USA

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district. At 3.79 million square miles (9.83 million km²) and with over 300 million people, the United States is the third or fourth largest country by total area, and third largest by land area and by population. The United States is one of the world's most ethnically diverse nations. The United States is the most popular country after Spain for British people buying second homes abroad. Attractions include the climate, favourable exchange rates and the availability of flights (and bargain fares) from all major UK airports. Few purchasers appear to be put off by travel time – a minimum of eight hours from London, depending on whereabouts in the country you are flying to.

Capital city: Washington, D.C.

Language: English

Religion: Christian

Currency: US Dollar

Climate: Temperate in most areas, tropical in Hawaii and Florida, Mediterranean in coastal California.

Gettting there: British Airways, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic. Most scheduled flights. Plenty of choice.

Time zones: UTC-5 to -10 Summer [DST] UTC-4 to 10

Buyer's guide

Taxes and requirements involved with property purchase vary from state to state, therefore it is essential that you take independent legal advice from within the state that you wish to purchase your property. Costs vary between 3-5% of the cost of the property.

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