Wintrip Family Wanted Down Under

How far would you go to achieve a dream lifestyle on the other

side of the world? Especially if it meant dividing your family in two?

Paul and Sheri Wintrip are desperate for a better life.

Not working 70 hours a week. It's not about the materialism.

It's about us actually having time to still be a family.

But there's a problem. One son definitely isn't coming

and the other can't face leaving his girlfriend.

I would say she is the one. She is really special.

And as the reality of saying goodbye to loved ones hits home,

the family come close to breaking point.

I just couldn't imagine them not been around.

Australia is an incredible 30 times bigger than the UK,

but with less than a third of the population.

And thanks to increased work opportunities

and a renowned outdoor lifestyle, it's been the number one destination

for British people looking to emigrate for over 25 years.

Paul and Sheri Wintrip have long dreamed of moving to Australia.

Now, they have just one week to see if the country can offer them

the lifestyle they're after and persuade son Ryan to join them.

When it's over, they'll have to decide whether to keep their

family united in the UK or start a new life Down Under.

After 9,000 miles and over 19 hours travelling the globe,

the Wintrips touch down in Perth.

Their eldest son, Luke, has chosen to remain in the UK.

So the long flight has given Sheri plenty of time to contemplate

what happens if the country fails to impress second son Ryan.

If we have to split the family further, it's going to have a really emotional pull.

So it is really crunch time for us.

I've got a good life in the UK. I've got a girlfriend living there.

So it's going to be a big decision for me to make.

Dad Paul is feeling the pressure too.

Because it's my idea, I seem to be the most terrified. There is a lot riding on my shoulders.

If it all goes right, it will be Sheri's idea anyway! So, yes.

There is a lot riding on this week.

In the UK, the Wintrips live in Braintree, Essex.

They are dad Paul, Mum Sheri, 21-year-old Ryan,

and 18-year-old Grace.

A tight-knit family, the couple's oldest son, Luke, also lives nearby.

When our first child left home, a lot of our friends were going, "Hooray! Two to go!"

And I was crying for three months.

I walked into a car door and I had to have stitches because I was crying so much!

We are a very close-knit family.

We are always either going around there or going out together and doing things.

It's hard because we are always working

but when we get time together, it's brilliant.

Paul is an electrical engineer and Sheri owns a beauty salon.

The couple have worked hard to support their family

but are now exhausted by the long hours.

Not working 70 hours a week would seal the deal.

It's not about the materialism.

It's about us having time to still be a family.

To eat a meal once a week as a family.

I just can't see myself keep the pace up

for another 20 or 25 years in the UK.

Daughter Grace agrees with her parents.

They are constantly full speed ahead and when they do stop,

it is literally just crash because they work so much, it's ridiculous.

And after all that work and bringing up three children,

Paul and Sheri are ready for a new adventure.

Moving to Australia has probably been in the back of my mind for a good 10 years, I suppose.

The way I tend to describe it to myself is,

I feel like I've been wearing slippers to 20 years

and I just want to put some stilettos on now and have a bit of a wobble.

So keen are they to get going, four years ago the family

applied for a permanent residency visa for Australia.

But in the time it has taken to process, oldest son Luke

has decided to stay in the UK with his wife, Abby,

and that is causing heartache throughout the family.

Leaving my eldest son behind

is probably the most stressful bit about the whole thing.

You will find it quite difficult to be away from your dad because you and your dad are really close.

Yes. I will find it difficult.

Knowing that Luke would love to come with us,

even though he's married, he would love his wife to come with us.

But obviously, she has got her family as well.

It just makes it a lot more complicated.

It is not a win-win situation.

On top of that, because second son Ryan is financially independent,

the family visa no longer covers him.

And his relationship with girlfriend Amy is a further hurdle.

Leaving my girlfriend behind...

..would be upsetting.

I love him. I don't want him to go. But that's for selfish reasons.

I want him to be happy so therefore I want the best for him.

