From Visa to Keys: Your Complete Journey to Owning a Home in the UK
Target Keywords: visa to home, immigration conveyancing, buy property UK visa holder, migrant property UK
Purpose: Central funnel page connecting migration content to conveyancing services
Two journeys. One destination.
Moving to the UK is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. Buying a home here is the other. Most firms help with one or the other. We help with both.
Whether you're still navigating the visa process or you've already settled and are ready to buy, our team guides you through every legal step — from your Certificate of Sponsorship to your Certificate of Title.
How we help
Immigration support
We provide clear, practical guidance on the UK visa process — not legal advice, but the information you need to prepare your application with confidence.
- **Skilled Worker Visa guides** — requirements, salary thresholds, document checklists
- **Salary calculator** — check if your job offer meets the minimum threshold
- **English language test guide** — which tests are accepted and what scores you need
- **After the visa** — settling in, building credit, understanding your rights
Conveyancing expertise
When you're ready to buy, our panel of vetted solicitors handles the legal process of purchasing your home.
- **Fixed-fee conveyancing** — no hidden costs, transparent pricing
- **Foreign national experience** — we understand the additional AML requirements
- **Stamp duty guidance** — including the non-resident surcharge and refund process
- **Mortgage connections** — links to lenders experienced with visa holders
Your timeline
Months 1–6: Settle in
Arrive in the UK. Start your job. Open a bank account. Register on the electoral roll. Begin building your credit history.
Months 6–12: Prepare
Start saving for a deposit. Research areas where you want to live. Understand your budget using our Stamp Duty Calculator and conveyancing cost guides.
Months 12–24: Buy
Get a mortgage agreement in principle. Find your property. Instruct our conveyancing team. Exchange and complete. Get your keys.
Year 5+: Settle permanently
Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. Consider remortgaging for a better rate. Your property journey continues.
Resources
| Guide | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Visa 2026 | Full requirements, costs, and process |
| Visa Salary Calculator | Check if your salary qualifies |
| Buying Property After Your Visa | Rights, mortgages, stamp duty for visa holders |
| Conveyancing Costs 2026 | Complete fee breakdown |
| Stamp Duty Calculator | Calculate your exact SDLT liability |
| Find a Conveyancer | Compare quotes from vetted solicitors |
Start your journey
Whether you're still planning your move to the UK or you're ready to buy your first home, we're here to help.
Email nurture signup: "Get our free 'Visa to Keys' email guide — 8 emails over 8 weeks covering everything from your visa application to getting your house keys."
*This page serves as the hub connecting all migration and conveyancing content*
*Internal links: Every guide and tool in the content plan*
*Email capture: 8-part nurture sequence from visa → property purchase*
*Word count: ~1,000 (landing page — concise by design)*