Why Is Surrey So Popular With Expats

A lot of rich foreigners have been increasingly emigrating to the United Kingdom over the last decade. A significant number of the people coming into this county are rich people who are applying for the investor (Tier 1) visa, which requires an investment in excess of 1 million pounds sterling. This visa can usually be turned around within weeks. Even though Russians have traditionally dominated the investor visa applications since the early 90’s, over the last 5-6 years the Chinese are increasing in numbers as well.
Regardless of the relative wealth of the immigrants, one of their common key objectives is to find the best schooling for their children. For some a good education could almost be as integral part of the daily life as eating and sleeping.
With good motorway and railway connections to the major cities and the airports, Surrey tends to be a popular location in the South of England anyway. Furthermore, with the countless number of public and state schools and a number of local amenities it provides, Surrey tends to be one of the prime targets for most of the wealthier immigrants who wish to live outside London.
ACS Egham and TASIS are 2 of the world-renowned private schools in the Surrey area. These schools are a major interest for the wealthy international expats as they offer international diplomas and certificates.
Other private schools in Surrey include Woodcote School, Bishopgate School and St George’s College.
With their close proximity to Virginia Water and the Wentworth Estate, a lot of the well off parents tend to either rent or buy the luxurious properties in these areas.
The Wentworth Estate, St Ann’s Park and Virginia Park are rated to be among the most luxurious residential areas in Virginia Water. This exclusive area provides the best golf courses, tennis courts as well as swimming pools. These locations are also very close to a number of attractions such as Windsor Great Park and Savill Gardens, which is part of The Royal Landscape. It is a place of beauty that not only offers 35 acres of exotic woodland and grounds but it could also be enjoyed in all 4 seasons as well.
Locating a property in the same vicinity as your children’s school, especially in a foreign country could be difficult and troublesome. However, with the help of specialist estate agents you could certainly find a selection of suitable properties for rent (or for sale) in the areas that are near to the popular international schools.

Barton Wyatt Surrey estate agents provide a range of properties to let and properties for sale in Virginia Water.

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