MOVING TO AUSTRALIA IN THE PANDEMIC | Selling our UK house, Australian Quarantine & Settling In

[@triarb5790]

33 years in Australia. No, you never do tire of gum trees. Love the varieties, the colours. The smell of home. And the parrots, even though I have a gazillion of them in my garden every day, I am still thrilled by them.

[@CatLScully]

That's the loveliest thing to hear!!! Glad you're still loving it ☺️

[@robynmurray7421]

A tip. If you have a garden, plant native Australian flowering plants to attract the birds. Or if you are in the right place, sunflowers for the parrots.

[@bellajezz1]

Welcome to our newest little Aussies, great vid guys! Best wishes and every happiness for your future in our great southern land! 🥰🇦🇺

[@CatLScully]

Thanks so much!

[@joannesmith3029]

Came out to Perth in 1985 from Ireland with immediate family and have never regretted moving to this wonderful city. Australia is the lucky country.

[@CatLScully]

That's fab! x

[@nicolesuehome]

We are in the process of moving. So I can relate to a lot of things. Fingers crossed for us to make it all the way to Australia as well. :)

[@CatLScully]

Oh good luck with it all, I hope it goes as smoothly as possible!

[@nicolesuehome]

@@CatLScully thanks so much. Our biggest hope is that our flight will work out. :) How have you settled in Aus?

[@caitsayssmile]

Ahhh so glad this found itself in my recommended! You both seem so lovely, and I wish you all the best on this new adventure!

[@CatLScully]

Ah that’s so sweet of you thanks so much! X

[@perthfalcon]

I spent a bit of time in the uk, and when i came home and smelled gum trees and heard magpies singing i broke into a flood of tears.

[@BellaDiary]

Heyyy girlfriend! LOVED this vlog! You're just such a natural! SOOO exciting - thanks for bringing us on this journey with you xx

[@beautylifebysl4718]

You’re definitely living my dream my family and I are migrating to WA hopefully soon as long as all goes well with our visas can’t wait to come to Australia. Can’t wait to see more of your vlogs

[@stevelinwood8362]

Very informative video! As an American Citizen, who severed Traveled, its beautiful there! Good luck. 😊

[@julesmarwell8023]

the best decision you ever made. good luck to you . stay safe with you all the best. God bless

[@kyms9390]

Really enjoyed your vlog, what a lovely friendly couple you are. Welcome to our beautiful Australia :)

[@marcb8934]

Canberra or Adelaide is nice too.

[@Jared4192]

This was a nice story. Welcome to our slice of heaven that is Perth, WA

[@CatLScully]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching

[@tanyabrown9839]

Welcome. I was amazed to see that you both had no flight trouble. best wishes in getting a job.

[@CatLScully]

Thanks! Well it took us quite some time to get flights, I just didn't show that bit lol!

[@luanamarquezoni4605]

@@CatLScully were your flights rescheduled too many times? I’ve got flights booked to Perth in November, selling everything in the UK like you did ☺️ just hoping flights don’t get cancelled as I’m about to give my notice really soon and then after the flights date won’t have a place to stay or a job hahaha!

[@CatLScully]

@@luanamarquezoni4605 hey, our flights weren’t cancelled at all!! Although we were booking literally like 2 weeks ahead as we had to wait for all our visa stuff to come through which took forever, then ended up getting a privately arranged flight (through my partners work) so I don’t know if that impacted it. All the best!! Xx

[@josephc6773]

What a lovely couple, we're moving to QLD in 2023 to live closer to family. Cannot wait. I wish you both all the luck in the world and I hope all your dreams come true.

[@CatLScully]

That's great, hope it all goes smoothly for you! Thanks so much.

[@wresaust]

Hopefully your Perth experience will convince you to stay on here in Australia. You are such a refreshing positive couple and open to new experiences. You would be a real asset to Australia. WA is beautiful but post pandemic don't forget the Eastern states - they also have a great way of life. Good luck to you both and have fun whatever you decide for the future.

