0:00:02 > 0:00:07Welcome to Wanted Down Under, the show that catapults a British family
0:00:07 > 0:00:13right across to the other side of the world, to help them make the biggest decision of their life...
0:00:13 > 0:00:16whether to stay in the UK or to move to Australia.
0:00:16 > 0:00:20Alan Cappleman lives with his family in Newcastle.
0:00:20 > 0:00:23He's desperate to start a new life Down Under.
0:00:23 > 0:00:29I would say I was 99.9% certain that I really want to go to Australia.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33As a sports teacher, it offers Alan the ideal lifestyle, both in work and leisure.
0:00:33 > 0:00:39I hope the lifestyle and standard of living in Australia will be a great deal better than what it is here.
0:00:39 > 0:00:43But his wife, Louise, isn't keen on uprooting her family.
0:00:43 > 0:00:45We'll lose a lot by leaving.
0:00:45 > 0:00:48We'll just have to wait and see.
0:00:48 > 0:00:53- Leaving her loved ones behind is something she'll never get used to. - It's going to be harder.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56It's going to be harder for me, I think.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59On her trial week Down Under, Louise digs in her heels.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01If you're comparing them,
0:01:01 > 0:01:08- we're better off in the UK, financially.- I'm not gonna disagree.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13Will this upset Alan's plans to move where they're Wanted Down Under?
0:01:34 > 0:01:36Australia has long been a destination of choice for
0:01:36 > 0:01:42Brits looking for a better lifestyle and it's on the lookout for people with certain skills and experience.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46If you're under 45 and on the skilled occupations list,
0:01:46 > 0:01:49which includes anything from nurses and builders to teachers
0:01:49 > 0:01:55and scientists, you can apply for a visa and ultimately, residency, Down Under,
0:01:55 > 0:02:00but many people underestimate how difficult the move can actually be.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06We've given another British family the opportunity to spend a week
0:02:06 > 0:02:10Down Under to see if it's all they've dreamt it would be.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15After that, they'll have to make a decision one way or the other...
0:02:15 > 0:02:19to stay in the UK, or to move to Australia.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23Alan and Louise Cappleman live in Newcastle with their three children...
0:02:23 > 0:02:27five-year-old Laurie, three-year-old Freya, and Ethan, who's one.
0:02:27 > 0:02:32Alan is a 43-year-old PE teacher and wants to up sticks and move
0:02:32 > 0:02:35his family to Australia for a better quality of life.
0:02:35 > 0:02:41The reason I want to move to Australia is cos I met a couple of Australian PE teachers
0:02:41 > 0:02:45a couple of years ago and they talked about how good their lifestyle was
0:02:45 > 0:02:48in Australia compared to what it is here.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50So I hope the lifestyle and standard of living
0:02:50 > 0:02:55in Australia will be a great deal better than what it is here.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58I would say I was 99.9% certain
0:02:58 > 0:03:01that I really want to go to Australia.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04Unlike his wife, Alan's already got family living in Melbourne.
0:03:04 > 0:03:08It's a lot easier for me because with my parents and family being
0:03:08 > 0:03:11across there and easier, leaving it behind.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14Alan's wife, Louise, is 28 and doesn't share his passion.
0:03:14 > 0:03:20She has a solid support network of friends and close family who she'd have to leave behind.
0:03:20 > 0:03:26I see my mam every day because I drop the girls off at school and she looks after Ethan in the morning.
0:03:26 > 0:03:31And then we go to theirs on a Sunday with the family and go for Sunday dinner.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33Alan has a son he'd be leaving in the UK.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36Adam's 14 years of age.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38At the moment, he's a two-minute drive away.
0:03:38 > 0:03:42It's easy to get to. If there's any concerns, he can always give me
0:03:42 > 0:03:45a ring and I'm always there for him and I always will be there for him.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48But he still thinks the move could work out well.
0:03:48 > 0:03:51Of course, in Australia, I'm hoping that I'll actually see more of him,
0:03:51 > 0:03:53because when he comes over for six weeks' summer holidays,
0:03:53 > 0:03:58I've got him for six weeks as opposed to six days a year, whatever that might be.
0:03:58 > 0:04:02It takes an outgoing person to move to Australia and make new friends.
0:04:02 > 0:04:07Alan might have a lot of persuading to do if Louise is going to come with him.
0:04:07 > 0:04:11Louise can be quite shy at times and not quite forceful like that
0:04:11 > 0:04:15so that's a concern that I would have for Louise.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19If Alan hadn't said anything, I'd be quite happy...over here.
0:04:19 > 0:04:26I've now really got to try and convince Louise that Australia is the way forward.
0:04:26 > 0:04:32In the UK, Alan has a good job as the head of a PE department and has a lot to lose by moving.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34The salary over here is very good.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37Most people I think would be very happy with it.
0:04:37 > 0:04:44I've got a good job, I love my job, so there is a bit of sacrifice but sometimes you take one step back
0:04:44 > 0:04:47to take two steps forward and that is one way that I'm looking at it.
0:04:47 > 0:04:51I just don't want to go across there and have
0:04:51 > 0:04:53not as nice a house.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56I'd lose a lot by leaving, I think.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58We'll just have to wait and see.
0:04:58 > 0:05:06The cut-off for a skilled migrant visa is 45 years of age, so for the Capplemans, it's now or never.
0:05:06 > 0:05:15By the time the visa process goes through, I'll be 44, nearly 45, so it's probably my last opportunity
0:05:15 > 0:05:20- to get out there. - But this decision is one they've both got to make together.
0:05:20 > 0:05:24It's not just about me and my dreams and aspirations, it's about what's
0:05:24 > 0:05:27going to be useful for the whole family.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29If that means
0:05:29 > 0:05:33- that Louise doesn't want to go and we've had a good...- That's it.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36Then that's it. Yes.
0:05:36 > 0:05:40Will Alan and Louise be able to come to an agreement?
0:05:40 > 0:05:45To help them decide, we're sending them to Perth, the capital of Western Australia.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49With its relaxed atmosphere, miles of beaches and sporty culture, it's
0:05:49 > 0:05:51bound to give them and the children a lifestyle they're looking for.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55And its suburbs should provide options for buying
0:05:55 > 0:05:59good-size property on their budget for £225,000.
0:05:59 > 0:06:05Perth is also home to five universities and various further education colleges
0:06:05 > 0:06:08meaning Alan will have plenty of opportunities.
0:06:08 > 0:06:12We've found three possible lifestyles for our family, each
0:06:12 > 0:06:17offering a brand new way of life for them to try on their budget...
0:06:17 > 0:06:20but which one will be the most suitable?
0:06:20 > 0:06:24Life on the coast is a world away from what the Capplemans are used to.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27With beaches and national parks close by, there are
0:06:27 > 0:06:31plenty of opportunities for them to spend time together as a family.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34A four-bedroom house like this one in Quinns Rock
0:06:34 > 0:06:40could set you back up to £400,000, well beyond the Capplemans' budget.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44Further in from the coast, house prices drop to around 240,000,
0:06:44 > 0:06:50but with fewer work opportunities close by, Alan would face up to an hour's commute to work each day.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54So, very different from their life in the UK.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56But what about the second option?
0:06:56 > 0:07:00Melville is an outer suburb of Perth and the closest you can get to living
0:07:00 > 0:07:05in the country, with attractions including a reptile centre
0:07:05 > 0:07:10and aquariums giving the children a unique opportunity to see wildlife up close.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14Houses here are expensive and this four-bedroom property
0:07:14 > 0:07:19will set you back over £400,000, smashing the Capplemans' budget.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22Other houses in the area will be around 330,000.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25That's still too high for the Capplemans.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29And it could involve a 30-minute commute for Alan in to work.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34But what about the third option?
