0:44:50 > 0:44:57.
0:45:01 > 0:45:06Choosing to move your family Down Under is always a risky decision
0:45:06 > 0:45:12But would you be prepared to gamble leaving your home, your job and loved ones behind
0:45:12 > 0:45:14just to find out if the grass IS greener
0:45:14 > 0:45:16on the other side of the world?
0:45:16 > 0:45:21For Claire Green, Australia offers the chance of a dream job.
0:45:21 > 0:45:25There's no job opportunities here. That's why we're looking to go to Australia.
0:45:25 > 0:45:29But for the rest of the family, the sacrifices could be huge.
0:45:29 > 0:45:33Our life in the UK is perfect, I couldn't ask for any more.
0:45:33 > 0:45:37- So will emigrating be a remedy? - I could definitely get used to this. - Same here.
0:45:37 > 0:45:40Or an emergency waiting to happen?
0:45:40 > 0:45:41Ugh! I don't like it.
0:45:41 > 0:45:46Can they bring themselves to make the toughest choice of their lives?
0:45:46 > 0:45:49We don't take risks, but maybe we need to start.
0:45:49 > 0:45:53I just don't know what's best for us all now.
0:46:16 > 0:46:19Australia is the most popular destination
0:46:19 > 0:46:20for Brits emigrating abroad.
0:46:20 > 0:46:23They may be tempted by the promise of a better life
0:46:23 > 0:46:27on the other side of the world, but the reality of leaving behind
0:46:27 > 0:46:31everything and everyone can turn that dream into a nightmare.
0:46:34 > 0:46:37The Greens face the choice of a lifetime -
0:46:37 > 0:46:39whether to swap their lives in Scotland
0:46:39 > 0:46:41for a new start in Australia.
0:46:41 > 0:46:43They'll have one week to find out
0:46:43 > 0:46:47if the reality of life in Oz can measure up to their hopes
0:46:47 > 0:46:49before they make their big decision.
0:46:52 > 0:46:56After a 48-hour marathon, flying over 10,000 miles,
0:46:56 > 0:47:00the Green family finally touch down in Australia,
0:47:00 > 0:47:01tired but excited.
0:47:01 > 0:47:05Trip was great, flights were fantastic.
0:47:05 > 0:47:09It's a long time, because we had to start off...two days ago, nearly,
0:47:09 > 0:47:12to travel down here on the train, then get two planes.
0:47:12 > 0:47:15I can't wait to get on and see a bit of Australia and see what it's like.
0:47:15 > 0:47:18Ahead is a week that could decide their future,
0:47:18 > 0:47:21whether here or back home in Fife, Scotland.
0:47:22 > 0:47:25Firefighter Rob Green and his wife Claire share
0:47:25 > 0:47:27a happy home with their children,
0:47:27 > 0:47:2911-year-old Robyn, and Mia, who's seven.
0:47:29 > 0:47:32I've got to say, our life here in the UK is perfect.
0:47:32 > 0:47:34I couldn't ask for any more.
0:47:34 > 0:47:37You know, nice house, I've got a job that I love,
0:47:37 > 0:47:40Claire's qualified to be a nurse and got a degree, which is amazing.
0:47:40 > 0:47:45But for Claire, the future isn't so bright.
0:47:45 > 0:47:47I'm studying for a degree in nursing,
0:47:47 > 0:47:50but unfortunately in the climate we're in just now in Scotland,
0:47:50 > 0:47:53there's not going to be a job for me at the end of it, so...
0:47:53 > 0:47:57Claire's hoping to begin a new career in Australia,
0:47:57 > 0:47:59but for Rob that could mean the end of a job he loves.
0:47:59 > 0:48:02I love it, I love coming to work.
0:48:02 > 0:48:05The guys I work with are fantastic.
0:48:05 > 0:48:09If go to Australia, I'd have to give this up - you can't transfer in to be a firefighter.
0:48:09 > 0:48:13You must be a permanent resident, and go through the application process.
0:48:13 > 0:48:15And, essentially, go right back to the start.
0:48:15 > 0:48:17But they both want to find out
0:48:17 > 0:48:21if Australia could provide the whole family with a better future.
0:48:21 > 0:48:25The reason we're thinking about going to Australia,
0:48:25 > 0:48:28and the only reason, mainly, is for job prospects.
0:48:28 > 0:48:32Not just for myself but, obviously, for the children, when they grow up.
0:48:32 > 0:48:36If I can give them a better opportunity than they can have in this country,
0:48:36 > 0:48:39it's my duty to try and help them on their way.
0:48:39 > 0:48:43And at least have a look and see if there's a possibility.
0:48:43 > 0:48:47They know leaving won't come easy for anyone,
0:48:47 > 0:48:48but especially for Claire.
0:48:48 > 0:48:52Within a mile radius, we've got Claire's mum and dad,
0:48:52 > 0:48:57we've got brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles and friends as well.
0:48:57 > 0:49:00All within, you know, a five-minute walk, literally.
0:49:00 > 0:49:03Even though he's really close to my family now,
0:49:03 > 0:49:06it's me that's going to be leaving my family.
0:49:06 > 0:49:09I think that would be the single hardest thing
0:49:09 > 0:49:10that we'd have to deal with.
0:49:12 > 0:49:15Ahead is the biggest test the family will ever face,
0:49:15 > 0:49:18and both Rob and Claire know what's at stake.
0:49:18 > 0:49:22We don't do risk. We just don't do risk.
0:49:22 > 0:49:24This is completely off the wall.
0:49:24 > 0:49:26This is standing over the edge of a cliff,
0:49:26 > 0:49:28and trying to decide whether or not to jump.
0:49:28 > 0:49:33the Greens have based their happiness on one simple rule,
0:49:33 > 0:49:35but it's a rule they'll have to break
0:49:35 > 0:49:38if they decide their future really does lie Down Under.
0:49:39 > 0:49:44With its golden beaches, bright lights and big city glamour,
0:49:44 > 0:49:45the Greens are visiting Sydney.
0:49:45 > 0:49:48They're keen to find out if Australia's best-known city
0:49:48 > 0:49:52could offer the future they dream of for the family.
0:49:52 > 0:49:55Base for the week will be the Northern Beaches,
0:49:55 > 0:49:58an idyllic area, home to its fair share of millionaires
0:49:58 > 0:50:01and, for the next week, one bleary-eyed family from Fife.
0:50:01 > 0:50:05It's the first time any of the Greens have ever set foot
0:50:05 > 0:50:09in Australia, so will their new home get them off to a good start?
0:50:12 > 0:50:16- Wow.- Wow, look at the size.- So big.
0:50:16 > 0:50:18- Lovely.- It's really nice.
0:50:18 > 0:50:22- That's a proper family living room, isn't it?- Yes.- It's stunning.
0:50:22 > 0:50:24- This would be amazing for parties. - Yes.