[@beverleydryland1146]

Welcome to Perth west Aussie Congratulations. I'm looking forward to more vids from Bunbury western Australia

[@arnolddavies6734]

Moved from England in 1971. Best decision our family ever made. You may miss your friends at first, but don’t worry. You will make new friends here in Australia and enjoy a brand new lifestyle.

[@patty01blauth]

Good luck with your job applications! It was lovely to watch the vlog, see some light at the end of the tunnel and it would be cool to have a follow up on your new Australian life. Cheers 🌼🍀

[@JohnEdwardBerry]

I remember those Wollies plants, mine didnt even sprout.

[@RyanLye1975]

All life in Perth on Saturdays is at suburban big shopping Centres

[@1njfrench]

I really enjoyed your video. My family and I are moving to Perth too. Our flight is booked for 1st June 🤞🏻 hopefully we’ll be ok what with the caps being halved for international arrivals.

[@danielleinglis7984]

Hi do you have any advice on how you moved to Aus in the pandemic? My partner is an electric engineer with a degree and works on wind turbines as a special tasks engineer so his job would be a skilled one and we’re trying to find out how we can immigrate down under but not sure of the restrictions? Do you have any recommended people we can speak to for advice etc be muchly appreciated! Thanks Dannii

[@luanamarquezoni4605]

Hi Natasha, I’m in the same situation, have flights booked for November. A little nervous with a potential flight cancellation as I’m selling everything in the UK and will have no place to leave after the flight’s date! Did you manage to go out ok in June or were there any issues with your flights?

[@1njfrench]

@@luanamarquezoni4605 Hi. We didn’t make it in 1 June, but managed to book another flight on 15 June. In the end we had to book LHR-SIN with Singapore airlines and SIN-PER with Scoot (owned by SA) We had to call them to link the bookings so we didn’t get stranded at Singapore. The flight to Singapore was busier than I expected but not full. There were roughly 12 people on the flight to Perth.

[@luanamarquezoni4605]

@@1njfrench great to know you made it even though your original flight was cancelled ☺️ I’m going with Qatar, so far they have only rescheduled one of the flights but no cancellation yet, flights still confirmed so I’ve got my fingers crossed 🤞🏻hopefully not too much drama as I’m giving my notice at work soon 😃

[@1njfrench]

@@danielleinglis7984 I am so sorry for not replying sooner. Our visa was granted 5 years ago, but for one reason or another we couldn’t move any earlier. I was included as a dependent on my father’s visa (employer sponsored) so I’m not sure who helped him with the visa process. I will find out this evening and get back to you. My understanding is Australia isn’t granting many visas at the moment and are prioritising those persons with more points. I can’t remember the exact number but was told this during a webinar from the Down Under Centre. This, however, was before the caps were halved so I imagine the situation is worse now ☹️

[@kayelle8005]

I liked the details about the jet lag. Dinner before 5pm is ridiculous.

[@aussiegooner]

Ahh, we're practically neighbours, I'm down near the Girl School! Love watching your journey so far, you guys are such a lovely couple :)

[@georgiewilkinson7866]

It’s my dream to move to Australia so it’s really fun watching you move there too! Love it

[@CatLScully]

Ah thank you! Glad you’re enjoying it vicariously!

[@randallpether3547]

Very nice vlog and welcome to the country.

[@CatLScully]

Thank you!

[@nswinoz3302]

You are now an officially 29% (refer to the ABS), so enjoy your time in the most isolated city in the world!!! (very Jeremy Clarkson), great place Perth! As all my in laws live there, I’ve visited there for holidays from the east coast many times over the past three decades and can highly recommend a number places to visit. Great blog under the unusual circumstances of Covid-19, try and enjoy your first year in Australia, it’s the one you’ll remember the most. NSW in Oz

[@CatLScully]

Thanks very much!

[@timbo0173]

Thanks for sharing the trip, I had a fantastic time seeing your reactions, hope it's all you ecxpected and more....see you in Melbourne when you get to explore and I'll buy you a beer

[@caroleatkins1520]

So exciting for you! I've been here for 32 years... not one moment of regret 😃 enjoy your new life!

