Haroon Family Wanted Down Under

Could you convince your partner to put aside their doubts

and risk everything for a new start abroad,

especially if it meant giving up a life you love

for a country you've never been to before?

If you dreamt of a new life for your family, but no-one shared your passion...

It is you that wants to go. It's not me.

..and the reality left you more than disappointed...

I expected maybe too much from Australia.

..could you bear to leave behind everyone you know and love?

-I think family belong to each other.

-I don't want them to go.

Being blessed with a warm climate, endless beaches and wide open countryside,

Australia is a magnet for Brits looking for a more relaxed lifestyle,

but for many, the new life they sought doesn't live up to their expectations

and they return home, giving up their dreams.

Over the next week,

the Haroon family will get a taste of life in Australia.

At the end of it, they'll face one of the biggest decisions of their lives -

whether to stay in the UK or make the move down under for good.

The journey to Australia is a massive 25-hour flight

that takes them right to the other side of the world.

Neither Harry or Nabeela have ever visited the Antipodes,

but fortunately, there's something familiar about Melbourne.

It feels like home because of the rain. In Manchester, it's always raining. It just feels like home.

I think that plane ride was the most exhausting flight I've ever been on,

mainly because Eliza was a nightmare.

I can't imagine myself doing that flight too often.

Now Harry has just one week to convince his family Australia is a dream worth pursuing.

Back in the UK, the Haroons live in Rochdale near Manchester.

Along with Harry and Nabeela are five-year-old Amani and Eliza who's nearly two.

Harry works as a police officer and loves his job.

However, achieving success in his career has come at a high cost.

We've been married eight years

and most of them eight years I've spent working, constantly working,

missing out seeing my daughter growing up.

I've also missed out spending time with Nabeela and building a bond together.

Desperate for a change, Harry is convinced the life he wants can only be found in Australia.

I want my two daughters...

..to see and experience things that I never have.

And hopefully, me aspiring to go to Australia and having quality time with my kids

will also give me more quality time with Nabeela

and we can hopefully be there happily married for, you know, for ever.

However, Nabeela doesn't share Harry's aspirations.

It was about four years ago when he did mention going to Australia

and I thought it was just an absurd idea.

But I don't agree with him.

We've got everything here.

As both the Haroons have a large and close-knit family,

moving to Australia would come at a high price.

It's massively important for me to have my mum around.

It's good for the kids, but it's good for my mum as well.

And, you know, we're very, very close.

My mum's always saying, "When are you coming round?" Every day she asks the kids, "When are you coming round?"

I didn't have a father figure. My mum brought me up.

Me and my mum are very close.

My mum has made so many sacrifices for me and my sister.

And I just hope she understands the sacrifices that I'm making.

And Harry knows he still has a long way to go to convince Nabeela to make the move.

I want to go.

But I need your support.

I don't want this all to be about, "Oh, it's me. Harry's doing everything. He's the one..."

-I want...

-But it is you. It is you that wants to go, remember.

It's not... It's not me. I'm happy to stay here in the UK.

I think we've got everything that we need here.

So, yeah, it is you that wants to... that wants to go.

Harry has just seven days to show Nabeela

that Australia is worth giving up the life she knows and loves.

The Haroons are torn over where their future lies.

Harry is convinced they could have a better life in Australia,

but Nabeela can't bear the thought of leaving her family behind.

With so much at stake, it's a dilemma that could leave someone broken-hearted.

The Haroons want to see if Melbourne can provide everything they need.

As a vibrant and multi-cultural city, it's well-suited for a young family looking to start a new life.

The Haroons' home for the week is in the Airport West suburb.

Close to the centre of Melbourne, it should be an ideal base,

so what will they make of their first taste of Australian living?

-It's a bit strange having a bedroom...

-As soon as you walk in.

-Yeah.

-I'm not...

-Yeah.

-I'm not used to that.

Australian housing might not be quite what he expected,

but Harry is quick to adapt.

I like this. I just don't understand. Is this the kitchen and the living room?

Or is this the kitchen and the dining area and they've converted it into a living room?

