Evans Family Wanted Down Under

If you believed a better life was waiting for you in another country,

would you be willing to gamble everything to find it?

Especially if your family didn't share your dream.

Tracy Evans has become obsessed with emigrating...

It's got to the point where I can't even focus on life in this country any more,

because I don't want to even be in this country any more.

..but it's pushing her family to the brink.

All you go on about, all she goes on about, every day, and it does drive me mad.

It's such a big risk to move to Australia,

and I'm not sure if I really want to take the risk.

..and it could lead to heartache.

I hope you have just one last

thought about going to Australia.

I hope you change your mind.

Every year, over 35,000 of us emigrate to Australia.

As a country renowned for its beautiful landscapes,

golden beaches and relaxed lifestyle, it's easy to see why.

However, leaving behind everything you know can be a lot harder

than people expect, and nearly a third end up returning home.

Ahead of the Evans family is a week exploring

the reality of living in Australia.

At the end of it they will have to make one of the hardest decisions

of their lives, whether to stay in the UK, or to move down under.

After 10,000 miles, and 24 hours in the air,

the Evans finally get their feet onto Australian soil.

They might have all been on the same plane,

but it seems they had very different journeys.

It was a great flight, it was fine, no worries with the flight.

I'm very happy - ecstatic.

Knackering, really. A hard thing to do.

Sitting on there for 24 hours is not going to happen once or twice

a year, it would have to be first-class.

Well, opinion may be divided about the journey,

but I'm sure they all agree that Perth is a long way from home.

Back in the UK, the Evans live in leafy Virginia Water in Surrey.

They are mum Tracy, dad Paul, 16-year-old Liam, Ryan aged 14,

Keira who is six, and little Aaron who's four.

Tracy works as a nurse, and Paul is a building labourer.

With young children to look after, both of them

can only work part-time, making finances a constant problem.

Life is really hard in the UK, for all of us at the moment.

We struggle, life is a struggle, everyday life is a struggle.

This is a hospital house, erm,

so it will never be ours,

but the rent goes up every year, the council tax goes up,

gas and electricity goes up, wages don't match everything else,

and you are just literally scrimping and scraping.

The main point is, financially, where we are living in the UK,

it's obviously expensive where we are living here, yeah,

and I think everything is going up here all the time.

We're always arguing about money, aren't we?

Silly things, like if you want to go out for a drink

with your mates, I will be saying, "How much are you taking?

"Are you taking £20 out of the pot,

"because that is £20 out of our food money?" or something.

He should be able to go out with his mates for a drink,

so it's not the way to live, really.

After years of struggling,

Tracy is convinced that Australia is the answer to their problems.

Australia, for me, has got to the point where it just

consumes me, it's just all I think about every day,

and if I could just pack up and go tomorrow, I would just go.

It's got to the point where I can't even focus on life in this country

any more, because I don't want to be in this country any more, so, I just...

It's all you go on about, she goes on about it every day,

and it does drive me mad.

Having to think about the needs of children, aged from 4 to 16,

Tracy can see no other way to give them a better future.

I think it's sad that you have to go halfway around the world to try

and give your kids a better life, and I think,

Australia as a country, and as a lifestyle, has more to

offer our type of family, than this country ever can at the moment.

If the kids are going to have a better life...

more options for their future,

then that is a massive thing for me, that would be the main thing.

And it is not just about lifestyle - it is

also about Aaron's health.

Although he'll be staying in the UK with his grandparents

during the trial week, the dry Australian weather could really benefit him.

He was born with a congenital lung abnormality.

You always worry when the weather is not too good,

so obviously the weather out there is a driving factor for Aaron.

However, not all the children can see the upsides of emigrating.

I feel a bit nervous and scared,

because if we do move out there I'll have to start everything fresh.

I'll have no friends, hardly any family,

just us that's moved out there,

and I don't know what to do out there, so...

When mum gathered us round the table to write all the good

things and the bad things about Australia, I listed as many

negative things as I could, because that's all that came into my head.

It's such a big risk to move to Australia,

and I'm not sure if I really want to take the risk.

And it's not just Liam who's filled with doubts.

Paul knows what he stands to lose.

One of the main reasons...

I wouldn't go is for family and friends,

you know, I am close to my brother, my sister, mum and dad.

