0:00:02 > 0:00:06How would you convince your reluctant teenagers
0:00:06 > 0:00:07to move across the world,
0:00:07 > 0:00:09leaving behind their friends?
0:00:09 > 0:00:15Especially if time was running out on your dream of a new life down under.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19You've imagined this move for over 30 years.
0:00:19 > 0:00:22But it'll never happen if you can't persuade your children.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26I'm not only losing a boyfriend, I'm losing a friend.
0:00:26 > 0:00:31When push comes to shove, can you really afford the lifestyle you dream of?
0:00:31 > 0:00:35I'm just realising it might not ever, ever happen.
0:00:35 > 0:00:40With two teenagers to persuade, if you can't all agree to move, could it force you apart?
0:00:40 > 0:00:45I couldn't stay in England and have these three in Australia. Couldn't do it.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49The thought of leaving loved ones behind is almost too much to bear.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53With so many hurdles to overcome,
0:00:53 > 0:00:58could you really make the life-changing decision to go where you're wanted down under?
0:01:19 > 0:01:24The Horn family are going to sample life in Australia for one week.
0:01:24 > 0:01:29At the end of it, they'll have to make the biggest decision of their lives.
0:01:29 > 0:01:34Self-employed glazer Andy and pre-school teacher Lynn Horn
0:01:34 > 0:01:35live in Herne Bay in Kent.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39They have a son, Chris, aged 18, and daughter Kirsty, aged 17.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42They love the life they've built for themselves here,
0:01:42 > 0:01:46but it's not enough for Lynn and she's desperate for a change.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49I've wanted to go since I was about nine!
0:01:49 > 0:01:52My mum went to Australia on a cricket tour with my dad
0:01:52 > 0:01:58and ever since they came back, raving about the place, I've wanted to go.
0:01:58 > 0:02:02I told Andy that when I met him and we've tried a couple of times, we've looked into it,
0:02:02 > 0:02:06but we always thought something wasn't right. Timings weren't right.
0:02:06 > 0:02:12She's talked Andy into giving Australia a try, but he's not convinced she's really certain.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15It's been a long time since she first dreamed about going.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20I'm still not sure she's 100% she wants to go.
0:02:20 > 0:02:28I'm not sure whether she's really committed to leaving everything she's got, to make that big move.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31There are two other potential problems.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35Chris and Kirsty are old enough to stay at home in Herne Bay
0:02:35 > 0:02:40on their own, but Lynn wouldn't contemplate splitting the family up.
0:02:40 > 0:02:45We want more from life and want more for the children, for their futures,
0:02:45 > 0:02:47which we don't think they'll get over here.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51Chris is about to leave school, and the timing couldn't be worse.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53He'll need some serious convincing.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56For me, I feel a bit confused about where I am
0:02:56 > 0:03:00and what could happen within the next couple of years.
0:03:00 > 0:03:06The trial we're going on is going to have a massive impact on all of us.
0:03:06 > 0:03:12For Kirsty, leaving her big group of friends and boyfriend behind is unthinkable.
0:03:12 > 0:03:18Despite everything her parents have told her, she can't imagine a future in Australia.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21If we made the move, we'd leave so much behind.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27I love life as it is now. I'm not sure it's worth giving up.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33Andy has worked hard to establish his glazing business.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36But he dreams of starting a new venture in Australia.
0:03:36 > 0:03:43Moving into golf. I've always wanted to build myself a small crazy golf centre.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46That would be my ultimate dream.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49Even though Andy's heading to Australia with an open mind,
0:03:49 > 0:03:51he has doubts.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55There's still a lot of convincing for me to go as well, I think.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59If things don't work out this side,
0:03:59 > 0:04:00for us to make that initial move,
0:04:00 > 0:04:05then, you know, we don't go, basically.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08Even if he can realise his dream, it might not be enough.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12Lynn has to convince all of them that their future is in Australia.
0:04:12 > 0:04:16She may win them over emotionally, but that's just the start.
0:04:16 > 0:04:22Finances are the only thing that could actually stop it from occurring, I think.
0:04:22 > 0:04:26Selling Andy's business, selling the house, getting the money we need for the house,
0:04:26 > 0:04:30to then make the move over is purely financial.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38The stakes are high for the Horns.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42They're on the brink of a life-changing move.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46So where would be best to send them for their trial week in Australia?
0:04:47 > 0:04:51Lynn is the visa applicant, and her role as a child care co-ordinator
0:04:51 > 0:04:55allows them to go anywhere in the country. But where would suit them best?
0:04:55 > 0:05:00Their first potential destination is Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
0:05:00 > 0:05:04with a population of only 152,000 people.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06Its tropical weather is a big draw for many,
0:05:06 > 0:05:10but for the fair-skinned Horn family, who are concerned about the heat,
0:05:10 > 0:05:12this could be a real problem.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16Their next option is the fifth largest city in Australia,
0:05:16 > 0:05:17Adelaide.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21With just over a million residents, it boasts a small city feel,
0:05:21 > 0:05:26combined with a Mediterranean climate that attracts over 2,000 Brits a year.
0:05:26 > 0:05:31Houses are cheap, too, with an average price of £255,000
0:05:31 > 0:05:33in December 2009.
0:05:33 > 0:05:39It's not the sleepy town you might expect, with vibrant markets, festivals and the beach.
0:05:39 > 0:05:44Final option is arguably Australia's premier city, Sydney.
0:05:44 > 0:05:48With temperatures a far more reasonable average of 23 degrees in summer,
0:05:48 > 0:05:50this could be a good match.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Wages are higher, but property is pricey
0:05:53 > 0:05:57with the average home costing £365,000.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02There are three excellent options there for the family.
0:06:02 > 0:06:04But where should we send them?
