Official figures show that 630,000 British families bought property overseas in 2003, 14% higher than the previous year. Research conducted by the Fresh Start Show reveals that almost three-quarters of young professionals are planning to live overseas at some point in their future.

Nick Clark, Managing Director of Fresh Start, comments: "A key factor for many people buying a holiday home or permanent residence overseas is the improvement in their quality of life. It is clear that with better weather and more public holidays, destinations such as Spain, France and Florida have a lot to offer British property buyers."