Recent reports confirm that Britons still consider Australia to be one of the top destinations for that “new start” with hopes for a better life. According to a quality of life survey carried out in January 2010, Australia takes second place beaten only by France to first position. Over 40,000 Brits take the plunge each year, attracted by the endless list of benefits awaiting those brave enough to make the move. In addition to the fantastic outdoor lifestyle, no language problems and low unemployment statistics, houses for sale in Australia are very often priced at rates that will make your money stretch so much further than back in the UK. As in most other countries, price ranges differ enormously from region to region, and extensive research is recommended into costs of housing, employment opportunities and other such vital parts of everyday life before making your final choice of preferred location.

A recent survey carried out by property experts Knight Frank, has concluded that the amount of people owning a second home in England is now at record levels.

Purchasers eager to save time and maintain their anonymity are increasingly turning to the services provides by UK property buying agents. Once a service utilised by celebrities and pop stars, purchasers with budgets ranging from £500,000 upwards, delegate the hassle of property searching, together with research into the local areas, to their property buying agent.

New statistics reveal that the property market in Cyprus has at last begun to show signs of recovery; this is according to the Cyprus Lands and Surveys Department.

Figures indicate an increase of nearly 30% last month compared year-on-year to February 2009. Contracts still only totalled just over 700, and were 60% down year-on-year compared to February 2008.

Property in Cyprus - A new draft law has been presented to the Cyprus parliament designed to bring the island into line with other European countries regarding the trading of estate agents.