > 0:41:43- There's thousands of them.- They're massive, them ones over there.
0:41:43 > 0:41:45I just thought there would be one or two.
0:41:45 > 0:41:48Yeah. I thought it would be just the one.
0:41:48 > 0:41:53If Andrea's going to come and live in Australia, she's got to face one of her deepest fears.
0:41:53 > 0:42:00- Look at that.- Oh.- Look at that one at back. It's massive.
0:42:04 > 0:42:06Horrid.
0:42:06 > 0:42:12- There's about seven there, isn't there?- In that little space. Imagine how many's in the whole of this.
0:42:12 > 0:42:15Luckily, this one isn't poisonous.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17Come on.
0:42:21 > 0:42:27There's just time for a look at one of the park's most stunning features - Florence Falls.
0:42:31 > 0:42:33Now, you wouldn't find that in Leeds!
0:42:34 > 0:42:39Wow! Look at that. That is unbelievable.
0:42:39 > 0:42:43- Wow!- Can we go swimming in there? - Yes, please.- Can you imagine jumping off that?
0:42:43 > 0:42:48That is absolutely fantastic. What a sight!
0:42:48 > 0:42:54I'd love to go right underneath where it flushes into water. Amazing.
0:42:54 > 0:42:57It's no good just looking at it.
0:42:57 > 0:42:58Get your cozzies on!
0:42:58 > 0:43:04As the boys' cool off, Andrea has a chance to reflect on the trip so far
0:43:04 > 0:43:06and Honey-Lily's never far for from her thoughts.
0:43:06 > 0:43:10While we've actually been here, it's been absolutely wonderful
0:43:10 > 0:43:12knowing that we're going back home.
0:43:12 > 0:43:17How that will weigh on your mind, knowing that I'm not going to see her for months on end, even years,
0:43:17 > 0:43:22I think when the time comes, it'll be really, really upsetting and I don't know how I'll manage.
0:43:22 > 0:43:27The Burnleys are nearing the end of their trip and the pressure's on to make a decision.
0:43:27 > 0:43:30There is a time restraint on going over to Australia.
0:43:30 > 0:43:32It is more or now or never.
0:43:32 > 0:43:36Martin's 45 next year, so we definitely have to make our minds up.
0:43:36 > 0:43:42Martin may be 44, but the refreshing water's bringing out his youthful side.
0:43:42 > 0:43:46- Croc!- BLEEP.
0:43:46 > 0:43:50I didn't want to get into the water. Crocodile signs.
0:43:50 > 0:43:53But now they're in and it looks safe, I'm going to have a dip.
0:43:54 > 0:43:56Swim!
0:44:00 > 0:44:05It's time to choose between the Aussie or British lifestyles, so how will they vote?
0:44:21 > 0:44:25Based on the lifestyle we've experienced so far, our vote goes to...
0:44:32 > 0:44:34ALL: Australia!
0:44:40 > 0:44:46The Burnleys enjoyed their outback experience, but life in a new country can be lonely.
0:44:46 > 0:44:49You have to find new ways of meeting the locals.
0:44:52 > 0:44:56The best way for the Burnleys to make new friends might be through
0:44:56 > 0:45:00a passion they share with many Australians, rugby league.
0:45:00 > 0:45:04I love rugby league, I'm a season ticket holder for my local team.
0:45:04 > 0:45:08And I have coached for about eight, nine years with the local ones.
0:45:08 > 0:45:15I coached Michael from being five up to him being 13. The Australian rugby league is absolutely fantastic,
0:45:15 > 0:45:18they play a lot better than us. The sport's great to watch.
0:45:18 > 0:45:22When I've watched it on TV, it's excellent to watch over there.
0:45:22 > 0:45:26They'll miss the social scene they get from rugby back home.
0:45:26 > 0:45:30So how does Michael feel about making friends in Australia?
0:45:30 > 0:45:34I should make quite a lot of friends, especially if I start playing rugby.
0:45:34 > 0:45:40We're taking the Burnleys for a tour of the home of Darwin rugby league, Richardson Park.
0:45:40 > 0:45:43Michael's going to see how well he fits in to the local team.
0:45:43 > 0:45:46Can he keep up with the Aussies?
0:45:53 > 0:45:56Come on, son, show them what us Brits are made of!