[@CatLScully]

Amazing, thank you!

[@brenreeves9496]

Good luck guys. Hope you continue to enjoy living in Aus. Really enjoyed you videos and look forward to more of them ❤️❤️🇦🇺

[@CatLScully]

Thanks so much! X

[@11370LB]

What a lovely refreshing vlog. I so enjoyed the past year with you on your move to Australia. I look forward to seeing how you get on. I’m sure you’ll do well.

[@CatLScully]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Clolou]

These videos are really nice. Moving to Melbourne next year (indefinitely) and it's calming to watch another person go through the process

[@danielleinglis7984]

Hi do you have any advice on how you moved to Aus in the pandemic? My partner is an electric engineer with a degree and works on wind turbines as a special tasks engineer so his job would be a skilled one and we’re trying to find out how we can immigrate down under but not sure of the restrictions? Do you have any recommended people we can speak to for advice etc be muchly appreciated! Thanks Dannii

[@Clolou]

@@danielleinglis7984 we haven't moved yet but my semi permanent visa has been granted, we will be moving early next year hopefully. I'm not sure about skilled visas sorry we went for a defacto visa. We used a migration agent called Emergico for our visa process though and they were amazing couldn't recommend them enough.

[@danielleinglis7984]

@@Clolou Great thanks so much I'll give them a looking into :)

[@maureenlowther7621]

Just found your vlog so looking forward to following you in the future.❤️❤️

[@cheryll8008]

You will love Australian weather enjoy your stay down under mates!

[@CatLScully]

Loving it!! Thank you

[@phillipturner4945]

Heads up Ibis in Aus are known as bin chickens.

[@CatLScully]

Haha how funny

[@timetherington1986]

How times have changed. Used to be the British Government would give a person a free trip to Oz and all you had to do was pinch a loaf of bread. 😉😁

[@johnleebold8894]

Good. Luck here in Perth . You will see how quiet it becomes after a while. Its its strength and can be difficult to adjust to for some.

[@CatLScully]

Thanks, will be interesting to see how we find it!

[@missbecsta81]

Welcome to Australia. Hope you both love it here 🙂. From Sunny Queensland here. Perth looks beautiful

[@janesharp6172]

Aww,good luck to you both in your new life's adventure.Looking forward to future updates.Lively couple 💑x

[@trixyq.7784]

Amazing video Cat! Keep em coming!

[@meech.88]

How insane is the rental market in Perth 🤯 We just moved back to Perth from the East Coast .. and hot damn.. there's SO many people at each inspection 🙃

[@CatLScully]

Craaaazy!

[@shanesalmo1163]

We need you lovely couple down downunder. A huge move with a lot of what ifs. Give it time and and you will settle down here. Best of luck.

[@CatLScully]

So kind of you, thank you!

[@mickkim3654]

Lovely vlog. Good luck with your new life!

[@CatLScully]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertlimburn469]

We are in the same place just got an offer in perth but we have 2 kids and 2 dogs a house and cars

[@shaynep9852]

So enjoyed your video blog , I’ve never been to Perth so I really look forward for future blogs 😎 good luck guys🍺

[@CatLScully]

Thanks so much, plenty more to come!

[@nomadram1218]

Literally just found you on KZbin ! I was meant to move ! Hopefully for October now ! Your literally living my dream ❤️

[@davidgodsrmanmade916]

welcome aboard hope you have a great life in oz land

[@runnyhunny786]

I google searched my American teacher from my high school days in the eighties.( Since her name is quite easy to remember ... Hilary Whitehouse ) After all this time, she didn't go far. She's now living in Cairns Queensland and yes. It is her. I do recognise the picture only she is older looking now ( expectedly ) but still looks good otherwise. I thought she may have went back to America but looks like she must have fell for Australia and Cairns Queensland is a beautiful place too. She is now some kind of research professor but still involved with teaching I think.