The thought of Ryan staying

is throwing the whole family into turmoil.

If I wasn't to make the decision of going to Australia,

I still would want my parents to go.

But I'm not sure if they would or not.

If he decided he didn't want to come,

it would make it a whole different ball game.

I don't know. I'm just really close to him.

I am really close to my brothers.

But recently, because we have all grown up, I don't know,

I couldn't imagine them not being around.

Don't make me cry.

It's an emotionally charged situation and with time running out

on the visa, the dream of moving is beginning to rip the family apart.

I'd feel guilty if they stayed and they didn't go for it

and go for their dreams.

But at the same time, it is going to be very hard to begin with.

It drags you down.

The whole reason of getting out of the UK was to have a slightly less stressful life

and for the last three years at least,

it's probably been more stressful.

With your life in limbo.

And it's so far. It's not like it's just across to France.

A couple of hours on a ferry. It is, you know, two days to get to us.

That makes it even harder.

Everything now rests on the next few days as the family

desperately hope they can persuade Ryan to join them.

Home for their trial week is this three-bedroom house in Safety Bay,

a beachside suburb just over 30 miles from the city of Perth.

But what will the Wintrips make of it?

Let's see what we've let ourselves in for.

Do you reckon this is the main lounge?

I don't know. Who knows? It's difficult to tell, isn't it?

Paul doesn't seem too excited and the kitchen isn't wowing Sheri either.

I was just thinking how many takeaways we would be having!

It's a bit like a caravan kitchenette, isn't it!?

Oh, dear. Will the rest of the house be any better?

-It's a bit rundown, isn't it?

-It's a little bit dated.

I've stayed in worse places!

But Grace isn't as easygoing.

Is that supposed to be the shower? Have you seen how tall it is?

You'll have to sit down!

And the shower is not the only thing not measuring up.

It's disgusting.

Why is it there? It's just weird.

My favourite bit would be the front door, to get out of here!

It's good-natured banter but could Ryan's response be a sign of what's to come?

I would still like to find out more and I'm hoping this experience

will make me a bit more wiser about the decision I want to make.

And as the family make themselves at home 9,000 miles from Essex,

the reality of their situation begins to sink in.

I know Sheri puts a brave face on it

but I know she's breaking inside a little bit.

80% of me wants to embrace this opportunity, but 20% of me is petrified

because I feel the responsibility of getting it right for everybody.

I am probably more nervous and scared than anything else.

If we can't get serious issues that we've got in our heads

cleared up in this week and get some solid answers,

I think it would leave it all in tatters.

Back in the UK, home for the Wintrips

is this four-bedroom detached house in Braintree, Essex.

Years and years ago when we were very young parents,

we aspired to move to a house like this. This was our driving force.

They think it's worth around £385,000.

One of the hardest things, besides leaving my children,

would be leaving this house.

So what kind of property in Australia could make giving this one up easier?

Standard, open plan, four bedrooms.

-We want four bedrooms for when people come to stay, hopefully.

-Modern.

We don't want a tiny little plot. We want a reasonable sized plot.

And a swimming pool is always going to be nice, isn't it?

The Wintrips' property budget is around £500,000.

Today, we will show them three houses

based on what they think they can afford,

what they would ideally like and one in between.

Only after they have seen each one will they find out its value.

The first house is in Secret Harbour, 40 miles south of Perth.

It's an established neighbourhood close to beaches

and shops, which should keep Sheri happy.

But will the house offer the modern living they are all after?

A nice big hall, isn't it?

-What is this?

-Wow!

-That is what you're talking about, isn't it?

-I like this.

-It's nice. A seat each.

This works. Very nice. Tastefully done.

A cinema room. Every home should have one!

It wasn't really on my wish list but, yes, I would take it if it was there!

The first house has got off to a cracking start and with five

bedrooms, this property should have the space the family need.

-A nice little area, isn't it?

-Grandchildren's room?!

-Not just yet.

-Don't even go there! Oh, right, here's Ryan's room!