This is the living room.

-So it's open-plan.

-Yeah, all open.

So I can be sat here watching the footie and you can be making the food.

Yeah, we'll see.

I can say to you, "Nabeela, come on, chicken kebabs!"

Harry might be able to tease Nabeela now, but he knows how serious the next seven days will be.

I think the realisation is hitting home that I'm here,

something that I've always thought about,

and now I'm sat here with a brew in my hand and I'm in Australia.

I think Nabeela, if everything is not there...

Nabeela will say, more than likely, she's not ready for the move.

It's got to be something special that we don't already have back home in the UK.

And for me, that is the bottom line.

It's got to work for the family.

Not just for Harry, but for all of us.

In the UK, the Haroons own a four-bedroom house in Rochdale.

They've poured their heart and soul into making it a home they love

and an Australian house would have to be able to deliver just as much, if not more.

We're looking for a modern house, quite similar to this, spacious.

-At least four bedrooms.

-Yeah.

-We need to be able to accommodate the family when they come over.

A big drive for me is the achievement that I've made in the property that I own.

And maybe that's what I want as well in Australia,

something that I can say that I have achieved.

Today, we're giving the Haroons a taste of Melbourne's property market.

We'll show them three typical options,

based upon what they want from an ideal Aussie home to what they can afford.

After seeing for themselves what's on offer, they'll discover the price of each house.

So with a child-minder on hand to help look after the girls,

the Haroons are off to explore Melbourne properties.

The first stop is in the Meadow Heights area.

Being well situated for an easy commute to the city centre and with a large Muslim community,

it should appeal to the Haroons.

Well, this is nice.

It's like a living room-dining area like ours.

-Yeah, it's like our one.

-What do you think? Do you like it?

Yeah.

-That's just the response Dad wanted and he's keen to see the rest of the house.

-I'll go into the kitchen.

Is this supposed to be the kitchen?

-I don't know.

-This can't just be it.

It just doesn't feel big enough for a kitchen.

Oh, dear. Suddenly, this house is not looking so attractive.

-OK, small again. The kitchen's small, the bathroom's small.

-I'm not going to get upset.

-OK.

-Is this the master?

-Look, it leads on to the front.

I wouldn't be comfortable, me and you sleeping here,

knowing that it leads up to the front of the house.

It's not going well for Aussie housing and the garden only makes matters worse.

-What's in front of you? The main road.

-The main road.

-It's about... I want the quiet life.

-Yeah.

It's not what I expected from a house in Australia.

I don't know. I'm just getting a bit...

I don't know. It's just...

I don't know, I don't know.

Having had Australia as a dream for so long,

the disappointment of this house seems to have affected Harry.

-What do you think of this room?

-I don't care. You know...

For me, the big thing was you come to Australia,

big houses, living the dream, sunshine...

You know, I've seen the first house. I don't care now. For me, the whole...

I don't know. I just...

I expected maybe too much from Australia already.

The first...

HE SOBS

This just shows the sheer emotional investment Harry has put into this move

and how much it means to him.

He may be bitterly disappointed, but will seeing the price make some difference?

If this house is far enough below their £300,000 budget,

they could be able to afford something much better.

-I'm going to let you do it. I don't want to do it.

-Are you ready?

£205,000.

£95,000 below budget, but has that given any hope?

I can get a really nice house in the UK for that price.

Yeah, I agree.

I'll stick with where I am and that's disheartening.

Don't be too deflated because maybe the next property might be...

It's got to be better than this one, surely.

This is a really bad start.

After years of trying to persuade Nabeela on Australia,

suddenly, Harry is losing faith in his dream.

I feel let down.

I feel I've sold Nabeela a dream

which is not a dream.

And therefore, that's making me upset

because I'm the one that's trying to drive this dream forward.

Perhaps the second property will help Harry's case.

It's in the newer area of Roxburgh Park which has been developed for family living

with plenty of parks, lakes and shops close to hand.

It's a larger four-bedroom house with a more modern styling.