Whereas now I can go and see them, whenever I want, when I'm out

there, I won't have them there to fall back on, you know.

The pressure on me I think is massive,

I do have a lot of sleepless nights,

I constantly think about it,

whether I'm at work, or at home,

it just always plays on my mind,

because I still don't know what to do.

As an only child,

Tracy can't bear to contemplate the heartache involved in emigrating.

I do have moments when I stop and think

about the impact it will have on my mum,

obviously she will be absolutely devastated, erm...

but I can't dwell on it too long,

I can't allow myself to think of the impact that it will have, really.

Rightly or wrongly, I just have to put blinkers on, because I know if I

dwell on it too much, I would probably never even pack my bags.

With only one week to make the biggest decision of their lives,

their entire future could be at stake.

I want much more from life, I want more than just waking up

and working out the figures, and plodding through another day,

and thinking, "God, is this it?"

There's got to be more than this.

If I come back and say, "That's it, I'm not going,"

if I made that decision, I'm not sure where it would leave us,

really, if I'm honest, because I think she would resent me.

The Evans are in an agonising position.

Tracy is convinced that Australia can offer the life they desperately

seek, but Paul knows just how much they stand to lose by leaving.

So, could the grass really be greener so far from home?

The Evans will be spending those seven days in Perth.

Spread along the coast of Western Australia, it's a busy city,

with a booming economy, and plenty of outdoor spaces.

However, it does mean that property costs have also been going up

faster than most of Australia.

Could the Evans struggle to afford a house big

enough for a family of six?

Home for the week is this three- bedroom

property in the Carlisle area.

In we come.

-Oh!

-Oh, this is lovely.

That's not bad, actually, is it.

Oh, it's got an en-suite, look at that!

Well, it's definitely made a good first impression on everyone.

Oh, look, Keira!

Oh, it's beautiful!

Look at that telly!

It's all right, isn't it?

This is nice.

That's lovely.

Oh, look, Keira.

It is nice, yeah.

Oh, that's fab!

So, there you go.

This cushion's got hair!

Yes, it's got hair!

SHE LAUGHS

Unfortunately, the outside space is far from ideal.

It's not much.

There's no space, really, is there?

I wanted a swimming pool.

It hasn't got a swimming pool, darling, has it?

And once the family have had a chance to settle in,

everyone seems to be changing their tune.

It's not really what I expected, at all.

Bit disappointed in the house, but, you know...

You've got to prove this week and show that you could live here.

Yeah...

so far, its UK one, Australia nil.

This is not a good start for Tracy's dream, and Paul is

already concerned about whether they could even afford to make the move.

If it doesn't work out financially, then obviously, we will not be able to do it,

there's no point in coming to the other side of the world

when we're going to be in the same position where we are now.

Back in the UK, the Evans live in this detached

house in Virginia Water, near Woking.

It's a spacious, five-bedroom property that they

rent from Tracy's hospital for £1,200 a month.

This house has plenty of space for all the family.

They would be looking for a similar sized property to rent in Australia.

And there are a couple of features that would make

the idea of emigrating a little more appealing.

I love the style of Australian houses, that they're all kind of on one level, big and open planned.

We just want space, really.

A barbecue area, a pool would be absolutely fantastic,

of course it would, but it's got to be near schools, near shops, so...

Today will give the Evans a taste of Perth's rental market.

We will show them the three options based on what

they want from their ideal home, and what they can afford.

After seeing for themselves what's on offer,

they'll find out the cost of each of the houses.

The first house is in Yanchep, north of Perth.

It's a modern area, popular with young families,

but being over 20 miles from the main hospital,

it would mean a long commute for Tracy.

This three-bed property is a typical, modern,

Aussie style house, but will it suit the Evans?

This is really nice.

That does look all right out there.

Oh, this is nice. Look at that telly, Ryan.

OK. Living room.

Oh, wow!

-This is lovely.

-It's nice.

It's a really good sized bedroom.

Lovely en-suite, yeah.

Let's have a look in here, Keira.

Oh, wow, yeah, now this is nice.

-Oh, my God.

-This is nice.

It's a hit.

There's plenty of living space,

and the clean modern lines seem to be to everyone's taste.

This is proper spacious, isn't it?

It is nice, this.

Another sitting area, look.

