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Frequently Asked Questions About Property In The United Kingdom
Doubts and question marks often arise when considering a property purchase. Below you will find simple answers to some of your initial questions.
Can foreign nationals own property in the United Kingdom?
Buying property in the UK is a relatively straightforward process and there are no separate procedures for foreign nationals.
Why should I choose the UK?
The United Kingdom offers homebuyers and investors an advanced economy and a reassuringly safe political environment in which to buy. If you are seeking potential for long-term returns on investment, the UK offers a variety of options and areas, each with their own property market performance figures.
Dramatic drops in property prices throughout the UK provide a good opportunity for investors to buy up distressed properties. Boosted by such low entry prices, carefully selected properties are being bought to let. With extra value locked into their properties from the start, many investors willing to wait expect to generate maximum capital returns in the long term.
Beautiful properties, built to top quality specifications 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, the UK is as stable as any other European state, while, as a founder member of NATO and the UN, the UK 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 the United Kingdom today are immigration, national defense, law and order and the National Health Service.
The UK is a member of the G8 and the UK is a highly industrialised economic nation with the sixth largest GDP figures in the world. This translates into a strong economic environment in which to invest in property and sustain a strong demand for residential and commercial property.
How do we travel to the UK?
Air travel to the United Kingdom is highly developed with scheduled and budget airline services operating to and from the UK’s 28 international airports. For links to all the UK airports, click here.
If you are looking for the best fares, it is advisable to book direct at any of the following web sites:
- Ryan Air
- EasyJet
- British Midlands Airlines
- British European
- Virgin Express
- My Travel Lite (Birmingham)
If traveling from the Continent, Cross Channel Ferries and The Channel Tunnel provide easy access to the UK at London’s Waterloo Station in around three hours, with the convenience of traveling with your car.
For reservations and information on Eurostar, the cross Channel Tunnel train service from London to Paris, click here.
Ferry operators connect the Continent, Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK 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 provide services to 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 the UK?
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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