0:06:04 > 0:06:07We decided that Adelaide would suit them best.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11Lynn could have several options for work.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13There are many top golf courses for Andy,
0:06:13 > 0:06:17and Chris and Percy should have plenty of opportunities.
0:06:18 > 0:06:22They'll be seeing what kind of home they could buy for their money.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25I'm not sure whether I would want to live here.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29Lynn will be put to work in an Aussie pre-school.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- Hi!- Pleased to meet you.
0:06:31 > 0:06:36It's a decision that will push them all to their emotional limits.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40Can Lynn convince everyone that her life-long dream of moving to Australia
0:06:40 > 0:06:43would be right for all their futures?
0:06:44 > 0:06:48The Horns' journey from Kent to Adelaide has taken 23 hours
0:06:48 > 0:06:51and covered over 10,500 miles.
0:06:54 > 0:07:00There's nothing like a day in the air to realise just how far from home you are!
0:07:00 > 0:07:05Very, very long flight. Very tired. Just going to bed now for a sleep.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08It's not just physically, but emotionally too.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10We've had tears on the way.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12Don't, cos I'll start again.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17However, Lynn is remaining positive.
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- Really looking forward to it. - Here we come, Adelaide!
0:07:20 > 0:07:23She's got to persuade the whole family
0:07:23 > 0:07:25that life down under is for them.
0:07:25 > 0:07:28Otherwise, her life-long dream will be in tatters.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33Perhaps the warm climate will be a start.
0:07:33 > 0:07:38They're staying a hop, skip and jump from one of south Australia's most popular stretches of sand,
0:07:38 > 0:07:40Henley Beach.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44With three bedrooms, a huge lounge and great views,
0:07:44 > 0:07:48their home for the week is the perfect base to explore.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54After the draining flight, they're all feeling the effects.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01Being on the flight for 23 hours overall,
0:08:01 > 0:08:06definitely made me realise how far Australia is away from home.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09Kirsty has a lot to leave behind,
0:08:09 > 0:08:14so Andy and Lynn have a huge challenge ahead to persuade her to move.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17I'm going to try really hard throughout this week
0:08:17 > 0:08:22to try and make a point that this is going to be a really good idea.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25There will be everything for her that she wants here.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28Which is why the week is so important for us.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30Not just for us but for Kirsty as well.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33They've really got their work cut out.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37Kirsty's mind is still on everything she'd be leaving at home.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40I don't think it's hit me yet that we could actually move out here.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43We don't have any family out here, or friends.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48I mean, we would make friends, but I'd still miss my old ones.
0:08:48 > 0:08:54With so much on their minds, the week ahead is going to be full of life-changing decisions
0:08:54 > 0:08:57to determine if Australia is really for them.
0:09:02 > 0:09:08Back in the UK, the Horn family live in a three-bed end-terrace in Herne Bay.
0:09:08 > 0:09:13They love their home and although they'd like to get something bigger, they aren't expecting a mansion.
0:09:13 > 0:09:17If they get the £175,000 they hope it's worth,
0:09:17 > 0:09:22they'll have a total budget of £230,000 to spend on a home in Australia.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26It's not a vast sum, but they should have some good property options.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28So we'll see what we can do.
0:09:30 > 0:09:35Adelaide offers the closest you'll come to hectic city life in south Australia.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37With only one million residents,
0:09:37 > 0:09:41it doesn't have the fast-paced big city feel of Melbourne or Sydney.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44Properties can be expensive
0:09:44 > 0:09:47with this 1930s Glandore cottage costing half a million pounds.
0:09:47 > 0:09:53It might not be in the nicest area, but it's only 15 minutes to the centre of town.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56Although the commute to work would be minimal,
0:09:56 > 0:10:01city living wouldn't give the Horns the lifestyle change they hope for.
0:10:01 > 0:10:06A more sensible option would be a property in the countryside around Adelaide.
0:10:07 > 0:10:13Suburbs like Aberfoyle Park are only 45 minutes from the city and great facilities are close by.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16Out here, you get more for your money,
0:10:16 > 0:10:20with this four-bed, two-bathroomed home costing £310,000
0:10:20 > 0:10:22and giving you space galore.
0:10:22 > 0:10:29But with two young teenagers, the lack of a social life nearby could prove difficult.
0:10:30 > 0:10:35The coast is the place to live if you're into sports and activities.
0:10:35 > 0:10:40If not, don't worry, as it's the perfect spot to relax, too.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44Beach-side living can be very expensive, but it's more affordable further south.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47This three-bedroomed home in Christie's beach
0:10:47 > 0:10:50is only 45 minutes from the city.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53Although at £300,000, you're paying for that sea view.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59If they're going to uproot their lives, the Horns need to find a home
0:10:59 > 0:11:00they'd love to live in.
0:11:00 > 0:11:05Time to smash those rose-tinted glasses and see what's truly realistic.
0:11:05 > 0:11:11Can they really get the home of their dreams on a budget of £230,000?
0:11:12 > 0:11:17Property one is in Seaton, a busy suburb only 25 minutes from the city centre
0:11:17 > 0:11:19and ten minutes from the beach.
0:11:20 > 0:11:25The excellent transport links might be a little too close, though.
0:11:26 > 0:11:31This Tudor-style three-bed property is under budget at £210,000.
0:11:31 > 0:11:36It could do with some updating, so will the Horns see its potential?
0:11:36 > 0:11:40You enter the house directly into the lounge.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43- It's the same size as ours. - I like the flooring.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46It's vital they have enough space.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49I've always wanted the kitchen and diner combined.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Yeah, open plan.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54Andy's falling for the open-plan design.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59- Nice size.- Yeah. Not bad, is it? - Happy with the view, as well.