Can this make up for the upset of the first property?

Oh! Nice.

Oh, this is a little baby's room, like a little nursery.

-Yeah, it's like our Eliza's back at home.

-Yeah.

-I think this looks all right.

-Yeah.

-Master bedroom, is it?

-It's modern. It's like ours.

-I like this.

-Yeah.

-I'm just a bit worried about this -

-the bedrooms always being at the front of the house.

-It's not like that back in...

But maybe from the UK to Australia, you have to adapt and maybe this is what it's all about.

-But so far, it's OK.

-Yeah.

Things are certainly looking up. Nabeela is warming to this house and Harry is back on form.

That's nice, isn't it?

-You're not having one.

-It is nice.

-Not having one.

Oh, nice!

-OK...

-It's nice.

-It's...

-Yeah.

-It's better.

-Yeah.

-It's better.

-Yeah.

-This kitchen is big enough, isn't it?

-It's big enough for people to gather round and have a chit-chat.

-Do you think you could cook in here?

-Definitely.

-Yeah. I think I could make something in...

-Yeah.

-It's better.

-This has got the wow factor.

I could easily picture myself in this property.

-And the kitchen is not that far.

-You could have a chat with someone while they're cooking.

If I was in the kitchen and we had guests round, we could have a chat.

The Haroons are certainly looking settled in, but could they afford to call this their home?

It all depends on the price.

-Last time I made you do it, but this time I'm more confident.

-Go for it.

This house might be well within their £300,000 budget,

but Harry isn't satisfied.

Everything that I've seen, I'd be content and happy living here,

but I want something even better.

After years of wanting to move to Australia,

it's understandable that Harry doesn't want to settle for a house they only just like,

but now everything stands or falls on the last house.

It's also in the same area.

This is a modern-style house, but bigger and in a more scenic setting than the last one.

Straight away, Harry is quick to spot a difference that makes it more appealing.

-It's not a bedroom at the front.

-I totally agree with you.

-I don't like bedrooms being right at the front where you open the door and it's there.

-So far, it's a plus.

This is good.

-It's massive.

-Yeah.

-Absolutely massive.

-It is so big, isn't it?

It's got the wow factor, I think.

It's what we wanted.

-I'm definitely coming round to this concept of open-plan.

-Yeah.

At last, the Haroons have found a house that has got both of them excited.

-Oh, wow!

-It's massive. Look at the master. It's massive.

Massive master bedroom.

-It's so spacious, isn't it?

-Come here.

Oh!

Wow, wow, wow, wow!

-His and hers. So when you're here...

-And you're brushing your teeth...

No, when you're here doing your hair and I'm shouting at you,

-I can just walk across here...

-You can use your own.

-I can walk across here and use my own.

Yeah.

Outside, the garden is the final piece in Harry's vision of life down under.

This is what I expected from a house in Australia.

You have a big, massive house

and a porch area where you serve...

Even if it starts raining, I think it'll be OK, won't it?

-It doesn't rain in Melbourne.

-It does. It rained on the first day we got here, Harry.

So is this house within their £300,000 budget?

It's one aspect Harry just can't bear to face.

-You turn it over.

-OK.

-I'm not even going to look at it.

-OK.

I'm not looking at it.

-I want you to look at it.

-I don't want to look at it. I just want you to be happy.

-Are you going to look at it now?

-No.

No!

-No?

-Yeah.

Can you believe that?

No.

Oh, my gosh! I think I need to sit down.

With this house bang on budget, have the Haroons found the perfect home?

It's been a day of real ups and downs.

The first house left Harry in a terrible state and regretting the entire move.

The second gave them hope that a home they liked was within reach

and the third property had the space and style to wow them both.

So after a day of raw emotions, has anyone been convinced by Australian houses?

Based on our experiences of Australian property, we are voting for...

BOTH: Australia!

Let's have a look.

Yes! Australia!

-I'll be honest. Before this house, I was undecided.

-Yeah.

And now...

-the final house made me go for Australia.

-Yeah.

-You?