0:50:24 > 0:50:27Quick, I'm picking first bedroom.
0:50:27 > 0:50:29EXCITED CHATTER
0:50:29 > 0:50:33- I'm picking it.- It's mine! - No, it's mine.- It's my room.
0:50:33 > 0:50:35- That'll be your rooms. - We're sharing a room?
0:50:35 > 0:50:38I'm thinking there might be another room over here.
0:50:38 > 0:50:41This will be your room.
0:50:41 > 0:50:43- Oh, this is my room.- Oh, wow.
0:50:43 > 0:50:48- A walk-in wardrobe.- I want it, I want it!- Well done.
0:50:50 > 0:50:52Perfect house.
0:50:53 > 0:50:56I'm so happy.
0:50:56 > 0:50:58Their new home for the week certainly fits the bill,
0:50:58 > 0:51:01but it should, at 2.5 million.
0:51:01 > 0:51:05So, are they in for a shock when they see what they can afford?
0:51:05 > 0:51:07I'm hoping they don't show me houses like this
0:51:07 > 0:51:13because then that's just going to really make the decision unbearable.
0:51:13 > 0:51:16This is just such a beautiful house.
0:51:16 > 0:51:20- We can't imagine being able to afford anything like this ever. - No, no way.
0:51:24 > 0:51:28The Greens hope that selling their home in Fife will help them
0:51:28 > 0:51:31afford their ideal property in Sydney.
0:51:31 > 0:51:35But faced with the reality of living in one of the most expensive cities
0:51:35 > 0:51:39in the world, well, it could be a big ask.
0:51:39 > 0:51:42Back in the UK, the Greens live in a four-bedroom detached property
0:51:42 > 0:51:45in Lochgelly, West Fife.
0:51:45 > 0:51:47They believe it's worth £160,000.
0:51:47 > 0:51:50If they can both find jobs in Australia,
0:51:50 > 0:51:53they could afford a budget of 180.
0:51:53 > 0:51:56But if the Greens are going to be persuaded to move,
0:51:56 > 0:51:59their new home will have to offer plenty of temptations.
0:52:01 > 0:52:03We love open plan living.
0:52:03 > 0:52:08- We'd need at least four bedrooms. - The ideal would be to have a pool.
0:52:08 > 0:52:11Everybody wants a swimming pool, don't they?
0:52:11 > 0:52:14Today, we'll give the Greens a taste of Sydney's housing market.
0:52:14 > 0:52:19We'll show them three options based upon what they want
0:52:19 > 0:52:21from their ideal home, what they can afford
0:52:21 > 0:52:24and the real cost of property Down Under.
0:52:24 > 0:52:27After seeing for themselves what's on offer, we'll reveal to the Greens
0:52:27 > 0:52:30just how much each house costs.
0:52:30 > 0:52:32The first property is in the suburb of Mona Vale,
0:52:32 > 0:52:34on the outskirts of Sydney.
0:52:34 > 0:52:38Mona Vale is a family area and thriving shopping district,
0:52:38 > 0:52:41with a cafe culture and stunning beaches.
0:52:41 > 0:52:45This two-bedroom apartment is just 500 metres from the water,
0:52:45 > 0:52:48which should appeal to the outdoor-loving Greens,
0:52:48 > 0:52:51but will it offer the wide-open space indoors, too?
0:52:55 > 0:52:58It's all right. Light and bright.
0:52:58 > 0:53:01- Kitchen's smaller. - It is...- Very small.
0:53:01 > 0:53:07- It's really small. Where would you eat?- No, there's no dining room, is there?
0:53:07 > 0:53:08I couldn't eat on the couch.
0:53:08 > 0:53:11- Couldn't eat off your knee all the time.- No.
0:53:11 > 0:53:13First impressions aren't great,
0:53:13 > 0:53:15so it's outside to check out the balcony.
0:53:15 > 0:53:19- It's a bit small.- Aye, you wouldn't have parties out here, I don't think.
0:53:19 > 0:53:22- No.- It's quite noisy as well.
0:53:22 > 0:53:24You've the road next to it, the main road.
0:53:24 > 0:53:26I want to be able to sit around a table.
0:53:26 > 0:53:28You want to be able to sit out here
0:53:28 > 0:53:31and sunbathe and eat outside, and things like that.
0:53:31 > 0:53:33Not the party area they were looking for
0:53:33 > 0:53:38and with just two bedrooms, it's looking like a tight squeeze for everyone.
0:53:38 > 0:53:41- It's compact.- Oh, yeah.
0:53:42 > 0:53:46Bathroom. That's the smallest bathroom in the world.
0:53:46 > 0:53:47This is a better room.
0:53:48 > 0:53:50Yeah, but it's a better room,
0:53:50 > 0:53:53but you'd have to put the two girls in here.
0:53:53 > 0:53:56- We'd have to have the tiny room. - Yeah.
0:53:56 > 0:54:00- Not for us, this one, I don't think. - No, definitely not.
0:54:00 > 0:54:04It's slightly worrying now, isn't it? It's brought us down with a bang.
0:54:05 > 0:54:07This apartment has left the Greens cold
0:54:07 > 0:54:09and they haven't even seen its price.
0:54:09 > 0:54:12Will the cost make up for all that's missing?
0:54:12 > 0:54:14Ready?
0:54:14 > 0:54:16Uh-huh, go for it. OK.
0:54:17 > 0:54:22- Wow.- £267,000.
0:54:23 > 0:54:24400,000.
0:54:24 > 0:54:27Well... What could we buy in Scotland for that?
0:54:27 > 0:54:31Half a castle. Pretty much.
0:54:31 > 0:54:35- But that's a lot of money for not very much space for us.- Yeah.
0:54:35 > 0:54:36Need more space.
0:54:36 > 0:54:42£87,000 over budget and it doesn't even begin to meet their needs.
0:54:42 > 0:54:45It's a big setback. What do the girls think?
0:54:45 > 0:54:49I think if we were both smaller, we could maybe fit,
0:54:49 > 0:54:53but the size we are now, I don't think we could.
0:54:53 > 0:54:55Yeah...
0:54:55 > 0:54:57cos you snore.
0:54:57 > 0:55:01- You fart.- You fart, too!- I do not.
0:55:01 > 0:55:05- Yes, you do.- I do not.- Yes, you do! - No, I don't.- Yes, you do.- I don't.
0:55:05 > 0:55:08- Do.- Don't.- Do.- Don't...
0:55:08 > 0:55:11So, plenty of reasons not to like the first property,
0:55:11 > 0:55:13but the second is just around the corner.
0:55:15 > 0:55:18This first-floor apartment is still close to the beach,
0:55:18 > 0:55:21but it's in a quieter location which may go down better.
0:55:21 > 0:55:25However, can it make up for their disappointment with the first one?
0:55:29 > 0:55:31- This is nice.- This is bigger.
0:55:31 > 0:55:33- Wow.- It's not noisy.
