England FAQs

Doubts and question marks often arise when considering an overseas property purchase. Below you will find simple answers to some of your initial questions.

Can foreign nationals own property in England?

Buying property in England is a relatively straightforward process and there are no separate procedures for foreign nationals.

Why should I choose England?

England offers homebuyers and investors a safe economic and political environment in which to buy. If you are seeking a solid market with reliable long-term returns on investment, England offers a wide variety of options and areas, each with their own property market performance figures. Beautiful, high quality properties are for sale throughout the country to suit all needs, from up-market modern city apartments to family homes and large country houses.

What is the economic and political situation?

Politically, England is as stable as any other European state, while, as a founder member of NATO and the UN, England is a major player in international security. In June 2007 Gordon Brown took over from Tony Blair as leader of the Labour party. Major current issues concerning voters in England today are immigration, national defence, law and order and the National Health Service.

England is a member of the G8 and the UK is a highly industrialized economic nation with the sixth largest GDP figures in the world. This translates into a booming economic environment in which to invest in property to sustaining sustain a strong demand for residential and commercial property.

How do we travel to England?

Air travel to England is highly developed with scheduled and budget airline services operating to and from England's 22 internatinal airports. Check out the following website:

http://www.england.worldweb.com/Transportation/Airports/ for a full listing of airports you can arrive at.
If traveling from the Continent, Cross Channel Ferries and The Channel Tunnel provide easy access to England and the convenience of traveling with your car.
For reservations and information on Eurostar, the cross Channel Tunnel train service from London to Paris, visit: http://www.eurostar.com/dynamic/index.jsp

Ferry operators connect the Continent and England and provide a popular and comfortable means of travel. Ferry operators include; Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, DFDS Seaways, Fjord Line, Irish Ferries, Minoan Lines, NorthLink Ferries, P&O Ferries, Sea France and Stena Line. These ferry lines connect with Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Is a visa required to enter England?

Foreigners are allowed to enter the UK without a visa. They must hold a valid passport and UK immigration officials will decide on the length of stay, up to six months, depending on the reason for travel. For stays longer than six months regarding employment, study or tourism, a visa is required and must be obtained in advance. To find out whether or not you need to apply for a visa, you should contact the applicable British Consulate.

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