0:07:34 > 0:07:37Living in East Perth will put the Cappleman family right in the heart of the city.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41Here, they can access anything they want from the central business district, meaning shopping and
0:07:41 > 0:07:49entertainment are close by, as well as the famous Swan River, should the family want to cruise and sightsee.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53The average price of a four-bedroom home here is around £750,000
0:07:53 > 0:07:58and the Capplemans might be hard-pressed to find property within their budget.
0:07:58 > 0:08:03But there are various schools and colleges within walking distance for Alan.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07So three very different possibilities for our family to try.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11So which one did we decide would suit them best?
0:08:11 > 0:08:14We're sending the Capplemans to live on the coast in Carramar.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17With its sandy beaches and activity-filled lifestyle,
0:08:17 > 0:08:21the family should be happy here and find a property on their budget.
0:08:21 > 0:08:26We've got a job for Alan to try out, found some properties to show them...
0:08:26 > 0:08:30It's not right for our family, I think. It wouldn't work.
0:08:30 > 0:08:35..and give them a taste of the Aussie lifestyle, but will it live up to expectations?
0:08:35 > 0:08:36Rain's coming. Let's go.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38And will they decide to stay?
0:08:38 > 0:08:40Doesn't matter if you vote UK.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43It's time for the Capplemans to take the plunge.
0:08:43 > 0:08:47The journey from Newcastle to Perth takes 21 hours and the family
0:08:47 > 0:08:52finally arrive in Australia at 5.30pm local time.
0:08:55 > 0:09:02Alan made this trip before, about 20 years ago, but it's Louise and the children's first time Down Under.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05Australia doesn't feel as far as I expected, you know.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09We had a good flight and I think that made a big difference.
0:09:09 > 0:09:14Looking forward to bed, a cup of tea and the sun and tomorrow morning.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17No rain.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21They're all excited about the adventures that lie ahead.
0:09:21 > 0:09:27But will Alan be able to persuade Louise they can build a new life so far from home?
0:09:27 > 0:09:30The Capplemans will be staying in Carramar, a northern suburb
0:09:30 > 0:09:35of Perth, an hour from the city but just 15 minutes' drive to the beach.
0:09:35 > 0:09:42With four bedrooms and a large open-plan living area, there's plenty of space for the children.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45Let's hope the Capplemans like it.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49Here goes.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51It's nice.
0:09:51 > 0:09:56This kind of property would cost around £230,000 and a teeny bit over
0:09:56 > 0:10:00their budget, but it'll give them an idea of the Aussie style of living.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04So what do you think? The only drawback, I think, with the open-plan
0:10:04 > 0:10:09is the fact that is when you're making some meals, the smell's going to be around the lounge.
0:10:09 > 0:10:13I can keep an eye on the kids if they're in the living room. It's easier, isn't it?
0:10:13 > 0:10:18But thinking about what we have at home, in terms of furniture, I think it could quite easily fit into here.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22Well, they're off to a good start and Alan's already moving in.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25But what about the bedrooms?
0:10:25 > 0:10:29It's a little bit bigger than what we've got back home but it's
0:10:29 > 0:10:31still a little bit smaller than what I thought.
0:10:31 > 0:10:37Not too impressed then, but the bedrooms have a few added extras.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41That's more like it, isn't it? It's a much bigger bathroom suite, isn't it?
0:10:41 > 0:10:47- It's tiled a little bit nicer than ours is, as well, isn't it? - A lot nicer.
0:10:47 > 0:10:51It's newer. It's a nice big bed.
0:10:53 > 0:10:54Not huge.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57It's not as big as I perhaps thought.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00Will the outside be any more impressive?
0:11:04 > 0:11:05OK.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- Not big enough.- Nowhere for the trampoline. Or the slides. Tiny garden.
0:11:18 > 0:11:23I think we'd want a bigger garden.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27Think by the time you put your trampoline up there... In fact,
0:11:27 > 0:11:31- you wouldn't get your trampoline up, would you?- So what's the verdict on their rental accommodation?
0:11:31 > 0:11:37One of the reasons that we want to move here is that we want the kids and the outdoors.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39You look at the size of the garden.
0:11:39 > 0:11:43It's not very spacious if we are going to be here.
0:11:43 > 0:11:47- We want a bigger garden, don't we?- We'd need a bigger garden.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52Let's hope the Capplemans feel a little bit more at home tomorrow.
0:11:52 > 0:11:58I think after seeing this house, it'll be very interesting to see what we can actually get for our budget.
0:11:58 > 0:12:01That's important. Make sure we've got that sorted out by the end of the week.
0:12:01 > 0:12:06Alan already knows he wants to move Down Under but he's got to convince Louise.
0:12:06 > 0:12:10What's really important is that we use this to try and convince you
0:12:10 > 0:12:15that Perth will be right for all of us as a family.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17I just need to see what it's like.
0:12:17 > 0:12:21It's not convincing, is it, seeing what it's like.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- OK.- Louise is keen to make her own decision.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29Yeah. I think this week's going to decide a lot of things, isn't it...
0:12:29 > 0:12:31Whether we stay or go.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33Absolutely.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38Let's hope the Capplemans can come to an agreement.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46Back in the UK, the Capplemans live in a four-bedroom detached house,
0:12:46 > 0:12:50which they believe to be worth around £245,000.
0:12:52 > 0:12:59In Australia, they're looking for a four-bedroom, two-bathroom property and have a budget of up to 225,000.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03So, we found them three properties to look around.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07First up is a four-bedroom house which is on the market for around
0:13:07 > 0:13:13£220,000 and well within their budget, but will they like it?
0:13:13 > 0:13:18Well, it's not the grand open-plan entrance hall Alan may have been expecting.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21Small, it's a bit small.
0:13:21 > 0:13:27I'm not too sure about coming straight in from the outside straight into what could be the living room.
0:13:27 > 0:13:32The master bedroom's so big there's even room for a desk, so maybe that'll please him.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34It's nice.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38It's bigger than ours. Yeah.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41The suite's not huge though, is it?
0:13:41 > 0:13:44It sits nice. It'll do.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47There's a walk-in wardrobe.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50A walk-in wardrobe. Come on, Louise.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52That must tick a box.
0:13:52 > 0:13:57Unimpressed with the master bedroom, maybe they'll like the space of the traditional Aussie family room.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- This is nice. - This is more like it, isn't it?
0:14:00 > 0:14:01I like the space in here.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04Finally, this is the kind of thing they want.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07Have we got the unit space...
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- compared to what we have? - Not as much.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14The room's a nice size. It's big.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17Enough room for the kids to play.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19Big windows, as well. Light.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23But with a nice size living area, there seems to be a compromise in the bedrooms.
0:14:23 > 0:14:28Suppose a little bit smaller than what I expected, to be honest.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30It's very similar to what we have at home.
0:14:30 > 0:14:34A bit bigger than what we've got... plus all the wardrobes.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36I don't know if they are bigger than what we've got.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- I don't think they are.- But we've got our wardrobes all built in.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43Will the outdoor living area make them see this property differently?
0:14:43 > 0:14:47Now, this is more like it.
0:14:47 > 0:14:53I can quite easily see myself on a Saturday afternoon opening up a few glasses and a bit of a barbecue.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55Yeah.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57Fantastic. Definitely Saturday afternoon, this.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00Ah, yes. To top it off, there's a pool.
0:15:00 > 0:15:05- A swimming pool. - It's what you wanted, isn't it? It's a nice garden, isn't it?
