As the so called yob culture in the UK continues to grow we are seeing signs that more and more of the UK population are considering moving abroad permanently, and many have already taken the step. So what is actually happening?
"Dogs are the new children," Djuna Woods says when I reach her in her Coldwell Banker office in Menlo Park.
Although Woods' words have precious little to do with real estate, as an elevator pitch it's hard to do better than a single sentence which cleverly defines her target client and makes a sweeping generalization about our culture.
Which? the consumers association has published a guide for overseas property investors, which warns of the dangers of inadequate planning.
It said with the number of UK residents who own a second home overseas increasing each year, its new Buying Property Aboard guide provides important information.