Do you want to buy a holiday home in Europe for Brexit? Here are the great features available

While Brexit looms up, there is enough for the British middle class to worry about – the economy, barista deficits and, for many, what it means for their chances of securing a dream vacation home on the continent.

Many people are not willing to wait to find out and are looking for second homes abroad, despite rising prices. So what is available? A most impressive bounty.

Here we reveal amazing homes on the continent that are for sale – from Riviera mansions to cozy farms – and, with the help of real estate experts, we point out some of the best areas to buy and the financial pluses and minuses of buying now.

This £ 1.5 million villa in Speracedes is just one of many great holiday homes on display here

FROM MANSIES WITH 10 BEDROOMS TO RUSTIC FARMHOUSE: BEAUTIFUL HOUSES AVAILABLE IN FRANCE

Villa in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat – 25 million euros (£ 21 million)

If you've just won the EuroMillions, you might want to put this beautiful mansion on your wish list

This amazing four-story property has 10 bedrooms spread over the main house and in a pool house

There is a garage for 10 cars, a covered terrace a guest toilet, some dressing rooms and a pizza oven somewhere in there

Needless to say, the accommodation of 850 square meters has breathtaking en-suites – a five-star hotel standard

If you've just won the EuroMillions, you might want to put this beautiful mansion on your wish list.

This amazing four-storey property has 10 bedrooms spread across the main house and in a pool house that is next to a large swimming pool.

Moreover, there is a garage for 10 cars, a covered terrace, a cloakroom for guests, a few changing rooms and a pizza oven somewhere there. For sale via FrenchEntrance.

Apartment in Paris on the Avenue du Président Wilson overlooking the Eiffel Tower – 18 million euros (£ 16m)

Located on the famous Avenue du Président Wilson, this apartment offers stunning views of the Eiffel Tower – plus a few nice touches

It has floors made of Italian marble and Onyx, a double living room and four suites each with its own dressing room

The artwork and furniture in this apartment are included in the price. Ideal for those who want a particularly shiny crashpad

Located on the famous Avenue du Président Wilson, this apartment offers stunning views of the Eiffel Tower – plus a few nice touches.

Like all floors made of Italian marble and Onyx, a double living room and four suites each with its own dressing room.

The artwork and furniture are included in the price. For sale via FrenchEntrance.

Delightful charter house in the Dordogne – 1,975,000 euros (£ 1.7 million)

This beautifully renovated charter hotel is located in a protected architectural and landscape heritage area in the Dordogne

The site is beautifully maintained and as this picture shows, there is a rather beautifully walled swimming pool

You'll buy an enormous amount of character and charm, plus three secondary residences for guests

This beautifully renovated charter hotel is located in a protected architectural and landscape heritage area in the Dordogne.

It consists of a main building and three secondary dwellings.

Features include a swimming pool, large fireplaces, a sauna and a study / library. For sale via FrenchEntrance.

Unique restored farmhouse with swimming pool, Saint-Léon-sur-l & # 39; Isle, Dordogne – 499,000 euros (£ 437,000)

This 17th century farmhouse has been lovingly restored and will delight everyone who desires a rural retreat in the French countryside

Lolling at the pool can become a top priority for the buyers and their guests

The farm has a kitchen which, unsurprisingly, is in farm style – cute, cozy and the perfect place for a glass of pinot noir while something rustic cooks

This 17th century farmhouse has been lovingly restored.

It is in a beautiful region of France – although escaping and seeing everything may not be a priority. The buyers and their guests may prefer to hang out in the beautiful pool.

If you settle here, the Brexit saga will seem a million miles away. For sale via FrenchEntrance.

Five bedroom villa for sale in Speracedes, South East France – 1,690,000 euros (£ 1.5 million)

This property has recently been reduced to 1.69 million euros of more than two million by the British owners, who have moved back to London

The villa offers a beautiful panoramic view of the landscape from the lake Saint Cassien to the sea

The villa has beautiful stone floors and elegant furniture and covers 300 square meters

This property has recently been reduced to 1.69 million euros of more than two million by the British owners, who have moved back to London.

This was their main residence for many years, according to Home Hunts, who sells it, but their children have now left home and they decided to move back to the UK because two of their children are based there. Plus, Home Hunts says, "Prices were interesting and the exchange rate is particularly interesting right now. They will buy a smaller property in France as soon as they have found a buyer, it added.