0:15:05 > 0:15:08Fantastic. This is about why you wanted to come to Australia.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12So this property seems like it's got big potential.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16I think the inside's a little bit smaller than what we already have and I think that you would say that
0:15:16 > 0:15:18for the unit space for the kitchen and what have you.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20I think this is fine for just us.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22Yeah.
0:15:22 > 0:15:27It's what we need... Till you've got a job sorted and everything.
0:15:27 > 0:15:33I think the good thing is that we could afford this ourselves.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35But like I say, I think it would be a nice...
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- We'll have to see what we could get. - Yeah. What we could possibly get.
0:15:39 > 0:15:42But Alan has bigger and better plans.
0:15:42 > 0:15:47He's considering asking his Melbourne-based parents to invest in a property with them.
0:15:47 > 0:15:52Be really interesting to see what we could get if perhaps, you know,
0:15:52 > 0:15:56the possibility of clubbing together with my parents and what have you...
0:15:56 > 0:16:00see what size property we could get for that.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04Yeah. That would be interesting.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07If he can persuade his parents to invest, they could afford a much
0:16:07 > 0:16:12more luxurious property from the start. But there's a small catch.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15His parents would be leaving Melbourne and moving in with them.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19To give them a taste of what could be achievable
0:16:19 > 0:16:22if they all clubbed together, we found property number two.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28It has four bedrooms and extra reception rooms.
0:16:28 > 0:16:33It's valued at £310,000 and could be theirs,
0:16:33 > 0:16:36with a bit of help from Mum and Dad.
0:16:36 > 0:16:41This looks nice, doesn't it? This is nice, isn't it?
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- Nice and spacious.- Nice size.- Yeah.
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- Nice size.- The suite's quite nice.
0:16:46 > 0:16:49It's a similar size to the last one.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51Double shower. A nice big double shower there.
0:16:51 > 0:16:55First impressions are good but they'd need space for Alan's parents.
0:16:55 > 0:17:01To think about that second budget, if my parents were here, you know, there's a possibility
0:17:01 > 0:17:06- that perhaps this room could be used for my parents as a bedroom or lounge for them.- Oh, yes.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10Every woman's dream, having the in-laws living in the front room.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13Yeah, if the house is big enough. Yeah.
0:17:13 > 0:17:17I think you were thinking more of like an annexe, weren't you, instead of building something.
0:17:19 > 0:17:21It's something to think about.
0:17:21 > 0:17:26This cinema would work for most film buffs but it doesn't do it for Alan.
0:17:26 > 0:17:33One of the real ideas... Reasons why you want to come to Australia is for the outdoor stuff and
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- this room hasn't convinced me for that reason and I think it could be better spent.- A playroom.
0:17:37 > 0:17:39Yeah. Even a playroom.
0:17:39 > 0:17:44I don't want them like the UK, sat in the house watching DVD after DVD and what have you.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47End of rant. Don't go on, Dad.
0:17:47 > 0:17:49Ethan's just fallen asleep.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- A nice size living room. - Louise is loving the luxurious
0:17:57 > 0:18:02- space and decor but there's only one room that really impresses Alan. - Oh, yes.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06The best room of the house so far, would you say? Quite like this room.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08But she has other ideas.
0:18:08 > 0:18:14We could have a bigger kitchen and have it more like a day room or something, for the kids.
0:18:18 > 0:18:21With luxury additions and room to spare, this is a lot of house for
0:18:21 > 0:18:28£310,000, but it isn't quite what Alan and Louise are looking for.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31If you're going to stretch your budget,
0:18:31 > 0:18:34then you'd want bigger rooms and
0:18:34 > 0:18:36we've yet to find one, really.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40Will the outdoors area change their mind?
0:18:40 > 0:18:44- Nice pool.- Beautiful pool, isn't it?
0:18:44 > 0:18:49Can imagine just sitting round there in an afternoon...
0:18:49 > 0:18:54enjoying the sun. It's nice.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56It's not child-friendly in any way.
0:18:56 > 0:19:01It's a lovely pool. It's just not for me. I like grass.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04It's like something you'd get in a hotel.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06That looks fantastic, doesn't it?
0:19:06 > 0:19:09No. It's not right for us as a family,
0:19:09 > 0:19:13and I think if we're considering stretching the budget to this amount...
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- I thought we'd get something much bigger.- ..it wouldn't work.
0:19:17 > 0:19:18I preferred the other one.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21It seems like Louise would prefer a place of her own,
0:19:21 > 0:19:24and Alan's parents can keep their wallets closed for now.
0:19:24 > 0:19:29We're going to show them their final property, which they should be able to afford on their own.
0:19:29 > 0:19:33Property three is on the market for £235,000.
0:19:33 > 0:19:39It's slightly over the Capplemans' budget but not unachievable,
0:19:39 > 0:19:44depending on what they can get for their house back in the UK.
0:19:44 > 0:19:50With four bedrooms, a stylish, modern design and a pool, could this be the one?
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- Nice room.- Not very big.- It's not very big. Plenty of light.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00It's not as dull for you as one or two others, perhaps.
0:20:00 > 0:20:01Too small again.
0:20:01 > 0:20:06Apparently, with Alan, size is everything. Will the bedrooms be more impressive?
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- Quite a nice size.- Nice size. Yeah.
0:20:09 > 0:20:13- Oh!- Oh! Nice wardrobes for me. - Oh, just what you...
0:20:13 > 0:20:17- LOUISE GIGGLES And for me.- Lots of drawers.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20The bathroom's probably the best one we've seen so far - the en suite.
0:20:20 > 0:20:25They seem to like the en suite, too, but there's a small problem with the layout.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28- The bedroom's right at the front again.- It's a nice window.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31I like the arch. Normally, they're just square.
0:20:31 > 0:20:36Yeah. That takes away a bit of privacy, though, doesn't it?
0:20:36 > 0:20:38Nice and bright.
0:20:38 > 0:20:40Possibly the best we've seen so far, I think.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42It is the nicest inside, isn't it?
0:20:42 > 0:20:46The large, open-plan living area also ticks some boxes.
0:20:46 > 0:20:51- It's a big dining room, isn't it? - It's a nice dining room.
0:20:51 > 0:20:58This house's wooden floors and minimalist design are doing their job. This is looking more promising.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01I like the floor - the polished floor. It's really nice.
0:21:01 > 0:21:06And on further viewing, Alan's decided there's a bit more space than he originally thought.
0:21:06 > 0:21:10- The rooms are definitely bigger than the other two.- A little bit.
0:21:10 > 0:21:15I think this is potentially the best inside that we've seen so far. Yeah?
0:21:17 > 0:21:19Yeah. It's a good one, this.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22- So what about outside? - There's no grass, though.
0:21:22 > 0:21:28No, but the kids would be happy in the swimming pool. That's fantastic.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31Nice little area.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33It's nice, but I'd still like grass.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- You'd still like grass. - But this is the right size house.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- You'd be happy with this type of house?- With some grass in the garden.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44I still think I like the outside of the first house.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47The first house, outside, was absolutely perfect, wasn't it?
0:21:47 > 0:21:52And I like the inside here, so we'd have to compromise on a balance there, somewhere.
0:21:52 > 0:21:56Property three seems to be a hit.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59The Capplemans have seen three prospective houses.
0:21:59 > 0:22:05Property one was within their budget of £225,000, and although they liked the living space and outdoor area,
0:22:05 > 0:22:09they'd have to compromise with small bedrooms.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12I suppose it's a little bit smaller than what I expected, to be honest.
0:22:12 > 0:22:16Property two was a lot pricier, and certainly had the wow factor,
0:22:16 > 0:22:19but Louise would have to share with the in-laws.
0:22:19 > 0:22:25There's a possibility that perhaps this room could be used for my parents, as a bedroom or lounge.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28And the outdoor space wasn't to their taste, either.
