Welcome to live-the-dream.com.au, the online companion to Live the Dream magazine, covering options and possibilities for city dwellers looking to make a Sea Change or Tree Change.
Explore the site section - by - section using the navigation on the left, or follow the 10 step guide below to transform your life:
1. WHAT DO YOU WANT?
It seems obvious, but you really need to think carefully about what you want to get out of your Sea or Tree Change before you make any decisions. Do you want to live on the coast, inland, outback or on a mountain? Do you want a climate that is temperate or tropical? Dry heat or humidity? A town or a property? A large or small town? Do you want to remain within driving distance of a city? The list goes on...
2. WHERE TO GO?
Australia has a diverse and appealing range of locations available - it is time to do some exploring. The State and Territory sections of Live the Dream are a good place to start.
- Victoria
- New South Wales
- Australian Capital Territory
- Tasmania
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Western Australia
- Northern Territory
3. DO YOUR RESEARCH
It’s a good idea to become familiar with your potential home town - and not just in the holiday season. Rent before you buy, shack up for the winter and see beyond the dream. Also, follow real estate trends carefully.
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4. WORK IT OUT
It is wise to secure employment prior to your move, rather than presuming a job will fall into your lap. You should consider what kind of established, or potential professional opportunities the move may bring.
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5. GET SMART
The availability of suitable educational institutions in the area is a significant priority - especially for young families.
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6. LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF
The range of healthcare, recreational, transport and communication facilities are a vital consideration when looking at any potential home town.
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- Keeping in Touch
- Got You Covered
- Just What the Doctor Ordered
- Making Footprints in the Australian Sand
7. MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
Of course, you can’t forget financial planning. Plan for the long term - for any eventuality - and don’t overstretch yourself! Don’t take the plunge without allowing for the possibility that you may have to make a return journey.
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8. MAKING CONNECTIONS
Fitting into an established community can be difficult, but there are ways to make it that bit easier.
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9. REMEMBER WHY YOU MOVED
You can always find yourself working just as hard in the country as you did in the city, so make sure to remember to enjoy the many lifestyle factors that inspired your relocation in the first place. And don’t get so caught up in the logistics of your move that its motivations are forgotten.
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10. GREEN HOUSE EFFECT
When establishing a new home or lifestyle, it is vital to appreciate the surrounding environment - and aim to minimise the potential detrimental impact you could have on the existing environment and community.
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