The ten most popular UK destinations people go to after a holiday there – and what to buy
If you’ve ever taken a vacation, then returned home and thought about moving, you’re not alone.
New research from Zoopla suggests that 71 per cent of people who have holidayed in the UK in the last three years have searched online for property for sale in the same area.
And it is said that almost a tenth, namely 9 percent, have actually decided to move to the same location.
Cornwall (pictured: Falmouth) is one of the areas holidaymakers love to head to
Places where apartment seekers looked for a new property after returning from vacation
The top 5 locations for a holiday stay include coveted holiday hotspots such as Cornwall and Devon.
It also includes Yorkshire and North Wales, and perhaps a more surprising entry: London.
Conducted last month, the study surveyed a total of 2,009 British adults who had holidayed – commonly referred to as a ‘staycation’ – and rented or owned a home in the UK in the last three years.
Zoopla’s Dan Copley said: “Whereas a quick glance at local property prices on the go was just a bit of fun, now more and more people are moving on and moving to places where they’ve been on vacation.”
Zoopla has revealed the costs real estate seekers can expect for an average property
We take a look at what type of property you can buy at average prices in the top ten areas…
1. Cornwall: Terrace, Falmouth, £300,000
This end terrace house in Cornwall’s Falmouth is for sale through Kimberley’s estate agents for £300,000
With its beautiful beaches and family-friendly attractions like the Eden Project, it’s not hard to see why Cornwall is one of Britain’s most popular holiday destinations.
For those looking to move there, the average property price in Cornwall is £309,500, according to Zoopla.
In comparison, the average selling price of a property across the country over the last 12 months is £351,125.
Falmouth is a town on the Cornish coast and this area end terrace house has four bedrooms and is priced at £300,000.
The property is being sold by Kimberley’s real estate agents.
2. London: Flat, Wandsworth, £650,000
This two bedroom apartment in Wandsworth, London is priced at £650,000 and is being sold by estate agents Rickman Properties
London seems like a surprising choice to stay in. But its leisure and entertainment options make it a perfect spot for a city break.
According to Zoopla, the average price of a property in London’s Wandsworth is £655,600.
This property is a two bedroom apartment on the first floor of a block on the district’s riverfront.
The leased property is for sale for £650,000 through estate agent Rickman Properties.
3. Yorkshire: Semi detached house, Hull, £220,000
This three bedroom semi detached house in Hull is being offered for sale through estate agents Reeds Rain for £220,000
The countryside of rural Yorkshire is a major draw for holidaymakers and is easily accessible from the cities.
According to Zoopla, the average property price for those looking to move to the area’s East Riding is £217,700.
This three bedroom semi detached house in Hull is being offered for sale through estate agents Reeds Rain for £220,000.
4. Devon: Bungalow, Ilfracombe, £300,000
This two bedroom bungalow in Ilfracombe is for sale for £300,000 through estate agents Bond Oxborough Phillips
Stunning coastlines and pretty towns make Devon an ideal getaway.
For sale for £300,000 through estate agents Bond Oxborough Phillips, this two bedroom bungalow in Ilfracombe is ideal for the beaches of North Devon.
The average price of a property in North Devon is £313,900, according to Zoopla.
5. North Wales: Terrace, Burton, £190,000
This terraced house in the Welsh village of Burton is for sale through Spingbok Properties for £190,000
This terraced property is situated in the Welsh village of Burton in the Parish of Rossett in Wrexham.
It is for sale through Spingbok Properties for £190,000, which is just above the £184,500 average for the region.
6. South Wales: Terrace, Cardiff, £250,000
This terraced house in the Cathays area of Cardiff is for sale for £250,000 through estate agents Allen & Harris
This terraced house is situated in the Cathays area of Cardiff, close to the city’s university.
It has four bedrooms and is for sale for £250,000 through estate agents Allen & Harris.
According to Zoopla, the average price of a property sold in the region in the last 12 months is £256,900.
7. Isle of Wight: Semi detached house, Cowes, £300,000
This semi-detached house in the popular port town of Cowes is for sale for £300,000 through Pitts estate agents
The Isle of Wight is just a short ferry ride from mainland Britain.
According to Zoopla, those looking to move to the area can typically expect to pay around £277,500 for a property.
This semi-detached house in the popular port town of Cowes is for sale for £300,000 through Pitts estate agents.
8. Somerset: Semi-detached house, Clevedon, £325,000
This semi-detached house in the North Somerset seaside town of Clevedon is on the market via Reeds Rains for £325,000
This semi-detached house in the seaside town of Clevedon, North Somerset is for sale through Reeds Rains for £325,000.
It has two bedrooms and is just a few minutes walk from the sea.
According to Zoopla, the average price of a property in the area is £331,900.
9. Highlands: Semi-detached house, Strathconon, £190,000
This semi-detached cottage in the Scottish Highlands is for sale for £190,000 through estate agents McEwan Fraser Legal
This semi-detached cottage in the Scottish Highlands is for sale for £190,000 through estate agents McEwan Fraser Legal.
According to Zoopla, the average price of a property sold in the region in the last 12 months is £186,700.
10. Cumbria: Terrace, Barrow-In-Furness, £130,000
This terraced house in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria is for sale for £130,000 through Purplebricks
This terraced house in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria is for sale for £130,000 through Purplebricks.
According to Zoopla, the average price of a property in the area is £138,400.