0:22:28 > 0:22:32It's not right for us as a family and I think it wouldn't work.
0:22:32 > 0:22:36Property three was right on budget and seemed to offer a good compromise,
0:22:36 > 0:22:40with its nice, clean design, open spaces and good size rooms.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43Possibly the best we've seen so far, I think.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46But Louise would have to make do with a yard out back.
0:22:46 > 0:22:47Nice, but I'd still like grass.
0:22:47 > 0:22:51So did the Capplemans find the dream home they were looking for?
0:22:51 > 0:22:55I did a lot of research on house prices before coming out,
0:22:55 > 0:23:01so I've had a pretty fair idea about the price of the houses that we've looked at.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05The quality of the houses is better than what I actually thought
0:23:05 > 0:23:08and what I'd researched and what I'd heard and read.
0:23:08 > 0:23:14And I think the design of the house has probably impressed Louise more than I expected.
0:23:14 > 0:23:16So, I think that's a good thing...
0:23:16 > 0:23:18for me, certainly, anyway.
0:23:18 > 0:23:24I would like to think that what we've seen today has been enough to influence her vote.
0:23:24 > 0:23:31How she'll vote, I really don't know, I really don't know, but I hope it's showing the Australian flag.
0:23:31 > 0:23:35Has Louise been impressed enough to vote the way he wants?
0:23:36 > 0:23:40We've had a fantastic day, looked at three very nice houses.
0:23:40 > 0:23:44In terms of value for money, we are going to vote for...
0:23:50 > 0:23:52ALL: ..Australia.
0:23:57 > 0:24:02So, despite a few misgivings, Alan and Louise like some of the properties,
0:24:02 > 0:24:05and it's Alan's job that will get them their visa.
0:24:05 > 0:24:09So he needs to find good work in Australia.
0:24:09 > 0:24:14Back in the UK, Alan is the head of physical education at this school in Newcastle.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18I have a real passion for my job.
0:24:18 > 0:24:20I have some great staff that work with me,
0:24:20 > 0:24:26and the kids can be challenging at times, but really quite receptive as well. It's a fantastic job.
0:24:26 > 0:24:31It's something that you don't wake up in the morning and think, "Oh, I've got to go to work."
0:24:32 > 0:24:38I'm also involved with something that I've loved all my life and really been involved with,
0:24:38 > 0:24:40and that's what I want to remain in.
0:24:40 > 0:24:45He earns around £43,000 a year, and has great prospects of moving up the career ladder.
0:24:45 > 0:24:50But he's willing to give all this up for a better work-life balance Down Under.
0:24:50 > 0:24:56One of the biggest problems is going from head of faculty to, perhaps, taking a step or two down.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59My wife's biggest concern is whether I'll manage to cope with that.
0:24:59 > 0:25:04But I think what's important is that I don't become too arrogant.
0:25:04 > 0:25:11I do have experience within the sport and health, but it's a new national curriculum across there.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14It's something that I need to come to terms with.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17And I don't see any reason why, within a couple of years,
0:25:17 > 0:25:22I can't be trying to get back to the level, the standard, that I'm at at the moment.
0:25:24 > 0:25:28Alan is heading off for a day's work at the local secondary school.
0:25:28 > 0:25:31He knows this could be the make or break for his family.
0:25:31 > 0:25:36It's basically essential that if we come to Australia, that I can find work,
0:25:36 > 0:25:42and this morning will hopefully give me a good opportunity to find out whether that is possible.
0:25:42 > 0:25:47He wouldn't start as head of department, so may have to take a salary cut.
0:25:47 > 0:25:49And he's not getting any younger.
0:25:49 > 0:25:56In the UK, at 43, 44 years of age, I would find it very difficult to pick up employment as a PE teacher,
0:25:56 > 0:26:01and I'm wondering whether I would have the same concerns over here.
0:26:01 > 0:26:05But the Australian commute is already getting Alan going.
0:26:05 > 0:26:09I'm feeling very excited. It's been a pleasure driving in this morning,
0:26:09 > 0:26:11with the sun shining and what have you,
0:26:11 > 0:26:17and I've been really interested in a number of things so, yeah, I'm quite excited this morning.
0:26:17 > 0:26:22Alan's going to be shown around by Simon Young, the head of PE at Hale Grammar School.
0:26:22 > 0:26:27With 1,000 pupils, this school is a lot bigger than Alan's used to back home.
0:26:27 > 0:26:33The curriculum is heavily geared towards sport, and has an enviable array of top-class facilities.
0:26:33 > 0:26:37The Australian rugby team even trains here.
0:26:37 > 0:26:41Alan will have to prove himself if he's to get a job somewhere like this.
0:26:41 > 0:26:43We're very fortunate...
0:26:43 > 0:26:47He thinks he's going straight for an interview but Simon has other ideas.
0:26:47 > 0:26:50He's going to drop the new kid in at the deep end.
0:26:50 > 0:26:58We're going to try and convince Alan today that footie should be Aussie rules and not soccer. OK?
0:26:58 > 0:27:02We're also going to throw him in and see how he goes with you guys. OK?
0:27:02 > 0:27:06Unfortunately, Alan's left his PE kit at home.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13Let's hope his moves are as silky as his shirt.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16Yeah. That's much better. A couple more, then we'll go to some kicking.
0:27:19 > 0:27:21Give yourself a couple of steps.
0:27:21 > 0:27:25Alan, keep your eyes that way and your hands out in front of your face. Good luck.
0:27:25 > 0:27:28Concentrate, Alan. Don't let us Brits down.
0:27:28 > 0:27:31- Was that hard at the back?- Yeah.
0:27:31 > 0:27:34I'll just catch whatever comes my way.
0:27:35 > 0:27:40Nice. Alan's got to grips with a new kind of football.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42All right. Jogging, fellas.
0:27:42 > 0:27:46In Australia, sport is at the heart of young people's education,
0:27:46 > 0:27:49and Alan is keen to quiz Simon on its importance.
0:27:49 > 0:27:55- How much PE does a student have? - They do probably eight to ten hours per week.
0:27:55 > 0:27:59Eight to ten hours a week? That's just absolutely amazing. Fantastic.
0:27:59 > 0:28:01A lot of it for us is culture.
0:28:01 > 0:28:06- The boys want to do it, so they're all pretty serious and competitive about their sports.- Yeah?
0:28:06 > 0:28:08As Simon and Alan get more acquainted,
0:28:08 > 0:28:13Louise is taking in the local attractions and getting some shopping in.
0:28:16 > 0:28:21Louise has the chance to reflect on the move, and she's still not convinced.
0:28:21 > 0:28:23See what's in the next one.
0:28:23 > 0:28:27Australia's a lot more spread out, I think.
0:28:27 > 0:28:30I thought there would be more places to walk to.
0:28:30 > 0:28:34From what I've seen, you have to get in the car to go everywhere.
0:28:34 > 0:28:40She wouldn't work to begin with, so could be left, literally, holding the babies.
0:28:40 > 0:28:44Alan's main argument is that it's a much better life for the kids...
0:28:44 > 0:28:47which sort of makes me feel like I should come across...
0:28:47 > 0:28:51but obviously, I've got my friends and family to think about.
0:28:51 > 0:28:56So it's whether I can live over here without them...
0:28:56 > 0:28:58look after three kids on my own.
0:28:58 > 0:29:02But she's willing to keep an open mind.
0:29:02 > 0:29:04- What's the fashion like over here? - Over in the UK,
0:29:04 > 0:29:07it's more your big sort of department stores,
0:29:07 > 0:29:10whereas over here, it's more your little boutique sort of style.
