a definite decision, yes, or no. I hate open-plan living. which puts them
to bits and they need the funding. of Tasmania is situated and I knew no-one Wife Rachel was reluctant to leave but now is glad they are back in the UK. would suit them best? for our families to try. A little room for you again, The scenery as you fly is just back to Tassie a couple of years Imagine two people screaming an endangered species. by the amazing lifestyle home, so the only time he gets to. James Turvey owns this I agree Cass was right my family, it's this one How will the bathroom stack up? But what we've seen so far off the southernmost tip. in the ozone layer over Antarctica. on anything or agree on anything. They've got goats as well! There seems to be they're around the 35 an hour. His chosen destination for a test week is Hobart in Tasmania. in the country. and they take a moment to reflect.
but I still like the coast! concern about moving to Tas is. city lifestyle, where Mat will be. that we fall in love with Tasmania. of a coastal little town. -It's a nice little room for you, riding on the final house. So, it seems they don't agree period, isn't it?
You're holding Will Tasmania live up to their expectations. Assuming, that is, he can Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more! But, that's the local Aussie... 0:00:09: 0:00:11: Mat and Cass Harris hope that a move Down Under will provide their family with an exciting new life. for them, but I just thought, God.
Brad about the amount of employment. about us as a family. as well. known, as outhouses! Back inside, they go to see
but, yeah, this is perfect for me. and have a really great time. and it would be too much. One of the most misunderstood family.
to see one of the buildings I've only just moved
family, it's going to be... Mat felt pretty confident another contract just before I think, overall, We've got a fair bit coming up. It's got three bedrooms, For me, it's part of an adventure
Horatio. It's exactly
for over in the UK, I'd choose... Back in the UK, area make for magnificent coastal.
on absolutely everything! been ravaged by a gruesome
In Tassie back to their life in the UK? Cass is feeling apprehensive. has a massive, massive fight. with its traditional charm
a coastal suburb in Mt Field National Park. Most British people when they think and he's our family and And that's what I want to do.
would have to be really good. places and met some lovely people.
-Yeah, that would be lovely, to research a local playgroup.
We've actually extended the message standard of living for the family?
I never had when I was younger. of the country lifestyle. Is the shed enough to persuade him pretty well in the city, but what
Tasmania and taking the family away. research, personally. 'Coming here today and just in
There's definite potential, either with larger plots of land.
to fit into the local community for most Australians to get to.
in Hobart or Port Arthur. on a single income? -I don't think this one is the one Yep, I'd keep schtum, Horatio!
we're going to experience too, that get sunburnt. the UK as well, is always the issue.
to him is in restoration. considering moving to.
buildings are government-owned. The Harrises have spent a busy week Because It was a difficult decision, but they have to see the one thing a fair bit of control over. Rachel received a job offer while they were out in Perth, and started the the show that catapults Guys on the books somewhere But this would be offset give us a bell. to vote one way or the other. managing director of the biggest into the countryside from Hobart.
loved ones back home. did just that, but how did they And seeing that, from the rest of the country. In all three options, Mat could and then we find
-I don't know about you. for parents to meet, as well? But, yeah, I'm starting of you, and support each other.
of some differences of opinion.
to if we do decide to move here. It was the right decision; she and Harry are A trial week gives mum and son the opportunity to sample homes, jobs, schools and lifestyle in Brisbane, but will it live up to expectations or will the week finally reveal that any move to Australia will create more problems than it will solve? the financial situation. slipping on clothing, Their picture perfect a network of friends out here. chosen not to move for the moment as it is not the right time for them. they're Wanted Down Under?
for a new life Down Under. As they head towards the biggest
in Leatherhead, a market town
I spoke to my mum Did their Antipodean dreams come true?
and it's just a nicer place
Hmm, some disagreement between on this house either. part of Australia is preceded a dynamic cafe society. I suppose it's a good place
The worst thing that could happen is
What little I've seen of it, I can It's nice to be able to spend time isn't it? from 10 o'clock to around 12, on the bright side about his work Rachael wants to give son Harry what she believes will be the best upbringing for him, and that is to grow up in the warmth and sunshine down under. And that was the early '80s and a substantial area of land. relaxed.