0:11:59 > 0:12:03Chris and Kirsty are already seeing themselves living here.
0:12:03 > 0:12:07- I like this room. Nice size. - KIRSTY:- This will be my room!
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- A bit of redecoration. A bit of painting.- Yeah.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14Would they really move for "basic but nice"?
0:12:14 > 0:12:17They like their fitted wardrobes!
0:12:17 > 0:12:22Oh, look. Straight through to the bathroom. That's good.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26It would take time and money to get this place up to standard.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28The door to the bathroom is just there.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- Probably block that. - And then just go round?
0:12:31 > 0:12:35Yeah. It's two foot away.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38With one bathroom and two teenagers,
0:12:38 > 0:12:39isn't this house a bit too small?
0:12:41 > 0:12:42This is nice. I like this.
0:12:42 > 0:12:47The all-important outdoor space has one drawback for Chris.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- There's a lot of spiders out here. - Do you think? You'd have to check.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53But Andy is definitely seeing the benefits.
0:12:53 > 0:12:58You probably get about three days a year in the UK with barbecues.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00Here, it's three days a week.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03Can they really imagine living here?
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- It's really nice.- I really like the house. It's a good size.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09Driveway space is a bit limited.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12You'd be vying for a parking spot each night.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15Location-wise, I think it's perfect.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18Parking space has ruled out Property One.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20Can Property Two win them over?
0:13:21 > 0:13:24It's situated in the up-and-coming suburb of Queenstown,
0:13:24 > 0:13:28where property prices are generally lower than the city average.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32This huge house offers three to four good-sized bedrooms
0:13:32 > 0:13:37and a massive living space, all for £233,000.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43Estate agent Sean O'Hara is waiting to show them around.
0:13:44 > 0:13:49It's a bizarre layout, but is there enough space for four adults?
0:13:51 > 0:13:56SEAN: They've put the queen-size bed in here, but there's plenty of room for the other bits.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59They'll need to find a room for everyone.
0:13:59 > 0:14:00It's a strange shape room.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03There's more room than they could have hoped for.
0:14:03 > 0:14:07Wow! Kirst, I would be in my element!
0:14:07 > 0:14:09- I want this room. - Do you? You can't have it!
0:14:09 > 0:14:12Dad, you can be in the other room.
0:14:12 > 0:14:16In a house this size, Andy won't struggle to find space of his own.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18It needs updating, doesn't it?
0:14:18 > 0:14:23Some work needed, but the space available is taking their breath away.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26Wow!
0:14:26 > 0:14:30You could fit our house in this space, and I'm not joking! Seriously.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32It's big enough for you, then?
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- Just a little bit, yes! - It's unreal, isn't it?
0:14:39 > 0:14:42Finally, Andy's noticed a problem.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44It hasn't got any air-con, has it?
0:14:44 > 0:14:49No. There is an air conditioner in the lounge but it needs upgrading as it's old.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52You'd need a split system and putting it in a couple of rooms.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55But he's sounding like an estate agent!
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- There's a lot that can be done, if you wanted to add to it. - Absolutely.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01That's right. Make it a home.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06So did they really like it, or were they just being polite?
0:15:06 > 0:15:09I don't think it was the kind of house we'd live in.
0:15:09 > 0:15:13I'm not sure whether I could live here.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- It's too big for me. I like to be cosy.- Hmm.
0:15:16 > 0:15:21So it's up to Property Three to truly win them over.
0:15:21 > 0:15:24On the market for £255,000,
0:15:24 > 0:15:26this stunning four-bedroomed house
0:15:26 > 0:15:28is £25,000 over budget.
0:15:28 > 0:15:32But with a room each, a large garden and spectacular views,
0:15:32 > 0:15:35could they be persuaded to stretch their finances?
0:15:38 > 0:15:40- That's nice.- It's huge.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- You can see the sea from here. - Beautiful, isn't it?
0:15:44 > 0:15:45Lovely.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48Better start saving your pennies, Andy!
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- This is nice.- Wow.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- This is a lovely kitchen. I can see myself in here.- I can imagine sitting here for breakfast.
0:15:55 > 0:16:00- You wouldn't need a dining room. - There's one there. Can't believe how big the rooms are.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02They're all falling for it.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- You wouldn't have to do anything here.- No, you could just move in.
0:16:06 > 0:16:08And the garden is sure to impress.
0:16:08 > 0:16:14- It's stunning. There's not much maintenance.- Not at all.- Cutting the grass and watering the plants.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18Upstairs, Andy finds something he's not happy about.
0:16:18 > 0:16:23For the size of the house, I think it's quite a small bathroom.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- This is similar to what we've got at home.- Hmm.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30Finally, it's the master bedroom that really seals the deal.
0:16:30 > 0:16:31Oh, my lord!
0:16:34 > 0:16:36- Look at this!- Wow!
0:16:36 > 0:16:39They don't seem that interested by what's inside.
0:16:39 > 0:16:40Bee's knees.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43Oh, wow! Look at those views!
0:16:43 > 0:16:46Views all the way round, by the looks of it.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48Who wouldn't want to live in this house?
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- This is just mad.- Amazing, isn't it?
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- This... This is the dream, really, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:16:55 > 0:16:57This house, this location.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59Definitely the best of the three.
0:16:59 > 0:17:04This house is over budget by about 50,000, I think.
0:17:04 > 0:17:10But if there's a way we can find to get that other 50,000,
0:17:10 > 0:17:15- really try to hard to find jobs to get that budget.- Yeah.
0:17:15 > 0:17:19I would do anything to have this house. It's amazing.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22Andy's fallen in love with the place.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26But if they can't find the right jobs, they'll never be able to afford it.