0:29:10 > 0:29:13So every little place is different.
0:29:13 > 0:29:17If there's a certain style that you're after, I'm sure you'll be able to find it in Perth.
0:29:17 > 0:29:21Apart from the shopping, Louise has lots on her mind.
0:29:21 > 0:29:24The whole thing really rests on whether he can get a job,
0:29:24 > 0:29:27cos if he can't, we can't really come over...
0:29:27 > 0:29:33assuming we sell the house, house prices and things, financial reasons.
0:29:33 > 0:29:38Although Louise is still unsure, Alan's been working hard to try and persuade her.
0:29:38 > 0:29:42If the kids love it, maybe I should come across. Don't know.
0:29:42 > 0:29:45So, yeah, there's a lot of things to think about, I think.
0:29:45 > 0:29:51Alan needs to find out what he could earn in Australia to see if he and Louise could afford the move.
0:29:51 > 0:29:58In the UK, a PE teacher with responsibilities like myself, would take me up to say £43,000...
0:29:58 > 0:30:0386,000. How does that compare with the Australian wages?
0:30:03 > 0:30:06Entry point would probably be...
0:30:06 > 0:30:0950, around 50,000.
0:30:09 > 0:30:11- £25,000. Yeah.- Yeah.
0:30:11 > 0:30:16And then probably climbing to 70,000, 75,000.
0:30:16 > 0:30:20- Yeah.- And then if you're in middle management like me,
0:30:20 > 0:30:24then you're looking at 75 plus, probably maxing at about...
0:30:24 > 0:30:30depends where you are, but going to in excess of 100, around that mark.
0:30:30 > 0:30:35Alan may have to take a salary cut to start with, but he could forge a good career in Australia.
0:30:35 > 0:30:39From what I've seen, he's a pretty enthusiastic and, um...
0:30:39 > 0:30:44pretty motivated guy, and I think he'd be a wonderful asset for any school, in England or Australia.
0:30:44 > 0:30:49I don't think Alan would have any trouble adapting to the Australian way of life.
0:30:49 > 0:30:53I think he's a PE teacher, he obviously loves his sport, which we do,
0:30:53 > 0:30:57so I've no doubt that he'd really enjoy his time over here.
0:30:57 > 0:30:59That's just what Alan wanted to hear.
0:30:59 > 0:31:05I think Simon's given me some good indications that there will be work here,
0:31:05 > 0:31:08although nothing can be confirmed at this stage,
0:31:08 > 0:31:12and that my experiences, mainly athletics and football,
0:31:12 > 0:31:15would certainly be welcomed in Western Australia,
0:31:15 > 0:31:17and that's a nice thing to hear.
0:31:17 > 0:31:20I wonder how he'll vote.
0:31:20 > 0:31:21I've had a fantastic morning.
0:31:21 > 0:31:28My concerns about age, my lack of experience in Australia football and salaries have all been answered.
0:31:28 > 0:31:31For that reason, the country I'm going to vote for...
0:31:34 > 0:31:36..is Australia.
0:31:43 > 0:31:46The Capplemans love the active, outdoor lifestyle,
0:31:46 > 0:31:51and Australia is one of the best places in the world to take up sport.
0:31:51 > 0:31:57Australia is a successful sporting nation, and their willingness to try all sports and be great at them
0:31:57 > 0:31:59makes them envied worldwide.
0:31:59 > 0:32:02Some would even call them sports crazy.
0:32:02 > 0:32:05It's just part of what we do... with good weather,
0:32:05 > 0:32:07and so we spend
0:32:07 > 0:32:10a lot of time outdoors one way or another,
0:32:10 > 0:32:13and we also have a lot of infrastructure in place,
0:32:13 > 0:32:18including parks and gardens and those sorts of things, so we have a lot of open space.
0:32:18 > 0:32:24So what role does the PE teacher play in Australia's sporting success?
0:32:24 > 0:32:27We have dedicated physical education teachers,
0:32:27 > 0:32:33and that's important, because if children learn the right way to run, the right techniques,
0:32:33 > 0:32:39then you should practise the right way, and so they get taught all these things at a very early age.
0:32:39 > 0:32:43Ron even believes sport can help a family like the Capplemans settle in Australia.
0:32:43 > 0:32:47Sporting clubs are certainly a terrific way in Australia of meeting people,
0:32:47 > 0:32:50as are the schools that your children will go to.
0:32:50 > 0:32:57There are great places to meet people in the community and quickly become a part of the community.
0:33:01 > 0:33:07Alan Cappleman is convinced that a new life in Australia will be better for him and his family.
0:33:07 > 0:33:12I would say I was 99.9% certain that I really want to go to Australia.
0:33:12 > 0:33:15But his wife, Louise, just isn't convinced.
0:33:15 > 0:33:18If Alan hadn't sort of said anything,
0:33:18 > 0:33:22I think that I'd be quite happy over here.
0:33:22 > 0:33:27I've now really got to try and convince Louise that Australia is the way forward.
0:33:27 > 0:33:31A look around some properties was generally positive.
0:33:31 > 0:33:34I think this is, like, fine just for us.
0:33:34 > 0:33:40- Yeah. It's what we need... - I totally agree.- ..till you've got a job sorted and everything.
0:33:40 > 0:33:43And Alan fell in love with the job he tried.
0:33:43 > 0:33:48I think Simon's given me some good indications that there will be work here,
0:33:48 > 0:33:52and that my experiences, mainly athletics and football,
0:33:52 > 0:33:54would be welcomed in Western Australia.
0:33:54 > 0:34:00But it's not all plain sailing. It turns out to be more expensive than they'd hoped.
0:34:00 > 0:34:05So if you're comparing them, we're better off in the UK, financially.
0:34:05 > 0:34:07I'm not going to disagree.
0:34:07 > 0:34:11And leaving loved ones behind is never easy.
0:34:12 > 0:34:14Sorry.
0:34:14 > 0:34:16Upsetting my mam.
0:34:16 > 0:34:21By the end of the week, they'll have to choose one way or the other
0:34:21 > 0:34:25whether to stay in the UK, or to move to Australia.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27But will Louise come round to Alan's way of thinking?
0:34:31 > 0:34:35Australia seems to have some great opportunities for Alan,
0:34:35 > 0:34:42but if they want to make the move, they have to be realistic about their finances.
0:34:42 > 0:34:46They'll need to get a good price for their house back in Newcastle.
0:34:46 > 0:34:54Alan and Louise bought their four-bedroom house back in 2001 for £106,000.
0:34:54 > 0:35:01They now believe it to be worth around 245,000, but will it be worth as much as they think?
0:35:01 > 0:35:06We sent round three estate agents to give a more recent valuation.
0:35:06 > 0:35:09Smallish dining room off the main hall.
0:35:14 > 0:35:15Yeah. Nice room.
0:35:15 > 0:35:19A big table gives the impression that it's a little on the small side.
0:35:19 > 0:35:23'But nicely decorated. Nice.'
0:35:23 > 0:35:26Windows look to be recently done, as well.
0:35:26 > 0:35:28Yes. It's a really, really, nice room.
0:35:32 > 0:35:34OK. This is the lounge area.
0:35:34 > 0:35:37Very well presented. Nice decoration.
0:35:37 > 0:35:38Fireplace. Laminate flooring.
0:35:38 > 0:35:42'Clean and nice and extended over to the rear.'
0:35:42 > 0:35:46What you would class as a sunroom, I suppose, which is great for families.
0:35:46 > 0:35:50I like this. I like this extension.
0:35:50 > 0:35:52'Nice and bright. Neutral colours.
0:35:52 > 0:35:56- 'This will definitely add value to the property.- This is the kitchen.'