Is that nice there?

Oh, wow, Keira, look, this is fab.

The bedrooms are a good size, but Tracy has spotted one major fault.

-Oh, now we have a problem.

-What?

Well, problem as in...you would have to get two of these in here,

and he doesn't want to share.

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

Pretty much.

It wouldn't happen.

No, it wouldn't happen, because Liam needs his own room.

It's a nice house, but this room has ruined it.

If Liam is a bit too old to be sharing a bedroom,

will they have to stretch their budget to a bigger house?

Luckily, Paul has spotted a simple solution.

What about the rumpus room at the front?

There are two TV rooms, you've got one here, and one at the front.

Turn that one, that's a big enough room.

That could be my room.

And where the open-plan kitchen is, they've got a settee there,

you could easily get another in there,

and that's your main living room/ dining room/kitchen.

And from there that would work.

I'd have that, I wouldn't mind having any of these bedrooms.

So, basically, this house is doable.

OK, sleeping problem solved.

But what about the small garden?

You see, I like the fact that it's low-maintenance...

This house certainly doesn't need an estate agent,

Tracy's doing a great job selling it.

-There's no grass...

-Yeah, that's a good thing.

..because we're not gardeners, and what's that?

Is that a hot tub, it's just fab.

We're not overlooked.

You don't feel as if you're on top of each other.

Is there a swimming pool?

You're sitting on it.

So what's the final verdict?

-Sold.

-Sold.

Tracy's sales pitch may have done the trick, but no-one knows the price.

Could they afford to rent this house on their £1,200 budget?

Right, are you ready?

Do it.

Do you want to have a look?

I think it's over budget, do it.

Three, two, one.

-£970 per month.

-No way!

-That is well within our budget.

-That is good.

Wow, I'm well chuffed.

All within budget -

actually, under budget, leaves us some money in the pot.

That's a great start.

Everyone can see themselves living here,

and the rent is £300 less than they are paying in the UK.

Has Tracy achieved her dream already?

Let's pack!

Well, I don't know, yet.

Nice try, Tracy, but I don't think it's going to be that simple.

Maybe the second house can add more weight to her case.

It's in the area of Butler, nearer to central Perth, it's also

closer to beaches, shops and parks, ideal for the Evans household.

Oh, this is nice, look.

This four-bedroom house should have enough rooms for the family, but

Tracy isn't wasting any time she's straight in with a sales pitch.

Oh, wow!

Lovely size, you could stick a couple of barstools there,

and then you got this wall here, which kind of separates it,

so you've got your living room, living area, open plan, it's lovely.

Tracy really is determined to convince everyone that it

could work for them.

And again it's a great size, the wardrobes are built-in,

everything you need's in here, bed, that's fine.

However, not everyone is seeing this house in quite the same light.

It's a bit cramped compared to the other house we've seen...

Yeah, for these two, they would want bigger, wouldn't they?

Keira and Aaron, fine.

-The size is a bit small, for me anyway.

-OK.

Come on, then, Keira, let's go and see what else we can see.

But Tracy isn't deterred. Perhaps the garden can change Liam's mind...

Oh, this is lovely.

Oh, that's fab.

..or make matters worse.

It a bit small, it's a bit cramped.

Why do you think it's cramped?

There's just so much stuff going on at once, it's weird.

I don't know, it might be the furniture...

I do agree...

It feels like it's smaller than the other one.

-There seems to be more here, but it's all cramped in.

-Yes.

Despite Tracy's best efforts,

the rest of the family have not been taken by this house.

Will the cost be another blow for Tracy's hopes?

-Time to find out.

-Ready?

-Three, two...

-You ready?

..one.

That's £1,100 a month, only just in budget,

and Tracy's changed her tack on selling this house.

I like this area. I really like this area.

Mum, I'm not being funny,

you can't pick your house just on the location...

Ryan, it's location, location, location.

Tracy has tried every tactic,

but this house has not won over her family.

Can the final property turn things around for her?

Also in the area of Butler, it's a little closer to the beach

and main shopping area than the last house,

which could make it more appealing, but also more costly.

Wow!

Yeah, I'm not sure if we can afford this one, Keira,

-it looks beautiful, doesn't it?

-Yeah, this one could be...

It's a large, detached house with the modern look Paul

and Tracy want, but most crucially will it be big enough?