0:17:28 > 0:17:33The Horn family liked Property One, but parking space would be a problem.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38Property Two offered a massive living area,
0:17:38 > 0:17:41but they couldn't see themselves living there.
0:17:41 > 0:17:49And Property Three, let's just say it fulfilled the term "dream home" for Andy at least.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52But giving up their home in Herne Bay won't be easy.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56Have they seen enough in Australia to make it worthwhile?
0:17:56 > 0:17:59It's time to vote on property.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05Based on the houses we've seen today, our vote is going to be...
0:18:15 > 0:18:17ALL: Australia.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- You can't compare, really, can you? - No.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22We're at that vital stage now.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25We really need to know our budget, what we can afford.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28The dream is to sell the house and the business,
0:18:28 > 0:18:31make a bit of profit on both of them,
0:18:31 > 0:18:36and have that as a set-up for coming out here and starting a new life.
0:18:40 > 0:18:44They've obviously found the house of their dreams.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47But it would really stretch their budget.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51So it's vital Andy and Lynn find the jobs they want
0:18:51 > 0:18:53and the salary they need.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57If they don't, then the family aren't going anywhere.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03Back in the UK, Lynn works as a pre-school supervisor.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07I love my job. I don't get up and think, "I don't want to go to work."
0:19:07 > 0:19:08I just like it.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11She's been working with young children for 24 years.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14Her skills should be very transferable.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17Lynn might have to work more hours in Australia,
0:19:17 > 0:19:21but she hope to earn more than the £14,000 she's currently on.
0:19:24 > 0:19:28She's on her way to a Montessori pre-school in the heart of Adelaide
0:19:28 > 0:19:30to find out if she'd like working here.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36I'm a bit nervous at the minute, and a bit excited about it.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40I want to get an overall view of how the systems work
0:19:40 > 0:19:43and an idea of wages and hours would be good.
0:19:43 > 0:19:48Just to have a rough guideline on what I could expect to earn if we came over here.
0:19:48 > 0:19:54Lynn's meeting with the pre-school director, Melissa Ray, for a rapid introduction into teaching here.
0:19:54 > 0:19:58Come through and I'll show you a classroom.
0:19:58 > 0:20:04It's straight in at the deep end for Lynn, but there's a great reception waiting for her!
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- Hello, Lynn!- Hello!
0:20:07 > 0:20:10With creative learning a key philosophy at this school,
0:20:10 > 0:20:12Lynn seems to be fitting in perfectly.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15You haven't got any? You did good pinning.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19As Lynn settles in to a hard day of work,
0:20:19 > 0:20:23Andy's determined to find out if his dream to own a mini golf course
0:20:23 > 0:20:26really could be viable in Australia.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29It's something he's wanted for years
0:20:29 > 0:20:33and making the move could provide a chance to leave glazing behind.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37He meets with mini golf course owner Brian
0:20:37 > 0:20:39to discuss the real pros and cons of the business
0:20:39 > 0:20:42and what better way to do it than over a quick game?
0:20:45 > 0:20:50- Are you right or left-handed, Andy? - Left.- Doesn't matter. They can play either way.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54To afford a business like this, he'll be relying on what he'd get
0:20:54 > 0:20:57by selling his glazing business back in the UK.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01And there are some significant costs Andy might not even have thought of.
0:21:01 > 0:21:09The maintenance involved in mini golf is keeping the greens nice and clean.
0:21:09 > 0:21:14To carpet something like this is going to cost 30 to 40,000. It's not cheap.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18But before he even considers finding the money for the carpet,
0:21:18 > 0:21:23Andy would need to buy or rent a plot of land to put his mini golf course on.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27If you're starting from scratch, you obviously have to buy land.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30It's got to be in the right place, too.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33The income for mini golf course owners is mixed.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37Like all outdoor activities, it's seasonal and the hours are long.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39There you go! Look at that!
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- Excuse me!- What a shot!
0:21:41 > 0:21:47You probably make 85% of your income during school holidays.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50The only day we close here is Christmas Day.
0:21:50 > 0:21:52So this really is a full-time job
0:21:52 > 0:21:56and the more Andy finds out about setting up a mini golf course,
0:21:56 > 0:21:59the more he realises that his ambition is just out of reach.
0:21:59 > 0:22:05Well, my dream for this golf, mini golf,
0:22:05 > 0:22:08I think is going to stay a dream, to be honest with you.
0:22:08 > 0:22:14Andy is clearly disappointed. He's found some answers, but it wasn't what he wanted to hear.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17Will this affect his final decision?
0:22:19 > 0:22:22Back at the school, Lynn finds out how the classes are run
0:22:22 > 0:22:24from teacher Shi Li.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28There are three main teachers who plan for the students in class.
0:22:28 > 0:22:33So on average, there's about 17 per teacher.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36That includes children with special needs.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40Is that high, in general? Is that a high number to have each?
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- Or is it about right? - That's about right.
0:22:43 > 0:22:48It's more children per teacher than she has to deal with in the UK.
0:22:48 > 0:22:53Lynn needs to find out if she could earn enough money to stretch their property budget.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56If she can't, the whole move could be off.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58What would be the sort of start pay?
0:22:58 > 0:23:01At our centre, it's about 880 a week.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05So that's about 46,000 a year to work here as a team leader.
0:23:05 > 0:23:12That's about £27,000, almost double what Lynn's earning back in the UK.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- Excellent. It's been lovely to meet you.- Thank you.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18Lynn has clearly impressed Melissa.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22The wages might be better, but she'd be working longer hours
0:23:22 > 0:23:24and with less responsibilities.
0:23:24 > 0:23:29Has it been enough to convince her to leave behind the school she loves in the UK?
0:23:30 > 0:23:31Time to vote.
