Landing a new job, moving closer to family, or seeking a lifestyle change are just a few reasons people might consider moving to a new location. 

As different cities offer a variety of features and lifestyles, the home insurance team at Comparethemarket has carried out research to discover which locations are the most desired to relocate to.

The top five countries where people would most want to relocate to

Canada revealed as the most desired country to move to

When it comes to global relocation, the most desired country to move to – based on home moving searches – is Canada (52,800 yearly searches). Spain and Australia rank in second and third, with 26,190 and 23,020 yearly searches for moving-related terms, respectively.

Anna McEntee, home insurance expert from Comparethemarket shares three tips for people looking to relocate:

1. Decide on what your priorities are – Make sure you’re aware of what you’re looking for in an area and know your priorities. For example, if you have children, prioritise school districts, but if you’re a working professional you should focus on job opportunities.

2. Set a budget – Coming up with a budget early on will ensure the places you’re looking at are affordable to you and remove the risk of falling in love with a location that’s slightly out of reach. It’s also a good idea to set a travel budget if you’re planning on viewing properties far away.

3. Get the right insurance in place –  The most important cover to have in place when moving home is a home insurance policy that includes house removals. This kind of cover typically includes accidental loss or damage to your contents while they’re being moved by a professional removals company to your new home. If cover isn’t included in your existing policy, your provider may be able to add it on, so it’s important to check what is included any existing policies you already have.