Oh, look! Keira, let's start here.

-Oh, my God.

-Wow!

Oh, this is beautiful.

This is massive.

Oh, wow, look!

A walk-in wardrobe each,

his and hers sinks.

Well, this would be our room, obviously.

Oh, my God, look at that shower!

It's...

This is stunning.

It's a great start, but now it's Tracy's turn to be unsure.

This is got, "You can't afford it," written all over it.

With four bedrooms, there's enough for a family of six,

but are they large enough for Liam?

This would be a perfect size - not to big, not too small, so...

it's a good house.

Good. Good!

-I think it's more than good...

-It's amazing!

-It's spot on.

-It's 20 out of 10.

OK.

Oh my God!

I'm totally speechless.

This house is certainly getting top marks,

and there's one last room that could make it a winner.

Oh, my life!

Oh, my God, you've got another room.

I want to know what that is.

That's a projector room.

It looks like the Evans have landed in their dream house,

however, Paul isn't getting carried away.

I think it's a house we can only dream of, really.

Everything is just too good for us.

Basically, too good for us.

But Tracy is not giving up her dream that easily.

I would work every overtime shift that was going if it meant me

and my family could live in a house like this, totally.

You've got to admire Tracy's determination to

give her family a better life in Australia,

but this is the only house they've all agreed on.

If it's beyond their budget,

could it spell the end for Tracy's hopes of emigrating?

It all depends on the turn of the final card.

Turn it over, Keira.

Oh!

2,100?

Oh, my God!

That's £1,350 per month, just over their budget.

This is £150 more a month than what we've got at home, that's all.

It's bang on the top end of our budget, so this house is doable,

it's not a dream house, it's a house we could have when we moved over.

We have to leave this house.

So, the dream house could be within their reach,

if Tracy can find the right job.

So, have the Evans been won over by Perth properties?

The first house could accommodate the family

with some creative use of the rooms.

The second house was just a bit too small and cramped,

despite Tracy's best sales talk.

But the third house, definitely fell into their dream home category,

and could be affordable.

So, is the move off to a winning start,

or will it be a vote to stay at home in the UK?

Based on the three properties that we've seen today, our vote goes to...

-ALL:

-Australia!

Woo hoo!

Good thing!

That is just on the properties!

-Don't get too carried away!

-Yeah, OK, but it's a start.

After finding an affordable dream house,

Tracy could hardly have hoped for a better start to the week.

And if Perth's lifestyle is as attractive to the Evans,

it would be another big step towards her ultimate goal.

Back home, there's one thing Paul and the boys can't do without.

Football is what connects our family together, I mean, we watch it on TV,

we play it, we go out weekdays, we go and watch it, it's what we do.

Football is big for me and my brother.

The boys both said if they can't find a football club out there they don't want to go.

They feel that strongly about it,

they have to be able to do their sports and we need to get them into a football club.

Their lives basically revolve around football.

-Hi, guys!

-Hiya.

So, to find that what is on offer for football fanatics,

they've come to scout a local club.

Coach Phil moved here 17 years ago, and he's got good news.

There's plenty of football.

This is what they were worried about, that they would come over here and...

When I came to Australia the only thing I missed was the soccer.

But now, we have all the games on, so, you'll never miss your soccer.

Who do you support?

-Arsenal.

-Man United.

That's just the result they were looking for,

except I think Ryan would rather be wearing red.

Go!

And while he's put through his paces, Tracy and Alan get

more good news from another expat family on the touchline.

The pitch never freezes up, you're not standing with a big jacket on.

Yeah, you're not waiting for that phone call on Sunday saying,

"Match cancelled - iced over."

You don't get any cancelled?

-No, never, we've been three years now...

-Three years?

..and our kids have settled right in, and they came over as teenagers.

There just seems so much out here to do for the kids, doesn't there?

Yes, there is.

But moving to Australia isn't just about the boys being able to

play football.

Paul and Tracy would love to spend more time together as a family.

So, today, they're off to visit Perth's Kings Park.

It's the world's biggest inner-city park,

and a great way to experience the scale of Australia for free.

It's lovely, isn't it?!

Come on, guys!

Oh, look - a kookaburra!

Oh, wow, Keira, look!

Oh, yeah... Don't they make funny noises?