0:55:33 > 0:55:36It's not. It's a lot quieter.
0:55:36 > 0:55:37It's so much quieter.
0:55:37 > 0:55:43- This is... Oh, the kitchen.- It's a good size.- You'd be able to have a dining area here.- Aye, you could.
0:55:43 > 0:55:46But the whole point of coming to Australia was sitting outside,
0:55:46 > 0:55:49- having a barbecue. - To live in this area,
0:55:49 > 0:55:54I don't think we're going to get what we're looking for, so this might be a compromise we have to make.
0:55:54 > 0:55:57But you know I don't do compromises!
0:55:59 > 0:56:01The balcony.
0:56:01 > 0:56:05This area's nicer. It's quiet and...
0:56:05 > 0:56:09- We're nearer the beach, aren't we? - Yeah, you can hear the sea rather than the roads
0:56:09 > 0:56:11and the cars, but I don't know.
0:56:11 > 0:56:15- Again, it's a compromise you've got to make, I think.- It is.
0:56:15 > 0:56:16How much space you get.
0:56:16 > 0:56:19I don't know if I'm prepared to make that compromise.
0:56:19 > 0:56:21What?
0:56:21 > 0:56:24- Is it all wet?- No, it's worms. - Oh... Oh! It is worms!
0:56:24 > 0:56:26It's loads of worms.
0:56:26 > 0:56:30Ugh! I don't like it. No.
0:56:30 > 0:56:33Can the bathroom redeem the apartment
0:56:33 > 0:56:36- or is it already sunk? - CLAIRE LAUGHS
0:56:36 > 0:56:39- What is it?- Do you want to come in?
0:56:39 > 0:56:43The last bathroom you said was the smallest bathroom in the world? No, it's not.
0:56:43 > 0:56:46- Oh, my God!- We'll just leave now.
0:56:46 > 0:56:51- We'll just leave now.- I don't think we need to see that bathroom.
0:56:51 > 0:56:55- That's not a bath, it's a sink! - Again, finding the space they want in an apartment is a real issue
0:56:55 > 0:57:00and with only the bedrooms left, it's not looking good.
0:57:00 > 0:57:01Now, I know this is a bit cliche,
0:57:01 > 0:57:04but I really wanted a walk-in wardrobe.
0:57:05 > 0:57:09So you want a walk-in wardrobe, a swimming pool, a massive house...
0:57:09 > 0:57:14- A hot tub.- Not a swimming pool, but... I want a walk-in wardrobe.
0:57:14 > 0:57:17- And this is the biggest bedroom. - Yeah.
0:57:17 > 0:57:19Could the girls share this room?
0:57:19 > 0:57:23It's not a family house. The kids couldn't have people staying over.
0:57:23 > 0:57:27- We couldn't have family staying. - Nobody would come and visit us.
0:57:27 > 0:57:30That's not a compromise we could make, I don't think.
0:57:30 > 0:57:33This apartment isn't what they want or need
0:57:33 > 0:57:36and they still have to find out its price.
0:57:36 > 0:57:38So, you ready?
0:57:38 > 0:57:41- This has got to be more than the last one.- Much more.
0:57:41 > 0:57:45- Especially being close to the beach. Ready?- No!
0:57:47 > 0:57:49Half a million dollars.
0:57:49 > 0:57:51£334,000.
0:57:51 > 0:57:54I can't see that value in this house.
0:57:54 > 0:57:56With having two bedrooms.
0:57:56 > 0:58:00It's purely location that would give it that value.
0:58:00 > 0:58:05In Scotland, for the extra £60-£70,000,
0:58:05 > 0:58:10- we would have an extra bedroom. - I think we'd have an extra house!
0:58:10 > 0:58:11Yeah!
0:58:11 > 0:58:15For such a small place, the price came as a real shock to the Greens.
0:58:15 > 0:58:19Some drastic action is needed, so we're moving further out of the city
0:58:19 > 0:58:22to try to get more for their money.
0:58:22 > 0:58:26The final house involves a boat trip across the Pittwater Estuary
0:58:26 > 0:58:30to Scotland Island, about 25km north of the city.
0:58:30 > 0:58:32If they choose to live here,
0:58:32 > 0:58:36this is how the Greens could commute to work and school.
0:58:36 > 0:58:40- Do you think you'd like to go to school by boat, Mia?- Yes.
0:58:40 > 0:58:43- Would that be amazing? - As well as a boat ride,
0:58:43 > 0:58:46access to the third house is a short walk up the hill.
0:58:46 > 0:58:50This split-level timber home has views through the woodland
0:58:50 > 0:58:53to the water and should offer the Greens all the space they need,
0:58:53 > 0:58:56- but is it worth the journey? - Oh, wow. This is nice.
0:58:58 > 0:59:02This is more like it. It's much more like what I imagine.
0:59:02 > 0:59:04Yeah, this is more of what I wanted.
0:59:04 > 0:59:08- Proper seating area.- Proper, yeah. - And it's all open plan. It's great.
0:59:08 > 0:59:12It's great and the kitchen's bigger than the ones we've seen.
0:59:12 > 0:59:14- It's probably bigger than the house we're in.- Look.
0:59:14 > 0:59:18You don't need a kitchen! Proper cooking area.
0:59:18 > 0:59:20That's amazing.
0:59:20 > 0:59:23- Wow, a garden as well. A big garden.- Wow.
0:59:23 > 0:59:26That's great, you can imagine having a party and a meal out here and things.
0:59:26 > 0:59:30- Nothing like I expected to see. - No, nothing at all.
0:59:30 > 0:59:33This house seems to be going down far better
0:59:33 > 0:59:36with plenty of space on offer, but are there in bedrooms for everyone?
0:59:38 > 0:59:42- Good-sized bedroom.- This is plenty of space, isn't it? Really good size.
0:59:42 > 0:59:45Oh, yeah. It's really good.
0:59:45 > 0:59:47I think this would be Robyn's bedroom.
0:59:47 > 0:59:51Would it? There might only be two bedrooms.
0:59:51 > 0:59:52This might be it.
0:59:53 > 0:59:55I don't think so, though.
0:59:55 > 0:59:59The girls will be disappointed if there are only two bedrooms,
0:59:59 > 1:00:02but there's still a lot to see. Or is there?
1:00:02 > 1:00:05LAUGHTER
1:00:05 > 1:00:07Why would you not have a proper bath?
1:00:07 > 1:00:10I don't even think we could fit a Mia in there.
1:00:10 > 1:00:16OK, not the biggest bath in the world, but there is one more room that should be a welcome sight.
1:00:16 > 1:00:20- Wow, it's a big front bedroom. - It is big.- With a walk-in wardrobe!
1:00:20 > 1:00:22- So it is.- Oh, it's massive.
1:00:22 > 1:00:26This is much more what I thought.
1:00:26 > 1:00:30- Yeah, you could have a little party here.- A bed party, too.