I personally wouldn't change anything about this room.

Whatever makes you happy, Ryan.

I think that's a brilliant view out there.

-You are not overlooked, but, yes.

-It's not awful.

-It could be worse.

That's the spirit, Paul. But how is the rest of the house looking?

It's very modern and low-maintenance, isn't it?

Yes. This works.

My favourite part. The wine rack!

Is it safe to assume Sheri could be happy in this kitchen?

It's a good size. It's open plan. Plenty of surface area for working.

And I could move straight into this.

Knowing Sheri is content should make Paul's life easier too.

Lovely!

I am definitely liking this.

Wow! Look! His and hers.

This could be the guest room!

More like hers and hers! I'll get the corner down there.

I think it's fair to say this place is a hit.

First impressions, I'm really, really happy.

Especially at the contrast to where we're staying.

But is the best still to come?

-That's just fantastic.

-An outdoor pool.

-And a barbecue.

It's fantastic.

Ryan's just spotted the house's very own pool.

But is it all too good to be true?

-What is it holding back?

-Yes.

How big is the neighbour's dog?! I find this wall a bit off-putting. It looks a bit like a prison.

It does make the property feel a little bit hemmed in.

That's taken the shine off things,

but could the price make a difference?

Is it within their £500,000 budget?

-What do you think?

-I really like it. It's just that wall, for me.

-I'm not sure whether I could live with that.

-I'll say 600,000.

I will go middle of the road then and say 550.

-527.

-You are the closest.

But Sheri has misread the price and comes back to earth with a bump.

-It's quite expensive, isn't it?

-Yes.

I would have only put about 550,000.

I read the wrong sign.

No. It's quite a shock, actually.

£27,000 over budget and walled in like a prison.

Let's hope property two is more of a success.

Situated in Baldivis, this five-bedroom house

comes with an acre of land in an area close to shops and schools.

It's slightly closer to Perth and further from the beach.

But will it offer more value for money?

It's a massive property.

I don't know whether we would have chosen to look at something with so much bushland around it.

It doesn't look very low-maintenance, does it?

But before they head inside, something catches Paul's attention.

I've just seen a skull in that tree. That's not right. Who would do that?

Is Paul already having doubts about this property?

Straight into the master bedroom, look.

-It seems a bit more modern than I thought it would be.

-Yes.

I'm surprised. I was expecting it to look a little bit rustic.

This house is definitely more rural than the last one

and comes with a soundtrack to prove it.

That is Australian living.

-What is that?

-Birds, is it? It does sound like monkeys though.

It sounds like monkeys, doesn't it?

And Sheri has spotted her route to the good life.

We've got chickens. I wouldn't mind that.

-You're on your own there.

-I know.

-Definitely on your own there.

OK. Forget the chickens.

Is there anything here that would excite Paul?

I don't know. It seems a bit tacky, to be honest with you. I don't like it.

Maybe not. But Sheri is determined to win him over.

There is plenty of living space so if we did have friends

and family and grandchildren come over,

there is plenty of room for them not to be in each other's way.

We've got no grandchildren. It ain't happening!

I'm actually a bit fearful it's a little bit too big, this one.

I thought I'd never say that about a house but it's massive.

Although Grace thinks the opposite when she checks out her potential bedroom.

Compared to the rest of the house, it does seem quite small.

There isn't much storage actually in the room. I just don't like it.

I can just imagine a snake coming out or something.

They do come with the territory, but hopefully there won't be any reptiles in the pool.

This could definitely work for us. I do like it.

I'd be a bit worried about some wildlife issues

but that's something us Brits would have to get used to anyway.

And Sheri is not giving up on those chickens.

I would love a small coop like this.

Fresh eggs in the morning.

I know. We are very different like that, aren't we?

A decent bit of chicken on the barbecue at night!

This property is dividing opinion but will it be within their £500,000 budget?

It's grown on me. When I first approached the property,

I didn't really hold out much hope of me liking it at all.

