Australia the top destination Brits would like to move to

[Cerberus1]

Australia and New Zealand Top the List of Dream Destinations for UK Migrants in New Survey

 

Given the choice, Brits are most likely to choose Australia or New Zealand as the destination where they would like to start a new life, results of a new survey show. The two commonwealth countries were jointly voted as the dream countries to migrate to in the PSS National UK Emigration Survey conducted by PSS International Removals.

Unsurprisingly, English-speaking countries dominated the top five, with Canada taking third place and the USA bagging the fifth spot despite recent controversies. Thanks to its appealing climate and accessibility from the UK, Spain was deemed fourth in spite of the language barrier. European countries continued to make up the rest of the top ten with France, Italy, Cyprus, Portugal, and Greece all earning a significant portion of votes.

When commenting on why they would be tempted to emigrate, better weather and lifestyle were common themes among the participants.

Liam Witham, Managing Director of PSS International Removals, said, “It was not a big surprise to see Australia and New Zealand at the top of the list but we were surprised to see a draw. We help thousands of families relocate and in recent years the relaxed, family friendly culture that’s found Down Under has really appealed. The lifestyle of these two countries is exactly what families are seeking in the 21st century.

“It was also interesting to see how the aspirations revealed in the survey differ from economic reality. For example, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates are two of the most popular destinations for UK international removals thanks to the booming economies but neither rated highly.”

Economic opportunities in Asia and the Middle East have seen a growing number of Brits move to these regions in recent years. However, they’re not the first places that spring to mind when families are considering the locations they would most like to set up home. China and Hong Kong were named 24th in the survey, while the United Arab Emirates placed at 53rd.

Liam Witham added, “Although it’s becoming slightly more difficult, there are still many opportunities for British people to start a new life overseas.

Australia, New Zealand, and Canada are still keen to recruit British people in many skilled professions. Also, for the immediate future, there is still no barrier to Europe, so Spain, France, Portugal, and other Mediterranean countries are all attainable for everyone.

“Over the next few years, it will be interesting to see how the impacts of Brexit influence the results of the PSS National UK Emigration Survey.”

 The latest edition of the report was built on over 1,000 responses gained from adults living across the UK through social media platforms. Correlating the information, PSS International Removals was able to identify the top dream destinations for Brits moving abroad.

To find out more about the survey and see the full top 25 league table visit https://www.pssremovals.com/national-emigration-survey-2018.

About

PSS International is an independent, UK family run business that has over 36 years of experience specialising in helping people move from the UK to countries across the world. Last year PSS International undertook over 7,000 international household removals, making it one of the UK’s leading global removal companies.

[Bulya]

No surprises really.

[Sandgroper]

Goes without saying really 

[starlight7]

Nothing different there then.  I think all the guns frighten people from the USA.

[Zack]

Australia is so far removed to what it was when we arrived here.WE  can't really see what the attraction is for anybody to live Australia now

[Johndoe]

Is it still here?  <yawn> That's it, I'm off.............same old same old

[Bulya]

7 hours ago, Zack said:

Australia is so far removed to what it was when we arrived here.WE  can't really see what the attraction is for anybody to live Australia now

When did you lose you eyesight?

[Marisawright]

I know Zack has a bitter and unrealistic view of Australia but actually, I can't see why British families want to migrate to Australia now, either.

I don't mean there's anything wrong with Australia - personally, I prefer living in Australia.  But it's just a preference.  I prefer eating barramundi rather than steak, but if I had to drive three hours in the pouring rain to get the barramundi, I'd be happy with the steak.   

And that's how I see the Australia vs UK debate.  I prefer Australia - but if I was in the UK, and getting back to Australia meant spending half my life savings, wrenching my kids away from their grandparents, giving up a good job and a nice home, I wouldn't do it.   Australia is not "better" than the UK any more, it's just different - and housing in most cities is now SO unaffordable, it's hard to see how a family could ever recoup the money they invest in the move.  