0:45:59 > 0:46:02Oops, butter fingers!
0:46:07 > 0:46:10That's more like it.
0:46:10 > 0:46:14Michael seems to be fitting in just fine.
0:46:14 > 0:46:18I'm glad I found out there's rugby up here, because I didn't think there were at first in Darwin.
0:46:18 > 0:46:22But I'll have to see what the level's like before I make a move,
0:46:22 > 0:46:25if I ever want to play over here, because they may be too good for me.
0:46:25 > 0:46:28At least I know I've got a sport up here that I love to do.
0:46:28 > 0:46:30And I'll definitely think about playing up here.
0:46:30 > 0:46:35Martin could see himself finding something to do on the sidelines.
0:46:35 > 0:46:39Yeah, I could see myself helping out doing something if it were available to me. Without a doubt.
0:46:39 > 0:46:43It would be an honour, with the facilities they've got here.
0:46:43 > 0:46:46Even Andrea can see the benefits.
0:46:46 > 0:46:50Definitely on the plus side, to be able to come here and know
0:46:50 > 0:46:56that Martin and Michael are really enjoying it, and just to come and have a nice day out in the sunshine,
0:46:56 > 0:47:00watching not only them play rugby, but the children as well.
0:47:00 > 0:47:02It would be really nice Sunday out.
0:47:02 > 0:47:05But she still hasn't forgotten her family back home.
0:47:05 > 0:47:07We're leaving people behind.
0:47:07 > 0:47:10It has weighed on my mind a lot, especially as you're walking round
0:47:10 > 0:47:13seeing things thinking, "Paul would have loved this rugby ground."
0:47:13 > 0:47:17And I think it's things like that that are going to hit me most.
0:47:19 > 0:47:22After a hot day at a rugby ground, it's time to cool off at the bar,
0:47:22 > 0:47:26where the Burnleys meet up with a friendly local.
0:47:26 > 0:47:30Martin doesn't miss the opportunity to get the verdict on the Darwin lifestyle.
0:47:30 > 0:47:35I can't believe how the weather is fantastic for winter. It's unbelievable.
0:47:35 > 0:47:39- For the winter, it's pretty amazing, isn't it?- It's smashing.
0:47:39 > 0:47:43You wake up this morning, and you look out the window and there was
0:47:43 > 0:47:45not a cloud in the sky.
0:47:45 > 0:47:47Going with a prediction of 30 degrees.
0:47:47 > 0:47:54No humidity to speak of. This is pretty much my apparel year round.
0:47:54 > 0:47:56I don't own any jumpers.
0:47:56 > 0:47:59I don't have any trackie pants.
0:47:59 > 0:48:04It's usually just board shorts, a pair of sandals, T-shirt, off you go.
0:48:04 > 0:48:10As the sun sets over Darwin, the Burnleys have a lot to think about.
0:48:10 > 0:48:11Yeah, that is lovely, isn't it?
0:48:11 > 0:48:18It's totally picturesque. The kids playing in the sand, Mum and Dad down there with them.
0:48:18 > 0:48:24- It's something like you'd see off a postcard.- It is, it's lovely.
0:48:24 > 0:48:28They have fallen for Darwin's laid-back lifestyle and friendly people.
0:48:28 > 0:48:31But it's almost time to make their final decision.
0:48:39 > 0:48:45All week, the Burnley family have been in a quandary about making the move down under.
0:48:45 > 0:48:48To make matters harder, before they make that final decision,
0:48:48 > 0:48:53they'll have to face messages from loved ones they'll be leaving behind.
0:48:56 > 0:48:58Hi, Andrea and Michael and Martin.
0:48:58 > 0:49:00Hello, Nan and Granddad.
0:49:01 > 0:49:05- Oh, he's beautiful. - Who, Martin?- Oh, yes!
0:49:05 > 0:49:08The salt of the earth is our Martin.
0:49:08 > 0:49:11- Do anything for you.- Yeah.
0:49:11 > 0:49:15He's always there if you want him, he's there. He's round the corner.
0:49:15 > 0:49:17For anything. A lift, anything, he's there.
0:49:17 > 0:49:21He's a terrific bloke. He really is.
0:49:21 > 0:49:23He'd do anything for anybody.
0:49:23 > 0:49:26And Andrea is as well, she's really kind.
0:49:26 > 0:49:28She's bonny.