1:00:30 > 1:00:34A bed party, too, yes.
1:00:34 > 1:00:37It looks as if the Greens HAVE found their ideal home,
1:00:37 > 1:00:40with all the room and features they could want.
1:00:40 > 1:00:43All that's left is to find out its price.
1:00:43 > 1:00:44I don't want to look at this one.
1:00:44 > 1:00:48- Come on. We need to. - If we don't know...
1:00:48 > 1:00:51We need to know.
1:00:53 > 1:00:58Wow. It's still a lot of money. £400,000, still a lot of money.
1:00:58 > 1:00:59Less than I expected.
1:00:59 > 1:01:02No, a lot less than I expected,
1:01:02 > 1:01:04compared to what we looked at earlier on.
1:01:04 > 1:01:08It's still a lot of money and there's still a lot of compromises.
1:01:08 > 1:01:12- There is - I mean, there's still only three bedrooms.- One shower.
1:01:12 > 1:01:16But it just goes to show what you can get if you move out a bit further.
1:01:16 > 1:01:21Once I'm on my full wage and you're working on your full wage,
1:01:21 > 1:01:25- this is something we could afford. - It is, it is a realistic price.
1:01:25 > 1:01:26It's still a lot of money,
1:01:26 > 1:01:30- but medium-term, it's certainly realistic.- Yeah.
1:01:30 > 1:01:32I would be happy moving to something like this.
1:01:32 > 1:01:37- Plus, it's called Scotland Island. - Well, this is it. Scotland Island!
1:01:37 > 1:01:42Viewing houses in Sydney has been a real wake-up call for the family.
1:01:42 > 1:01:45They still believe the dream is within their grasp.
1:01:45 > 1:01:49The first apartment fell well short of their needs,
1:01:49 > 1:01:52and the price left them shocked.
1:01:52 > 1:01:56Although the second was better placed,
1:01:56 > 1:01:59they couldn't see any value for money.
1:01:59 > 1:02:02Finally, house number three offered the Greens everything
1:02:02 > 1:02:06they were looking for, but it came with a hefty price tag.
1:02:06 > 1:02:10So, after a day of house hunting,
1:02:10 > 1:02:13have they been impressed enough to give up their home in Fife?
1:02:13 > 1:02:16We've seen three properties today, and now it's time for us to vote.
1:02:22 > 1:02:25ALL: UK!
1:02:25 > 1:02:28- You've all done UK?- I didn't think you two would vote that way.
1:02:28 > 1:02:32- Did you not like this last house? - I liked the last house,
1:02:32 > 1:02:34but the two apartments,
1:02:34 > 1:02:37I couldn't share with Mia.
1:02:37 > 1:02:39You couldn't share a room with Mia?
1:02:39 > 1:02:41Yeah, I couldn't live without a bath.
1:02:41 > 1:02:45She couldn't live without a bath! Oh, well, that's good.
1:02:45 > 1:02:46What about you?
1:02:46 > 1:02:49I just think when you compare the houses we seen today to ours,
1:02:49 > 1:02:52and the price you'd have to pay, there isn't a comparison.
1:02:52 > 1:02:55I mean, this last house was beautiful, stunning,
1:02:55 > 1:02:58but there was still a compromise - only three bedrooms and one bathroom.
1:02:59 > 1:03:02The houses are lovely, but just too expensive.
1:03:02 > 1:03:04It would be cool to live on an island, though.
1:03:04 > 1:03:07It would be cool to live in Scotland Island, even.
1:03:07 > 1:03:11- That would be even cooler! - "Where are you going?" "Scotland!"
1:03:15 > 1:03:17With its eye-watering price tags,
1:03:17 > 1:03:22Sydney's property market has left the Greens feeling blue.
1:03:22 > 1:03:25If their dream home is to become anything more,
1:03:25 > 1:03:30both Rob and Claire will need Sydney to offer good work opportunities
1:03:30 > 1:03:31and big city salaries.
1:03:33 > 1:03:38With concern about getting a job in Scotland, Claire has come to a local care home
1:03:38 > 1:03:40to find out about working down under.
1:03:40 > 1:03:43She has arranged to meet the care manager, Pat Smith,
1:03:43 > 1:03:46- to show her around.- Oh, it's lovely.
1:03:46 > 1:03:49Claire is about to qualify as a nurse
1:03:49 > 1:03:52and is hoping that Australia will provide not only the right job,
1:03:52 > 1:03:54but a career.
1:03:54 > 1:03:58So this is Jean, our resident. Jeanie, this is Claire.
1:03:58 > 1:04:03- Hello, Jean, nice to meet you. How are you today?- Nice to meet you.
1:04:03 > 1:04:05Not bad for an old girl.
1:04:05 > 1:04:06I'm sure you're fine!
1:04:06 > 1:04:10I'm over from Scotland visiting, having a look around,
1:04:10 > 1:04:12seeing what it's like to work here.
1:04:12 > 1:04:17- So is it OK if I watch Pat do your dressing today?- Of course it is.
1:04:17 > 1:04:19That's excellent, thank you.
1:04:19 > 1:04:23If you come to Australia, what would you like to do here?
1:04:23 > 1:04:25Well, hopefully have as much fun as possible -
1:04:25 > 1:04:27that's the main priority.
1:04:27 > 1:04:31But I qualify as a nurse really soon and there's no jobs in Scotland,
1:04:31 > 1:04:34so I would like to get a job as a nurse over here.
1:04:34 > 1:04:36And ideally I would like to work in community
1:04:36 > 1:04:39or care of the elderly, I've not decided yet.
1:04:39 > 1:04:41We could use her, couldn't we?
1:04:41 > 1:04:44- We could think about that! - Yes, come and work with us.
1:04:44 > 1:04:49- I think I would maybe have fun here, actually.- I think so.
1:04:49 > 1:04:53So is this part of your role as well, you do all the dressings?
1:04:53 > 1:04:55Yes, we do all the dressings, all the skin tears
1:04:55 > 1:04:57or whatever needs to be dressed.
1:04:57 > 1:05:00Because the care home where I work in Scotland just now, we would not
1:05:00 > 1:05:04be allowed to do this, it would be district nurses that would come out.
1:05:04 > 1:05:10We do, for more serious wounds and that, we do get the home nurses in and they do those dressings.
1:05:10 > 1:05:14But the skin tears and something like this, we do it.
1:05:14 > 1:05:18The more hands-on approach is just what Claire was hoping for.
1:05:18 > 1:05:22But there's a few more questions to be answered to help make up her mind.
1:05:22 > 1:05:26The hospital wards that I've worked on at home aren't very flexible,
1:05:26 > 1:05:29you don't find out your shifts until two weeks before,
1:05:29 > 1:05:34and it's 12.5-hour shifts, so you work from seven in the morning till 7:30 at night.
