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

Its been a bit longer than we wanted... but we're back again, this time to talk about friendships as an expat and/or repat. Maintaining old ones in your home country. Making new ones in your new home. Making more new ones in your new home in your old country. And how hard it can be to let them go. And as a St. Patrick's Day special, we're having a cheeky beverage to celebrate! We're Matt & Ber...

In our second part of the returning episodes, we shout out a bunch of you listeners keenly back on the podcast again (and we're so excited to see you all made your way back!). We answer a question from a listener about what going to Australia was like after being away for two years, and how we know we're in the right place. And Matt talks a bit about how he was sucked into working for himself in a...

We've returned for Season 2 after two years away from the podcast, and we're making a start with some appreciation to the community who've been listening furiously (over 3000 times!) We also get deep and meaningful about our first year in Ireland after we left the podcast: the hard things, the bewildering things and the things we've been looking forward to since 2019. We are Matt & Bernadine,...

We're coming back! Its been over two years since Bernadine and I recorded an episode of From My Home To Yours, and in that time we've been living life in Ireland and getting a feel for our new home. We're coming back for "Season 2: Two Years On" to cover all the feelings, advice and experiences we've had to give you an idea of what its like further on in the expat/repat journey. The first episode...

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 for the next mon...

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 and play at ho...

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 Support Project...

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 property Comi...

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 the Irish tax...

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 Shoutouts When Matt & Bernadine moved...

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 time in Ireland so f...

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 or returning t...

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 community Patience when progress isn't possible Your best days are after your wed...

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's feelings...

Matt and Bernadine are ten days into their Irish move, and things are going great! From cars to stamps to contracts... there's a lot you've been missing! This week, you'll get the full experience from their time in Business Class, some reflections from Matt about the intense feelings of leaving your home country, Matt gets his Irish Visa and the final chapter in the Irish automotive purchase (plus...

Matt and Bernadine have now officially made the move to Ireland! As they find their feet and shake off the remnants of jet lag, they have a special surprise for you this week. Throughout the process of packing up their home and preparing to move, they've recorded a series of short audio clips to take you on the journey. The emotions, the process and the authentic sounds of the spaces they've moved...

Bernadine and Matthew are feeling tired and emotional... it might become clear in the tenor of their voices, but they still have plenty of experiences to share and shout-outs to make! In this episode, Bernadine and Matt share their final moments with colleagues and friends, the lead-up to finalising their house before the tenants move in, some auto stuff, and how Bernadine's parents have been ligh...

We're almost there! Bernadine and Matt are continuing to pack up their house, but now the farewells have begun. In this episode, Matt talks about the unexpected passing of his grandfather, the pair discuss saying goodbye to the Australian family, and the importance of trust and setting your mindset during the big move. It's easy to question and relitigate every decision you make when you're embark...

Bernadine & Matt are continuing to do their thing, packing up their lives to get ready to move across the world to Ireland from Australia. You'll find out what they've ticked off their to-do lists, navigating the emotions that are part of a move like this and some extra tid-bits & advice for you. Not every situation is the same, but moving across the world has considerations like tax, bank...

Welcome to the first official episode of "From My Home To Yours", a podcast about Bernadine and Matthew's journey, moving their life from Australia (Matt's Home) to Ireland (Bernadine's Home). As an introduction to us, we'll be talking about everything you need to know before we get stuck into the journey. You'll hear about our reasons for moving, our journey in Australia so far, what we do and wh...

If you're looking for a podcast by Bernadine and Matthew talking about moving to Ireland and/or from Australia, then you're in the right place! Subscribe today to hear about our journey, the logistics of moving to Ireland from Australia and our thoughtful reflections on our big life change. Keep in touch with us! If you have questions about what do when moving to Ireland or from Australia, or you'...