[@zoezoe610]

Welcome to Perth and hope you enjoy our city.

[@CatLScully]

Thank you!

[@michaelpiotr8674]

20 blogs into one ☝️ ...haha thank you 🙏 for sharing

[@graceburton9720]

Ok this made me tear up a bit!! So proud of you both❤️

[@CatLScully]

Aaaw you’re so cute!! Love you ❤️❤️

[@Andromeda2976]

Did you film this last year but just upload it 3 wks ago? Beautiful though

[@nathanroberts355]

You get trains every where and local trains and you should go see the Fremantle markets and go see the museums in Fremantle and I'm born in subiaco Perth w.a Australia

[@CatLScully]

Thanks for the tips!

[@richardsingh5827]

Good luck

[@silvaoracle6465]

welcome to australia!!

[@CatLScully]

Thank you!

[@aussie405]

Welcome to Perth. "Cold" is relative. Our maximums never really get below 10 or 12 degrees C, and it is rare to get lower than 2 degrees as a minimum.

[@CatLScully]

Thank you! Haha yeah, looking forward to a milder winter than we're used to.

[@AUmarcus]

@@CatLScully Definitely milder and much shorter.

[@danellis-jones1591]

Welcome to Perth! I've been here 20 years. The beaches are amazing and the lack of covid is awesome! But you'll know that by now! Oh.. Perth operates about 1 or 2 hours earlier than the UK. It's not uncommon for people to regularly wake at 5am. And get to work at 7/7.30am

[@CatLScully]

Thanks! Yes definitely appreciating the lack of covid for sure. Haha yeah it'll take some adjustment for me to be waking at 5am (without jet lag....), I'll work on it... lol

[@maggytrafford1366]

Welcome you are going to love it here best wishes 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍👍👍

[@CatLScully]

Thanks 👍

[@Woopass90]

Welcome to our cool country. I feel like I now know you.

[@CatLScully]

Thanks!

[@glennoc8585]

I'd have kept your house in the UK because prices generally appreciate faster in Britain. If you decided to return home you might be outpriced. I've seen it happen. Can you share how you got to Oz, quarantined on a non resident visa, as many Australians can't get back since covid.

[@NS-mz8gq]

Welcome to the best country in the world!

[@ceaser13]

Watching from london...Amazing Vlog ...love from london

[@CatLScully]

That's great, thanks for watching!

[@ha2861]

Which area did you end up renting in?

[@beingxia8948]

i might have missed it, not really sure, but how exactly does the quarantine work there? you have to get tested and then what happens? thank you for answering if you do!

[@rossobreezy]

Great video! I applied for my working holiday visa at the end of November and patiently waiting for an email 😂🤞🏼

[@CatLScully]

Ah best of luck with it!

[@elayne2237]

Happy for you guys, that you were able to leave the UK, enjoying the weather in Australia. Interesting vlog from start to finish, hope you get a job soon and just enjoy the better lifestyle in Australia.🦋🦋🦋Weekly or monthly blogs would be good. How did you guys meet? How long did it take to process your visa application etc? Looking forward to your next video. Love from the UK

[@CatLScully]

How lovely of you to say, thank you! I did wonder about doing a video on the process for coming over here, thanks for the feedback! Xx

[@elayne2237]

@@CatLScully I think you should.

[@danielleinglis7984]

@cat Hi do you have any advice on how you moved to Aus in the pandemic? My partner is an electric engineer with a degree and works on wind turbines as a special tasks engineer so his job would be a skilled one and we’re trying to find out how we can immigrate down under but not sure of the restrictions? Do you have any recommended people we can speak to for advice etc be muchly appreciated! Thanks Dannii

[@CatLScully]

@@danielleinglis7984 hi Danielle, I’ve done a whole video on this! It’s on my channel just after this one ☺️

[@Suntrippers]

Great video we just emigrated to Luxembourg but hoping to go to Australia in about two years! Can you talk about the job/sponsorship/visa stuff in next video? My husband can go through his employer too we believe so would be good to hear how our visa stuff went

[@CatLScully]

Hey, yeah I've filmed a video with my partner talking through our process, just need to find the time to edit it together! So keep your eye out for that!