-It was that final house that did it. If we hadn't been shown that final house... Yeah.

After a day of highs and lows, Nabeela's vote for Melbourne was exactly what Harry was hoping for,

but their dream home isn't going to come cheap.

And taking on a bigger mortgage means it's vital

that Harry finds good work prospects and a salary to match.

In the UK, Harry is a policeman.

It's a career he loves and wants to continue in Australia, but he knows the clock is ticking.

I'm coming to the age of 36, going on 37.

How long have I got left

to get to Australia or get into the Australian police?

So I'm just thinking maybe the time that I've got left to apply

is minimising and I need to now do something about it.

In Australia, there are two types of police force -

state police for each region and federal police covering the whole of the country.

Harry would love to join the federal police, but as a new citizen,

he'd only be able to work in the state division.

However, after one year, he would be able to apply for jobs as a federal officer.

Harry is going to spend the morning with Agent Aaron Thomson

who starts off by showing him around their Melbourne headquarters.

So this is just an outdoor area we can use for our fitness training.

-Wow!

-If it's a nice day, on a Friday afternoon, we might even have a barbecue out here.

I just can't believe it. You're on top of the building,

-you can see skyscrapers and this is where you do your training?

-That's right.

-Wow!

It shows you again what a great position we're in in Melbourne in the heart of the city.

The facilities have certainly impressed Harry.

Across town, Nabeela is on her own fact-finding mission.

She is worried that leaving her life in the UK would mean losing contact with her Muslim roots,

so she is spending the day exploring Melbourne with Tania who moved here six years ago.

You'll find very mixed ethnicities here. It's great. I love it. It's a nice place.

-This is just like being in Manchester.

-Does it remind you of home?

-Yeah, on a weekend.

It does remind me very much of home.

You'll find everything there - halal shops and clothing and food.

-So you've got a good selection of...?

-Yes.

Lots of places to stop by with the kids. Yeah, you don't have to worry about finding halal food.

-Like party wear and Asian weddings?

-Yeah, as well.

CBD has got lots as well. Sydney Road is great.

Back at the station, Harry is finding out about his main reasons for wanting to emigrate.

For me, the most important thing is - can I find that work/life balance?

And I'm trying to get it to where I can spend a lot of time with my family, especially being young.

There are situations where we have to be here for long periods of time,

but generally speaking, the AFP operates for the core business hours of eight till four every day

and I've had no complaints from my family about being away too much.

They understand that it's an important job that we do, but 90% of the time, I'm home on time.

Harry looks happy with those hours, but is the pay anything to smile about?

As a probationary constable straight out of the Police Academy,

-you'd be looking in the vicinity of about 65,000 dollars, Australian, a year.

-Right.

-That obviously progresses. Each year, you get a raise.

-Right.

Then promotions would increase that even higher later on in your career.

That's a starting salary which is nearly £10,000 more than he earns in the UK.

After a day full of positive news, Harry drops into the State Police station to pick up a job form.

Meanwhile, Nabeela is addressing her biggest worry - leaving family and friends.

I feel that we've got everything back home in England.

We've got our family, our friends, a good infrastructure there.

I understand where you're coming from. I had to go through the same.

I was very fortunate to meet really lovely people here right from the beginning.

-So, yeah, that helped me a lot.

-Right. So you've made friends here?

-Easily. It's a beautiful community.

-What's it like for you living in Melbourne as a Muslim woman?

-I find it much easier, in general.

-They seem very easygoing in Australia.

-And you can practise your religion here?

-Oh, absolutely.

-No problem at all.

-OK.

-The community is very diverse.

-You think the kids would fit in?

-Oh, yes. They're so gorgeous.

They'll make friends really quickly.

With those reassurances in mind, Nabeela heads across town to see how Harry got on.

After a day filled with good news, do we need to ask which way Harry will vote?

Based on my job experience in Australia today, I'm voting for...

UK!

No, it's Australia. I wanted to see your reaction.

-It's Australia. Were you shocked?

-Yeah, I was like, "What's going on?!"

-It's Australia.

-Why have you voted Australia again?