I think it's too big.

You don't want to be coming home and doing cleaning all the time, do you?

You come to Australia so you can have more of a relaxing sort of life.

Imagine how stressed you'll be then with all the cleaning.

A house half this size and you are crazy!

Ryan and Grace are taking their dad's side but will seeing

what this house costs be enough to change everyone's minds?

Go on, then, Grace. See how much this one is worth.

£600,000.

It's definitely not worth that amount of money.

Unless those chickens can lay golden eggs!

No way.

Even more expensive than the first property, the Wintrips

are beginning to appreciate just how dear housing in Perth really is.

Can the final one help keep the dream alive?

This four-bedroom property is situated near the centre

of Mandurah, a small city that's cheaper than Perth

but still offers shops and nightlife.

So it could help Ryan see the potential of life Down Under.

-This one is really nice, isn't it?

-Nice location.

This is nice. Big entrance again.

I like that. That's pretty unusual.

-Wow!

-I didn't even notice that. I noticed the fans!

Sheri is blown away, but Paul is seeing pound signs.

I think she might be disappointed.

I reckon this is going to be very expensive, this house.

Dad. We need this one. It just seems perfect.

We might actually get you to wash up!

That would actually make me wash up, I think!

It's a bit special, isn't it? A bit unique. You wouldn't find this in Essex!

But if this house costs what Paul thinks,

could they afford the lifestyle it's been designed for?

We'll just have to make friends with the rich neighbours!

-Borrow the boat!

-Can we borrow your boat?

That family from Essex that's moved in. They'd love that, wouldn't they?!

Go on, Paul. Admit it. You love it.

It would be amazing looking out there every day.

Probably every morning just before I go to work for 18 hours to pay for it!

This house definitely has the modern spacious interiors the family were hoping for

and could enhance the outdoor living Sheri wants.

-So you've got the hot tub and the small pool.

-Yes.

There you go. Instead of either or. A jet ski!

We hadn't thought of that, had we, Ryan?

Definitely for the time in our lives at the moment, this would tick a lot of boxes.

Our leisure time with the waterways and the outdoor living,

with low-maintenance.

I definitely do like it.

Something else that might please is the local wildlife.

Really? Dolphins!

You're kicking my arse! Stop it!

He's getting cross now.

Paul is erring on the side of caution

but Ryan is just as carried away as his mum.

If my mum and dad were to purchase a property like this,

I would definitely move out to Australia!

See, now I'm happy. We've just got to work on Luke.

With so much riding on this house,

it's time to put everyone out of their misery.

Exactly how much would it cost?

Let's see how much it is.

I don't want to.

There are so many zeros. I'm trying to work it out in my head.

-It's one million, dad.

-1 million.

-£684,000.

-What sort of mortgage would we have to have for that one?

-Massive.

Despite a healthy £500,000 budget,

the dream house might not be achievable.

The first house the Wintrips viewed had modern interiors

but an imposing wall left the family feeling hemmed in.

Property two was a bit rural and at £600,000,

Paul found it poor value for money.

Finally, the family fell for a million-dollar house

but Paul and Sheri would need great-paying jobs

if they were to make it their home.

So based on what they have learnt,

will the Wintrips choose property in the UK or Australia?

Based on our experience of Australian property, our vote goes to...

ALL: Australia!

We're all Australia.

I'm only really concerned about the last property we viewed.

The million-dollar house.

That's just going to push us too far.

The other ones are fine.

I could see us as a family enjoying life in a house over here.

The Wintrips have seen some stunning properties

but Paul will need a stunning salary if they're to make one their home,

so the pressure's on for him to get a positive result on the job front.

Back in the UK, Paul is an electro-mechanical engineer

in the bakery and catering sector.

He enjoys the job and finding something similar is essential.

'Since I was 14, I've never been out of work. I've always been working.

'I wouldn't want to make myself jobless.'

That's just a crazy, crazy prospect.