0:23:31 > 0:23:35Based on what I've experienced today at the pre-school,
0:23:35 > 0:23:37my vote for jobs would be...
0:23:39 > 0:23:41Australia.
0:23:44 > 0:23:48I could really work in a place like that. The setting was lovely, the people were nice.
0:23:48 > 0:23:52That's the sort of setting that I would really fit into.
0:23:52 > 0:23:55Lynn's been impressed by the work of offer,
0:23:55 > 0:23:57but after Andy's massive disappointment,
0:23:57 > 0:24:01it's going to have an impact on their finances.
0:24:04 > 0:24:08The Horn family have had a tough week so far.
0:24:08 > 0:24:12They saw three properties and fell in love with the most expensive one.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15- I would do anything to have this house.- It blows your mind.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18Lynn discovered she would fit in well at work,
0:24:18 > 0:24:21but Andy's mini golf dreams were smashed.
0:24:21 > 0:24:22It's going to stay a dream.
0:24:22 > 0:24:29Chris starts to have second thoughts and the searing Australian sun has some painful consequences.
0:24:29 > 0:24:33I had really bad headaches, stomach pains, because it's so hot.
0:24:33 > 0:24:37So financial worries could see everything fall apart.
0:24:37 > 0:24:40I'm just realising it might never, ever happen.
0:24:40 > 0:24:41But it's not just money
0:24:41 > 0:24:47as the emotional cost of moving to Australia could prove the biggest price to pay.
0:24:47 > 0:24:50And the results could be unthinkable.
0:24:55 > 0:25:00If Andy and Lynn are going to be able to afford the property they've set their heart on,
0:25:00 > 0:25:05they'll need to get as much money as possible from the sale of their house in the UK.
0:25:05 > 0:25:09They've had their property on the market before, but took it off.
0:25:09 > 0:25:14It wasn't getting offers near the £175,000 they believe it's worth.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17With time running out to make the move to Australia,
0:25:17 > 0:25:19they're getting desperate.
0:25:19 > 0:25:23We've sent two estate agents to give them a realistic valuation.
0:25:23 > 0:25:26- Look at the snow on the ground! - It's our house!
0:25:29 > 0:25:31Not a large kitchen, but adequate.
0:25:31 > 0:25:34Hob, oven. Do with a bit of a clean.
0:25:35 > 0:25:38Quite a good size.
0:25:39 > 0:25:41Ah. Conservatory.
0:25:41 > 0:25:45The only problem being maybe it's not double-glazed.
0:25:45 > 0:25:47It is double-glazed!
0:25:47 > 0:25:51An interesting start. Time for a second opinion.
0:25:51 > 0:25:55A very useable space for a modern family.
0:25:55 > 0:26:00Nice useable conservatory. Nice to see timber construction, for a change.
0:26:02 > 0:26:09Front bedroom with wardrobe. Bedroom two, the smaller of the two.
0:26:09 > 0:26:15Not a large bathroom. And a master bedroom. Nice room.
0:26:15 > 0:26:20The Horns think it's worth £175,000.
0:26:20 > 0:26:23Ideal family house. Modern end-terrace.
0:26:23 > 0:26:28If I was to put this market on the property I would value it at around about 160,000.
0:26:28 > 0:26:33If the family were looking for a quick sale, I'd recommend putting it on at 154,950.
0:26:35 > 0:26:38In the current market, I would value this house at £169,000.
0:26:38 > 0:26:42If we wanted to get a queue at the door,
0:26:42 > 0:26:47if it went on the market between 160 and £165,000
0:26:47 > 0:26:50then I feel it would go very quickly.
0:26:50 > 0:26:55I've adjusted to the fact that we'll only get X amount now.
0:26:55 > 0:27:00We were hoping to come to Australia with a budget and we've just watched that crumble,
0:27:00 > 0:27:02basically.
0:27:02 > 0:27:06Their house in Herne Bay might not be worth quite as much as they'd hoped,
0:27:06 > 0:27:09but that's not their only financial worry.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13The Horns will have to be able to make the mortgage repayments
0:27:13 > 0:27:15on their ideal home down under.
0:27:15 > 0:27:19But just how affordable is their dream?
0:27:19 > 0:27:23They've got to make the comparison between their UK finances
0:27:23 > 0:27:25and what they could have in Australia.
0:27:25 > 0:27:28If they're going to struggle to afford the life they want,
0:27:28 > 0:27:31Lynn's dream could be destroyed.
0:27:31 > 0:27:33- Shall we start with salary, then? - Yeah.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37- That's your wage before tax. - Before tax.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39So we bring home 42.4.
0:27:39 > 0:27:47If I worked 40 hours, I'd be bringing home 26, nearly 26.5.
0:27:47 > 0:27:49And you'd be bringing home 27.
0:27:49 > 0:27:53- A 4,000 drop.- Yes. But they clobber you for tax.
0:27:53 > 0:27:58- So it's 6,000 a year. - We'd be £500 a month worse off.
0:27:58 > 0:28:02- What about your crazy golf idea? - No, that's out.
0:28:02 > 0:28:04- Really?- Yeah. Definitely out.
0:28:04 > 0:28:09Everything we earn is literally going to get pumped straight back in.
0:28:09 > 0:28:11- Yep.- Mortgage.
0:28:11 > 0:28:16We pay 450. Over here, well, it depends which house we buy.
0:28:16 > 0:28:21- Repayments would be 969.- So we're doing it on Property Three, then.
0:28:22 > 0:28:25Groceries. It's a bit small.
0:28:25 > 0:28:28- Bit small.- There we go. - That's better.
0:28:28 > 0:28:32Chicken is expensive. 5.72 to 6.79.