The villa offers a beautiful panoramic view of the landscape from the lake Saint Cassien to the sea.

House in Cotignac, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur – 275,000 euros (£ 240,000)

This 19th century property is just a few kilometers from the old Cotignac settlement. It is exactly what you need for anyone looking for a charming retreat in an idyllic setting

The property has been carefully restored using only high quality materials & # 39 ;, according to FrenchEntree, who sells it

This 19th century property is just a few kilometers from the old Cotignac settlement. It is exactly what you need for anyone looking for a charming retreat in an idyllic setting.

It has four bedrooms and a beautiful view of the countryside.

FrenchEntree, who sells it, says & # 39; only high-quality materials have been used for the renovation of this & # 39; jewel & # 39; in Provence Verte & # 39 ;.

House in Louis-Philippe style, Loche – 730,000 euros (£ 640,000)

This amazing property is announced as in the style of Louis Philippe, the 19th-century king of France

The house has an interior suitable for everyone on the civilian list, as this incredible picture shows

The house comes with a cellar that describes FrenchEntree, who sells it, as a maze & # 39;

This amazing property is announced as in the style of Louis Philippe, the 19th-century king of France.

It is certainly regal.

It has an entrance gate flanked by two pavilions, a paved courtyard and a pretty beautiful cellar, which is described by FrenchEntree, who sells it, as a "maze & # 39 ;.

One of those experts is Lucas Fox Managing Director Rod Jamieson, whose company sells real estate in Spain.

He told MailOnline Travel that the Brexit factor is sending the British to the real estate agency.

He said: & # 39; In general, the demand from British people is increasing. They want to get a foothold on the property market, because nobody knows what will happen after Brexit.

They want the assurance of having a home in Spain and that pushes the question. & # 39;

Tim Swannie, co-founder of Home Hunts, specialist in luxury real estate in the French Riviera, has a similar scenario.

He said: & # 39; We have had a lot of interest from British buyers this year. We noticed that British buyers really dropped out after the Brexit referendum, the surveys were low for about four to five months, but then they started to rebuild.

& # 39; By the end of last year we saw much more interest from the UK and this year in particular we have been very busy with Brits.

Pre Pre-Brexit vote, 54 percent of our customers were British, but this nearly felled & # 39; at night from about 15 to 20 percent. This year, however, we are back to just over 40 percent.

Britons want a sunny escape, somewhere to visit and get away from the political sagas in the UK. & # 39;

A buyer, Steve Humphris, 60, from Salisbury, has just bought a three-bedroom house in Normandy for 150,000 euros (£ 131,000).

He told The Sunday Times: "We have always loved Normandy, it is a simple seven-hour ride from door to door. With all no-deal speculation, we wanted to detain the right to buy and live in France. & # 39;

FROM THE COSTA BRAVA TO IBIZA: INCREDIBLE HOMES AVAILABLE IN SPAIN

Villa with beautiful pool and sea views, Tamariu, Costa Brava – 740,000 euros (£ 650,000)

& # 39; This three bedroom house – just a few steps from Aigua Xelida Beach – offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding pine forest hill, & # 39; says Lucas Fox, who sells it

The striking feature of the accommodation is a spectacular 20 meter long pool with glass ends that comes from the living room

This award-winning hotel was built in 2004 by the Archikubik practice in Barcelona

This property with three bedrooms – just a few steps from the beach of Aigua Xelida – offers a beautiful view of the Mediterranean and the surrounding pine forest Hill, says Lucas Fox, who sells it on behalf of a British owner.

It continues: & # 39; This award-winning property was built in 2004 by the Archikubik practice in Barcelona and is a very different style of modern house than that of the Costa Brava. The striking feature of the accommodation is a spectacular 20 meter long pool with glass ends that comes from the living room and protrudes above the garden below. & # 39;

You had us at a "pool with glass ends that emerged from the large living space & # 39 ;.

Five-bedroom villa on the Golden Mile & # 39; of the Costa del Sol – 2,250,000 euros (£ 1,970,000)

This & # 39; impeccable modern villa & # 39; is yours for just under £ 2 million. It comes with a great communal swimming pool

From the swaying terrace of the villa residents can enjoy the shimmering Mediterranean Sea

The villa has five bedrooms, marble floors and is located in a prestigious gated community & # 39;

Impeccable modern villa for sale in a prestigious gated community with a communal garden and swimming pool in the Golden Mile of Marbella.

