A bit about America

• Good choice of areas from Ski resorts to Year round Sun
• Cosmopolitan
• Good mix of ages with both young and old choosing America
• English spoken
• Good mix of climates
• Current good exchange rates
• Good value property

Property prices:

Prices vary considerably from state to state, however as an example

Florida

• Apartments from 45,000 pounds
• Houses from 90,000 pounds

Please contact us for a selection of properties in your chosen state and district

Property purchase costs and procedure.

• Allow 3% to 5% of purchase price to cover costs
• Initial reservation deposit of around 10% required
• If buying a new development stage payments may be required
• From offer to completion usually takes around six to eight weeks

Can I take a mortgage?

• Mortgages available from both UK and American banks
• Equity release schemes from UK property
• Borrowing in both Dollars and GBP possible.
• Up to 80% loans available
• Maximum loan term for non residents 30 years

Getting there:

• Wide choice of departure airports
• Wide choice of arrival airports
• Good choice of airlines
• 9 to 12 hour flights
• Competitive market keeping flight prices low on major routs

What about Jobs?

• Work permit required

Can I take my Pet?

• Pets can enter the U.S.A without quarantine, however will require certain health certificates

Transferring money

• Best rates available through money transfer specialists.

Driving licenses.

• You can use your UK license whilst a non resident
• If you obtain a green card and wish to live in the USA you will have to re-take your test and obtain an American license.

What about schools?

• Good local schools which you will have access to one you have acquired a green card.
• Private English schools available

Some Key points

• Always use a lawyer represented in the USA when purchasing property.
• Green card required to reside longer than 6 months in the U.S.A
• Machine readable passport regulations
• Rental restrictions apply in certain areas