-You know why I've voted Australia.

First of all, excellent day with the Fed Police, which I want to do.

Victoria Police, interesting. It's what I do on a day-to-day basis.

-Most importantly, the work/life balance. Were you surprised?

-No.

-See.

-No.

-Am I predictable?

-Yes.

-It's Australia!

I don't think playing practical jokes on Nabeela is the best way to win her over,

but there's no pretending - Harry's even more convinced about moving Down Under.

One thing, though, even he can't joke about is the cost of living in Australia.

Back in the UK, the Haroons own a four-bedroom detached house in Rochdale.

They bought it for £230,000 and need a good price to be able to afford their dream home in Australia.

Let's have a look.

We sent round two estate agents to give us an up-to-date valuation.

Our house!

He's too tall for the room!

Nice and light. Good for the family.

-I want to see the kitchen.

-Really nice kitchen. Very modern. Lots of integrated appliances.

-Exactly what the modern family are looking for. Really lovely room.

-Thank you.

Right. So a very good size main bedroom. Obviously, the parents' bedroom.

Nicely-fitted wardrobes.

Nice-sized conservatory. Great overlooking the garden.

-Your room. Harry's room - the garage.

-Oh!

Good-sized garage. Going to be really popular, this, with modern families.

With current market conditions, I anticipate the value to be £220,000

and, for a quicker sale, £210,000. A great family home.

Based on today's market,

I'd value the property at £225,000.

If they wanted to achieve a quick sale, probably look at marketing it around £219,950.

-We bought it for more.

-Yeah.

-So slightly disappointed at the value.

Because we have, obviously, put a conservatory in. And the en suite.

With both of those figures lower than they'd hoped for,

everything depends on a closer look at their finances,

so we've drawn up comparisons of their living costs. Will it add up to a life in Australia or UK?

-It's £10 more. Just for cucumbers!

-Yeah, it's everything, really. It's quite a big chunk of it.

Australia is renowned for its relatively high food prices,

-but how do all the family outgoings add up?

-Oh, my God. It's actually less than the UK.

That's a surprise.

24,600.

Whereas...

the UK was 27,600.

So it's 3,000 less a year.

Why would the cost of living be cheaper here than in the UK?

Here in Australia

I don't have to put into the pension fund because the police pay into the pension for me.

However, without family to help with childcare in Australia, Nabeela would give up work and stay at home

until the children were settled. How does that affect their income?

In the UK we had £8,400 left over.

In Australia, we've got less.

We are £3,500 worse off,

-a year.

-In Australia.

-In Australia.

Lower living costs, but also a lower income.

Have their calculations sold them on a life Down Under?

Based on the reality check, we are voting for...

-Australia!

-Undecided.

-Why?

-Because...

-we're still better off in the UK.

-No, the figures don't say that.

-They don't.

-What do the figures say, then?

OK, the figures DO say that, but they don't say that.

-My understanding is that we are still better off in the UK.

-For £3,500 every year,

you haven't worked that whole year. So for one year's... and £3,500 difference,

-I think the figure's show we're better off in Australia.

-That's why I'm undecided.

-No, I don't get it.

-That's why I'm undecided.

The figures do show we've still got more disposable income,

but, yeah, that's based on just you working, not me.

So for that reason I'm undecided.

-I still don't get it.

-Don't argue with me. That's my choice.

-OK. That's your choice. Australia.

-Undecided.

It looks like this week is becoming a battle of heart versus head.

For Harry, Australia has always been about a quality of life he could have with his family.

Now he's got to show Nabeela exactly what he means.

Back in the UK, shift patterns and long working hours have meant Harry missed out on time with his family.

He's hoping emigrating Down Under would offer the lifestyle he craves.

I think going to Australia is all about family

and spending time with my daughters. It's about actually, when we are together,

doing something together.

When he's there, he's really good with them. He does spend quality time with them when he gets an opportunity

but to be able to do, like, do this more often

it would be nice.

So this morning the Haroons are joining an activity group for young families

to sample outdoor living, Melbourne style.

