Escape from Brexit

Lifestyle in Spain is seen as preferable to UK by young Brits

THERE has been a huge 31% increase in the number of young Brits (aged 18 – 24) looking to relocate to Europe. According to research, growing numbers of young people are considering a move to the continent as the cost-of-living crisis in the UK gathers pace.

Average house prices on the continent are significantly lower than the British Isles

EUROPE-wide plans to clamp down on drafty homes are expected to hammer Spanish property owners where many buildings are poorly insulated.

Under proposed new EU rules, homeowners will be expected to invest in reducing their energy wastage.

It is estimated that an alarming 80% of Spanish homes don’t meet the EU's criteria for energy efficiency. Properties will be required to boost their

By Nadia McDonald

and lifestyles in Spain, Italy and Portugal are seen as preferable to the grey skies back home.

The average UK property price is £294,000, more than double the average prices in Spain of €120,000, France, €102,000, Portugal, €69,500, and Italy, €65,000