Hello All,

I have been thinking of applying to move to Oz for a while. I visited my Uncle in Brisbane in 04 and really loved the place. I am married and have a step daughter who is 9. My wife is up for the idea but I really worry about leaving my parents (my mother keeps trying to put my off). I know from looking at the immigration site that once approved I can apply for my parents to come out. As they are over 45 they cant apply for the skilled migrants visa like me. Does anyone know how long I would have to be in OZ for them to apply for this?

Also I hope you dont mind me asking some other questions. I am a qualified information security consultant, Ive looked at the jobs boards but most jobs seem to be in Sydney or Melbourne. I really would like to be in Brisbane is there much chance of this?

Another question is about housing, what sort of money would I be looking at for a 3 bedroomed house in a decent area? Im trying to draw comparisions to the UK.

And finally whats the score with mortgages. My parents raised the point that if they sold here and moved that they may not be able get a mortgage. How does the system work?

Anyway apologies for so many questions I am doing allsorts of digging on the web too but any info will help. Thanks everyone!!