Real estate investment in Great Britain

Foreigners can buy, lease and sell real estate without restrictions in the UK.

Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: every quarter, residential real estate prices grow by an average of 1,3%. Five years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost an average of €342,000, and today it is sold for €431,000.

€4,310

Average price per 1 m²

1,3%

Average price growth per quarter

0,05—13,05%

Associated costs, of the property value

How the residential property price index is growing in United Kingdom

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Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in the UK

€20 million

Penthouse in London

€5 million

Apartment in London

€500,000

Apartment in a major city such as Manchester

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UK residence permit or citizenship by real estate investment

Obtaining a UK residence permit or citizenship is not connected with purchasing real estate.

A residence permit obliges the holder to live in the country for at least 183 days a year and not leave the UK for more than 90 days. British residents can’t visit other countries visa-free.

After six years of living in the UK, an investor can apply for citizenship.

Discover real estate market trends in 41 European countries

Practical Guide

Discover real estate market trends in 41 European countries

Taxes and associated costs

Check if real estate in these countries suits your goals

The selections include only verified real estate projects from reliable developers. Purchasing these properties may bring you a residence permit or even citizenship.

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Investments
Status
Time required
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Malta11 objects

€690,000+

Citizenship

1 or 3 years

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€690,000+Citizenship1 or 3 years
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Grenada20 objects

$150,000

Citizenship

6+ months

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$150,000Citizenship6+ months
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United Arab Emirates78 objects

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain47 objects

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal75 objects

€820+

Residence permit

4+ months

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€820+Residence permit4+ months
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Learn the prices for purchasing and renting a property in each country, the market dynamics and taxes on buying and selling real estate.

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Real estate investment in Czech

Foreigners can freely buy, rent out, and sell real estate in the Czech Republic.

€3,988

Average price per 1 m²

3%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Bulgaria

Bulgaria prohibits selling land to non-EU citizens. A land plot with a house can be bought for a legal entity if it’s a Bulgarian company.

€1,381

Average price per 1 m²

€300,000

Real estate investment for residency

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Real estate investment in Austria

The sale of real estate to foreigners is limited in Austria: you must obtain permission from a municipality for the purchase. The...

€4,611

Average price per 1 m²

2%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Sweden

Foreigners can freely buy, lease and sell real estate in Sweden.

€4,872

Average price per 1 m²

1,2%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Slovakia

Foreigners can freely buy, rent out and sell real estate in Slovakia.

€2,283

Average price per 1 m²

2%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Romania

The sale of apartments to foreigners in Romania isn’t limited: they can freely purchase, rent out, and sell properties.

€1,528

Average price per 1 m²

1,3%

Average price growth per quarter

A guide about investing in real estate was prepared by our expert

Igor Buglo

Igor Buglo

Head of the Maltese office, MBA

Updated:
April 13, 2024

Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy property in the UK?

    Yes, foreigners with or without a residence permit can purchase real estate in the UK. There are no restrictions.

  • How much does a house cost in Great Britain?

    Property prices in the UK are growing by an average of 1б3% every quarter. The average housing cost is €4,310 per 1 m².

  • Can I live in the UK if I buy a property?

    You can buy property as a foreigner, but it won’t give you a residential permit. Obtaining a UK residence permit or citizenship is not connected with purchasing real estate.

    UK expats can obtain a residence permit for investment in the economy
    from £2,000,000, or about €2,350,000. These cannot be investments in real estate or in companies whose activities are related to investments in real estate.

  • Does the UK have real estate taxes?

    Property owners in the UK pay a municipal property tax depending on the cadastral property value.

    A seller of real estate in the UK pays a capital gains tax of 18%—28% on the difference between the sale and purchase prices. There are exemptions for:

    • non-residents who live in the UK for less than 183 days a year;

    • residents who have sold their primary residence.