0:28:32 > 0:28:34- That's quite a jump.- About a pound.
0:28:34 > 0:28:38Every penny will count as dreams don't come cheap.
0:28:38 > 0:28:41UK is 1855.
0:28:41 > 0:28:44And Australia is 2605.
0:28:45 > 0:28:49That's 750 higher in Australia.
0:28:49 > 0:28:54- It almost looks like we've got to work...- Harder to get... - To pay for that.
0:28:54 > 0:28:57- It will be tight.- Very tight.
0:28:57 > 0:29:00It's a big disappointment.
0:29:00 > 0:29:04They'd be a huge £750 a month worse off in Australia.
0:29:04 > 0:29:07The finances have got to start going the correct way now
0:29:07 > 0:29:10to keep our dream alive.
0:29:10 > 0:29:16If they keep dipping and dipping, then our dream's fading with it.
0:29:19 > 0:29:22I'm just realising that it might never, ever happen.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26It'll happen.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28We should be patient.
0:29:28 > 0:29:31We haven't got time to be patient, though, have we?
0:29:31 > 0:29:34Lynn's nightmare has been realised.
0:29:34 > 0:29:38How will this affect their vote? Is Australia really an affordable option?
0:29:38 > 0:29:42That was a really hard exercise, going through the figures.
0:29:45 > 0:29:48But our decision on cost of living is going to be...
0:29:48 > 0:29:52- ..UK.- Australia.
0:29:54 > 0:29:56I thought you'd go the other way!
0:29:56 > 0:29:59You can think what you want to do.
0:29:59 > 0:30:02The cost of living is definitely better in the UK.
0:30:02 > 0:30:04The cost of living is better in the UK,
0:30:04 > 0:30:08but we looked at the dearest house of the three.
0:30:08 > 0:30:11- I think definitely the dream is still on.- Yeah.
0:30:11 > 0:30:15- We'll have to delve a bit deeper to find that dream.- Mmm.
0:30:15 > 0:30:17I'm not backing down.
0:30:17 > 0:30:18The dream is still on for me.
0:30:18 > 0:30:21And me, even though I went that way.
0:30:21 > 0:30:26Andy's staying positive, but financial worries have thrown Lynn's plans into disarray.
0:30:30 > 0:30:32The whole point of coming to Australia
0:30:32 > 0:30:34is to get the lifestyle they crave.
0:30:34 > 0:30:38And for Andy, that means one thing. Golf.
0:30:38 > 0:30:42If I do get any time off work, then I'm out on the golf course.
0:30:42 > 0:30:47Playing somewhere. I must admit, the golf course is where all my friends are.
0:30:47 > 0:30:49I love it to pieces.
0:30:51 > 0:30:53Far from the snowy driving range in Herne Bay,
0:30:53 > 0:30:57Andy and Chris have come to try out the exclusive Glenelg Golf Club.
0:30:57 > 0:31:00Golf enthusiasts Paul and Henry Durgeon
0:31:00 > 0:31:04are just getting warmed up for a friendly father/son game.
0:31:04 > 0:31:08But it's not long before the competitive spirit comes out.
0:31:09 > 0:31:13Let's go, Andy. Let's show the whippersnappers what it's all about!
0:31:16 > 0:31:20It's Andy's passion, but Chris is certainly holding his own.
0:31:20 > 0:31:23There you go. Lovely.
0:31:24 > 0:31:27Sharp! That'll show the boys!
0:31:27 > 0:31:29Andy dreams of an outdoor life.
0:31:29 > 0:31:32In particular, one on the golf course.
0:31:32 > 0:31:36It's an expensive hobby, and with their finances already stretched,
0:31:36 > 0:31:38he may not be able to afford it.
0:31:38 > 0:31:42Membership, what sort of fees are we talking about?
0:31:42 > 0:31:49We have an entrance fee which is 5,900, that's a one-off cost.
0:31:49 > 0:31:55Then after that, you'd be looking at around 2,700 per year.
0:31:55 > 0:31:59That's a massive £5,900 in the first year
0:31:59 > 0:32:03and would take a big chunk away from the Horns' house budget
0:32:03 > 0:32:06and could leave their plans in tatters.
0:32:09 > 0:32:14Over in the centre of Adelaide, Lynn has brought Kirsty shopping
0:32:14 > 0:32:17to prove there could be something for her to do here.
0:32:17 > 0:32:22They've come to Brickworks Market, which is set on a huge site
0:32:22 > 0:32:25and sells everything from bric-a-brac to fresh food.
0:32:25 > 0:32:28- What are you after? - Beads like these, maybe?
0:32:31 > 0:32:33Kirsty's bought her boyfriend a present.
0:32:33 > 0:32:39I had to buy Calum something. I'd feel really bad if I didn't buy him anything.
0:32:39 > 0:32:42But she's finding the pull of home hard to bear.
0:32:42 > 0:32:46I'm trying not to think about leaving everyone behind.
0:32:46 > 0:32:48Cos it's not nice.
0:32:48 > 0:32:50If she can't bring herself to move,
0:32:50 > 0:32:53the whole family's dream will be in jeopardy.
0:32:56 > 0:32:59Back on the golf course, Andy's getting into the swing of it.
0:33:01 > 0:33:03Yes!
0:33:03 > 0:33:08But Chris is struggling. The heat is a real concern.
0:33:08 > 0:33:14Fair guys like us just put loads of cream on and hats. Sunglasses.
0:33:14 > 0:33:18I've heard it gets a lot hotter
0:33:18 > 0:33:20so chucking on the sun cream
0:33:20 > 0:33:22every morning.
0:33:22 > 0:33:24Hopefully, it won't get much hotter.
0:33:24 > 0:33:31Time to get out of the blazing sun and the clubhouse is the perfect place for a well-earned drink.