That is the opening description of this building in British hands by Lucas Fox. And it probably does not have much more to say to sell it.

But to be on the safe side it adds that it has a panoramic sea view, a marble floor and five bedrooms.

Villa with nine bedrooms in Ibiza – 2,980,000 euros (£ 2.6 million)

Only five minutes from San Rafael lies this incredible property. The gardens are equipped with various fruit trees

The pool of the villa will certainly take a dip with the new owners

Funky furniture is the order of the day. Lucas Fox says that it has been completely renovated in a spectacular way

Only five minutes from San Rafael lies this incredible property.

Outside there are various fruit trees, a vegetable garden and a swimming pool.

Inside there are nine bedrooms, most with their own bathroom and air conditioning. Lucas Fox says: & # 39; This spectacular, fully renovated property is surrounded by nature but is also close to all amenities. & # 39;

Beautifully renovated apartment, Valencia Old Town – 370,000 euros (£ 324,000)

This renovated apartment in the old town of Valencia has an exceptional finish & # 39; and a & # 39; beautiful & # 39; private terrace

Beautiful tiled floors, solid wood doors and high ceilings are the order of the day in this apartment. Yours for a tad more than £ 300,000

This renovated apartment in the old town of Valencia has an exceptional finish & # 39; and a & # 39; beautiful & # 39; private terrace.

That says agent Lucas Fox, who adds that "distinctive features are the beautiful tile floors throughout the building, white painted solid wood doors, high ceilings, ornamental carvings, beautiful shutters and lots of natural light."

The large living room now has two balconies and the bathroom and kitchen are very swish.

Green Golf, Estepona – from 299,000 euros (£ 263,000)

This private community development of Taylor Wimpey includes 48 houses with three bedrooms

As this picture shows, the apartments are light and spacious. And the hint is in the name – they are all useful for the golf course

Green Golf is the new development of Taylor Wimpey Spain on Estepona Golf, in the heart of the Costa del Sol, with "bright, spacious houses overlooking the golf course."

There are, according to Taylor Wimpey, 48 houses with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and large terraces.

It is a private gated community with communal gardens and swimming pools.

Marina Golf, Nova Santa Ponsa, Mallorca – from 615,000 (£ 540,000)

The new Marina Golf complex of Taylor Wimpey de España is located next to the Santa Ponsa III Golf Club

Chic: The Mediterranean-style village has spacious three-bedroom houses with a private terrace and garden

The new Marina Golf complex of Taylor Wimpey de España is located next to the Santa Ponsa III Golf Club.

It is a Mediterranean-style village with & # 39; spacious & # 39; houses with three bedrooms with a private terrace and garden and private parking spaces.

And the exclusive marina of Puerto Adriano, designed by Philippe Starck, is only 1.5 km away. This, says Taylor Wimpey, has & # 39; a wide range of elegant bars and restaurants and some of the most exclusive designer stores.

Charming mansion, Vilassar de Mar – 575,000 euros (£ 505,000)

Water good place: This renovated four bedroom townhouse is just two blocks from the sea

Spacious: it is divided over three floors with a staircase to a storage room on the top floor

This renovated four-bedroom mansion is just two blocks from the sea.

The house dates from 1910, says Lucas Fox, but was renovated in 2010 with tasteful renovations & # 39 ;.

It is spread over three floors with stairs to a storage room on the top floor. There is the possibility to create an attic with a terrace overlooking the sea here, says Lucas Fox.

Six bedroom house on the beach of Sant Salvador, near Sitges – 1,975,000 euros (£ 1.7 million)

This house is located directly on the beach of Sant Salvador and is described as a dream home & # 39;

Step inside and you'll have a sensational corridor with reading corner & # 39; and find vaulted ceilings

Yes, it is a hefty price tag. But this is a special feature.

It is a fully renovated family house located directly on the beach of Sant Salvador in Vendrell with spectacular views.

It has five rooms with private bathrooms, a sensational hall with a reading corner & # 39; and vaulted ceilings. Lucas Fox claims that it is a dream come true for every family looking for the perfect beach house & # 39 ;.

But the big escape involves throwing financial dice that are not favorably charged for Britons.

And that is because of the weak pound driven by Brexit, making Europe a seller's market.

