Mum's gone 2 Aus

When relocating to Australia many families are fulfilling a lifelong dream of living by the beach and having a swimming pool in their back garden. In years gone by, popular relocation programs aired on British television consistently showed families relocating from the UK to Aus, moving into large properties with private swimming pools, in close proximity to the Ocean.

Today, the reality of the global economy and in particular property prices in Australia, whether you’re renting… Read more

Mum is prone to a fair amount of self analysis. Recently I’ve been thinking about why and how it is that I am very settled in Sydney in many ways yet part of me feels my life here is temporary.

I have said before that I can’t imagine living anywhere but Sydney; it’s the perfect city for us and our kids but occasionally I feel that our stay here isn’t forever. I don’t think I’m experiencing… Read more

Last week’s relocation dilemma: Should we go on a reccy? received lots of discussion and great tips over on the Mum’s gone 2 Aus Facebook page and here on the blog. A different but related dilemma is how long to stay in short term accommodation i.e. when you first arrive in Australia before securing a long term rental property or buying a house.

What type of short term accommodation?

Before discussing the length of time families… Read more

When we planned our relocation to Australia we wanted to move to a big city; like many people we chose between Sydney and Melbourne. However, during our final weeks in the UK I recall watching a TV show about emigration to Australia and the family being featured relocated to Hobart in Tasmania. Their lifestyle and the benefits of living in Australia’s often forgotten state seemed very good. Since then I’ve held onto a positive impression of what it… Read more

It’s been a busy week at Mum’s gone 2 Aus and it’s Photo Friday, but Mum has barely been out of the house due to the rain, sick children and work on the launch of our latest printable action plan (or e-book) called Choosing Schools and Suburbs in Australia.

Today’s Photo Friday isn’t quite as colourful as Sydney in technicolour, or as quirky as Guess the object; but we hope you’ll forgive us a little (more)… Read more

A quick post to announce a special offer relating to our printable action plans. For a limited time only, you can download A Smooth Switch to Australian Schooling and Choosing Schools and Suburbs in Australia for $AU30. These printable action plans (or Australian relocation e-books) usually cost $20 each.

Read more about the content of our printables here…

• A Smooth Switch to Australian Schooling
• Choosing Schools and Suburbs in Australia

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It’s here! Choosing Schools and Suburbs in Australia is now available for download; our second printable action plan guides you through your Australian school, suburb and home search.

Choosing Schools and Suburbs in Australia complements our first action plan A Smooth Switch to Australian Schooling.

Essential guide to your Australian school, suburb and home search

Choosing Schools and Suburbs in Australia is a process orientated action plan, co-authored by Sarah Husselmann of Mum’s gone… Read more

For families moving to Aus, keeping a roof over your heads is one of the most important relocation steps you’ll need to plan.

Mum is often asked how we organised our rental properties; how did we get a short term rental property, how long did we stay, and what did we need to secure a long term property? Here we tell our story; if you have additional tips for Mum’s gone 2 Aus readers please add… Read more

Moving to a new country and buying a home can be a daunting task. Without knowledge of the local real estate market or an understanding of the legal system, it is easy to make mistakes. Otto Dargan from the Home Loan Experts specialises in home loans for Australian temporary residents; here are his essential tips for foreign nationals buying property in Australia.

1. If you are not a Permanent Resident in… Read more