1:05:34 > 1:05:36Well, I start at 3.30 in the afternoons
1:05:36 > 1:05:39and I finish at 10 at night some days.
1:05:39 > 1:05:41Other days are 7.30 until 3.30.
1:05:41 > 1:05:45And I think over here the wages are higher, as well.
1:05:45 > 1:05:47Obviously, the cost of living is higher,
1:05:47 > 1:05:50but back in Britain I would start on about 21,000,
1:05:50 > 1:05:53which is maybe 30,000.
1:05:53 > 1:05:57- And I think...- I think it's around 42 here.- 42,000?
1:05:57 > 1:05:59- So, you know, 12,000. - It's a big difference.
1:05:59 > 1:06:02It is a big difference, especially when I finish at 3:30
1:06:02 > 1:06:04and I can go out to the beach.
1:06:04 > 1:06:08- Enjoy the sun, that's exactly right. - I really can't thank you enough.
1:06:08 > 1:06:11Good working hours and a better salary are attractive reasons
1:06:11 > 1:06:15to move, but have they made up for their tough start to the week?
1:06:15 > 1:06:19After yesterday, seeing the houses, I was kind of like, "No,
1:06:19 > 1:06:21"I'm not going, there's no way.
1:06:21 > 1:06:25"I can't cope with living in Australia in a house like that."
1:06:25 > 1:06:28But speaking to my husband last night, we looked at maybe renting
1:06:28 > 1:06:32as a better possibility for us, and then after being here today,
1:06:32 > 1:06:34this is definitely the type of place I'd rather work
1:06:34 > 1:06:36and I'd look forward to coming to work,
1:06:36 > 1:06:40rather than just having to take any job that was available in Britain.
1:06:40 > 1:06:44It looks as if Claire could have a promising career in Australia,
1:06:44 > 1:06:46but it comes with a big catch.
1:06:46 > 1:06:50In Australia, Rob wouldn't be able to transfer into the fire service
1:06:50 > 1:06:53for at least two years.
1:06:53 > 1:06:56And with life looking costly, he would be forced to give up
1:06:56 > 1:07:00the job he loves and find paid employment elsewhere.
1:07:00 > 1:07:02Keeping his skills could be tough,
1:07:02 > 1:07:06but one option is joining the New South Wales Rural Fire Service,
1:07:06 > 1:07:08a volunteer-based force.
1:07:08 > 1:07:13So he's visiting a local base to find out what's involved.
1:07:13 > 1:07:17Do you think my skills would be of use to the local fire service?
1:07:17 > 1:07:18I certainly think they would.
1:07:18 > 1:07:21While it's not always possible to transfer straight
1:07:21 > 1:07:24from one country to another and have your skills recognised,
1:07:24 > 1:07:27certainly your practical skills that you've learnt,
1:07:27 > 1:07:31and the experience you've had working in a fire service on the other side of the world
1:07:31 > 1:07:34will be of great use to the rural fire service.
1:07:34 > 1:07:36A lot of the principles are still the same
1:07:36 > 1:07:40and you'll obviously have an understanding of how emergency services work,
1:07:40 > 1:07:44so that will surely give you some kind of ability
1:07:44 > 1:07:46to fit in very quickly with what we do here.
1:07:46 > 1:07:48After a quick chat,
1:07:48 > 1:07:51Rob is invited on a ride to check out the local area.
1:07:51 > 1:07:55And it's not long before he has the opportunity to rescue
1:07:55 > 1:07:57a damsel in distress.
1:07:57 > 1:08:00So we've come across a motor stranded at the side of the road here.
1:08:00 > 1:08:02She's run out of petrol.
1:08:02 > 1:08:04So we're just going to see if we can help in any way,
1:08:04 > 1:08:08cos it's a really busy single carriageway road,
1:08:08 > 1:08:11and there could be an accident if we don't give them a hand.
1:08:12 > 1:08:14There you go, you can jump in!
1:08:17 > 1:08:22Could almost turn it around and put it on the other side, right there.
1:08:22 > 1:08:25- Brakes.- Brakes, brakes!
1:08:29 > 1:08:32All right, we're out of here.
1:08:34 > 1:08:37All in the name of helping the community.
1:08:37 > 1:08:41Didn't expect to get a show, I was only here for an hour or so,
1:08:41 > 1:08:46but that was good fun - honorary member of the rural fire service for five minutes there.
1:08:46 > 1:08:49We required your muscles, thank you.
1:08:49 > 1:08:52It's been an enjoyable experience, but could volunteering
1:08:52 > 1:08:57really compensate Rob for what he'd be giving up?
1:08:57 > 1:09:00There's a lot more to the rural fire service than I thought.
1:09:00 > 1:09:04I think I'd like to get involved with it if we do move over here.
1:09:04 > 1:09:08I don't know how much time I could devote to it, especially
1:09:08 > 1:09:11if both of us were working full-time. I think it would be difficult.
1:09:11 > 1:09:15With so much riding on his decision, he is faced with a dilemma -
1:09:15 > 1:09:19Claire's career, or his own.
1:09:19 > 1:09:22Before they vote on work, Claire has some news to share.
1:09:22 > 1:09:25Today I went for my work experience, and when I went back in -
1:09:25 > 1:09:27I had left my handbag -
1:09:27 > 1:09:30I went back in and she gave me her card and said, you know,
1:09:30 > 1:09:33"Let me know when you're qualified, I'll give you a job no problem."
1:09:33 > 1:09:37That's amazing, it's amazing it would be that easy for you to get a job.
1:09:37 > 1:09:41You know, it's certainly not like that in the UK,
1:09:41 > 1:09:43and it won't be for the next how many years?
1:09:43 > 1:09:49- So that could really swing it, I think.- But it would be a risk.
1:09:49 > 1:09:53It wouldn't be a risk. It'd be a risk me getting a job, not you getting a job.
1:09:53 > 1:09:56The move to Australia could mean security for Claire
1:09:56 > 1:10:01but uncertainly for Rob, and another risk for them to take.
1:10:01 > 1:10:03How will they vote?
1:10:03 > 1:10:07We both had work experience today and now it's time to vote.
1:10:14 > 1:10:20- Ah, so, why've you voted for that, then?- Just because today was amazing.
1:10:20 > 1:10:22It's the type of nursing that I want to do.
1:10:22 > 1:10:26I want to look after residents and spend time with them and really
1:10:26 > 1:10:29care for them, and I want them to enjoy being in a home as well.
1:10:29 > 1:10:33And today I got a tiny brief glimpse of that,
1:10:33 > 1:10:35and it would just be amazing.
1:10:35 > 1:10:39- I kind of expected that, to be honest.- I expected yours.
1:10:39 > 1:10:40Well, I love my job.
1:10:40 > 1:10:43I think I could do the same job over here, possibly, given time.
1:10:43 > 1:10:47But obviously if I went with the rural fire service initially,
1:10:47 > 1:10:50I wouldn't be getting paid for it, and that is no good for us.