Oh, yeah, look, Keira!

Look at the tree.

Halfway up the tree, where mummy's finger is.

Yes, I've seen it!

As usual, Tracy is quick to point out the positives.

I just think it's absolutely stunning,

I just said to the kids, you know, it's even the sort

of place they could come after school,

or at the weekends with a blanket, chill,

relax or even do their homework, it's so peaceful and quiet.

And it's really winning over the rest of the family.

I don't think we've ever done something like this,

I don't think we've ever gone out as a family and sat down.

Every day, I think we could here, cos of what there is...

and the space...

Oh, look, look at that view!

It's beautiful, isn't it?

Look down there now!

Isn't it beautiful, Keira?

I haven't been that positive about the move up until now, I'm starting

to see that the move, for me, and all of us, would be a good thing.

This is what I imagined Australia to be, the outdoor life,

things to do with the kids, cheap things to do with the kids,

family time, we'd never do this.

So, after sampling just a little of what is on offer,

has everyone been convinced by the Australian lifestyle?

Based on our day out, and my day with the family,

our vote cast goes to...

Australia!

Australia!

Australia.

Liam, why you, Liam?

I thought you would go UK.

I thought YOU would go UK.

Based on how nice it is out here,

it would be Australia, without a doubt.

There's just absolutely no comparison,

so, no choice, it had to be Australia.

What about you, Keira?

I like the weather.

This is just the result Tracy hoped for, however, despite

the unanimous vote, Liam and Paul are still far from certain about moving.

I would find it hard to actually move out here, cos...

it's a weird and different lifestyle to what I'm normally used to,

and it's going to be quite hard for me to fit in here.

The pressure's on me - it's going to be a hard decision to make.

Tracy's going to be over the moon right now, but I think

at the same time, I think she knows, it's not a done deal, yet,

there's still a long way to go.

Enjoying the Perth lifestyle was a ray of sunshine for the Evans,

but Paul and Liam's' worries cast a shadow on the day.

Everything now rests

on Tracy being able to find good work opportunities.

In the UK, Tracy works as a nurse and Paul is a building labourer.

Both work part-time, and struggle to make ends meet.

I have a little financial book, and you need so much each week

to pay this and pay that, and you know,

one day off with Paul

and it just mucks up that money that you've got

coming in for that week - it's not the way to be, just grey hairs,

every week over money.

As the main visa applicant,

it will be down to Tracy to bring in the bacon.

Paul will be at home in charge of childcare.

For the first five, six months, I'd be looking after Aaron, and

then, yes, obviously looking to get into work, once he starts school.

We've arranged for Tracy to spend the day at Joondalup Hospital,

to give her a taste of working life in Australia,

and she's already feeling the pressure.

I'm feeling very nervous about work in Australia

and going to find out about it.

Excited at the same time, but everything depends on work,

because I'd be the only earner for when we come over here -

everything rides on the job.

-Hi!

-Hi, I'm Tracy.

Tracy is met by Lisa and Aoife,

both nurses who have also emigrated from Britain.

So, this is the high dependency unit, and we've actually only been

open for nearly four weeks, so do you want to come in and have a look.

It's fabulous.

And again, all brand-new equipment, all individual rooms.

Is this the sort of thing that you would have expected?

No, it's exceeded what I expected.

They are just beautiful hospitals, aren't they?

They're just unbelievable, it's like you said,

you have got state-of-the-art equipment, they are just...

they just look so brand-new, and clean,

and they are just stunning hospitals.

Even walking down the corridor was a pleasure. They are amazing.

Yes, we are very, very lucky.

This is a promising start for Tracy.

In the meantime, Paul and the children are exploring the area.

They know how much is riding on Tracy finding well-paid work.

Mum would be very nervous about going into this new job,

as it's a new environment, new people, and basically...

she doesn't want to let us down.

She doesn't want to let herself down,

she wants to just prove to everyone that this is the right move.

The salary is a big thing for us,

cos what she thinks she could earn might be totally

different from what she's actually offered,

and that is massive for us and obviously for making the move,

so it's a massive thing for me, because I'm not prepared to

make the move if we're just going to be struggling.

It doesn't make sense, to me,

because you're giving up a lot of things,

back in the UK just to move to the other side of the world, and struggle.

