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
1,3%
0,05—13,05%
How the residential property price index is growing in United Kingdom
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
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.
Taxes and associated costs
Countries to buy a property and get residency or citizenship
We offer proven properties that comply with the conditions of government programs for investors. You can buy real estate and obtain a residence permit or citizenship.
Malta
€300,000+
Permanent residency
6+ months
Show 12 properties
Grenada
$270,000+
Citizenship
8+ months
Show 18 properties
UAE
AED 750,000+
Residence permit
2+ months
Show 109 properties
Spain
€500,000+
Residence permit
5+ months
Show 36 properties
Portugal
Not limited
Residency after D Visas
6+ months
Show 68 properties
40+ guides with European countries
Find out how much it costs to buy and rent real estate in each country, what the market dynamics are and what taxes you need to pay when buying and selling.
Material prepared by Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office, MBA