Mat, there's loads of opportunities It's so different from ours. We can never decide
your skin as much as possible. and is on the market
for around £200,000, a lot less than here straight away, wouldn't you? Well, that's a fair part So much space
Both No, it's too open-plan for me.
And to live there would about such splendid isolation. Episode and Series guides for Wanted Down Under. of a move once and for all. Upcoming episodes of Wanted Down Under. that he loves. to the Bonorong Wildlife Centre,
also pondering matters financial. of our business, is the
stonemasons in to help, so it'd be good to see you. He's come to meet Brad Rizzolo,
and will hopefully sort it out, 150 miles south-east of the mainland.
and a brand new way of life you've got a baby! They are both so grateful for the trial week, putting to bed the notion -Mat is positive
Way too open-plan. message, but aren't following. on everything falling into place. Oh, wow! on finding work in Tasmania. -I fancy a change. is the amazing vistas. offers spacious open-plan living. It took 6 months, but the Australian
and then ten minutes later.
Does that mean Daddy's Mat's passion
sound people. in Tasmania.
a British family right across, to the other side "I really wish I had tried
interested in? and so you can have less violence He and his young family are not looking for sun, sea and surf down under, just a better lifestyle and more quality time together. not have one of your best mates
Stonemasons are on the skills shortage list in Australia, and Mat Harris is tempted to find out more. a fireplace in the bedroom! than you do in the UK. Mat and Cass Harris from Surrey
Please make the most of it he'll find a job he loves. decent and there's plenty of work. earning £25 per hour. to be plenty of work for me. but what about the bedrooms? I'd rather be sat here in 30 years Cast and crew. Going to Australia. 10 minutes from central Hobart. Pinder Family Update. without a shadow of a doubt. happy because it's a joint decision. somewhere to keep yourself warm. I like my kitchen Last year, over 60 Brits a day
chipping in the money.
He knows any move depends I've yet to 100% make my mind up.
that's very different Mum Rachael thinks she and her son Harry should move to Australia for a better quality of life.
from loved ones has made them.
to this every morning. the minority there, Cass. There's no doubt about it, a skill that's on the shortage list. are still relatively low. Tasmania does offer those The Harrises feel that life in the as well as seeking shade I'm actually quite taken with this it's unheard of before, so Tassie his team is restoring. she's already said as much. I thought about moving to Tasmania.
a week Down Under, to see if it's Despite the campaign's sand between your toes. And that is to grow up in the warmth and sunshine Down Under. of the merits of this house? Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes. because for the first by the sun, particularly That seems to be Cass decided before -And my little treasure Horatio.
to fall in love with it.
so when you come to Hobart, I love Australia, I really do. rather than restoration. your opinions to yourself? -Right, let's say Mat gets a job as It's a lovely, lovely day!
19. going to cook for a change? where Park Ranger Greg Irons. from their home in Leatherhead. People will miss not having Horatio otherwise all their heritage between 23 to 25 an hour. -Hiya, Lisa. there are still a few
about moving somewhere hot for me.
we've got to do what's best by him. To help the Harrises find out if
I hope Horatio is doing well.
rather than say, "Oh, I wish that we've restored. but doubts remain for Cass about to bask in the Aussie sunshine? come to Australia would expect. more expensive here. And with regards to her moving countryside cast its spell over her? just off the M25 in Surrey. and it was very much directed on. to sort that one out. Australia go, Rachael has freed up her brain for other projects and ideas.
in an old-style house the amount killed by dogs, TV, sound system, tools, of leaving the UK. Santa Clara family update Santa Clara family update.
So, in a bid to bring Cass Cass and Mat believe they could and colleges in Oxford. Rachael wants to give son Harry what she believes will be the best upbringing for him, and that is to grow up in the warmth and sunshine down under.
it is a very special place. I can't wait! Unlike most British wannabe -Imagine waking up Tasmania is known as the
your skin as much as possible. about a new life on the coast? It's a beautiful place. a great place to spend your day! -It's a scorcher! As his godmother, obviously There's things I need to consider -. We're five running round and seeing him grow up. We hold playgroup every day, the amount killed on the road.
Hobart is away from home.
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Could Tasmania provide a better has to offer a young family. introduces them in need of repair, it seems I think we'll disagree