[@nathanroberts355]

Welcome to Australia and we have the famous national parks of karijini go see the gorges

[@CatLScully]

Thank you! Will check it out

[@hey54088]

Lovely vlog! Would love some comparisons video and how to videos. And although Perth definitely is a very beautiful city but it’s also very far away to the east coast. Is perth your permanent home or it’s a stepping stone for your future home?

[@CatLScully]

Thank you! Cool I’ll take that on board ☺️ yeah it defo is, it’s got so much of its own stuff to it’s benefit! We’ve not decided yet, taking it as it comes

[@theonems9101]

Oh so elegant. Such detail but needed ones. Hi there, my spouse is on the verge of applying for 482 sponsered by a company. Good news!! Yay we are applying...other side does grants are done max within a month or around 6 weeks? Then once granted will it be travel allowed to enter in?

[@CatLScully]

I’ve done another video on our process getting here, it’s on my channel & answers your questions ☺️

[@theonems9101]

@@CatLScully hi thank you for reading and replying. It's really helpful.Actually i saw that process video first and then came to watch this migration journey ☺️. Only one question we have....she is on critical skills list, how to apply for travel exemption, as we are from India. Now Australia have temporarily banned travel from India I hope until May end 2021. Rest all process we are bit clear.

[@farshy.r3477]

I am moving to Perth next year. As there not many content on Perth I would love to know how you managed to get a house. Is it on rent or you bought the apartment. Just want to see more vlog of Perth in general. Thank you so much for these video 💕

[@CatLScully]

That's so exciting!! Of course, I'll answer these Qs in my next video ☺️ Thanks for watching & commenting xx

[@maureenackerley8024]

I love Perth! Great place.

[@CatLScully]

It really is!

[@waynebarron3661]

Sick vid! Freeoh looks nice

[@ldoyle6411]

Does anybody have any advice for looking for a mental health nurse job in Brisbane, we have started the visa application process but would like to go over to a job. Thanks 😊

[@ananiaadina9336]

Me and my husband want to live there but we can’t . We need to know how did you guys made it 🤟🏽

[@CatLScully]

I've filmed a video with my partner talking through the process of us getting here, just need to find the time to edit it! So keep your eye out for that ☺️

[@traveltheworld4514]

Omg , that's imagine I want me too to move to Australia I wish to learn and to find a way to be there best wishes to you from 🇺🇸🙂

[@CatLScully]

Thank you!

[@traveltheworld4514]

@Neil Collis 😀which type of visa omg , how possible can that be?!

[@allygarska]

I'm between Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide. Young professional in early 20s & my job allows me to work remotely (anywhere). How plausible is relocating to Aussie Land in today's climate? Genuinely asking. Hoping to make the move by the end of this year or early 2022.

[@CatLScully]

Hey, completely depends on your profession & if you can get a visa. We go into more detail on this in another video on my channel called how to move to Australia & I’ve linked to a load of resources which will be helpful ☺️

[@renaemosley2274]

Welcome to Perth beautiful.

[@CatLScully]

Thank you!

[@brooklynocean6546]

Do you have any tips on moving to Australia? I'm trying to get there by late October but, am having trouble.

[@CatLScully]

I’ve got a whole video on our experience with moving here & answering loads of questions! It’s on my channel, called ‘How to move to Australia’ ☺️

[@brooklynocean6546]

Ok thanks

[@nathr7375]

I'm surprised you got into perth.

[@davidrossi1486]

Wow. Perth looks completely empty. I’m currently in Brisbane and the entire Riverside is packed for kilometre after kilometre.Mind you, it is a six hour flight away from where you are. Otherwise, welcome welcome welcome, even beavenue .I’ve made the move to different countries and cities too many times to count, and there is always a honeymoon period followed by, well you know, not honeymoon. That said, you are precisely the sort of people this country needs - good luck to you and your family.