When I came to Australia, it was a different story.  Then, moving to Australia meant a better salary, better housing, brighter prospects all round. It was worth going through all that pain because the potential benefits were so great. 

Edited March 9, 2018 by Marisawright

[Sandgroper]

1 hour ago, Marisawright said:

I know Zack has a bitter and unrealistic view of Australia but actually, I can't see why British families want to migrate to Australia now, either.

I don't mean there's anything wrong with Australia - personally, I prefer living in Australia.  But it's just a preference.  I prefer eating barramundi rather than steak, but if I had to drive three hours in the pouring rain to get the barramundi, I'd be happy with the steak.   

And that's how I see the Australia vs UK debate.  I prefer Australia - but if I was in the UK, and getting back to Australia meant spending half my life savings, wrenching my kids away from their grandparents, giving up a good job and a nice home, I wouldn't do it.   Australia is not "better" than the UK any more, it's just different - and housing in most cities is now SO unaffordable, it's hard to see how a family could ever recoup the money they invest in the move.  

When I came to Australia, it was a different story.  Then, moving to Australia meant a better salary, better housing, brighter prospects all round. It was worth going through all that pain because the potential benefits were so great. 

Well I guess we are fairly recent migrants (the last 5 years) and our move has resulted in a better salary, bigger not necessarily better housing, brighter prospects and a better education for the kids IMO a better all round family lifestyle so yes it was worth all the pain and effort for us.

And as fairly recent migrants we can absolutely see why families want to migrate.

[Marisawright]

1 hour ago, Sandgroper said:

Well I guess we are fairly recent migrants (the last 5 years) and our move has resulted in a better salary, bigger not necessarily better housing, brighter prospects and a better education for the kids IMO a better all round family lifestyle so yes it was worth all the pain and effort for us.

And as fairly recent migrants we can absolutely see why families want to migrate.

I do notice that for some migrants in some professions, salaries are still better.  But I do think those 5 years make a difference - perhaps not in Perth, but in Sydney or Melbourne, house prices have risen by over 50% in that time. 

[Bulya]

1 hour ago, Sandgroper said:

Well I guess we are fairly recent migrants (the last 5 years) and our move has resulted in a better salary, bigger not necessarily better housing, brighter prospects and a better education for the kids IMO a better all round family lifestyle so yes it was worth all the pain and effort for us.

And as fairly recent migrants we can absolutely see why families want to migrate.

Logical for anybody, but many simply aren’t good enough to get the tick.  

[Bulya]

15 hours ago, Zack said:

Australia is so far removed to what it was when we arrived here.WE  can't really see what the attraction is for anybody to live Australia now

The attraction is that it isn’t pommyland!  That’s more than enough 

Edited March 9, 2018 by Bulya
Grammar

[bristolman]

20 hours ago, Zack said:

Australia is so far removed to what it was when we arrived here.WE  can't really see what the attraction is for anybody to live Australia now

Things have changed dramatically in recent times, back in the 80s it was a no brainer as Australia was a cheap place to live, houses were affordable for practically everyone and you could fill a shopping trolley for $100. Now it's a very different picture. Some people earn more and some earn less so it's not clear cut. 

[Sandgroper]

On 3/9/2018 at 16:18, bristolman said:

Things have changed dramatically in recent times, back in the 80s it was a no brainer as Australia was a cheap place to live, houses were affordable for practically everyone and you could fill a shopping trolley for $100. Now it's a very different picture. Some people earn more and some earn less so it's not clear cut. 

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist, it's a 2018 survey and the results are in get over it 

[Marisawright]

8 hours ago, Sandgroper said:

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist, it's a 2018 survey and the results are in get over it 

I know why you reacted to Bristolman like that - but you know I'm not an Australia-basher, I live here and I like living here.  

What I'm trying to say is that I can't see how it's SO much better than the UK, it's worth spending your life savings to get here. 

And let's face it, the survey is about the number of people who'd like to move here.  That doesn't tell you anything about how good Australia is, it just tells you how many people have stars in their eyes.