And if barber Ryan does decide to move, he'll initially travel

on a working holiday visa but the big issue will be what happens next.

The 12-month holiday visa basically gives me

12 months to find a job in which I can get sponsored.

So doing that might be harder than I would have thought, really.

Sheri's praying things will work out for Ryan.

If it's his life choice, for whatever reason he wants to stay here,

relationship, employment, his brother, family and friends.

But if he wants to go and it's not viable for him,

that's going to be even harder for us, I think.

We've arranged for Paul and Ryan to explore the job market in Perth.

Paul has a meeting at a family-run business

specialising in catering equipment

and the owner's son, Gavin, is happy to show him around.

What sort of area? The whole of Western Australia we cover.

-The whole of Western Australia?

-Yes.

We might get a phone call right now -

a mine site have a broken oven and they'll expect us on a plane.

Yeah, we'll get on a plane.

The area you're talking about is probably, well,

-the size of four UKs.

-Yeah.

I only do, probably, quarter of the UK.

It is a large, large area to cover.

The scale of operations may be bigger but is the equipment

familiar territory for Paul?

-Do you see those in the UK?

-Yeah, yeah.

-Absolutely, yeah.

-It is new to the market. Probably six months old.

It is so similar to the ones I work with.

That's one less thing to worry about.

Across town, Ryan is visiting an all-male grooming salon.

We've got the lounge, they can relax, they can read the paper.

But Ryan's not here to relax, as proprietor Lester

has lined up a client to see if he can make the cut.

Back at the factory, Gavin explains to Paul that all electrical engineers

need an A class licence before they can work in Australia.

You need to be licensed here.

Could you work on a restricted licence

for yourselves until you actually got the A class?

I would suggest you do it before you come rather than getting here.

We obviously couldn't employ someone that isn't licensed.

Bad news for Paul.

Getting the licence can be a lengthy process

and without it, his prospects don't look good.

Over at the salon, has Ryan done enough to impress?

Ryan knows what he's doing.

I wish him the best of luck and I'll see him back here for a beer.

With a happy customer, Ryan gets down to the business

of securing work as a barber.

He wants to pursue a sponsored visa

but that will be easier said than done?

Have I got a good chance of getting sponsored in Australia?

Well, having looked, you've got a good resume,

you are presentable and you've obviously got six years' experience.

We've seen you do a haircut so I think there is a very good chance you will be sponsored.

If he does find a sponsor,

Ryan can expect to earn the market rate of about £22,000.

But are there jobs?

Is there a lot of work available in Perth?

Being a transient industry, people are coming and going

so there's always jobs opening up. There is a real shortage too.

Again, it is good news.

Meanwhile, Paul is finding out if moving here would give him

the work-life balance he's desperate to secure.

-Do the guys ever have to work shift patterns?

-No.

We work a five-day week,

which is 7.30am to four o'clock is our normal working week.

There's also overtime on that, being a breakdown business.

Beats 60-plus hours a week in the UK.

But is the money as good?

What sort of salary is it for a service technician in WA?

We work on an hourly rate.

The service technician would average about 85,000 dollars a year.

That's fantastic. That's quite a bit more than I'm on now.

-Is that right?

-Yes. Quite a bit more.

Potentially earning around £10,000 for less hours in Perth

is brilliant news. But Paul still has concerns.

Still have quite a way to go.

Obviously, you still need an electrical licence

which can take some time to get.

But I feel quite confident when I do get it I can get a good-paying job.

For the dream move to happen, it's vital Ryan feels the same way.

Has it been a good day all round for the men at work?

Based on our work experience, we're voting for...

BOTH: Australia.

I was a bit worried about working in Australia,

thinking it might be really different to the UK

but from what I've seen today, it's no different at all.

The prospects of earning a lot more money's there

and the fact I can come over on a holiday visa is good

because I can work somewhere for six months, see if I can fit in,

see if I can get on well with them and take it from there.

-I think we've cleaned up, mate.

-Yes. I think we've done well.

