Survey reveals Australia popularity

A growing number of Britons are choosing to emigrate to Australia, with Queensland being the top destination, a new survey has revealed.

The Move Monitor study, conducted by Pickfords, revealed that of the firm's 7,000 customers who moved overseas during 2008, there was a 31 per cent jump in the number of Britons looking to relocate down under.

Adelaide and Melbourne were also popular locations, the research found, with the former seeing a 44 per cent increase in movers and the latter experiencing a 42 per cent jump.

Pickfords spokesperson Graham Hardwick explained that the "quality of life, sunnier climate and diverse job opportunities" were all factors in Britons' decision to move.

And managing director Kevin Pickford, who lived in the country between 1982 and 2005, was not surprised at the results, stating that he "fully understand[s] the draw of Australia".

Reuters recently noted that prices of property in Australia are likely to drop in 2009 as struggling landlords look to get rid of their assets, with many investors predicting a "vintage" year for purchases.

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