Dream home 'kept in mind by 60 per cent of Brits'

Buying a dream home is an ambition held by close to half of the people in the UK, according to new survey results.

The Home Sweet Home study conducted by Legal & General shows that a village is the top spot for an ideal property among Britons, which 25 per cent of people picking it.

A further 22 per cent would choose a property by the sea for their perfect house, while 20 per cent stated that the countryside would be good for them.

Cornwall, Devon, Greater London, Surrey and Yorkshire were found to be the most popular counties for such a property, the company added.

"The survey would indicate that people are still quite positive about the future housing market given the number of respondents who still wish to live in their dream home," said firm marketing director for general insurance Gary Skelton.

Meanwhile, figures from the British Bankers Association show that 46.2 per cent fewer mortgages were taken out last month compared to March 2007.

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