-Look at that go!

-There's mine.

-Let's go play in some trees!

-From the serious to the silly, it's a real chance

for the Haroons to enjoy time together.

Let's throw that on and give it a little fly, shall we?

One! Two! Three!

I'm not sure who's enjoying this more, Harry or the children.

And once the fun slows down there's a chance to speak to other people who've also made the move.

-What's it like raising children in Melbourne?

-I think it's really good.

There's lots of sport. Sport is a really big thing here, for children in particular.

I found that if I met some mums, you'd chat and if you went back the next week, they knew you by name,

they remembered things about you. You just make friends like that. Australians are very friendly people.

That's what I was told all the time, back in the UK in the police.

"Harry, Australians are lovely people, friendly people." This is what I want to experience.

It certainly seems like Harry has heard just what he wanted to hear.

Then the Haroons are off for a whole new experience.

-I think this is the first time she's seen sand.

-Yeah. First time we've had a picnic on the beach.

-Yeah, but she doesn't know you don't throw the sand on the food!

-Yeah!

That's not right! Come on!

This is what I've wanted, honestly.

This is what I always thought Australia was all about. The sun, the sand and the peace and quiet.

It's nice. It's nice being on the beach.

This is exactly the kind of lifestyle that's motivating Harry to emigrate.

However, it doesn't seem to have had the same effect on Nabeela.

I'm not feeling like you actually want to be here.

What is stopping us doing this back home?

Why do you have to come to the other side of the world

to appreciate a beach, a picnic on the beach?

-No, we don't have to move to the other side of the world.

-But that's what you're asking.

-I'm not.

I'm just saying the experience we're getting here...is a brilliant experience.

And maybe, yes, we could have this closer to home,

but overall I think this is

a picture-perfect situation.

But what you don't get here is to get grandparents to come along.

Amani's cousins, Amani's grandma

to come along and have a picnic with us.

Can you see it from that point of view?

I don't think Harry and Nabeela are going to see eye-to-eye on this just yet.

So is there any chance of an agreement when it comes to voting?

-Australia!

-Undecided!

Mine's Australia. Why are you undecided?

-We can do this, back in England, if the weather permits.

-You can't do this,

-what we've got here, in the UK.

-You can.

-There's no way I can change your mind?

-For now it's undecided.

Both Harry and Nabeela want the best future for their family,

but their day in Melbourne left them worlds apart on where it should be.

One thing they do agree on is that emigrating means leaving behind the people they love.

Harry and Nabeela are going to watch a DVD from friends and family in the UK without the girls,

-as the messages can be quite upsetting.

-OK. Ready for this?

-No!

-Could this be the deciding factor?

'It's hard to describe Harry.

'He's quite a force.'

He's got a massive heart. It's this big.

Harry's a very close-knit family person.

He's got his sister and his mum.

'He's the only brother I've got.'

And he's my brother, my sister, everything.

'He's loving, he's caring.'

And my sister-in-law is just the same. And the two princesses, the girls, they are everything to me.

It's quite difficult to imagine that they are going to be going so far away.

I think family kind of belong to each other. It's the way... That's what family is.

You know, I can't imagine him not being here for Christmas,

or for Eid. Or for one of the birthdays.

And watching the kids grow up. It's not all about Harry or Nabeela.

It's really about being part of their family life.

We're expecting our second child

so I think Harry not being here is going to be a bit of a shame

because then he won't be able to see the baby grow up and...

I'll be honest with you, Harry.

A routine will happen, inevitably, where, you know,

we just get used to not speaking to you. I don't want that, but that's what will happen.

You're not just moving and going away and we'll still be part of your life.

It won't exactly be like that.

No, I don't want them to go.

I think he knows that we're going to miss them. It goes almost without saying,

but...

he might be surprised just how much it affects us if we think about it.

We need you as much as you probably need us.

Without you guys here, there's a part of us that will be really lost.

You know I love you so much. You're my little sister and everything

and Eliza and Amani, you know how much I adore them.