0:35:56 > 0:35:58Very nice. High-gloss work surfaces.
0:35:58 > 0:36:01Breakfast bar. Fitted appliances.
0:36:01 > 0:36:06Yeah. Nice kitchen leading to utility area.
0:36:06 > 0:36:09Possibly could have made better use of the space.
0:36:15 > 0:36:19'Decent size bedroom and decorated fairly neutrally.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22'They haven't over-committed on it being a child's bedroom.'
0:36:22 > 0:36:28Keeps it fairly neutral and should keep the majority of buyers happy.
0:36:28 > 0:36:30Oh, right. So this is the smallest room of the property.
0:36:30 > 0:36:35Well presented, again. Used currently as a toy room, but would make an ideal study.
0:36:35 > 0:36:38- 'Good.- Good size third bedroom.'
0:36:38 > 0:36:41Radiator.
0:36:41 > 0:36:43Looking on to the gardens.
0:36:45 > 0:36:47'It's very nice.'
0:36:49 > 0:36:53Master bedroom with built-in wardrobes...
0:36:53 > 0:36:55leading to an en suite.
0:36:55 > 0:36:57That's nice, nicely decorated.
0:36:59 > 0:37:03'The property's a four-bedroom detached property with an en suite.'
0:37:03 > 0:37:09Built roughly 2000, 2001, it's very close to good hospitals, schools and transport links.
0:37:09 > 0:37:14Very popular area. I would expect this property to achieve somewhere in the region
0:37:14 > 0:37:17of 225 to 230.
0:37:17 > 0:37:21And for a quick sale, I would say 215,000.
0:37:22 > 0:37:26As an asking price, I'd recommend something in the region of 220,
0:37:26 > 0:37:29I would have said.
0:37:29 > 0:37:33For a quick sale, I'd value it at 210 to 215.
0:37:34 > 0:37:38Those valuations were a lot less than they'd hoped.
0:37:38 > 0:37:40So how will it affect their ability to move?
0:37:40 > 0:37:46I'm not surprised, but I'm still a little bit disappointed in hearing 220...
0:37:46 > 0:37:48210 especially, for a quick sale.
0:37:48 > 0:37:55I think we'd be silly to sell it... now, when, I mean, they probably are going to go back up.
0:37:55 > 0:38:01So based on what we've just seen and heard, you would be less convinced about making the move over here
0:38:01 > 0:38:05based on the 210, 215, possibly even 220 mark,
0:38:05 > 0:38:11whereas if we were to sell it for more than that, it might influence your decision?
0:38:11 > 0:38:14Well, if we could get a bigger house.
0:38:14 > 0:38:20I'd still rather rent it out so we'll have that in case we do come over and it doesn't work,
0:38:20 > 0:38:24- and we can go back. - Something to fall back on. Yeah.
0:38:24 > 0:38:31The reality of how much their house is worth has dented the Capplemans' plans.
0:38:31 > 0:38:38They'll need to take a closer look at their entire finances to see if they can afford to live Down Under.
0:38:38 > 0:38:42We've prepared a comparison between their living expenses in the UK
0:38:42 > 0:38:46and in Australia to find out which leaves them better off.
0:39:01 > 0:39:07Life insurance. More expensive. That's a bit of a surprise.
0:39:07 > 0:39:11- Some things seem to be less expensive.- There's a massive difference in the council tax.
0:39:11 > 0:39:16You know, £150 a month we're paying, and you're looking at £500 per year.
0:39:16 > 0:39:20That's about a third of the cost of what we pay per year,
0:39:20 > 0:39:23so there's a massive saving there.
0:39:23 > 0:39:25The groceries aren't as cheap as they imagined.
0:39:25 > 0:39:27More for food in Australia.
0:39:27 > 0:39:32Everyone's got the perception that Australia's cheaper.
0:39:32 > 0:39:36I think the only thing that surprised me is that the food is possibly
0:39:36 > 0:39:42more expensive, but I don't think they have the competition in selling and buying the food.
0:39:42 > 0:39:45I don't think there's a great deal of difference.
0:39:45 > 0:39:50From what we've seen, the majority are pretty much the same as what we're paying.
0:39:50 > 0:39:51A few are more.
0:39:51 > 0:39:55Plus your wage. Your wage is going to be slightly lower to start with.
0:39:55 > 0:39:59You might get up to what you're on now but you're going to start lower.
0:39:59 > 0:40:04So at the minute, we're better off, plus we don't have to buy a new car.
0:40:04 > 0:40:05There's the cost of moving.
0:40:05 > 0:40:11So if you're comparing them, we're better off in the UK, financially...
0:40:14 > 0:40:18- ..I think.- No. I'm not going to disagree.
0:40:18 > 0:40:23And there are lots of hidden extras of moving that perhaps Alan hasn't faced up to.
0:40:23 > 0:40:25But is this enough to sway his vote?
0:40:25 > 0:40:31Having had the house valued, comparing prices over here and in the UK,
0:40:31 > 0:40:35with the reality check, we're going to vote for...
0:40:39 > 0:40:41- ..UK.- UK.
0:40:42 > 0:40:48So it looks like Louise is starting to make Alan face the realities of a move Down Under.
0:40:48 > 0:40:53This has been her round, if you like, and...
0:40:53 > 0:40:59she sees this, perhaps, as a way of saying, "Look, we are better off in the UK."
0:40:59 > 0:41:01But how much will Louise's opinion count?
0:41:01 > 0:41:05I think he's still determined to come, regardless.
0:41:05 > 0:41:09I think he's quite happy to gamble, whereas I'm a bit more reserved.
0:41:09 > 0:41:12I'm a bit scared of selling up and coming over
0:41:12 > 0:41:16and him not getting a job, which I don't think's really passed his...
0:41:16 > 0:41:19I don't think he's thought about it at all, really.
0:41:19 > 0:41:24I think he thinks he'll just get supply work or something.
0:41:24 > 0:41:26It might work. It could work.
0:41:26 > 0:41:30He's a bit more laid back, I think, than me. I'm more...
0:41:30 > 0:41:33I'm more of a worrier, I think, probably.
0:41:33 > 0:41:41I've been trying all week to convince Louise, and I thought I'd more or less got there until today.
0:41:44 > 0:41:50Louise is still undecided about the move, but a major selling point
0:41:50 > 0:41:54is the Australian lifestyle, so we sent them out to get a taste of it.
0:41:54 > 0:41:58Within Perth, there are 18 parkland areas,
0:41:58 > 0:42:03which means the family should be able to get out and explore as often as they like.
0:42:03 > 0:42:09Alan's trying to convince Louise that outdoor life is better in Oz, but it's not quite working out.
0:42:09 > 0:42:11The rain's coming. Let's go.
0:42:11 > 0:42:15You do have to be prepared for some classic British weather.
0:42:15 > 0:42:19This isn't what the Capplemans came halfway round the world for,
0:42:19 > 0:42:23- but nothing can dampen Alan's enthusiasm.- Just like England.
0:42:23 > 0:42:27- Got to expect a bit of rain. - Colder than I thought it would be.
0:42:27 > 0:42:30- We should have brought some more jumpers for the kids.- Yeah.
0:42:30 > 0:42:34And I think I'll bring my rain jacket out next time.
0:42:34 > 0:42:37Could this be another reason for Louise to stay at home,
0:42:37 > 0:42:41or is she starting to see the brighter side of life Down Under?
0:42:41 > 0:42:45The lifestyle in Australia is obviously much better than over in England,
0:42:45 > 0:42:49cos you can get out. I mean, it's been raining but it's not freezing.
0:42:49 > 0:42:51You don't get that freezing wind that we get.