[@CatLScully]

Yeah it is pretty quiet where we've been. Thanks for the kind comment

[@krishantstar1518]

Hello. I am planning to move to Australia after completing my degree program. I am from Fiji Islands. I would love to ask and seek your advice on how you managed to get things through and find a job in Australia. Your help will be highly appreciated.

[@CatLScully]

Hi, thanks for watching! I’ve actually done a couple of videos talking through this which are on my channel! Hope they’re helpful ☺️ good luck x

[@timmcgrath676]

Your a great person

[@CatLScully]

Thanks!

[@declangreen9707]

Hey I hope you don't mind me asking, what does your partner do for a living/ what industry does he work in? Very informative video thankyou!

[@CatLScully]

Hey, he’s a doctor ☺️ there’s another video on my channel where we sit down and chat through how we came over here in case that’s helpful too! Thanks for watching

[@declangreen9707]

@@CatLScully fantastic I'll give it a watch, thankyou!

[@kayt5588]

Heyy random question I want to move soon. I will be a music teacher will two years experience.i know I can immigrate as a teacher with a working visa however if I get a job as a teacher will I be able to get another job to? As I also want to teach piano and get an agent to perform as I do in uk

[@CatLScully]

Hiya, I’m sorry I have no idea!! I would assume that would be fine so long as it doesn’t break or infringe on the contract for the job that’s got you the visa. You’d have to check the visa regulations though to be sure

[@Funkster228]

Jumping in to answer here but that really depends on the kind of visa you’re getting. The best thing would be to get a reputable migration agent (the trustworthy ones are accredited by MARA) and they can advise you. This is because the requirements for teachers will differ depending on which state/region you’re going to especially if you’re applying for a 491 regional visa.

[@CatLScully]

@@Funkster228 thanks so much for this ☺️

[@adityasakkamahindra1232]

18:40 What did she say?

[@CHIM3RA.]

Our new home.

[@Machetekills31]

Don't forget, if you move to the East coast. It will be 2021,not 1992 in Perth.

[@CatLScully]

😂😂

[@joannesmith3029]

Don’t be so nasty mate

[@whateveritis3103]

Moved to W.A from NSW last year. Great place,so I'm not sure what you're rabbiting on about. At a guess I'd say you've never been here.

[@kevinbarker359]

Perth is the most isolated city in Australia, welcome to the land down under

[@michaelayliffe7238]

Your car is Woop Woop and those birds in the park are Bin Chickens.

[@CatLScully]

Thanks!

[@JayashaniMandila]

May I ask how did your husband managed to get a job being offshore? I have tried all job portals everything ask for citizenship or PR

[@CatLScully]

Hi, I've filmed a video with my partner talking through the process of moving over here, just need to find the time to edit and upload it! So keep your eye out for that :)

[@geoffreyburdon5191]

hi Australian born never been to Perth lol

[@smimtiaz4556]

😮

[@stormy8207]

Make sure you use sunscreen

[@CatLScully]

Always do! :)

[@luisapagoli383]

No covid so cool.

[@davidrossi1486]

Clarification. No I don’t just mean white, English speaking people. I’m talking about your enthusiasm and positive outlook. It’s such a pity that I have to say this in this country.

[@paradox104]

I would not move to Australia period! We should be looking to get out!

[@reahndaku2230]

Why?

[@glennoc8585]

@@reahndaku2230 lockdown from travel outside the country will be aged.

[@ES-aussie68]

I moved from the UK to Brisbane, best move I ever made period!

[@paradox104]

@@reahndaku2230 you will find out soon! All I can say everyone will have 2 choices they will either choose slavery or freedom. I know what I will be choosing!

[@lymabeanz]

@@paradox104 australia has managed covid better than any other place around the world. it almost feels like normal here. plus we have good medical and work benefits, government resources, and employment.

[@wallywombat164]

What is wrong with you pair. You haven't been for a beer yet?

[@ddizon666]

Why