-We'll ditch the girls and move to Australia!

-We're sorted, yes!

Ryan's vote for work in Australia has given Sheri's hopes

of keeping the four of them together a massive boost.

But will the Aussie lifestyle they've been dreaming of

live up to their expectations?

In the UK, the family have precious little time together.

We make the most of the time we do have as a family, quality time.

But there isn't normally a lot of it

because if my mum's not working, my dad is.

Today, they're trying out a popular Perth pastime -

kayaking on the Swan River.

It's put them out of their comfort zone and given them time

to reflect on the lifestyle they could have.

All the activities you do in the UK are always indoors

so it's nice to be in the outdoors.

There's no-one else out here, which is nice

and a little bit worrying at the same time, actually.

It's a leisure balance that the Australian have.

Why's no-one else out on the water?

Ever the cynic, Paul.

Perhaps a barbecue in the park would be enough to put you at ease.

This wouldn't happen in the UK, would it?

All four of us cooking together.

It doesn't get much better than this for me.

It's my idea of heaven, this.

Family around me, eating food together.

But as they tuck into food, thoughts turn to home

and the loved ones left behind.

-It would be nice if Luke was here, though.

-That's true.

-You missing him?

-Yes. Weirdly.

-Now we're been here a few days, it starts to kick in.

-It is just weird.

All the family stuff we've been doing and he is not here.

It is gutting that we can't have everyone here, like our family.

The whole family and also I wouldn't be able to be out here with my friends I've known for a long time.

I would have to start from scratch again and meet new friends.

That's the thing.

It is really nice but I'd rather be doing this with the people at home.

It's a sobering thought and for Sheri in particular it raises

the fear she has been avoiding,

leaving eldest son Luke behind the UK.

If we come and if Luke followed in a few years,

-would you be happier, do you think?

-Yes.

So it's not just your friends, it is leaving your brother?

Oh, yes, obviously. We're a close family, aren't we?

Difficult just leaving, potentially, both my brothers

if Ryan didn't come.

Both of them.

Every now and then I get a little wave of emotion about

whether or not I could cope with feeling like this if we did move.

How long would it last for?

I know when he left home the first time

I cried solidly for three months.

-I'd probably be the worst one out of both of us, to be fair.

-Really?

Yes.

He's your drinking buddy, isn't he?

Yes. Both the boys are like best friends.

Today has given the family quality time together

as well as an awful lot of time to think.

You OK?

-You all right?

-Yeah, I'll be fine in a minute.

-We're going to see him on your birthday.

-Yeah, I know.

-Just avoided the question all week, haven't we?

-Yeah.

The lifestyle in Australia is far, far better.

It's just whether everyone can deal with the emotional effects

of making that move.

It might turn out that this dream of living in Australia, working

in Australia may not ever happen

just purely because we all can't handle leaving loved ones behind.

With so much to think about, will the family ultimately choose

the lifestyle in Australia or the UK?

Based on the lifestyle here today in Perth, we are voting for...

-Australia.

-Undecided.

-Australia.

Why are you undecided, babe?

Although the lifestyle's great, outdoors and everything,

whether I'd enjoy it as much without everyone here.

I'd definitely have to consider my final decision

but at the moment I'm sticking with Australia.

It will be a massive, massive change

from what we're used to in the UK

and a change for the better, I would have thought.

The barbecuing was fun.

I could see us doing it again.

It was tinged with sadness

but I think that's just a case of,

I could see me enjoying my life here with this lifestyle

and the emotional side of it is something I'd have to get used to or get over.

If Paul and Sheri are to make a life Down Under a reality,

getting the right price for their home in the UK will be vital.

They reckon it's worth about £385,000.

But will two local estate agents agree?

'It's a very modern-looking room. It feels very light and bright.'

Nice bay windows at the front.

-This is strange.

-He's missed the study.

-Oh, no.

-Oh, God!

I was six in that.

This is a really nice sized dining room. You can fit a good-sized family table in here.