I know you want the best for the girls, but at the same time

I hope you can think about us, too, that we will miss you a lot.

I will really, really miss you because you're a very special brother.

-I don't know. I'm...

-These are the family that our kids will lose touch with.

-I know moving here is the right thing to do for me...

-You don't know that, Harry.

There's no way you could know that.

You think. You hope it would be the right thing to do.

I'm just...

-That's...

-..looking at Amani and just thinking what am I taking...

Away from her. Grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins.

Watching those messages hit everyone hard, but for Harry in particular

it was a painful reminder that his dream will come at a very high price.

So as they reach their final vote, is it one the Haroons are really willing to pay?

I've built Australia up to be this dream that I've got.

Once I get my heart set on something, I can achieve that goal.

And maybe sometimes I need to...

not have tunnel vision, but look at the bigger picture.

And that, if I'm being honest, I've not done on previous occasions.

I think if they had said, "Go," it would have been easier.

But it's the fact that they weren't saying that.

The fear that I have is my dream to live in Australia,

my dream for a better life for my children, could drive me apart from my family that I love

-back at home.

-There's a possibility

we could vote the same or we could vote differently.

I'm not really sure where we'd go from there.

We've had an amazing time here in Australia. Based on it, the country we're going to live in is...

-Australia!

-UK!

-What did you vote?

-UK.

OK, go on. Why?

It's made me realise how much we have back home that we don't appreciate.

The only second that I had any doubt was when I watched the family and friends messages.

How are we going to decide?

I've always said I want this because of what's best for the family.

And the last thing I want is me forcing something on you that you are not happy with,

but I want you to open your heart, open your mind to the possibility

-of what this wonderful place...

-Yeah.

-..could bring to you, me and our two daughters.

Despite pulling out all the stops, Harry was unable to convince Nabeela to share his Australian dream

and the Haroons were left unable to decide where their future lay.

So has anything changed?

Well, they've been back a few weeks now, so I've come to find out.

Last time we saw you, it was a 50/50 split vote, wasn't it?

-Harry, surprise surprise, loved Australia.

-Unbelievable.

-You voted for the UK, didn't you?

-Yes, I did.

I started imagining us living there whilst we were out there, picturing us living there permanently.

And then it made me realise how much family meant to me when they weren't there.

I started missing them, even in that space of time.

I just felt it wasn't the right time for us to go.

-It is a high price to pay.

-It's a massive price to pay.

-Yeah, I have realised that.

-Yeah.

If I take anything back, it's family and friends and what they mean.

-You were both very surprised by that strength of feeling, especially you, Harry.

-Yeah.

-You were in bits.

-It was a complete shock.

And I'm talking to you now and I'm still getting a funny... in my stomach.

I'd have thought I'd have overcome that, but I'm still feeling it now.

You always had that in the back of your mind. Were you surprised?

I wasn't expecting him to get so upset, but then I wasn't expecting the messages to be so powerful

-and to be so...

-Yeah.

-..emotional. Is that the right word?

-Overwhelming.

-Yeah, overwhelming.

-They were very honest.

-Very honest.

When they said they didn't want me to go, that just put the brakes on everything.

Normally they understand why I do things, and why I'm doing it,

but now I'm getting, "We don't want you to go." That's changed the whole complexion of what I'm thinking.

Nabeela, how would you vote if I asked you today?

At this present time, UK,

but for the future it's undecided.

-So it's not UK, you know, forever.

-So that flag's slightly moving!

And that's more than enough.

OK, so if you've got to make a decision - Australia, new life,

-or being with all your loved ones?

-Loved ones. Whatever happens, whatever happens,

if the loved ones said to me, "Harry, we're happy for you to go,"

and I got some support, it would be Australia. But at this stage, loved ones all day long.

They mean everything to me.

Nabeela, I have a feeling that your husband will spend the next two years convincing everyone

-to give their blessing!

-I think you might be right.

But we're in it together.

-So let's see what the future brings.

-Yeah.

We wish you all the very best of luck, wherever it is, the UK or Australia. Thank you very much.

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