Episode

House Hunters International: Investing in a New Lifestyle in Port Douglas, Australia

Name: House Hunters International: Investing in a New Lifestyle in Port Douglas, Australia
Released: 2009-05-09
Duration: 23 min
Cast: Suzanne Whang, Bryan Haines, Dena Haines

House Hunters InternationalSeason 372009-05-09

Overview

After the birth of their first child, Rohan & Lyndsay Yarr have decided it's time to change up their lifestyle. They're packing up and moving from Lyndsay's historical city of Edinburgh, Scotland to Rohan's home beach town of Port Douglas, Australia. They've saved up for 6 years and are very excited to buy their first home in the relaxed tropical climate. Rohan is returning to help run his brother's successful backpackers resort and Lyndsay will be a stay at home Mom. Although Lindsay is leaving behind her parents and two sisters, she does appreciate the opportunity to get closer to Rohan's family. Lyndsay has gone from one great support network to another, which makes her move to Port Douglas a lot easier. Will they be able to spend their savings wisely? Find out when House Hunters International sails into Port Douglas, Australia.

Details

Series: House Hunters International
Season: Season 37
Episode: Episode 1
Air date: 2009-05-09
Runtime: 23 min

Episode context

Investing in a New Lifestyle in Port Douglas, Australia is Episode 1 in Season 37 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2009-05-09. The runtime is 23 min.

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