The prices are high.

Currency partner Currencies Direct explained how dramatically prices have changed in favor of the seller.

It said that a one million euro property in February or early 2002 would have cost nearly £ 613,000.

But a property with the same value would now cost a British buyer £ 877,000 because of the weak pound.

In the meantime, a 250,000 euro house in October 2002 would have been worked out for £ 153,000, but now it would cost £ 219,000 due to currency fluctuations.

The advice is to keep track of the performance of the pound by setting up a currency advisor.

But where to buy?

Mr. Jamieson, based in Spain, is clearly biased towards Spain, although he has good reasons to recommend to make a purchase there.

He said: & # 39; The Spanish economy is doing very well. Last year the economy grew by 3.1 percent, which was double the average of the rest of the European zone.

& # 39; So there are many British people who want to invest on the Spanish market because of the positive economic factors. There may be capital gains in the medium to long term. And good returns on the rental market. & # 39;

John Caudwell, co-founder of Caudwell Collection, property developer for luxury real estate, advises purchase in the French Riviera.

He said: & # 39; There has been no better time in the last 10 years to invest in the French Riviera. The hyperinflation that characterized the beginning of the 2000s has disappeared and market prices have now been adjusted – as far as the price / quality ratio is concerned. Nowhere else in the world can you enjoy both the chic glamor of the Côte d'Azur and the unspoilt mountain ranges practically at your doorstep.

& # 39; It is the only way to combine seaside life with easy living in the breathtaking mountains where you can ski, cycle and enjoy the incredible scenery. It is one of my favorite holiday destinations. & # 39;

OLIVE TREES AND TUMBLING TUSCAN LANDSCAPES: BEAUTIFUL HOUSES AVAILABLE IN ITALY

Four bedroom house, Lucca, Tuscany – 1,350,000 euros (£ 1,182,463)

This beautiful villa is situated in a panoramic location on the hills near the coast between Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi. And as this photo shows, it has a pretty nice pool

If you have a million pounds or so, this great Tuscan property can be yours

Features include a rustic kitchen with marble worktop and bedrooms with adorable panoramic balconies

This beautiful villa is situated in a panoramic location on the hills near the coast between Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi.

Features include a rustic kitchen with marble worktop, bedrooms with adorable panoramic balconies and a super swimming pool.

The property, says Knight Frank, offers spectacular views from the Apuan Alps on one side, to the sea on the other.

Farm with four bedrooms, Radda in Chianti, Siena, Tuscany – 1,300,000 euros (£ 1,138,668)

This beautiful building was originally the mill house of the Santa Maria Novella monastery. The swimming pool is 23 meters long

There is a main house and a guest house with a bedroom with double bed and ensuite

This beautiful building was originally the mill house of the Santa Maria Novella monastery.

Knight Frank says: & # 39; Located in the quiet unspoiled hills between Radda in Chianti and Panzano it enjoys a magnificent view towards the south towards Radda and the surrounding countryside. & # 39;

There is a main house and a guest house with a bedroom with double bed and ensuite. There is approximately 1.8 hectares of land with lawns, garages, olive terraces and woods and a 23 meter long swimming pool.

Farm with five bedrooms, Vescovado di Murlo, Tuscany – 1,550,000 euros (£ 1,357,643)

Drone-beelden laten zien hoe prachtig deze Toscaanse boerderij is. Voor £ 1,3 miljoen krijg je 5,2 hectare land

Knight Frank beschrijft deze boerderij als 'knap'.

Maar we voelen dat drone-beelden het in de categorie 'adembenemend' plaatsen.

Voor £ 1,3 miljoen krijg je 5,2 hectare grond met fruitbomen en olijfbomen, een 'fantastische' visvijver en een 'volledig omheind' zwembad. Wat het is omheind, weten we niet helemaal zeker, want er is niets dan prachtig platteland aan alle kanten … maar toch, het is absoluut een droomhuis.

Umbrische boerderij, Niccone Valley – 850.000 euro (£ 750.000)

Deze prachtige boerderij heeft 'benijdenswaardige uitzicht op het zuiden' en 'ongerepte' tuinen

Het huis was oorspronkelijk aangelegd om een verhuurbedrijf te starten, dat al vele jaren met groot succes werd geleid

Dit heeft geen harde verkopen nodig – het is een prachtig eigendom.

