Real estate possession in London (and in Great Britain) shares on freehold and leasehold. Freehold means the property right not only to real estate, but also to a ground on which it is located. As a rule, both the building, and the earth are registered in one document on the right of possession. Leasehold means the property right only on real estate and, as a result, need of payment of "a land rent" to the owner of land. Rent can be as short-term - for a period of 5 till 10 years, and long-term - till 99 years. Apartments usually belong to leasehold.

Possession of the house or the apartment in London allows to live in the country according to the usual guest visa, but doesn't grant the unconditional right for obtaining nationality of Great Britain. If it is necessary to obtain nationality, the first step is creation of English firm with investments not less than 200 000 pounds sterling. After several years of conducting successful business and residence in England not less than 6 months in a year it is possible to file documents on registration of constant residence permit. And only after end of this stage it is possible to achieve obtaining nationality of the United Kingdom.