But also the two windows, the front one being a bay window,

-letting in plenty of natural light.

-'My nice modern kitchen.'

You've got flowers everywhere.

A big range cooker and a big American fridge freezer.

This is everything people are looking for in a nice modern house in this area.

This is a really nice garden.

One of the main selling features, actually. Nice decking area, hot tub area.

The Astroturf garden as well.

-Grace's room.

-Are there enough photos on the wall?

The third bedroom has the built-in wardrobes

providing good storage space.

I would value this house at £375,000.

For a quick sale I would value this around 360,000.

'I'd value the house in the current market at 385,000.

I think 350, you'd achieve a quick sale.

You can sell anything on the quick for cheap, can't you?

I wouldn't be happy with that.

I wouldn't want to go down the route of renting it out.

There's always the temptation if something went wrong here,

I'd want to go back.

If you've got nothing to go back to...

You'd have to work it out, wouldn't you?

I'd be homeless.

That's a scary thought. But it's time to consider

how their finances could work in Australia.

To help them out, we have provided a comparison of costs,

starting with the weekly food shop.

OK, peanut butter. This is a big one if Ryan comes.

He gets through about three jars of this in a week.

-1.87 more.

-That's for just for one jar.

Sheri shops around at home but with only two major supermarket chains in Perth,

finding a bargain might be tougher.

£7.85 more for mushrooms.

I mean, that is just huge.

Taking this into account, how does the weekly bill look?

It is £130.03. Ouch.

-That is £65.22...

-More.

If we look at our overall monthly figure

we're going to have to allow double for our food bill.

On the plus side, Paul could potentially earn more.

-11,600...

-Better off, isn't it?

That's s plus.

It's a good start but basing their figures on property one,

will it be enough to make up for the higher outgoings?

We've got 130,000 left on our mortgage.

We're going to have to increase our mortgage to buy property one to 221.

That's a £91,000 difference on mortgage.

With increased food and mortgage payments,

how will this impact on their overall monthly expenditure?

Total monthly outgoings add up to...

2,476.

-That's pounds, isn't it?

-Per month.

It is a lot of money but will the bottom line be worse or better than expected?

£1,000 a month better off based on house number one.

That's on a house that costs three quarters of a million dollars.

That gives us such a good quality of life in a nice house on a beach.

-We couldn't have dreamt of that. You happy?

-Very, yeah.

So based on today's figures,

will Paul and Sheri choose finances in Australia or the UK?

BOTH: Australia!

That wasn't going to be a hard decision, was it?

-And a tricky one, wasn't it?

-It was.

-Less hours, more money and a bit of sunshine.

-Yeah.

The finances are working in everyone's favour

but for this close-knit family, the biggest hurdle has always been

the thought of leaving loved ones back in the UK.

So how will they react to messages from home?

Hi, guys. Hope you're well, hope you're having a good time in Australia.

We're missing you. We can't wait for you to get back so you can tell us about it.

Hi, guys. Hope you're having a lovely time in Australia

and getting a nice, lovely tan.

Hi, Sheri. I understand you're in Australia now.

That's a good call, girl.

I hope you enjoy the weather and I hope you get a real

inclination of what it's like in Australia.

They're there for you any time, anywhere.

They're just one bubbly, happy unit.

A genuinely nice guy, just, like, kind, considerate, caring.

Always there. If I ever needed him, he'd be there.

Just, erm, yeah, he's lovely.

Because she'd built up such a business and a family life

here in England, I thought she was pretty settled.

But obviously she's always looking for a new adventure.

-We were shocked, I have to say, and...

-Sad.

When I got home that night after the pub when he told us,

I must admit, I was a bit taken aback.

I don't want them to think we think it's only a phase for them.

But if it does turn out that way, at least they can turn around and go,

"We done that, we learned from it and we're stronger for it."

So I'd rather they go out there and have a good time while they're there

and not worry about the fact we're here and all the rest of it.

