should foreigners be allowed to buy UK houses?
912442
No we shouldnt allow them to buy our houses.  Over the years I believe this is what has contributed to many being priced out of the housing market and it seems a large proportion of foreigners are making money by buying to rent - doing up properties on the cheap and renting out at inflated cost in lots of cases to people living on benefits. If you look at the cases which have been brought to court of landlords fiddling the system by claiming benefit for people not even living there it seems a huge percentage are foreign landlords.
382637
Because this is the US and we are expected to furnish the rest of the world with what ever they need. I am an immigrant who came here legally. And that's the way it should be.  I have seen what's happened England with open borders. The country is now a financial mess.
800235
I don't think immigrants are allowed depending on where they come from. It is a matter of happen-to-be.
246138
Ownership of property are not subject to citizenship review.  So any foreign buyer can purchase property in the USA.  Stopping this could also stop investments in the USA.  Investments in the USA helps to keep our interest rate lower.
1081721
I am assuming you are asking for a mortgage for a house...\n\nThe answer is yes but it is a more difficult process than getting an incountry loan...\n\n Generally, the lender would need a business presence in the country that the property was in... your loan would be actually written by a branch  in the country of the property but could be signed, witnessed etc. in at a branch in the UK. Signing at possession of course would take place in the property's country, but you would want to be there to take possession anyways so that is less likely to be a concern...\n\nThere are other ways of getting an international mortgage but they are generally more troublesome and costly...
776251
Its ok to have one, but they have to think about the future of the country too, I guess they don't want any problems with too many immigrants from other countries. If this happened it can have an effect on the society , culture and the welfare system of Scotland. By the way its good to have a cultural mix too.  They should have a yearly amount that they will give permit to live in Scotland. Tough immigration rules and control should be a priority, for example introducing a points system to match the Scotland's requirements with migrant labour. So it should be done in a managed way - in a way that is reasonable, and balanced. Educating about the culture of Scotland to these immigrants should be done in some way it helps them to learn about Scotland and to adapt to its culture.
583388
Are you legally in the country? Citizenship is not required to own property. If you are legally able to work, and have qualified for a mortgage, you can buy a house.
956702
Short answer... yes.\n\nLong answer... The government really needs to look at having the "right type" of immigrants permitted entry. Back home in Australia, the government has a restriction on immigration. You have to prove that you have the funds and/or job to support yourself and won't be sponging off the government and taxpayers. Over here, it just seems that they'll let anybody in and then give them a house and benefits too. And just from what I've seen, a British person has to first prove they don't need any help before they get some. I'm not surprised British people are leaving the country in large numbers.... they seem to be becoming a minority in their own country.
401218
I do not urge you to buy it for investment unless you want to move there,I do not trust the Government there.The only place that you can be safe to own a home and land is in U.S. and the rest take a hike because the government ownes everything and it can take over your home any time.( By law)
704735
Yes. I am doing so. You are treated as an EEA national. You may, but are not required to, obtain a Home Office permit. The only practical significance of that is that children subsequently born in the UK may be British citizens.
898406
it would be a legitimate control to resort to if we needed to limit the number of immigrants coming into the country.  i don't know why it has never been done before.  i suppose that the hope is that the incentive of being a valued member of society and playing a part in it will be enough for them to quickly learn the language once they are here.  of course learning the language and playing a part in british society could also mean that people choose to reject their old traditions and customs, so preventing your family from learning the language may also help keep them in their place.  i suppose that in time the children of the immigrant families become integrated or am i just being too idealistic ?
1161353
As far as I know: Yes, under the restriction of living in a so called Western living zone.\n\nAnd the foreigner has no written right to get such a permit, it's more a generous practice.
562834
I'll explain this as best I can without referring to race or nationality!\n\nIt's basically because of loop holes in immigration. If someone has an arranged marriage to someone from another country, their entire family are granted the right to live and work in the UK - therefore opening the gate for more arranged marriages etc. \n\nAnd yes, the loop holes to need to be tightened!
1001852
If you find the answer then please let me know, I returned to the UK 18 months ago and it took me three months to be able to open a UK bank account (I am British) although I had an European bank account. Still saving the deposit to buy, so even a 100% mortgage seems difficult
480568
Absolutely! All immigrants should learn the local language and customs and obey their new country's laws. What people do in their own homes is their own business, but "when in Rome, do as the Romans do"
626211
no.  the government is in the business of encouraging home ownership, not funding it.  the whole point of home ownership is to put some equity into something so you have a sense of connection to this massive pile of debt you've just bought.  if the government gave you the downpayment, what sense of connection is that?  you bought a house with the government's money and there's nothing keeping you from walking away.
870018
You are buying at £160,000.\n\nStamp duty will be £1,600\nSolicitors inc all disbursements £1,000\nDeposit £8,000\n\nThese will all be paid when you move in...10-12 weeks after you buy.\n\nUpfront you will need to pay a survey fee.\n\nA basic survey fee will be £300\n\nA home buyers report, which is recommended if you are not buying a new property is £500.\n\nAdded to the loan are building society fees.\n\nHigh lending charge £2,800 ish\nBooking fee £600 ish, depending on product.\n\n\nif you go to bristol and west you could avoid the hgh lending charge, as you could if you go to abbey and take their 95% 5% cashback deal.\n\nif you need further advice contact:\nduncan@mortgagesourcekent.com