If you’re a British national, you’ll be able to return to the UK to live, but it could take a few months to re-establish your rights to services such as benefits and housing. It’s best that you have a plan to support yourself during this time.
How do I get a mortgage UK when living abroad?
Yes, it is possible to get a UK buy to let mortgage as an overseas resident. Regardless of whether you are living abroad on a temporary or permanent basis, if you’re looking to get a UK mortgage while you’re away from your home country, you will need to approach a specialist expat mortgage provider.
Can a British National move back to the UK?
Will I be allowed to move back to the UK? If you’re a British national, you’ll be able to return to the UK to live, but it could take a few months to re-establish your rights to services such as benefits and housing. It’s best that you have a plan to support yourself during this time.
What happens to my pension if I move back to UK?
If you’ve paid contributions in more than one country, you may get separate pensions from the different countries. Are there any benefits I can claim if I move back? You may qualify for financial assistance through benefits such as Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, and/or Council Tax Reduction when you return to the UK.
How can I claim benefits when moving back to the UK?
These questions look at factors such as whether or not you have a UK property or bank account, whether you are a member of any UK groups or societies, where you expect to live, the extent of your family involvement in the UK, how long you intend to stay in the country, and how likely you are to find work.
When did I leave the UK and moved to the US?
I left the UK nine years ago, aged 23, thinking I was going away for three months and then ending up moving to the States. I married a US citizen and so became a resident there. I didn’t know that I should tell HMRC that I was leaving the country, so I didn’t. I didn’t fill out any final UK tax return or similar.
