The Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is a self-governing, independent territory and is not part of
the United Kingdom. Recent years have seen a huge investment in the Island's
future, with a new Hospital, a new, state-of-the art Power Station, an enviromentally
friendly Incinerator and a fantastic National Sports Centre.
The Island boasts a rich heritage with ancient Castles and fine Museums. The
scenery is breathtaking, the crime rate is low, and the people are friendly.
This, together with a buoyant economy and low unemployment allows
the Island’s residents to enjoy an enviable quality of life.
   Property

The Isle of Man provides quality commercial and residential
property at affordable prices, in spacious and scenic locations.
Whilst many offshore centres have become overcrowded, the
Island has the capacity for sustainable growth for many
years to come.

   Education
  

The Island boasts a high standard of education with
both private and public schools enjoying excellent
examination pass rates. The Manx government continue to
invest in new schools and facilities.

   Sport
  

The wealth of sporting and outdoor activities is endless. The Island has sports clubs of every variety,
with Manx teams regularly competing in the Inter-Island and Commonwealth Games.

   Shopping
  

Recent years have seen quite a transformation in the main retail centre of Douglas, with the development
of new shopping precincts and the arrival of many famous high street names.

   Financial Centre
  

The Island is a flourishing, international offshore business centre. Corporate tax is zero for almost all activities, making the Island one of the most favourable tax regimes in the world. Personal tax is low and there is no capital transfer or inheritance tax.

   Geography
  

The Island is 33 miles long and about 13 miles wide. The land area extends to approximately 227 square miles. The major towns are the capital Douglas, Ramsey in the North, Peel in the West, with Castletown, Port Erin and Port St Mary in the South.

The population currently stands at 80,000. The main increase over recent years is due to economically-active people coming to work in the expanding business community.
The climate is temperate, lacking in extremes, with snow and frost infrequent due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream.
   Transport
  

The Isle of Man enjoys good links with the British Isles and the rest of the world through excellent air, sea, postal and telecommunications services. The passage of goods and passengers is straight forward, due to the Island's unique Customs union agreement with the United Kingdom.

There are frequent flights to London Gatwick, London City, Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast City, Liverpool, Bristol, Blackpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Southampton and Dublin.
The main sea routes are to Liverpool and Heysham with summer fast craft services to Dublin and Belfast.
If you have any questions about living, working or owning a property in the Isle of Man, please phone or
email our office and we will try to help, or if we can't we will put you in touch with someone who can.