Why US residents want to move to UK and where they are targeting
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Americans eye new homes in Scotland amid Trump tariff uncertainty
- Rightmove reports a 19 per cent year-on-year increase in US resident enquiries about UK properties, the highest since 2017, possibly due to global economic uncertainty following Trump's tariff announcements.
- Edinburgh has overtaken London as the most popular location for US buyers, potentially due to lower property prices. Glasgow also ranks highly.
- Enquiries primarily focus on smaller homes (two bedrooms or fewer), suggesting interest in investment or holiday homes rather than permanent relocation, a Rightmove spokesperson says.
- While a notable trend, US-based enquiries represent a small percentage of total UK enquiries.
- Experts suggest that the UK is viewed as a stable investment and that Scotland's affordability and scenery are attractive to buyers.