Increasing number of Brits looking to move abroad, survey finds

An increasing number of people are looking to move abroad, according to statistics from a property website.

The latest Primelocation International Search Index, (del comma) found that searches for international property increased by 134 per cent between January 2009 and 2010.

Many people could benefit from looking at currency exchange rates and the cheapest available options when considering moving abroad.

Adam Samuel, director of online overseas property resource website Nubricks, commented: "A lot more people are looking at what is available and considering where to invest."

He added that Turkey, which charted at number five on PrimeLocation's survey, was of particular interest "because prices are still relatively low and there are bargains to be had".

Number one on the chart was Spain, closely followed by Florida and then France.

Sterling is performing poorly against the dollar and unsteadily against the euro.

However, today (February 22nd) saw a rise of 0.05 per cent when buying euro with sterling, suggesting that there are windows of opportunity for people looking to buy property in France or Spain.

Posted by Sarah Pitton

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