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Research has shown that most Brits would choose where they already live for their dream property

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A survey from Aviva has shown that for many people living in Britain, their dream property would be situated in the region in which they already live.

The research, conducted this year, concluded that nearly 30% of people overall admitted they are happy where they are, despite money not being an object for a move.

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The research also revealed that the UK's second favourite choice, after what was already home, would be Devon and Cornwall. 19% of those asked named it as the perfect spot for their dream property.

It would seem that those further away from London are the happiest with their situation, with over 50% of those living in the North West and Yorkshire choosing The Dales or the Lake District.

45% of Scots are happy where they are and 50% of those in Wales would also vote rural Wales as their dream destination.

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Katy Birchall is a journalist and the author of several young adult and teen novels, including The It Girl series and the Hotel Royale series. She has written a retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma for the Awesomely Austen series and the Netflix spin-off novel Sex Education: The Road Trip. She is also the author of several romantic comedies for adults including The Secret Bridesmaid and The Wedding Season. She writes romantic fiction for young adults under the name Ivy Bailey, romantic-comedy under the name Katrina Logan, and romantic sports fiction for adults under Katherine Reilly. She lives in London with her husband, daughter and rescue dog.