0:33:31 > 0:33:36With so much to leave behind, the Horn family will need to convince themselves
0:33:36 > 0:33:40that Australia can fill the emotional gaps.
0:33:40 > 0:33:44Socialising and making new friends quickly will be essential.
0:33:44 > 0:33:47Paul is keen for them to meet his family.
0:33:48 > 0:33:53The Horns' social life in the UK revolves around their golf club
0:33:53 > 0:33:57and they're all finding the thought of leaving loved ones hard to bear.
0:33:58 > 0:34:02Could making new friends down under turn things around?
0:34:05 > 0:34:09After a quick introduction to Paul's wife Lisa and daughter Britney,
0:34:09 > 0:34:12it doesn't take long for them all to get chatting.
0:34:14 > 0:34:20Whilst the parents get to know each other, the youngsters explore the park.
0:34:20 > 0:34:26Chris and Kirsty worry they couldn't cope without their tight-knit friendship group in the UK.
0:34:26 > 0:34:29So it's crucial they find out if they could fit in here.
0:34:29 > 0:34:32Time to pick the brains of their new friends
0:34:32 > 0:34:35with a leisurely paddle on the Torrens River.
0:34:35 > 0:34:37Let's do a loop.
0:34:37 > 0:34:40Kirsty's got serious issues to discuss with Britney.
0:34:40 > 0:34:44- Have you got a boyfriend? - No. I hear you do, though.
0:34:44 > 0:34:46- Yeah.- What's his name?- Calum.
0:34:46 > 0:34:49- Calum. That's a nice name. - That's him.
0:34:49 > 0:34:52- Yeah. Tears at the airport. - Oh, really?
0:34:52 > 0:34:56But the boys have a different set of priorities.
0:34:56 > 0:34:59Most people play footie for school and club footie.
0:34:59 > 0:35:02- Some other people play for league sides.- Right.
0:35:02 > 0:35:07So a lot of people play three lots of footie in one week.
0:35:07 > 0:35:10They're having a great time.
0:35:10 > 0:35:15Lynn wants to make sure there'll be enough for Kirsty and Chris to do in Adelaide.
0:35:15 > 0:35:17What do your two get up to?
0:35:17 > 0:35:24- At the weekends.- Well, Henry's always playing golf. And he works.
0:35:24 > 0:35:28- Where does he work? - At a supermarket, a couple of times a week.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31And Brittany does the same.
0:35:31 > 0:35:36She's also at uni. She tends to go to movies, or the beach.
0:35:36 > 0:35:39She's also making plans for Chris's future.
0:35:39 > 0:35:43- Do you get the opportunity to do apprenticeships with companies?- Yes.
0:35:43 > 0:35:47- If Christopher wanted to be a builder, could he go to Paul and say...- Yep.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49Absolutely.
0:35:49 > 0:35:55After all that exercise, it's time to see if the local tucker will go down a treat.
0:35:55 > 0:36:00They've really gone to town with the picnic, but there's one thing they haven't got.
0:36:00 > 0:36:05- We have goats' cheese, sheep's cheese...- Kangaroo cheese?
0:36:05 > 0:36:10If you can work out a way to milk a kangaroo, you're doing better than us!
0:36:10 > 0:36:13There's a challenge you might not want to take on, Lynn!
0:36:13 > 0:36:16The Horn family have had a fantastic time.
0:36:16 > 0:36:20But thoughts of leaving their old friends behind are just below the surface.
0:36:20 > 0:36:23It's time to decide
0:36:23 > 0:36:28if the lifestyle and people in Australia would make the pain of leaving home bearable.
0:36:28 > 0:36:29Our vote is...
0:36:35 > 0:36:37- Halfway.- Halfway.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39Australia.
0:36:41 > 0:36:42Australia.
0:36:44 > 0:36:48They were a great family today. They're really sociable out here.
0:36:48 > 0:36:52They made us feel like part of a group already. In one day.
0:36:52 > 0:36:58Really looking forward to meeting lots more people like that if we get to move here.
0:36:58 > 0:37:00Lynn and Kirsty remain undecided.
0:37:00 > 0:37:04Even if Chris and Andy have enjoyed the day out and meeting new friends,
0:37:04 > 0:37:06they're still a long way from home.
0:37:09 > 0:37:12Although they've made new friends,
0:37:12 > 0:37:17nothing can take away the pain of leaving loved ones behind in the UK.
0:37:17 > 0:37:22Will hearing messages from back home make the decision even harder?
0:37:22 > 0:37:25We've prepared a DVD for them to view.
0:37:25 > 0:37:26Here we go.
0:37:26 > 0:37:29Hi, Lynn, Andy, Chris and Kirsty.
0:37:29 > 0:37:32Hello, Chris and Kirsty and Lynn and Andy.
0:37:32 > 0:37:34Lynn's a very responsible person.
0:37:34 > 0:37:37As far as the family are concerned,
0:37:37 > 0:37:41I couldn't fault her way of bringing up the children.
0:37:41 > 0:37:44Been very close to her all my life.
0:37:44 > 0:37:49When she met Andy, I felt I was losing the closest thing I'd got.
0:37:49 > 0:37:55But realised, in fact, I'd actually gained a brother, not lost a sister.
0:37:55 > 0:37:59He's good company, a good friend. Good fun to be with.
0:37:59 > 0:38:02- You just enjoy his company. - No-one's got a bad word for him.
0:38:02 > 0:38:07He's one of the legends, one of the kingpins of the club. Ex-captain.
0:38:07 > 0:38:11Chris is my closest and best friend cos he's always there
0:38:11 > 0:38:15and he's kind and he goes out of his way more than my other friends for me.
