From My Home To Yours: An Expat/Repat Journey from Australia to Ireland

Sep 03 2023 17 ep. 40 mins 11
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Moving across the world to another country can be hard, but it's easier when your significant other is a local. "From My Home To Yours" follows the journey of Bernadine (Irish) & Matthew (Australian) moving their lives from Australia to Ireland. They leave no stone unturned as they discuss the logistics and planning needed to make the journey successful, and the emotional upheaval of making a new life together halfway across the world.

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MINI-SODE: It's just a Sos Beag

Sep 03 2023 11 mins  
A Special Message from Matt & Bernadine:"From My Home To Yours has been running for 15 weeks straight, and you've been with us for the episodes in Australia, in Ireland AND on an aeroplane! We've come so far together, and we want to thank you for being with us on this journey.It is for this reason, we're going to take a "sos beag", or "a little break" from recording episodes fo

Guards, Gob$h¡tes & GAA Legs

Aug 27 2023 59 mins  
Work is starting, life in Ireland is starting to settle in - this week, Matt & Bernadine have taken a break from the advice and experiences of their move to address some listener questions! They've had a few Qs waiting in the wings and now is the perfect time to tackle them.Bernadine also puts Matt through his paces with a quiz on Irish phrases and what they mean - join the fun

INTERVIEW: Preparation is key! With Sarah & Lucia of Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project

Aug 20 2023 54 mins  
As you are thinking about your big move to Ireland (or anywhere, for that matter!) it's important to do as much as you can to prepare in anticipation of every aspect of your life in your destination country. This includes immigration requirements, preparing funds, tax implications, working visas... and that's just to get you started!Lucky for Ireland, the Crosscare Irish Diaspora S

Highs & Lows, Ups & Downs, Peaks & Troughs

Aug 13 2023 53 mins  
Matt & Bernadine have finally moved into their home for the next year, and weren't thrilled at what they found on Day 1. In this episode they vent their woes of the current rental market in Ireland, share the "wobbles" of finally living what they've planned for so long, and coming to terms with returning home after so long.Topics discussed in this episode:Moving into the rental

INTERVIEW: Save money (and stress!) right now with Stephanie Wickham of ExpatTaxes.ie

Aug 06 2023 48 mins  
Bernadine and Matt have brought you another very special interview with an expert in their field, and this time around it's all about saving your money through taxes! This week, Stephanie Wickham from ExpatTaxes.ie is talking to Matt about all things taxes in the Irish system and the main considerations anyone should have before they move to Ireland from their home country:How does

Don't Push a door that says "Pull!"

Jul 30 2023 53 mins  
They're back to the ol' tips and tricks, as Matt & Bernadine discuss the process and reasoning behind their approach to securing a rental property in West Ireland. Matt has *finally* managed to get his PPS number (now just waiting on the card!) and Bernadine has had an adventure in travel and created more memories this week.Topics this week:Community ShoutoutsWhen Matt & Be

Reflections, Rentals and Penguin Pebbles

Jul 23 2023 46 mins  
More progress made this week - after a month of driving back-and-forth to their desired city, Bernadine and Matt have secured their rental property for the next year! 👏👏In this episode they have the run-down of their experience locking in the rental compared to Australia and all the changes to the Irish real estate method since the pandemic began. They also reflect on their t

INTERVIEW: They're the Best For a Reason! - John Healy of Healy Insurances

Jul 16 2023 42 mins  
This week we have a special episode! Besides some introductory banter, Matt sat down with John Healy from Healy Insurances to talk about the state of car insurance in Ireland and everything that expats & repats should know about securing their car insurance.Healy Insurances is responsible for the famous Mary of Healys (not Mary Healy!) that has been a boon for people travelling

Tales of Pints, Patience and Finding Joy

Jul 09 2023 43 mins  
Back for another episode of the podcast, and Bernadine & Matt don't have a huge amount of progress to share - mostly because they took some well-deserved time off for Matt's Birthday! That doesn't mean they don't have some advice and thoughts to share with you, so stick around!Topics discussed:Shoutouts for the communityPatience when progress isn't possibleYour best days are af

"A blatant, abandon-mun-nus of cars!"

Jul 02 2023 46 mins  
Bernadine and Matt have been continuing to tick those travel/settling-in boxes with more advice to give this week. If you're wondering about car parking, Irish small-town culture or the pronunciation of the word "Chamomile", then this one is for you!This week, they cover:The full process and documents needed for the spousal Visa.The order of activities needed to buy a car.Bernadine