Savills zegt: 'Deze volledig en prachtig gerestaureerde Umbrische boerderij met benijdenswaardige uitzichten op het zuiden is al vijftien jaar de thuisbasis voor zijn huidige bewoners en hun toewijding is duidelijk zichtbaar in de afwerking van het huis en de ongerepte toestand van de tuinen en het omliggende land. huis.'

Het voegt eraan toe: 'Het huis was oorspronkelijk aangelegd om een verhuurbedrijf op te zetten, dat al vele jaren met groot succes werd geleid. Het hoofdgebouw heeft in totaal 6 slaapkamers en 6 badkamers, evenals twee keukens en twee woonkamers. & # 39;

Nieuwe gegevens van gespecialiseerde Franse vastgoedmakelaars FrenchEntrée heeft intussen de drie belangrijkste gebieden onthuld die kopersvragen in Frankrijk genereren.

Traditionele favorieten zoals Parijs en de Côte d'Azur zijn overschaduwd door de drie nieuwste hotspots: Limousin, Poitou-Charentes en de Provence.

Limousin is known for providing excellent value for money when it comes to property. Located in France's hilly southwest, its three departments – Corrèze, Creuse and Haute-Vienne – are some of the most sparsely populated in the country, making this a great area for buyers who are looking to reconnect with nature, FrenchEntrée said.

Traditional, rural properties abound in Limousin.

Stone houses with plenty of land can be picked up for well under €175,000 (£153,000). In fact, that budget would be sufficient for a traditional house with outbuildings, mature fruit trees and an above-ground pool, the agent said.

Neighbouring Poitou-Charentes, meanwhile, is home to a number of leisure lakes, offering swimming, walking and water sports. Properties near the lakes include some impressive rural residences, with €300,000 (£262,000) being enough for a four-bedroom house with 11 acres of land and stream, with stables and fenced grazing land, just minutes from the lakes of Haute Charente, according to FrenchEntrée.

Provence has, of course, been familiar to British property buyers since Peter Mayle's famous 1989 tale of terrible weather, black market truffle dealers and the quirks of the French labour system.

Developing in Rome is really hard, because it's an antiquities site. So when there's a new construction it's over and above the standard of what you can buy in the second-hand market. So if you target a couple of the new developments that are coming in Rome I'd say that's a fantastic lifestyle

Hugo Thistlethwayte, head of international residential operations at Savills

Mayle's bumbling, entertaining attempts at integration inspired many British buyers to give Provence a try. Today, many of the area's attractions remain largely the same as they did back then.

Next to the playground of the rich that is the Côte d'Azur, Provence offers a more laid-back alternative, though still with stunning surroundings.

This extensive area encompasses everything from coastal settings to the Alps. Summer and winter sporting options mean that the area is popular with tourists year-round, with many heading into the mountains in the summer months for lakeside frolics away from the more intense heat of the coast.

Provençal properties are considerably more expensive than those in Limousin and Poitou-Charentes. A characterful 19th-century farmhouse with pool, set in 1.6 hectares of land, will set buyers back €590,000 (£516,000).

Anyone wanting to buy in Italy should consider aiming for a city, particularly Rome and Milan.

That's according to Hugo Thistlethwayte, head of international residential operations at Savills.

He told MailOnline Travel: 'Rome is more of a lifestyle choice. It's obviously bloody beautiful, but also it's become a bit more international. Not just in terms of tourists, but in terms of people living there.

'And there are a few new developments. Developing in Rome is really hard, because it's an antiquities site. So when there's a new construction it's over and above the standard of what you can buy in the second-hand market.

'So if you target a couple of the new developments that are coming in Rome I'd say that's a fantastic lifestyle. Although the economy is a little bit up and down.

'Longer term, Rome has still got enough about it that the fundamentals outweigh the risks.

'For prime Rome you're looking at equivalent pricing of not quite Wandsworth in London.

'You can buy top quality for 7,000 euros a square metre.

'Milan meanwhile in the past three or four years has become increasingly trendy. There are new shops opening and new restaurants opening and there are also new developments going on. And it's also pushed on culturally. There are even people who've moved from Venice to Milan because it's become so trendy.