0:42:51 > 0:42:56She knows Alan will be out at work to start with, and she'd be left home alone.
0:42:56 > 0:42:59I think I am under a bit of pressure
0:42:59 > 0:43:04to come over, cos I know how much he wants to do it and I think it probably is better for the kids.
0:43:05 > 0:43:08I do like it. I do like it.
0:43:08 > 0:43:12It's just whether I can actually adapt and make the move...
0:43:12 > 0:43:15and be on my own with the kids, with no support at all.
0:43:16 > 0:43:22Despite Alan's persistence, Louise is determined to make up her own mind.
0:43:22 > 0:43:25I think Alan still will vote to come here.
0:43:25 > 0:43:28Um...I'm still not sure.
0:43:28 > 0:43:33I'll just have to ponder on that one. But...
0:43:33 > 0:43:37I don't know. I'll have to see, I think.
0:43:37 > 0:43:40So, on Australian lifestyle, how will they vote?
0:43:40 > 0:43:44We've had a great day out. A little bit cold, but also, a little bit of sunshine.
0:43:44 > 0:43:48So we've decided that the country we're going to vote for is...
0:43:51 > 0:43:53..Australia.
0:43:53 > 0:43:59Ethan's throwing his toys out of the pram, but how will Louise deal with her final decision?
0:44:02 > 0:44:06So Louise could be coming round to the idea of emigrating,
0:44:06 > 0:44:12but if you move to the other side of the world, you leave all your friends behind.
0:44:12 > 0:44:16So how easy will it be to make new ones in Australia?
0:44:17 > 0:44:21The Capplemans have come to meet David and Janet Green.
0:44:21 > 0:44:25David is a teacher who emigrated to Perth two years ago.
0:44:25 > 0:44:32They're having the classic Aussie barbecue on the seafront, and their kids make friends straight away.
0:44:32 > 0:44:37- We were out here 20 years ago... - Right.- ..myself and Janet, and I always wanted to come back.
0:44:37 > 0:44:42I thought it was fantastic here. It's just the lifestyle for the kids and that sort of thing.
0:44:42 > 0:44:45Your situation just seems to be exactly the same as mine.
0:44:45 > 0:44:47I was here 20 years ago, in Melbourne.
0:44:47 > 0:44:51I loved it and wanted to come back, but it just didn't happen.
0:44:51 > 0:44:57As Alan and David compare notes, Louise wants to know how quickly Janet settled.
0:44:57 > 0:45:00So have you found you fitted in all right over here?
0:45:00 > 0:45:04- Yeah. I mean, there's always an adjustment period.- Yeah.- Um...
0:45:04 > 0:45:08And I do occasionally feel
0:45:08 > 0:45:13that I miss people back home, but I think, generally,
0:45:13 > 0:45:16our way of life is a lot nicer.
0:45:16 > 0:45:20We're a lot more relaxed. We actually spend more family time together.
0:45:20 > 0:45:22That's exactly what Alan wants.
0:45:22 > 0:45:25So how did either of them find work?
0:45:25 > 0:45:28I dropped my resume off as a relief teacher
0:45:28 > 0:45:34and Janet's resume off as somebody who could help out in the offices, if required, in administrative work.
0:45:34 > 0:45:40That night I got a phone call and I got all excited, thinking I'd got my first bit of paid work.
0:45:40 > 0:45:44It wasn't for me, it was for my wife. She started the work and I started the beach.
0:45:44 > 0:45:48It seems Janet and David both landed on their feet.
0:45:48 > 0:45:52It didn't take long after the first two or three weeks. Got some work,
0:45:52 > 0:45:54and it's amazing how quickly it picks up.
0:45:54 > 0:46:00The good thing for us is that most of the relief co-ordinators are always begging
0:46:00 > 0:46:02for good phys ed teachers.
0:46:02 > 0:46:06Wow! David's really selling it to Alan, but he doesn't need any more convincing.
0:46:06 > 0:46:10OK, guys. Do you want to come over and get some food? Ladies?
0:46:11 > 0:46:16Can Janet persuade Louise Australia's the best place for the kids to grow up?
0:46:16 > 0:46:18Our two are just more active.
0:46:18 > 0:46:22It's just a really good opportunity for them,
0:46:22 > 0:46:26and a really good start, I think, to their lives.
0:46:26 > 0:46:32If that wasn't enough to convince her, the Greens' children, Sam and Charlie, have a go themselves.
0:46:32 > 0:46:36When we got here, the people who are our friends now,
0:46:36 > 0:46:40kept on asking us to play with them and to sit next to them in class...
0:46:40 > 0:46:43- On our first day.- ..on the first day, and they're really friendly.
0:46:43 > 0:46:47Laurie, Freya and Ethan would have no trouble meeting new friends.
0:46:47 > 0:46:49So it's all down to Louise.
0:46:49 > 0:46:54I think when somebody isn't fully convinced, it's always difficult
0:46:54 > 0:46:59for the party that does want to take on the adventure, but I think Louise
0:46:59 > 0:47:05seems quite open to it, even though she does need a bit more convincing.
0:47:05 > 0:47:06Sam, Charlie, come on!
0:47:06 > 0:47:10They've already made new friends, but has it converted Louise?
0:47:10 > 0:47:16I think speaking to Janet's put my mind at rest about coming over and not sort of being alone.
0:47:16 > 0:47:18We probably would adapt quite well.
0:47:18 > 0:47:22It's easy to meet people, and everyone here seems really friendly.
0:47:22 > 0:47:25I think once you do get to know people, it's going to be easier
0:47:25 > 0:47:29to find the areas you want to be in, find good schools.
0:47:29 > 0:47:36Um... They seem to have a lovely family life. They seem to have more time to spend with the family,
0:47:36 > 0:47:37and I think that's what we want.
0:47:37 > 0:47:39Thank you very much.
0:47:39 > 0:47:43Alan feels he's done everything he can, and now it's up to her.
0:47:46 > 0:47:49'I don't think, really, now, it's about convincing Louise.'
0:47:49 > 0:47:53I think it's going to be a case of does Louise want to come over?
0:47:53 > 0:47:58Does she want to make the move? Does she want to commit herself to leaving her family and friends behind?
0:47:58 > 0:48:02If she can make that move, then I think we'll be across here next year.
0:48:02 > 0:48:06So, on making new friends, how will the Capplemans vote?
0:48:06 > 0:48:10Been a great morning, having a barbecue in the park there.
0:48:10 > 0:48:13We've met a lovely family who were in a similar situation to us,
0:48:13 > 0:48:16two years ago, had a great time, so for that reason,
0:48:16 > 0:48:19the country that we've decided to vote for is...
0:48:25 > 0:48:27ALL: ..Australia.
0:48:32 > 0:48:38So, Louise is starting to think that a move Down Under might just work.
0:48:38 > 0:48:42But before the Capplemans make their final decision,
0:48:42 > 0:48:45they've got to remember who they'll be leaving behind.
0:48:45 > 0:48:50We've prepared some messages from their friends and family back in the UK.
0:48:52 > 0:48:56Hi, Alan and Louise, Laurie, Freya and Ethan.
0:48:56 > 0:48:59'Hope you're having a lovely time over there.'
0:48:59 > 0:49:02'Louise, Alan and the kids are a very noisy family.'
0:49:04 > 0:49:07It's always chaos, but really good fun at the same time.
0:49:07 > 0:49:13'The two girls are almost kamikaze. They're not like the other grandchildren.'
0:49:13 > 0:49:15They're very rough and tumble.
0:49:15 > 0:49:21Their dad, being a PE teacher, has brought them up to run, jump, skip and...
0:49:21 > 0:49:26'They're generally fairly rowdy children, but good as gold, really.'