1:10:50 > 1:10:54We need the money to pay a bigger mortgage or higher rent or whatever it may be.
1:10:58 > 1:11:01It's a mixed result for the Greens.
1:11:01 > 1:11:03Claire's found her dream job,
1:11:03 > 1:11:06but it may come at the cost of Rob's career,
1:11:06 > 1:11:09making the risk they face even bigger.
1:11:09 > 1:11:11However, none of this will matter
1:11:11 > 1:11:15if they can't get a decent price from selling their UK home.
1:11:15 > 1:11:20Rob and Claire bought their house in 2010 for £160,000.
1:11:20 > 1:11:24But what do two local estate agents think it is worth?
1:11:24 > 1:11:29It's a really generous living space, lounge, dining area
1:11:29 > 1:11:34and added value with a conservatory overlooking the gardens.
1:11:34 > 1:11:38The fact that the lounge and dining room are open plan means it's wonderful for family living.
1:11:38 > 1:11:42A bright, airy room which has many attractive features.
1:11:42 > 1:11:44He sells it better!
1:11:44 > 1:11:48This is a very bright room as well, being to the rear,
1:11:48 > 1:11:50which seems to be a feature of the house.
1:11:50 > 1:11:53It's been really well landscaped, great patio area,
1:11:53 > 1:11:57easy to maintain, really smart garden.
1:11:57 > 1:12:02Nice double room with a fitted mirror wardrobe and combed ceiling.
1:12:02 > 1:12:05- It looks really small. - Front aspect of the property. Very well presented.
1:12:05 > 1:12:09This is a great nursery room, isn't it? Lovely.
1:12:09 > 1:12:12Fine for a fourth bedroom.
1:12:12 > 1:12:16A super room with a superb view. Wonderful.
1:12:18 > 1:12:22The room is very bright. This is a real strong part of the home.
1:12:22 > 1:12:26It's a really nice, well presented four-bedroom detached villa,
1:12:26 > 1:12:29in good order throughout.
1:12:29 > 1:12:32I would value the property at £160,000.
1:12:34 > 1:12:37The house is very well presented in a modern estate
1:12:37 > 1:12:40with wonderful views to the rear.
1:12:40 > 1:12:43To sell the property just now I would suggest an asking price
1:12:43 > 1:12:45of offers over £150,000.
1:12:45 > 1:12:49That's quite a drop considering a year.
1:12:49 > 1:12:52- I don't think I would sell it for that price.- No.
1:12:52 > 1:12:54Cos I really love my house.
1:12:54 > 1:12:59We couldn't afford something anywhere near that size over here. No way.
1:12:59 > 1:13:03And if we did, we'd have to work two jobs each or something,
1:13:03 > 1:13:05we'd never see the kids. This whole thing,
1:13:05 > 1:13:08we're thinking about a more relaxed lifestyle - it wouldn't be.
1:13:08 > 1:13:12That's a shock, and are there more to come?
1:13:12 > 1:13:15We've prepared a breakdown of the family's expenses to find out
1:13:15 > 1:13:18if they can live in Australia.
1:13:18 > 1:13:21OK. I'll let you do the numbers.
1:13:21 > 1:13:28- Shall we start with the shopping list?- Yes.- OK. £92.85.
1:13:28 > 1:13:31- What, so 40 quid difference?- Yeah.
1:13:31 > 1:13:35And that's not even a full weekly shop.
1:13:35 > 1:13:39The food shop in Australia is almost twice as much as the UK.
1:13:39 > 1:13:43We've also worked out what their mortgage repayments would be
1:13:43 > 1:13:51- should they buy their dream home. - Property three... £2,484 a month.
1:13:51 > 1:13:57- That's insane.- And how much do we pay just now? About 600?- 650.- Wow.
1:13:59 > 1:14:10- This is the final comparison. - So, 2,250 x 12 is 27,000.
1:14:11 > 1:14:13OK, so now we're looking at Australia.
1:14:13 > 1:14:17The cost of living in Sydney appears to be more expensive,
1:14:17 > 1:14:20but when Claire and Rob look at their potential wages,
1:14:20 > 1:14:22will it cover their costs?
1:14:23 > 1:14:27I can't believe there's that much difference.
1:14:27 > 1:14:30So we do have £20,000 more a year disposable income
1:14:30 > 1:14:32if we lived in Australia.
1:14:32 > 1:14:35But that's because it's based on me earning a salary.
1:14:35 > 1:14:38All right, your salary can be pretty certain.
1:14:38 > 1:14:42We know that you can in that here, we know there is a demand for nurses.
1:14:42 > 1:14:44But my salary, you know, there's no guarantee
1:14:44 > 1:14:48I would earn that sort of money until I can get a job as a firefighter.
1:14:48 > 1:14:53I think we take these figures as they are, because we can't guess.
1:14:53 > 1:14:56So let's just go with these figures and make a decision on that.
1:14:56 > 1:14:57I think we should.
1:14:57 > 1:15:00The Greens are not used to taking risks,
1:15:00 > 1:15:04so are they prepared to take this massive leap of faith?
1:15:04 > 1:15:07Will they vote with their heads or with their hearts?
1:15:07 > 1:15:11So, we done a reality check, looked at our sums, now we're going to vote.
1:15:16 > 1:15:18- Australia.- Australia.
1:15:20 > 1:15:21Fair enough. OK.
1:15:21 > 1:15:24I don't know if we're going to be a lot better off by living here,
1:15:24 > 1:15:27it just depends on jobs and what I can get, what you can get back home
1:15:27 > 1:15:30and things like that. But, on the face of it,
1:15:30 > 1:15:33it looks like we would have the same standard of living here, I think.
1:15:33 > 1:15:36- And I would be able to get a job that I would love.- Yes.
1:15:36 > 1:15:40And I'm sure we could probably reduce the mortgage payments by renting.
1:15:40 > 1:15:46They still want their dream to come true, but after a night's sleep,
1:15:46 > 1:15:50Rob is less convinced the move could work for the whole family.
1:15:50 > 1:15:53Having reflected and looked at the figures more closely,
1:15:53 > 1:15:56there's quite a few things that aren't there that need to be added -
1:15:56 > 1:15:59you know, childcare costs are going to be pretty high,
1:15:59 > 1:16:01I would think, if we're both working full-time.
1:16:01 > 1:16:05One of the main reasons for thinking about moving here was for the kids -
1:16:05 > 1:16:07to give them a better standard of living.
1:16:07 > 1:16:11And I don't know if myself and Claire working more hours and not spending
1:16:11 > 1:16:16as much time with them would give them a better standard of living.
1:16:20 > 1:16:24With the figures still spinning in their heads, the Greens are caught
1:16:24 > 1:16:28between what kind of life Australia could offer them and at what price.
1:16:28 > 1:16:32Finding out if Oz can deliver the lifestyle they dream of
1:16:32 > 1:16:35could be a big step towards making up their mind.