The tour is over and Tracy is keen to get to the nitty-gritty.

What's the job availability like, say, in a hospital like this,

are there plenty of jobs going?

Joondalup is expanding,

so, there are always opportunities within a growing hospital.

We do try and recruit nurses here, because we need them.

What would be the starting salary for a new nurse coming over from the UK?

I think it's around the 66-67,000 Australian dollars...

but then you've got, there are other things such as your shift allowance,

that would all be added on.

I must admit, that's a lot more, than I thought it would be,

I thought starting nurses would be

on about 50-55,000 dollars a year, so that's a good starting....

And they do recognise your experience that you've heard before,

so if you've been qualified for a while,

they will actually give you a salary according to how long

you've been qualified,

rather than your experience within that certain field.

You would never go home now?

I would never say never,

but I love it here, my family loves it here,

my children love it here,

and if I went home I'd probably have to go on my own,

so it's not an option.

We love the lifestyle out here, it's all about family.

You work, and you work hard, which is good,

but when you're on your downtime, it's time to put the feet up and

relax, and it's very much outdoor living, and it's all about family.

You finish work and go to the beach.

Yes. Fantastic.

Very reassuring.

Thank you.

It's all good, but with Paul having to stay at home, it would

mean Tracy having to work full-time, and perhaps doing overtime.

Is that a sacrifice she is prepared to make?

Based on my experience today, my vote goes to...

Australia!

I think we all knew that was coming!

The wages are a great bonus,

because I found out today that I can potentially earn a lot more

here in Australia as a nurse full-time,

than I actually could back home in the UK,

and I know Paul will be really pleased,

because the wage thing is obviously a huge issue for us.

Today has really been Tracy's day,

and she's itching to share the news with Paul.

All right?

-Yes.

-How d'you get on?

Really, really well.

-Was it?

-It was absolutely fantastic.

There are plenty of jobs available...

Oh, they do?

..wage is about 66-67,000,

on top of that you've also got lates, nights, weekends,

there's plenty of opportunities for overtime, the hospitals are just

outstanding, they're just beautiful, it was lovely, absolutely lovely.

That's really good, then, isn't it?

It was really, really good.

I'm surprised. Would you rather have this job here than...

I would have to say I would love to work at that hospital, it would be

the sort of place I would need to go to, leaving what I've left behind.

Tracy's news has her all but ready to pack her bags for Oz,

but Paul still needs convincing that things aren't too good to be true.

Finding out if they really can afford to

live in Australia could be the reality check everybody needs.

Looking at the household budget isn't the children's idea of fun...

-Are you ready to go, Shorts?

-Yeah.

-Come on, then.

..so they are off to play in the sunshine,

while mum and dad get to grips with some serious sums.

We've prepared a table,

comparing day-to-day living costs in the UK with those in Australia.

So how do they add up?

Right, shopping list.

And, as usual,

Tracy's leaning towards the positives of Aussie living.

Cheaper, cheaper, cheaper, cheaper...

Hold on, I'm sure Australian living costs are higher.

That one is cheaper, ketchup's cheaper.

Look, it's at the bottom, you've got... All right?

Yeah, you've got the UK...

£123,

and then Australia, 170.

Well spotted, Paul.

That's nearly £50 a month extra on food.

So, what about the other costs?

At the moment, they pay £1,200 rent per month at home.

Right, properties, do you want to work it out...

-We'll work it out on property three...

-OK.

..and then we can always look at the property round about.

Yes, because we'd be quite happy to live in something like property one.

OK.

Due to the demand for nurses,

Tracy's job could entitle the family to extra benefits.

But will those make emigrating affordable?

Yeah, yeah, oh, right, they've taken that into account.

So we're actually £615 a month better off in Australia.

And we get a tan.

And that's been done on the most expensive property.

Yes, I'm shocked.

And this is just based on me working.

You know, when Aaron goes to school out here,

if you then wanted to go and find work,

-we've then got two incomes coming in, we're potentially laughing.

-Yeah.

Because my wages is paying all of this,

-so whatever you earn, is play money...

-Extra.

That's great news for Tracy.

The Evans can afford the house of their dreams,

and still be financially better off in Australia.

I knew, at the end of the day, that the whole dream would have ended on

this one piece of paper quite easily, and it's just ignited it instead...

