Revealed: Spain tops the list of dream destinations where Brits would choose to start a new life followed by New Zealand and Australia
- A survey polled 2,000 Brits to see where they would like to start a new life
- Spain came out on top with 13 per cent choosing it as a place to call home
- Other countries where Brits would want to live include USA, Canada and Italy
Spain has beaten New Zealand and Australia to top the list of dream destinations where Brits would choose to start a new life.
The European country, famous for its sun, sea and sangria, is currently going through a blistering heatwave.
And it remains a hot destination for those in the UK – with 13 per cent of Brits choosing Spain over any other country as a place to call home.
Spain has beaten New Zealand and Australia to top the list of dream destinations where Brits would choose to start a new life. Pictured is the Costa del Sol in Spain
New Zealand, recently named the second most peaceful country on earth, was named the second most popular country to move to.
The Commonwealth nation, which takes 24 hours to reach by air, boasts extraordinary scenery, stunning deserted beaches and imposing mountains.
It polled 12 per cent along with its neighbouring nation Australia.
Other popular moves on the wish list compiled by AnyVan.com, which polled 2,000 Brits, included USA (10 per cent), Canada (nine per cent), Italy (seven per cent) and France (six per cent).
Angus Elphinstone, CEO of AnyVan, said: ‘It’s nearly a national sport in the UK to dream about moving.
‘From flicking through property prices and listings on Rightmove to sitting down to watch one of the vast number of primetime TV shows offering advice to those looking to change homes for a place in the sun.
A map showing the top 10 destinations where Brits would want to move to for a new life
‘Our research highlighted where people dream to move to, but there were still 16 per cent of residents who didn’t want to move anywhere.
‘With such a vast number of different landscapes, coastal views and green spaces, it’s easy to see why so many are living their dream in the UK and don’t feel they need to move elsewhere.’
The removal company’s research revealed age is a major factor in determining the popularity of the locations Brits want to move to.
Young adults prefer countries with more opportunities for lucrative career prospects and lavish lifestyles.
The USA came out top choice for under 34s, with 16 per cent listing this as their favourite, followed by Australia and then Spain.
Australia came third in the ranking with 12 per cent of Brits saying they would want to start a new life Down Under
Dubai was also more popular with younger adults, with four per cent dreaming of a move to the Middle East.
For adults over the age of 55, New Zealand (14 per cent) came out top of their dream move.
It also emerged that Spain topped a list of removal enquiries for AnyVan.com, followed by France, Germany, Italy and Ireland.
Alongside furniture, appliances and general house removals, they also had dozens of requests to transport pianos onto the continent.