Two-fifths of Britons have considered moving abroad or buying an overseas property, new research reveals.

Two-fifths of Britons have considered moving abroad or buying an overseas property, new research reveals.

The survey by Bank of Scotland International finds Australia is the most popular place to move to, with ten per cent of Brits saying it would be their top place to live.

The country is more popular with younger Brits, with 59 per cent of under-45s saying it is their top location. This figure drops to 16 per cent for over-65s.

In Europe France came top, however the country's popularity drops significantly among younger Brits - three per cent of under 25s saying it is where they would most like to live compared with 76 per cent of over 45s.

Brits from the north-west are keenest on living in Australia, whereas those living in the south-east put France as their top place to live overseas