Disgruntled Scots Want To Emigrate

Increasing numbers of people are planning to move down under following the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum.

The Emigration Group says enquiries from people who are looking to migrate to Australia and New Zealand are up by 21% on previous months.

The group says many were already considering moving; however Thursday's 'no' vote on independence was the final straw.

Paul Arthur,  Director of The Emigration Group said: "These enquiries have gone up tenfold today with the teams dealing with a raft enquiries from unhappy Scots looking to migrate.

"Many of the Scots we have taken enquiries from were already considering migrating, but the No vote on independence seems to have been the final straw.

"Cities down under consistently rank as some of the best places to live in the world, so it's easy to see why so many Scots are considering a move."

Australian cities topped a recent Global Liveability Survey which looks at factors such as safety, healthcare, educational resources, infrastructure and environment in 140 cities throughout the world.

Australia's Melbourne again came out as the world's most liveable city, but also in the top 10 were Adelaide, Sydney, Perth and Auckland in New Zealand.

Paul said: "While there are often catalysts in the UK that push people to think about migrating the real lure is the opportunity to enjoy better career prospects and a better lifestyle in a stable economy." 

Australia and New Zealand are both enjoying strong economic growth, with the National Australia Bank survey of more than 400 firms in Australia highlighting that business conditions are the best they've been in four years

In New Zealand business confidence is at a 20-year high (NZIER), unemployment has fallen and it is predicted that the economy will add over 100,000 jobs over the next two years. 

According to Paul it's this economic growth fuelling skills shortages down under and creating some unique opportunities for Brits.  He said: "There are currently huge skills shortages in both Australia and New Zealand, so if you are a skilled trades person or professional then you have a very good chance of getting a visa to live and work down under."