Just enjoy the time they've got out there and see the positives

and weigh it up properly.

I really hope you find everything that makes you happy

and if not, come back because we really love you.

And of course life will be just as fantastic here with you in it.

Obviously, we understand you may, or you will be missing Luke

but we'll keep an eye out for him

and rest assured we will come and visit you one day.

If that's what they want, then we could never stand in their way

or want to. But, yeah, we will miss them.

Yeah, without a doubt, Ryan is the biggest love of my life.

If they went, I would miss Ryan like crazy, definitely.

It would be really, really hard. I'd struggle so much.

Even if you give it a few years and decide it's not for you,

you need to make that decision and go out there just to get

it off your mind instead of wondering "what if"?

You know we're behind you so just do what you've got to do.

I can't say any more.

-You OK?

-Yeah, fine.

-What about you?

Weird seeing it, like, we don't really talk about it that much.

At home they don't actually say how they feel about it,

they're just like, go for it. So...

It's... It has made me think a little bit.

Good to see Luke. I still don't know whether he was just saying it.

-Or is he putting a brave face on it...

-No idea.

He's made of the same stuff so maybe he's more behind us than you think.

-What made you cry?

-Seeing everybody.

-Everybody, yeah.

Yeah, it was good to see Amy again.

It's definitely made the decision a bit more complicated for me,

watching that.

The greatest fear for the Wintrips has always been

whether they could leave eldest son Luke back in the UK.

So to have his blessing should make things easier.

But for Ryan, hearing from his girlfriend has thrown his decision into doubt.

Without him, the family's dream might be over.

It's taken four years for the Wintrips to come this close

to their dream life.

But has the past week been enough to help them

finally decide where their future might lie?

I definitely have seen a change in Paul since we started on this week.

If my chat with Gavin on the work experience day

wasn't so positive,

it would have ended the dream of coming out here, definitely.

I am torn between my love and commitment to Paul

and what I want for the best for Grace, for her future,

but at the same time I have brought up my children to be strong,

independent adults.

And the only unnatural thing about it is the fact I feel I'm leaving them.

That doesn't feel natural to me.

Sheri, maybe, surprised me most out of all of us.

She's a very strong, confident person and the one thing that hurts me

is when I see her upset.

But Sheri isn't the only one upset by the move.

Me and Amy have got a good relationship.

I would say she is the one.

We do do loads together.

She's, yeah, she's really special.

Fully understand if Ryan didn't want to come

because of his girlfriend back home.

I can totally appreciate that.

He wouldn't get any problems off me if he decided that way.

I'd find it really hard if Ryan decided not to come to Australia.

Whether my mum can be away from both of my brothers for a long time,

would be quite difficult.

I do worry that Ryan might feel slightly under pressure

to have to make the decision that he thinks we want him to make.

I'm hoping none of them are going to...

..say yes just to please me. That would not make me happy at all.

So with the final turn of the cards,

will the Wintrips choose a future in the UK or Australia?

Based on our week in Australia we are going to live in...

-Australia!

-Undecided?

What? Why are you undecided?

Well, I feel as though I need to go back to the UK

and speak to Amy, and see if she'll consider moving over here with us.

-That's a good idea.

-Before I make my decision.

-Serious?

And if she says no?

-If she said no, I'd have to really think about my final decision.

-OK.

-Would a jet ski help?

-Bribery, Dad, won't work.

-A jet ski always helps.

The opportunities out here for me and for you two as well

are just so much better than in the UK. So why not give it a go?

If we don't do it, we're going to regret it for the rest of our lives,

our miserable lives in the UK.

There's always going to be a little bit of heartache with leaving

friends and loved ones but this country this week has given us

so many options, and I could see us actually enjoying our life here.

Paul and Sheri always worried that Ryan would hold the final card

and his undecided vote proved their fear.

But the rest of the family are finally reconciled to the heartache

of leaving loved ones behind for a chance of a better life Down Under.

Whatever happens next, we wish them all a very happy future.