The first thing you need to do is determine what factors are most important for your new neighbourhood to have. Do you need good schools nearby if you have children? Are you looking for a quiet suburb lifestyle or would you like to be in or close to a big city? Deciding on the factors that are most important to you will help narrow down your search, making your final choice a lot easier. Live within your means The prospect of a new country full of new opportunities is an exciting one. It can cause you to think you can see everything, do everything and buy everything in your new home. However you should aim to live comfortably financially. If getting the big house with the pool is going to stretch you financially, think about giving yourself more time to save. When you first arrive it may be wiser to move somewhere smaller than you would like and to get your dream house later on. The reputation of local schools All parents want the best for their children. The knowledge that the local schools in your new town will provide a quality education for you child will greatly factor into your final decision. Test score results and school feedback should be readily available to you online for any area you are thinking of moving to. Culture If you have a particular hobby you want to keep up or a strong local religious community is important to you, it should play a large part in where you live. Commuting The length of time that it will take you to commute to your new job can also be a major factor in where you settle. If you don’t already have a job lined up as you prepare for your move research where a lot of the jobs you will be applying for are based. Would you want a short commute or would you be happy to travel in from the suburbs? Taking the time to find the right new home for you and your family will have you reassured your new life will be great from the start.