1:16:36 > 1:16:39The Greens have had a lot to think about,
1:16:39 > 1:16:43and a taste of the benefits of living in Oz would very welcome,
1:16:43 > 1:16:47so they are spending the day outdoors, starting with a picnic.
1:16:47 > 1:16:51And it's not long before they meet a familiar face in Alex,
1:16:51 > 1:16:53from the rural fire service.
1:16:54 > 1:16:56If they were to make the move,
1:16:56 > 1:16:59it's important for all the family to replace the social life
1:16:59 > 1:17:01they'd be leaving behind.
1:17:01 > 1:17:03Yeah, there's lots of things to do around here,
1:17:03 > 1:17:06we've got a few really nice pubs along the water,
1:17:06 > 1:17:09that's always a good place to sort of meet everyone
1:17:09 > 1:17:13on a Saturday afternoon or a Friday afternoon if it's nice and warm.
1:17:13 > 1:17:17Which would be every Friday and Saturday afternoon!
1:17:17 > 1:17:22I can't sell it to you like that. It does rain here sometimes!
1:17:24 > 1:17:28They are soon joined by more friendly faces who can offer
1:17:28 > 1:17:30some useful advice.
1:17:30 > 1:17:33So what about childcare around here?
1:17:33 > 1:17:37It's a bit harder to find, cos there's a lot of working mums,
1:17:37 > 1:17:41but in saying that, if you put your child's name down early,
1:17:41 > 1:17:43you find positions.
1:17:43 > 1:17:48Mum and Dad have met some new friends. How have the kids got on?
1:17:48 > 1:17:51I don't think I'd have that much trouble making friends,
1:17:51 > 1:17:54but although it can be scary moving to even a new school,
1:17:54 > 1:17:58moving to Australia, that would be pretty big.
1:17:58 > 1:18:02I don't think I'd have trouble making friends.
1:18:02 > 1:18:08I'll have enough to play with. I will really miss my friends in Scotland.
1:18:08 > 1:18:12Today has helped answer some of Rob and Claire's worries,
1:18:12 > 1:18:15but they've only dipped their toes in the water,
1:18:15 > 1:18:19so the next stop is back at the Pittwater Estuary.
1:18:31 > 1:18:36- We're just about here on the map. - You think so?- Yeah.
1:18:36 > 1:18:39- So how do we get home? - It's that way.
1:18:39 > 1:18:41It's hard to tell who's having more fun,
1:18:41 > 1:18:45the little kids or the big kids.
1:18:48 > 1:18:52- It was really good, wasn't it? - I really enjoyed that.- It was fun.
1:18:52 > 1:18:54- Nice to do something in the sun. - It is.
1:18:54 > 1:18:57Nice not to have to wear a wetsuit to do it, as well.
1:18:57 > 1:19:01- I could definitely get used to this. - Same here.
1:19:01 > 1:19:05It's just the day they wanted, but has a taste of the Aussie lifestyle
1:19:05 > 1:19:07done enough to win everyone's vote?
1:19:07 > 1:19:10We've done some Australian activities today,
1:19:10 > 1:19:12and now we're going to vote.
1:19:21 > 1:19:25- Australia.- I'm in the middle. - The middle!- In the middle!
1:19:25 > 1:19:27Why are you in the middle?
1:19:27 > 1:19:30It's just, I like the activities here
1:19:30 > 1:19:33but I'd like to be with the rest of the family as well.
1:19:33 > 1:19:36Ohh!
1:19:36 > 1:19:39- So, Australia?- Definitely.- Why?
1:19:39 > 1:19:45If we were back home, we would do this on a really sunny day
1:19:45 > 1:19:47but we would have to plan it.
1:19:47 > 1:19:49You'd just do this every day,
1:19:49 > 1:19:52- whenever you feel like it, couldn't you?- Yeah.
1:19:52 > 1:19:55- Australia for you as well?- Yeah, I just think there's not a comparison.
1:19:55 > 1:20:00You can do whatever you want to do in the sun. It's just totally different.
1:20:00 > 1:20:04If he says to the girls back home, "Let's go kayaking," they'd be like,
1:20:04 > 1:20:08"No, I don't want to. I want to watch TV, want to sit in the house."
1:20:08 > 1:20:12This is the middle of winter and this is what it's like. No comparison.
1:20:18 > 1:20:20During the week,
1:20:20 > 1:20:24the Greens have dealt with their fair share of financial surprises.
1:20:24 > 1:20:26But there's one cost they've yet to face,
1:20:26 > 1:20:29and that's the emotional one.
1:20:29 > 1:20:32Leaving behind their close network of friends and family.
1:20:33 > 1:20:39- You quite happy to watch it, girls? - Yes.- OK, here we go.
1:20:39 > 1:20:43Hello, Rob, Claire, Robin and Mia.
1:20:43 > 1:20:46- Hi, Rob, Claire, girls, how you doing?- Hi Claire, hi, Rob.
1:20:46 > 1:20:50- If they went, we'd miss them all. - I'd miss the kids.
1:20:50 > 1:20:52You'd miss them coming round.
1:20:52 > 1:20:55Aye, I'd miss the kids. I'd miss Claire and Robbie as well,
1:20:55 > 1:20:57but I will miss the kids.
1:20:57 > 1:21:00- Personally, I want them to come home. - You want all your family.
1:21:00 > 1:21:03I want all my family, of course I do.
1:21:03 > 1:21:05All the guys on the shift are missing you, Rob,
1:21:05 > 1:21:08and we all hope you make the right decision.
1:21:08 > 1:21:10We're all 100% behind you
1:21:10 > 1:21:14and if you do decide to come back you will be welcomed with open arms.
1:21:14 > 1:21:16But if you do decide to stay in Australia,
1:21:16 > 1:21:19we will all be looking forward to the invitations.
1:21:19 > 1:21:22I was devastated when he left Liverpool to go to Scotland,
1:21:22 > 1:21:24so for him to go to Australia
1:21:24 > 1:21:29would be another huge piece of my heart going.
1:21:29 > 1:21:33I know it's going to be a big decision for you,
1:21:33 > 1:21:35but make a decision on what you want to do.
1:21:36 > 1:21:38Think of yourselves.
1:21:38 > 1:21:41As for your family, we can come out and see you, you can come
1:21:41 > 1:21:43and see us every second year.
1:21:43 > 1:21:46I would not want to stand in your way
1:21:46 > 1:21:48but I really hope you decide to stay.
1:21:50 > 1:21:54Rob, Claire, we know you're really thinking about going to Australia,
1:21:54 > 1:21:56but it is a massive decision to make,
1:21:56 > 1:22:00you've got to really think properly about it.
1:22:00 > 1:22:02You've got to weigh up all the cons and pros.