0:49:28 > 0:49:32Well, she'll help anybody. She helps us a lot, doesn't she?
0:49:32 > 0:49:35She's a lovely daughter, she's great.
0:49:35 > 0:49:37He's always there.
0:49:37 > 0:49:41You can always call on him, if ever something's going wrong.
0:49:41 > 0:49:43In your personal life, or 'owt.
0:49:43 > 0:49:45He won't let you down.
0:49:45 > 0:49:50In five words I'd say, the best family in the world, terrific people. They really are.
0:49:52 > 0:49:54We had Honey-Lily when we were quite young.
0:49:54 > 0:49:59So they've helped us with everything. All the time.
0:49:59 > 0:50:05I think it will be very difficult for Honey, I think that she will realise that she's not just going to
0:50:05 > 0:50:08be able to jump in the van and come up and see them.
0:50:08 > 0:50:10When she cries, she cries for Nana.
0:50:10 > 0:50:12Yeah, she does, sometimes.
0:50:12 > 0:50:16When she's poorly, she cries for Nana. All the time.
0:50:16 > 0:50:20You're our best friends. Actually, you're more like family to us.
0:50:20 > 0:50:25Moving to Australia, it's quite upsetting for me and Neil. But we wish you all the best.
0:50:25 > 0:50:30I think of Andrea as like my mum as well, I'm as close to her as I am with my mum.
0:50:35 > 0:50:39They see so much of Honey-Lily. I couldn't imagine them not being here.
0:50:39 > 0:50:43I do really want them to go because they really want to go.
0:50:43 > 0:50:46But I just can't imagine them being here for us.
0:50:46 > 0:50:48I just couldn't.
0:50:48 > 0:50:53I do miss you, but I hope everything's fine for you.
0:50:53 > 0:50:56I hope you the like place and I hope you can settle down
0:50:56 > 0:50:58and really enjoy your life.
0:50:58 > 0:51:02And if your prospects are good, you go for it, love. Love you lots.
0:51:02 > 0:51:05If it's for you,
0:51:05 > 0:51:08take it, with our love.
0:51:08 > 0:51:10We'll always be here for you if you need us.
0:51:10 > 0:51:15We love you loads, and we're going to miss you loads, so good luck.
0:51:15 > 0:51:20You know we're going to miss you, you know Honey-Lily's going to miss you.
0:51:20 > 0:51:24And it's going to be really difficult for us all, but I think that
0:51:24 > 0:51:26you've just got to go for it.
0:51:26 > 0:51:30And I hope you do it. I hope you stick to your guns and you do it.
0:51:33 > 0:51:36I'm going to miss you and I love you.
0:51:38 > 0:51:40Bye!
0:51:45 > 0:51:48Are you having a good cry, love?
0:51:49 > 0:51:51Yeah.
0:51:51 > 0:51:55- Makes it a lot harder, doesn't it? - We've got some really good friends.
0:51:55 > 0:52:00We've got some lovely friends, we're really good to miss them if we do decide to move over.
0:52:00 > 0:52:04Our family are our family. I know other people don't always get on with their family,
0:52:04 > 0:52:05but we do, we always have.
0:52:05 > 0:52:09It's so close.
0:52:09 > 0:52:10It's just natural to us.
0:52:10 > 0:52:16But our friends, you make your friends, and we've got really good friends.
0:52:16 > 0:52:19We do everything together, don't we? We spend a lot of time together.
0:52:19 > 0:52:24We don't want to have a barbecue in our garden without inviting everybody around.
0:52:24 > 0:52:28We'll have Honey round, won't we?
0:52:28 > 0:52:31- She's a little monkey. - She's beautiful, she really is.
0:52:31 > 0:52:35- She's going to be the hardest person to leave behind, isn't she?- Yeah.
0:52:35 > 0:52:37It's going to be difficult for us to do that.
0:52:37 > 0:52:39Whether we can do it is another matter.
0:52:39 > 0:52:41Yeah, I know.
0:52:42 > 0:52:43Don't know.
0:52:48 > 0:52:52Ah, that's always the hardest part.
0:52:52 > 0:52:57Leaving behind their son and granddaughter is really tugging at the heart strings.
0:52:57 > 0:53:02It's been a tough week and it's almost time to make the final decision.
