Hi Big Pete,

As for living further out.

We unfortunately have all the kids settled at school now with friends. My wife has her friends in the community also. So this option is not ideal.

I also work about 50hrs a week.

Extra transport time would be dreadful on top of a long week.

At the moment I can get to work in 15 to 20mins and home within 30mins in peak time.

Mind you I have a 50cc scooter.

In addition if I move further out transport costs rises porportonally. Oddly enough making it not worthwhile moving out. Albeit maybe we could at a push buy a place.

As for the earnings of 45 to 50k. Bear in mind earnings over I think 30k gets taxation of 40%, suddenly things look less glamorous.

Any more thoughts?

L