'Italy has always been famous for Tuscany and Chianti and yes, the charm of Tuscany continues, and that market is recovering. But there's a greater emphasis now on making sure investments are covered and that there's an opportunity to rent out an apartment. In cities you get 52-weeks-a-year opportunity to rent out. Whereas the renting in the countryside tends to be a lot more seasonal. What drives property markets these days is income. People don't just want to use a property for a few weeks and let it rot.'

THE LION CITY THAT ROARS FOR EXPATS: SINGAPORE NAMED THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK

Looking for more money and a wider social circle? Singapore is the place for you, according to thousands of people living overseas who answered the latest HSBC Expat Explorer survey.

Marking its 11th year, more than 22,000 people who have made the move to live abroad were questioned about their new life. Singapore is rated the best destination for the fourth year in a row, followed closely by New Zealand, Germany, Canada and Bahrain.

#1 Singapore – The Lion City that roars for expats

Looking for more money and a wider social circle? Singapore is the place for you

Singapore packs everything a budding expat could want into one of the world's smallest territories, ranking 3rd for economics, 5th for families and 6th for experience. Those who move here see their earnings increase by 29 per cent to almost USD162,000 on average but, with a five-and-a-half-day working week common practice, just under a third (29 per cent) say their work life balance is worse than it was at home.

Nevertheless, Singapore's work-hard play-hard culture has its new inhabitants singing its praises, as they throw themselves into the social scene. Almost all (95 per cent) of those asked in Singapore consider locals to be part of their social circle and 69 per cent settle in less than a year. The Lion City inspires more than just friendship, too. Whether it's the awe-inspiring vertical gardens or seafront theatre, just under half (45 per cent) find lasting love in the city.

#2 New Zealand – the answer to better health and well-being

With more than a third of New Zealand made up of protected national parks, over half of people abroad there (56 per cent) become more physically active. Pictured is the country's Milford Sound fiord

The experience you get when you move abroad is about so much more than just making money, and nowhere is this truer than New Zealand, the report says.

While a third (34 per cent) of all expats around the world moved abroad to improve their quality of life, in New Zealand the figure doubles to 60 per cent. With more than a third of the country made up of protected national parks, over half of people abroad there (56 per cent) become more physically active.

#3 Germany – time out not burn-out

Although the average expat salary in Germany ($95,337) can't match the Middle East or Asia, people still flock to Germany for its working culture. With the lowest average working hours around the world (26 hours a week), it's no surprise that almost three quarters (71 per cent) relish improving their work/life balance.

Luckily, this doesn't come at the expense of career development, with 58 per cent of expats saying it is a good place to progress their career.

#4 Canada – a chance to become a local

Canada's aim to attract almost one million people from around the world to live and work in the country by 2020 makes it one of the friendliest destinations in the world. Becoming part of the local community in Canada is easy for people who move here. Seventy per cent say they have integrated well with local people and culture and 51 per cent actually spend most of their time with locals.

Home to Toronto Pride, one of the biggest gay pride events in the world, expats rate Canada as the most welcoming country in the world regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or faith (68 per cent). Indeed, love is easy to find, with 57 per cent meeting their long-term partner there, compared to 48 per cent globally.

#5 Bahrain – the economic challenger

Bahrain has jumped four places in the overall ranking. It has even overtaken financial services hub Hong Kong as its economy expands into banking, heavy industries, retail and tourism to come fifth in the economics table.

Just under half (45 per cent) of those surveyed moved there to improve their earnings and they aren't disappointed, with 48 per cent reporting their income is at least 50 per cent higher and 80 per cent admitting they can pay off debts and save more.

The rest of the top 10 is made up of Australia (6th), Sweden (7th), Switzerland (8th), Taiwan (9th) and UAE (10th).

John Goddard, Head of HSBC Expat, comments: 'There are many reasons to move overseas, such as career progression, a better life for your family or just to embark on a new adventure. One thing is clear, those who do take the leap enjoy a world of different experiences, gaining new skills and learning about themselves along the way.

'Attracting the most vibrant international talent around is vital for any modern economy and Singapore is leading the charge again this year. Combining outstanding financial benefits, a bustling culture and top-class education system, Singapore is reaping the rewards of being the world's most sought-after expat experience.

'Making that first step abroad requires courage but the rewards are well worth it. If you are thinking of taking the plunge into a new life, there is a lot to consider, whether it's your visa, bank account or where you are going to live. Planning is key so that you can focus on what really matters – meeting new people, discovering a new country and finding a new perspective.'