1:22:02 > 1:22:05It might be a better life out there for you,
1:22:05 > 1:22:10but you've got all your family at home and we will miss you,
1:22:10 > 1:22:13we'll miss the kids more than ever.
1:22:13 > 1:22:17We know Australia has a fantastic lifestyle, so many opportunities,
1:22:17 > 1:22:25but you do have a good family network around you, and nothing can buy that.
1:22:25 > 1:22:28We'll miss you.
1:22:35 > 1:22:41Do you think makes a difference to you, Mia? Seeing all of them? Yeah?
1:22:41 > 1:22:48- Why?- Just does.- It just does. - What about you?- No, it did.
1:22:48 > 1:22:51It hit home a bit more, how far away we are.
1:22:51 > 1:22:55How much people probably would miss us.
1:22:55 > 1:22:58You only really about the big things,
1:22:58 > 1:23:01you know, the sun, the extra money you might have,
1:23:01 > 1:23:06the outdoor living and a barbecue every night and things like that.
1:23:06 > 1:23:11But the biggest reason to move in the first place was for the kids.
1:23:11 > 1:23:14You know, for their future,
1:23:14 > 1:23:19for them to be able to get their qualifications and get a job.
1:23:19 > 1:23:21But weighing that up against everybody else,
1:23:21 > 1:23:24I just don't know what's best for them any more now.
1:23:24 > 1:23:29To take them away from family - would that be doing more damage?
1:23:29 > 1:23:31I don't know.
1:23:38 > 1:23:44Seeing messages from home has left the Greens feeling more torn than ever.
1:23:44 > 1:23:47But will they decide the rewards of life down under
1:23:47 > 1:23:50really could be worth the risk?
1:23:50 > 1:23:52It's time for them to make their final choice.
1:23:54 > 1:23:56We promised each other we wouldn't speak about it,
1:23:56 > 1:23:59we didn't want to influence each other.
1:23:59 > 1:24:01We really want to know at that final vote,
1:24:01 > 1:24:04what everybody's real feelings are.
1:24:04 > 1:24:07I've got no idea how Claire is going to vote at the moment.
1:24:07 > 1:24:08It could go either way.
1:24:08 > 1:24:12The kids are the same - I think the kids love it here, they've really enjoyed it
1:24:12 > 1:24:16and they'd love to stay for a lot longer, but I'm really not sure
1:24:16 > 1:24:19how they're going to vote when thinking about it forever.
1:24:19 > 1:24:22It makes it very difficult to make the choice.
1:24:22 > 1:24:25I don't know what I'm going to pick.
1:24:25 > 1:24:28It's a really big decision, because I like it over here,
1:24:28 > 1:24:31but I like it back home as well.
1:24:31 > 1:24:36Can the family who don't take risks make that leap of faith
1:24:36 > 1:24:39and vote for a new life in Australia?
1:24:39 > 1:24:41This is us at the end of a week in Australia.
1:24:41 > 1:24:44We had an amazing time, we've met loads of lovely people,
1:24:44 > 1:24:48we've done great activities, we've woken up in the sun every day.
1:24:48 > 1:24:49So now it's time to vote.
1:24:58 > 1:25:00- Middle.- UK!
1:25:02 > 1:25:07You bunch of wimps! You can't all do that!
1:25:07 > 1:25:10- I never thought you'd pick the UK. - Well...- I did, that's what I guessed.
1:25:10 > 1:25:13My grandad always said measure twice, cut once.
1:25:13 > 1:25:18- And we just don't know enough to make a decision just now.- What about you?
1:25:18 > 1:25:21- I thought you would have picked the UK.- Yeah, I thought so.
1:25:21 > 1:25:23Well I like everything over here
1:25:23 > 1:25:26but it's really hard to leave family and friends behind.
1:25:26 > 1:25:29- OK.- What about you, wimp number three?
1:25:29 > 1:25:31I like Australia, but I like the UK,
1:25:31 > 1:25:35- but I don't know which one I like the best.- What about you?
1:25:35 > 1:25:37I didn't know what you would say.
1:25:37 > 1:25:39Well, I don't know what I will say, that's why.
1:25:39 > 1:25:43I love Australia, I have really sort of started to love it here,
1:25:43 > 1:25:48but I've got my family, so I have to be in the middle just now,
1:25:48 > 1:25:53because not one is pulling me enough each way.
1:25:56 > 1:25:59After seeing the ups and downs of Sydney life at first hand,
1:25:59 > 1:26:02the Greens couldn't quite make that leap off the cliff.
1:26:02 > 1:26:07Instead, they found themselves back where they started.
1:26:08 > 1:26:13They've been home in Fife now for two months, and I've come to
1:26:13 > 1:26:16find out whether there are finally ready to make that decision.
1:26:16 > 1:26:21So, you two, what's the next big step for the Green family?
1:26:21 > 1:26:25I don't know. I think honestly we just need to get your degree out of the way
1:26:25 > 1:26:29first to make sure that all goes through OK and then see where we are.
1:26:29 > 1:26:33The thing is, with me and Rob, you can never say never.
1:26:33 > 1:26:36At the moment, I would say we are staying.
1:26:36 > 1:26:39- Probably about...- 70%.
1:26:39 > 1:26:42- We're going to be staying.- Hang on, 70% we're definitely staying?
1:26:42 > 1:26:45Are we staying or are we not staying?
1:26:45 > 1:26:47At the moment, we're staying.
1:26:47 > 1:26:53So if I just happen to have some visa papers here,
1:26:53 > 1:26:58in a year's time, will they be gathering dust?
1:26:58 > 1:27:00- I don't know.- I really don't know.
1:27:00 > 1:27:04It could really go either way, couldn't it?
1:27:04 > 1:27:09At the moment, they will be sitting on a shelf gathering dust,
1:27:09 > 1:27:14but if in six months' time I still don't have a job, that might change.
1:27:14 > 1:27:17Shall I leave them with you?
1:27:17 > 1:27:20Yes, leave them with us and they might be filled out.
1:27:20 > 1:27:23- You're not exactly grabbing them out of my hand!- No.
1:27:23 > 1:27:25I think that might be the answer.
1:27:25 > 1:27:27It's too big a risk, this one, I think.
1:27:27 > 1:27:31Everything we've done has always been measured and would make sense,
1:27:31 > 1:27:33and the risks are minimum.
1:27:33 > 1:27:36That's the way we've always been and to take this big risk,
1:27:36 > 1:27:40I don't know whether we can, whether we could.
1:27:40 > 1:27:43And you don't think in 15 years' time there will be any regrets?
1:27:43 > 1:27:46- I never have any regrets. - No, no regrets.
1:27:46 > 1:27:48That's a great way to live your life.
1:27:50 > 1:27:54Having left Australia pretty undecided, now they are back
1:27:54 > 1:27:58and had time to think things through it seems, for the Green family,
1:27:58 > 1:28:01Scotland is the right home for them.
1:28:01 > 1:28:03For the moment, anyway.
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