Category: London

Meeting new people and making friends in London is hard. London can be a lonely place. If you don’t study here, chances are you are pretty much starting off from zero, especially if you don’t have family living in the city or in the UK in general. Trust me, I’ve been there. Is it hard […]

Although London had the lowest property ownership rate, low participation in private pensions and decreasing median wealth in the latest period, the region held 15% of all wealth in Great Britain. In which region is most of the wealth of the UK? Surrey and Sussex have been revealed to be the wealthiest areas of Great […]

Here are 8 great reasons why people will move from their current homes to relocate to London. Plenty of Employment Opportunities. Stunning Sights, Architecture, and History. You are at the Center of UK Life and can never get bored. Great Housing. The European Transport Hub. Why do people move to London England? Thousands of people […]

London Property Tax Department Information 5-Year Variable at 5.60%. Terms and conditions apply. Lowest rates are for high-ratio mortgages (LTV > 80%). How much is property tax in the UK? Rates for a single property Property or lease premium or transfer value SDLT rate Up to £250,000 Zero The next £675,000 (the portion from £250,001 […]

After you have lived in the UK for five years with your work visa, you can get your Indefinite Leave to Remain (Permanent Residence). Your ILR allows you to live in the UK without limitations, and then if you qualify, you can apply for citizenship. Is it hard to immigrate to London? Americans hoping to […]

You can apply for UK citizenship by naturalization after five years of residence in the UK, as long as this includes at least 12 months of either indefinite leave or EU-settled status. How long does it take to get London citizenship? You can usually apply for ILR after you’ve lived in the UK for 5 […]

London’s population predicted to grow by more than 200,000 in 30 years. The rapid growth London has seen in the past few years is likely to continue for the next few decades, according to a report that predicts the city’s population could hit just under 650,000 by the year 2051. Is London growing or declining? […]

You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment. Can I […]

Foreigners can legally buy property in the UK, regardless of if they are a resident or not. Foreigners buying property in UK locations can even secure a UK mortgage but may encounter more requirements, higher interest rates, and larger deposits if they have less than two years of residency in the UK. Can I buy […]

Their data stretches across the world and shows some potentially profound changes for the UK’s coastline as sea levels rise. According to the map, London will eventually rank amongst the most profoundly affected areas in the country, with several boroughs under the flood level by 2030. What parts of UK will be under water by […]