-So, it's all good.

-It's all good.

Shall we move here?

I thought all along that Tracy was not lying, but just living in

her little fantasy world,

but this has just made it more reality, now.

I've only got to get over one other obstacle, now,

which is leaving my family.

So, with worries about leaving family still to be resolved,

has Paul been swayed by seeing they

can afford a better life in Australia?

After looking at the figures, today, and being pleasantly surprised,

at the cost of living in Australia, we're now going to vote for...

BOTH: Australia.

It's another vote for Tracy's dream,

and when the children get back, there's good news on the table.

All right?

What's the verdict?

Why is there a face on that?

A smiley face?

Mummy's happy!

I'm happy because we can afford to live here, we're much,

much better off in Australia than we would be back at home.

I'd like to live in Australia.

You would? Well, we can.

And we can afford to live in Australia, as well.

Seeing the figures in black

and white looks to have made the breakthrough Tracy has been

hoping for, but there's still one cost the Evans have to face -

the reality of leaving behind the people they love.

We have prepared a DVD of thoughts from friends and family back home.

As there are messages for everyone, Paul

and Tracy have decided to watch them with the children.

Hi, guys, hope you're having a wonderful time,

hope you're really enjoying it out there.

Hi guys, hope you're having a great time there in Australia,

and the weather is great.

Tracy's a hard-working girl,

she can find work out there and she'll do well at it,

she's very good at her profession,

and she's a lovely daughter-in-law, she's smashing, she really is.

I can't go to the airport, or anything like that,

because I think I'd just have to jump in front of the plane.

Erm, I know there are telephones,

Sky something or other,

that you can talk to them on computers,

and things like that, but you don't get the cuddles,

you don't get the things that happen in a moment...

something they say,

or do, that's there for a minute, and then it's gone.

It's those sort of things that...

..I will miss.

They're not just your own children, they're your best friends,

and it's like losing a good mate, a really good mate, that you've

known for years and years, because he's not just my son,

he's a good mate, and I will miss that, a lot,

because I see a lot of them, we see a lot of him,

and we're as close as that.

Obviously, I love him so much.

You know, he's my son.

The bond between my daughter

and myself is such it can never be broken, no matter how far away

she is, whether she was in this country...

or Australia.

So, she will always be in my heart and my thoughts.

Paul, just speaking to you personally,

I know we've had this conversation many times in the last few months,

but, you know, love you lots and lots, you know that,

but, I hope you have just one last thought about going to

Australia, and I hope you change your mind.

If you decide to go back to Australia,

or stay in Australia, I will miss you all very, very much,

and my message to you is, "Don't forget your nan,"

I love you all.

Wow!

Are you all right, Keira?

That's all right, darling!

You've seen Nanny, there, didn't you?

They would just miss us, wouldn't they?

Now we know everyone's thoughts, don't we?

The prospect of leaving loved ones is always painful.

For those moving, and those left behind.

But over the last seven days,

the Evans have fallen for life in Australia, so are they ready

to take that huge final step and vote for a new start down under?

Seeing my friends and family was probably the worst thing I've

ever had to do in my life.

It's still hard when you see it on there, and your dad is saying,

"Don't go!"

As well as bringing the family closer together, we're

also tearing it apart, and that's going to be the hardest thing for me.

I'm not 100% on which way I'm going to vote, yet.

Yes, this decision I've got to make,

is easily the hardest decision of my life, really.

And so our final vote goes to...

Australia!

Australia!

Australia!

Australia!

Australia!

-Wow!

-Yes, Liam!

We've seen what it's like, what it could be like.

We know we can afford to do it.

And I just think it would be better for us

as a family to at least try it, and experience it.

I just think it's the right thing to do, that's it.

-Keira, do you want to come and live in Australia?

-Yes.

It seems like a much better lifestyle for us.

At the end of the day, as a family,

if you get the chance like we have to come over here and live it,

then you should take that chance with both hands.

It's like Liam and Paul have always said, "Give it a couple of years -

"if you don't like it, you go home,"

It's better than never coming out here and spending the rest

of your life thinking, "What if?"

So, to all you viewers back home...

Oh, no - cut!

After years of dreaming of a new life down under,

Tracy has finally won over her family.

And wherever their journey takes them, we wish them the very best.

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