The lure of year-round sun, lower cost of living and a fresh start in life have tempted record numbers of Brits to emigrate Down Under.

During 2008 more than 7,000 Britons moved to Australia – a rise of one third on the previous year, according to a new survey.

But what of those who make the switch the other way?

We Brits scoff that someone would want to move from sunny spots like Oz, California or the Med to live in the UK but thousands do it every year.

Check out the ex-pat communities on your patch and see what tempted them to move to Britain. Maybe your town attracts one particular nationality above any other.