Edited March 10, 2018 by Marisawright

[Parley]

11 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

I know why you reacted to Bristolman like that - but you know I'm not an Australia-basher, I live here and I like living here.  

What I'm trying to say is that I can't see how it's SO much better than the UK, it's worth spending your life savings to get here. 

And let's face it, the survey is about the number of people who'd like to move here.  That doesn't tell you anything about how good Australia is, it just tells you how many people have stars in their eyes.

You had your fingers crossed when you wrote that I bet.

[Marisawright]

23 minutes ago, Parley said:

You had your fingers crossed when you wrote that I bet.

Pardon?  You're reading between some pretty strange lines if you think that.

Both countries have their good points and bad points.   My oh would rather be living in the UK than here.  I'd rather be living here than in the UK.  Neither of us is wrong.

Edited March 10, 2018 by Marisawright

[Johndoe]

1 hour ago, Parley said:

You had your fingers crossed when you wrote that I bet.

It seems pretty clear that you don't read Marisa's posts properly. Her views are always well balanced with no bias either way.

[simmo]

18 hours ago, Sandgroper said:

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist, it's a 2018 survey and the results are in get over it 

Oh come on.. Its a bit of fun but you can't really take that survey seriously.  Did you read the survey methodology?  

[Bulya]

11 hours ago, Marisawright said:

I know why you reacted to Bristolman like that - but you know I'm not an Australia-basher, I live here and I like living here.  

What I'm trying to say is that I can't see how it's SO much better than the UK, it's worth spending your life savings to get here. 

And let's face it, the survey is about the number of people who'd like to move here.  That doesn't tell you anything about how good Australia is, it just tells you how many people have stars in their eyes.

It’s so far in front of the U.K it’s embarrassing.  Just got to realise you have to find the right part of God’s Country as it’s so varied, and understand you’re not going to live like a Pom.  A bit of effort is all that’s required 

[Johndoe]

4 hours ago, Bulya said:

It’s so far in front of the U.K it’s embarrassing.  Just got to realise you have to find the right part of God’s Country as it’s so varied, and understand you’re not going to live like a Pom.  A bit of effort is all that’s required 

Not been around much since you joined but you give me the impression that you are what the Oz detractors call a "plastic Pom" Someone who trumpets their "Ozzieness" whilst detracting from the merits of their home country...............a "traitor to their roots" if you will.  Nevertheless, if you were born here, the following still applies anyway. In the short time that I have read your retorts, my opinion is that you don't do yourself any favours, neither do you do Australia or Australians any favours. Your "one liners" are enough to invite scepticism from those who wish to migrate here and invite the usual suspects to "up their game" as well as the tone of your posts being contrary to the Oz you purport to love in that they epitomise anything other than "fair go"

Do us all, and yourself a favour and post in the realisation that it takes more than just "a bit of effort" and that "God's Country" is nothing but a tired and worn out cliche. Oz in it's present state, is anything but. I love Oz, but I don't find the need to post in a sardonic vein to get that across as you seem to do.

[Bulya]

10 minutes ago, Johndoe said:

Not been around much since you joined but you give me the impression that you are what the Oz detractors call a "plastic Pom" Someone who trumpets their "Ozzieness" whilst detracting from the merits of their home country...............a "traitor to their roots" if you will.  Nevertheless, if you were born here, the following still applies anyway. In the short time that I have read your retorts, my opinion is that you don't do yourself any favours, neither do you do Australia or Australians any favours. Your "one liners" are enough to invite scepticism from those who wish to migrate here and invite the usual suspects to "up their game" as well as the tone of your posts being contrary to the Oz you purport to love in that they epitomise anything other than "fair go"

Do us all, and yourself a favour and post in the realisation that it takes more than just "a bit of effort" and that "God's Country" is nothing but a tired and worn out cliche. Oz in it's present state, is anything but. I love Oz, but I don't find the need to post in a sardonic vein to get that across as you seem to do.

My opinion and I’m damn sure entitled to it.  If you don’t like it move along.  As an aside how long have you been here??