0:38:15 > 0:38:21- Kirsty's really easy to like. A really likeable person.- Funny,
0:38:21 > 0:38:23- loves to shop!- She's a good friend.
0:38:25 > 0:38:30She's constantly happy, talking to her friends.
0:38:30 > 0:38:33Bubbly person. Always knows when to have a laugh.
0:38:33 > 0:38:37She cheers me up whenever I'm a bit unhappy.
0:38:37 > 0:38:43When Lynn told me they were thinking of going to Australia, I was really pleased for them.
0:38:43 > 0:38:48I think that it's an opportunity, and if you get that opportunity, take it.
0:38:48 > 0:38:53I want her to enjoy herself, but I don't want her to love it that much she stays over there.
0:38:53 > 0:38:55We don't want her to leave.
0:38:55 > 0:38:57Kirsty belongs here with us.
0:38:57 > 0:39:03- LYNN'S MUM:- Naturally, I'd like to hope that they didn't make that decision to go permanently.
0:39:03 > 0:39:07I'd like to think that they would stay here.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11If they are leaving for good and I was there when they left,
0:39:11 > 0:39:16it would be very sad because I would be losing my closest and oldest and dearest friend.
0:39:16 > 0:39:18And I wouldn't like that.
0:39:18 > 0:39:21I'm going to really miss you if you go to Aussie.
0:39:22 > 0:39:25Even though I'm going to miss you,
0:39:25 > 0:39:30I think it's a brave decision and I'll really miss you.
0:39:37 > 0:39:42Seeing the messages has made the pain of leaving even more real.
0:39:42 > 0:39:45It does make it hard to actually think about leaving Mum and Sue.
0:39:45 > 0:39:50If we miss our friends after a week, imagine like after a month!
0:39:50 > 0:39:52It's going to be so hard.
0:39:52 > 0:39:55Hits you in the heart. Shows you how close they really are.
0:39:55 > 0:40:01It would be the hardest decision, to leave behind.
0:40:01 > 0:40:04But splitting up the family just isn't an option.
0:40:04 > 0:40:08I couldn't stay in Australia - stay in England -
0:40:08 > 0:40:12and have these three out in Australia.
0:40:12 > 0:40:14And vice versa.
0:40:14 > 0:40:16Couldn't do it.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24Feelings are running very high.
0:40:24 > 0:40:26With the final decision getting closer,
0:40:26 > 0:40:29can they really make this move?
0:40:29 > 0:40:32Have Chris and Kirsty been convinced?
0:40:34 > 0:40:39The Horn family have found their dream home, with stunning views over the ocean.
0:40:39 > 0:40:42- This is the dream, isn't it?- I would do anything to have this house.
0:40:42 > 0:40:45Whilst Lynn was impressed by the work on offer,
0:40:45 > 0:40:48financial worries have threatened the whole move.
0:40:48 > 0:40:53I'm just realising it might never, ever happen.
0:40:53 > 0:40:55They made new friends easily.
0:40:55 > 0:40:59If you can work out a way to milk a kangaroo, you're doing better than us!
0:40:59 > 0:41:03But leaving loved ones would break all their hearts.
0:41:06 > 0:41:10Weighing up everything they've experienced in the past week,
0:41:10 > 0:41:14Chris fears that the physical effect of the heat and dehydration might be too much.
0:41:14 > 0:41:19I've had really bad headaches, stomach pains.
0:41:19 > 0:41:21It will affect my decision
0:41:21 > 0:41:25because I'd have to deal with it all the time.
0:41:25 > 0:41:28Obviously because it's so hot.
0:41:28 > 0:41:31But for Kirsty, emotional pain is far more real.
0:41:31 > 0:41:36I think I'm the one that would stop this move from happening.
0:41:36 > 0:41:40The thing is, with Calum, I'm not only losing a boyfriend, I'm losing a friend.
0:41:43 > 0:41:47Lynn and Andy are terrified that the family could be divided.
0:41:47 > 0:41:50Potentially, either of them could say no, to be fair.
0:41:50 > 0:41:56To lose one of them, one of them to say, "I want to stay in the UK",
0:41:56 > 0:41:58would break my heart, I think.
0:41:58 > 0:42:02- We may have to face up to that. - It might be a reality that could happen.
0:42:02 > 0:42:05Yes. Just have to take it a step at a time.
0:42:05 > 0:42:08So when it comes to the final decision,
0:42:08 > 0:42:10which way will they vote?
0:42:13 > 0:42:18This has been my dream, but now it's time for the family to vote.
0:42:18 > 0:42:21Based on what we've experienced in Australia this week,
0:42:21 > 0:42:22our vote is going to be...
0:42:27 > 0:42:28..Australia.
0:42:28 > 0:42:31- Australia.- Australia.
0:42:31 > 0:42:34Whether or not the family have the same vision for the future
0:42:34 > 0:42:36is on the turn of the last card.
0:42:36 > 0:42:38Halfway.
0:42:40 > 0:42:42- I'm shocked at you, Christopher. - Yeah.
0:42:42 > 0:42:48- I thought it'd be a half or... - You've been ill since you've been here but you looked over that.
0:42:48 > 0:42:53- Hats off to you. That's a bit better than I expected. I thought... - You'd go UK.
0:42:53 > 0:42:55Thank you. That's peace of mind for us.
0:42:56 > 0:42:59Thumbs up to Australia, and we'll work on that one.
0:42:59 > 0:43:00Yeah.
0:43:00 > 0:43:03- You can try.- OK.
0:43:03 > 0:43:05Having seen the reality of living here,
0:43:05 > 0:43:09Kirsty's dilemma is no easier to solve.
0:43:09 > 0:43:12But there is a glimmer of hope for the Horns.
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