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The UK is a great country with many different types of property to choose from; whether you’re looking for apartments or villas, there are options. It’s important to note that prices vary greatly depending on which region and city you want. Mortgages may be available if your credit score meets the requirements, but it will depend largely on who provides them as some only work in specific regions while others cover all over England.
Property ownership in the UK
According to a recent study of property ownership in the UK, over half (52.8%) own their homes outright or with mortgages while 28.2% do not have any mortgage payments whatsoever. This is higher than many other European countries but lower than Switzerland and Germany who respectively have 59% and 60%.
The Right-to-buy scheme introduced in 1980s lead to an upswing for homeownership rates which increased from 44% before its introduction until 64%, according to statistics by Eurostat, after it was implemented; this trend continues today as evidenced by a greater percentage of first-time buyers being older at 29 years old on average rather than 26 ten years ago due mainly because housing prices are reaching astronomical amounts that young people can’t afford without adequate financial capacity.
Among the things to look at when buying UK property are:
- Different ways to own UK property.
As an investor, owning a UK property is not as simple as buying the land and building. There are two ways of ownership: leasehold or freehold. Freeholders own their dwelling outright while those with leaseholds must pay rent to live on it for a fixed amount of time specified in the agreement between them and the landlord.
When you invest, be sure to know what type of tenancy your investment has so that you can make informed decisions about its value.
- Financing options available to foreigners.
It costs more for foreigners to buy real estate in the UK, but there are some ways that this can be less expensive if you’re paying with cash.
For those who want a home away from their own country and don’t have access to loans or financing options, it’s worth looking into what buying property is like as an international buyer within the UK.
Foreigners who want to invest in the UK will likely have difficulty getting loans and find themselves paying higher interest rates for significantly smaller deposits. Foreign investors are also asked for more documentation than a British citizen, including proof of legal residency as well as detailed financial information from recent years.
- Legal procedures involved.
Once you find that perfect property, it’s time to get a solicitor on your side. They will help make the process of transferring ownership as seamless and easy as possible by ordering surveys to check for structural issues, researching any possible legal problems with purchase, or even negotiating sales price if necessary.
- Other buying considerations as imposed by The Government.
Foreign nationals looking to purchase UK property are advised that a higher rate of stamp duty may be imposed on them soon. Though nothing has been finalized, it is likely that those who do not pay tax in Britain will find themselves paying more for their home than they originally anticipated.
References:
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/homes/buying-a-home/issues-with-the-property-when-buying-a-house