0:53:04 > 0:53:09The Burnleys' week in Australia has been a real mixture of highs and lows.
0:53:09 > 0:53:11- I don't like it at all. - Don't you?- No.
0:53:11 > 0:53:15- It's just cobwebs everywhere. - I guess the garden's out for you, then?!- Hm.
0:53:15 > 0:53:20Martin loved the job so much he couldn't wait to get stuck in.
0:53:20 > 0:53:22Just one other question, when can I start?!
0:53:22 > 0:53:27And some of the financial hurdles came as a bit of a shock.
0:53:27 > 0:53:33Mortgage repayments per month. It's a lot more than what we're paying now.
0:53:33 > 0:53:37The social rugby scene shouldn't be a problem for son Michael.
0:53:37 > 0:53:41I should be fine, I should make a lot of friends, especially if I start playing rugby.
0:53:41 > 0:53:44The hardest thing will be leaving the family behind.
0:53:44 > 0:53:47I'm going to miss you and I love you.
0:53:47 > 0:53:49It's nearly time to vote.
0:53:49 > 0:53:50So, what's it to be?
0:53:50 > 0:53:56I know it will be hard, just leaving everything that you know behind, your family, your friends.
0:53:56 > 0:53:59You need to ask questions, where to go.
0:53:59 > 0:54:02You need to find everything out, where to go.
0:54:02 > 0:54:07It's going to be really hard. But from what I've seen, I'm very impressed.
0:54:07 > 0:54:11For Martin, the real ramifications of the move are starting to sink in.
0:54:11 > 0:54:13I don't think my parents could,
0:54:13 > 0:54:17I know my dad certainly couldn't make the trip, because he's just not up to it.
0:54:17 > 0:54:19He's too old. His knees have gone.
0:54:19 > 0:54:22It takes him all his time just walk round the house.
0:54:22 > 0:54:26He's been doing walks outside to try to get himself going, but he struggles.
0:54:26 > 0:54:30My mum wouldn't come without my dad. I know for certain that they're never going to come over.
0:54:30 > 0:54:34And they're all leaving close friends behind.
0:54:34 > 0:54:37It's going to be really tough having to start over again,
0:54:37 > 0:54:40and possibly lose contact with my friends back in the UK.
0:54:40 > 0:54:43There are ways, the internet, but it's never going to be the same.
0:54:43 > 0:54:47I'm going to lose those friends, and have to make new friends out here,
0:54:47 > 0:54:50which I should do, because it's so friendly out here.
0:54:50 > 0:54:51You can talk to anyone.
0:54:51 > 0:54:55So how are the Burnleys going to vote?
0:54:55 > 0:55:00After spending a week in Australia and experiencing Australia, our vote goes to...
0:55:05 > 0:55:10- ALL: Australia. - It's a vote for Australia, but they know it won't be plain sailing.
0:55:10 > 0:55:14This could be the last time that we have a last Christmas in England.
0:55:14 > 0:55:18And my parents are quite old, so you never know, touch wood, I hope
0:55:18 > 0:55:21that nothing does happen, but you never know what's around a corner.
0:55:21 > 0:55:27So, with them being as old as they are, it's going to be hard.
0:55:27 > 0:55:29It's not a nice feeling.
0:55:29 > 0:55:32That will be hard for me. There'll be plenty of tears, plenty of them.
0:55:35 > 0:55:39I think, I don't want to miss out on Honey for three or four years.
0:55:39 > 0:55:43But I just think that if we don't come out here and do
0:55:43 > 0:55:48what we want to do, then they could take her anywhere in the world.
0:55:48 > 0:55:51They could move down south, Paul's looked at jobs in Spain.
0:55:51 > 0:55:55He could just take her anywhere, he will go wherever the work is for him and Gemma.
0:55:55 > 0:55:58We've got no control over that.
0:55:58 > 0:56:00We've got to try to think of us for a while.
0:56:00 > 0:56:02We have, we have, definitely.
0:56:12 > 0:56:17The Burnleys have made a brave decision to move to Australia,
0:56:17 > 0:56:22leaving behind their eldest son, his partner and, of course, their first grandchild.
0:56:22 > 0:56:27Let's hope Paul, Gemma and Honey-Lily will follow eventually.
0:56:27 > 0:56:33Join us again next time when we send another family where they are wanted down under.
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