California is one destination in the US that is very popular with Britons, it has been claimed.

In news that may encourage California property buyers, communications manager at Saga Holidays Carl Catterall said that the large state on the western side of the US is a hit with British tourists.

He noted that Saga does a lot of tours in the region, particularly around San Francisco, which can attract many people over the age of 50.

Furthermore, Mr Catterall suggested that overall more Brits will want to travel to the US following the inauguration of Barack Obama as president.

"We really think with the change of president and the feel good factor in the US, there will be more of a desire to travel there," he remarked.

Investors seeking to purchase California property may find they can pick up real estate bargains in the current climate.

The California Association of Realtors revealed recently that property prices in the state fell 41.5 per cent in the 12 months to December 2008.

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