Thanks again Kaz101 for your help, another couple of questions if you dont mind.My partner and i have been told the best route for us is the skilled independant regional visa?.With South Australia /Victoria being our first choice followed by New South Wales having read that you live in the South Australia region could you inform me please as to what the area is like in relation to weather/beaches/real estate costs and value for money/cost of living/and work in the area.We are still at the early stages at present doing all the research and will be looking for an agent would you recommend Emigration Group?.I think our course of action will be going to a few expos, have a holiday to the area we decide upon, then get an agent and take it from there.Seems like a nightmare at the moment but hopefully it'll all be worth while!!. Regards, kev.