Relocating from Great Britain to the Keys is a great option

ISLAMORADA, Fla. - March 27, 2014 - PRLog -- Per Jan Keller, top producing agent at Coldwell Banker Schmitt in Islamorada, "Relocating to the Florida Keys from the United Kingdom is a dream of many. Enjoying the wonderfully warm climate and escaping those ever disappointing English summers that lead to long, cold winters is a beautiful thing.

Lower taxes, and more outdoor activities in the tropical island paradise certainly sounds great, and is, for many expats living in the area. Going from British subject to U.S. citizen, however, doesn’t come overnight. There are some things you’ll have to do before and after you come across the pond such as Banking arrangements, credit, residency and yes getting a mortgage.

What’s great is there’ll be new opportunities, and a plethora of things to see and do. Many Brits holiday in the Florida Keys and find it all too irresistible. Calling the Keys home will take more than a plane trip over the Atlantic. Once here, you'll need an experienced Real Estate Agent that can help you wade through the details and help put you in touch with the right people.

The Buying process

Buying a home in the Florida Keys is best left in the hands of an experienced real estate agent who’s familiar with helping expats relocate from the UK to the USA.

The first thing to do is start becoming acquainted with the local real estate market. An internet connection is all you’ll need to get started. From there, you’ll have to speak with a mortgage broker or a US banking institution to get idea of what your budget will be. As soon as you can, get preapproved and then prequalified for a mortgage, then begin looking at potential properties.

You’ll enjoy a less expensive cost of living, lower income taxes, and some of the finest weather anywhere in the Florida Keys