Edited March 11, 2018 by Bulya

[Johndoe]

57 minutes ago, Bulya said:

My opinion and I’m damn sure entitled to it.  If you don’t like it move along.  As an aside how long have you been here??

"Move along"? Sums it up/your posting style eh? "Move along now, nothing to see here"........the (freudian) figure of authority and all knowing

23 yrs but that is rather irrelevant as to who gives a realistic impression of Oz, or indeed the UK or pommy migrants to OZ.

We've had people on this forum who've slagged the UK off after only 3 months here  and 2 years later been back in the UK slagging off Oz. We've had people here who have been here 30 yrs, slagged Oz off, moved back to the UK, slagged the UK off, and moved back to OZ. Those very same people are now, once again, slagging off Oz and moving back to the UK...............nothing worse than grumpy old farts be that Aussie or Pommy.

I sincerely hope that the impression that I give, despite my support of (nearly) all things Australian, is that I would never, despite it's faults, deny the country of my birth or the kind of people that I was raised with and left behind.  I hopefully, would give the impression that most fair minded Pommy migrants  would give to this forum and not give the nasty impression that you, and others like you, give as to your place of birth and how OZ is somehow God's Country. Quiet simply, it ain't. It's hard yakka nowadays and unfortunately, older fools with no mortgage and established roots who think that they had it hard, have absolutely no idea how hard it is nowadays for new migrants.........so please.......................don't give me or potential migrants that platitude, "a bit of effort is all that is required" because it just shows how out of touch and how smug your comments are.

I've answered your question, so please answer mine. "Why after all your years here, do you find a need to join this forum?" I haven't read much from you other than flippant one liners with very little that is constructive or helpful. So it seems you haven't come here to help, so why have you come? Merely to slag off potential migrants and bull up Oz? Anything REALLY constructive (and true) to say?

Edited March 11, 2018 by Johndoe

[ramot]

7 hours ago, Johndoe said:

"Move along"? Sums it up/your posting style eh? "Move along now, nothing to see here"........the (freudian) figure of authority and all knowing

23 yrs but that is rather irrelevant as to who gives a realistic impression of Oz, or indeed the UK or pommy migrants to OZ.

We've had people on this forum who've slagged the UK off after only 3 months here  and 2 years later been back in the UK slagging off Oz. We've had people here who have been here 30 yrs, slagged Oz off, moved back to the UK, slagged the UK off, and moved back to OZ. Those very same people are now, once again, slagging off Oz and moving back to the UK...............nothing worse than grumpy old farts be that Aussie or Pommy.

I sincerely hope that the impression that I give, despite my support of (nearly) all things Australian, is that I would never, despite it's faults, deny the country of my birth or the kind of people that I was raised with and left behind.  I hopefully, would give the impression that most fair minded Pommy migrants  would give to this forum and not give the nasty impression that you, and others like you, give as to your place of birth and how OZ is somehow God's Country. Quiet simply, it ain't. It's hard yakka nowadays and unfortunately, older fools with no mortgage and established roots who think that they had it hard, have absolutely no idea how hard it is nowadays for new migrants.........so please.......................don't give me or potential migrants that platitude, "a bit of effort is all that is required" because it just shows how out of touch and how smug your comments are.

I've answered your question, so please answer mine. "Why after all your years here, do you find a need to join this forum?" I haven't read much from you other than flippant one liners with very little that is constructive or helpful. So it seems you haven't come here to help, so why have you come? Merely to slag off potential migrants and bull up Oz? Anything REALLY constructive (and true) to say?

Don't let the poster bother you, just look at the posts as balancing out other posters who live in UK, and are incapable of accepting it might not be perfect.

Edited March 11, 2018 by ramot

[Bulya]

33 minutes ago, ramot said:

Don't let the poster bother you, just look at the posts as balancing out other posters who live in UK, and are incapable of accepting it might not be perfect.

 

33 minutes ago, ramot said:

Don't let the poster bother you, just look at the posts as balancing out other posters who live in UK, and are incapable of accepting it might not be perfect.

It’s far from perfect