The number of Brits keen to buy property abroad has doubled over the last year, according to research from Barclays Buying Abroad.
While many people cite rocketing UK property prices, rising crime and a skewed work life balance as reasons for increasing numbers relocating abroad, the figures from Barclays Buying Abroad highlight the prominent effect of the weather. These new figures are based on the number of enquiries received by Barclays for its locally based mortgage services in Spain, France, Portugal and Italy.
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