When Malaika lost her job as an engineer in Kansas, her husband, Greg, quit his job so they could finally move to Australia in search of a better work-life balance. Greg hails from Jamaica and hopes to live near the beach, but Malaika thinks they should live as close to the city of Melbourne as possible. Sticking to the budget is of paramount importance as they are both out of work, and finding a spacious and affordable home will definitely be a challenge.