0:49:26 > 0:49:29- He's a bit of a charmer, isn't he? - Yeah, and a bit of a...
0:49:29 > 0:49:31shall we say a bit of a Del Boy?
0:49:31 > 0:49:35'He tells you one thing but does another.'
0:49:35 > 0:49:39- But he's got a heart of gold. Deep down, he's a lovely person.- Yeah.
0:49:39 > 0:49:41'Louise is a lovely person.'
0:49:41 > 0:49:44She's quite shy around people she doesn't know.
0:49:44 > 0:49:47She's very gentle, caring, and she'll do anything
0:49:47 > 0:49:53- 'to help anybody out.- When she first told me about going to Australia, I was quite excited for her,'
0:49:53 > 0:49:56cos a bit of us would absolutely love to go myself.
0:49:56 > 0:49:58And you never know. Next year...
0:49:59 > 0:50:01'..I wouldn't mind going, too.'
0:50:01 > 0:50:04I understand their rationale, why they want to go to Australia.
0:50:04 > 0:50:08They want to have a better lifestyle for the children
0:50:08 > 0:50:11'and she feels that maybe she'll get more
0:50:11 > 0:50:15'from somewhere like Australia than she would get from the UK.'
0:50:15 > 0:50:19'They've been talking about going to Australia for a few years now.'
0:50:19 > 0:50:23And at first, I wasn't sure it was a good idea...
0:50:23 > 0:50:27mainly because she'd be away from all her family, her friends.
0:50:27 > 0:50:29She's got three very young children
0:50:29 > 0:50:33'and she does get a lot of help from her family and friends.'
0:50:35 > 0:50:41It's a long way to travel on a regular basis. Um...
0:50:41 > 0:50:44'But it's up to them to make their own minds up.
0:50:44 > 0:50:48'I think that's fair, and I wouldn't like to influence them,'
0:50:48 > 0:50:51really, too much,
0:50:51 > 0:50:55but obviously, we would miss them very much.
0:50:55 > 0:50:59'From a selfish point of view, I don't want them to go to Australia.'
0:50:59 > 0:51:05I'm very close to Louise and the children, as well, um...
0:51:05 > 0:51:11'I'll miss having them around and being able to call in whenever I've got five minutes for a coffee.'
0:51:11 > 0:51:13INAUDIBLE
0:51:13 > 0:51:16The first few months, we'd miss them at the table. You know,
0:51:16 > 0:51:19'it'd be quite a wrench.'
0:51:19 > 0:51:26'And Louise and Caroline are also quite close, so I think it would be a strange thing'
0:51:26 > 0:51:31to feel the family unit had just suddenly shrunk so much.
0:51:33 > 0:51:36'I'll miss the girly chats with Louise and the phone calls.'
0:51:36 > 0:51:40I'll miss the clothes borrowing, and I'll miss the kids to bits.
0:51:42 > 0:51:45'My mum's kind of hoping they won't go.'
0:51:45 > 0:51:52I think she thinks they'll hopefully come back and decide it's not for them,
0:51:52 > 0:51:58cos I don't think she'd know what to do with herself if they went over there.
0:51:58 > 0:52:01'The thought of, you know, the children...'
0:52:01 > 0:52:06It's sort of growing up, you know, without us.
0:52:10 > 0:52:12Sorry.
0:52:15 > 0:52:20I'm missing you lots back here, and I'm missing the kids especially.
0:52:20 > 0:52:22I love you lots and we'll see you soon.
0:52:22 > 0:52:26'I hope it's all gone nicely for you.'
0:52:26 > 0:52:29And remember, we're waiting at home for you.
0:52:29 > 0:52:32See you soon.
0:52:37 > 0:52:39Upset my mam.
0:52:41 > 0:52:43It's a difficult one, isn't it, you know?
0:52:43 > 0:52:49Um...actually hearing them talk about you in that way
0:52:49 > 0:52:53makes things a little bit more difficult.
0:52:53 > 0:52:56It's going to be harder for her to come over.
0:52:56 > 0:52:59It's going to be harder for me, I think...
0:52:59 > 0:53:02family and friends-wise, cos my mam's upset by it.
0:53:06 > 0:53:13I don't think there's been anywhere that I've gone this week and not thought about Adam, as well -
0:53:13 > 0:53:18about how much he would be really keen to have been around
0:53:18 > 0:53:23and been seeing some of the things and hearing some of the things that we've seen and heard this week.
0:53:26 > 0:53:29But, you know, your mam and dad,
0:53:29 > 0:53:32financially, in a year or so's time,
0:53:32 > 0:53:39won't need to work and can quite easily come over and spend longer periods of time over here.
0:53:39 > 0:53:42I would like to think that in a year or two's time,
0:53:42 > 0:53:49if we were over here, then they would certainly start to consider making the move themselves.
0:53:49 > 0:53:56And I think that's perhaps a conversation that we need to have with them when we go back to the UK.
0:53:56 > 0:54:00It's almost time for the Capplemans to make their final decision.
0:54:02 > 0:54:06Their week Down Under has brought the reality of a possible move into focus.
0:54:06 > 0:54:13Alan'll be worried if it's changed my mind about staying here or going.
0:54:13 > 0:54:17I think it probably has. I think I'm probably back to 50-50.
0:54:20 > 0:54:22It means a lot to me,
0:54:22 > 0:54:26and I think it would mean a lot to the kids, um...
0:54:26 > 0:54:29But if Louise does say no, then... it's difficult.
0:54:29 > 0:54:31I really don't know.
0:54:31 > 0:54:37Once we leave and she goes back to the UK, perhaps she might reconsider.
0:54:51 > 0:54:55The Capplemans' week in Australia has been a real mixture of highs and lows.
0:54:55 > 0:54:57They quite liked the properties.
0:54:57 > 0:55:03I think this is fine for just us. It's what we need...
0:55:03 > 0:55:05- I totally agree. - ..till you've got a job sorted.
0:55:05 > 0:55:07And Alan loved his job prospects.
0:55:07 > 0:55:10There will be work here, and my experiences,
0:55:10 > 0:55:15mainly athletics and football, would certainly be welcomed in Western Australia.
0:55:15 > 0:55:19But the cost of moving proved a little more than they'd hoped.
0:55:19 > 0:55:21From what we've seen, at the minute,
0:55:21 > 0:55:25we're better off, cos we don't have to buy new cars, the cost of moving.
0:55:25 > 0:55:30So if you're comparing them, we're better off in the UK, financially.
0:55:30 > 0:55:33No, I'm not going to disagree.
0:55:33 > 0:55:39And for Louise, leaving her mum and family so far away would be a real wrench.
0:55:39 > 0:55:41Upsetting my mam.
0:55:43 > 0:55:45But it's time for the final vote.
0:55:47 > 0:55:50We've had a fantastic week in Australia.
0:55:50 > 0:55:53We've certainly been made very welcome.
0:55:53 > 0:55:56The country that we've decided to vote for is...
0:55:59 > 0:56:01ALL: ..Australia.
0:56:03 > 0:56:06We need temporary visas for a month.
0:56:06 > 0:56:09What made you make the decision, the final decision?
0:56:09 > 0:56:12Laurie wanted to stay here, I think.
0:56:12 > 0:56:17- Brilliant.- But...- No "buts". - ..but not for ever.- How...?
0:56:19 > 0:56:22There's nothing much I can say, really. Er...
0:56:22 > 0:56:26So the Capplemans were united in the end.
0:56:26 > 0:56:28Let's hope it works out for the both of them.
0:56:28 > 0:56:32Join us again next time when we find out what happens
0:56:32 > 0:56:35when another British family are Wanted Down Under.
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