Residential
Property
The development and construction industries have ensured
that the growing population on the Island has no shortage of new
residential opportunities - from executive apartments to
family dwellings; Victorian townhouses to Manx cottages.
The highest concentration of residential property is to be found in
the capital, Douglas, where housing developments have expanded the
town outskirts significantly.
In the centre, the quayside and promenade areas have been
regenerated by the conversion of former guest houses and commercial
sites into apartment buildings.
Commercial Property
Unsurprisingly, Douglas also houses the greatest number of
commercial premises on the Island. These range from both offices
(in both modern and period buildings) in the town's financial
centre, to units in business parks and industrial estates (of which
there are a smaller number dotted around the Island).
Relocating to the Isle of Man
While property prices vary around the Isle of Man, the average
house is more expensive than in many areas of the UK. However its
compact size and modern infrastructure means that no settlement is
especially isolated.
For those considering relocation to the Isle of Man, it is worth
noting the large number of associated services and trades
- from financial advisors to removal firms to building
companies.
Construction
The construction sector is well established,
highly skilled and versatile; capable of undertaking most building
or civil engineering projects.
A full range of professions and trades are available to address
client's design and construction needs, along with supporting
businesses such as quarries, hauliers and supplier merchants.
Government policy for the industry is overseen by the Isle of Man
Department of Economic Development (DED), and an
approved list of contractors can be obtained by phoniing 01624
660188.
Acknowledgements: whereyoucan.im and DED.