Relocation Advice - Guernsey
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Guernsey
Information for individuals wishing to relocate to the Island of Guernsey
British Citizens and European Union NationalsBecause of the
island's size, there are strict controls regarding who may occupy
dwellings. In recent years a number of measures have been taken,
including the introduction of legislation to control the occupation
of homes by individuals without Guernsey residential
qualifications. This Housing Control legislation allows the Housing
Authority to grant housing licences to people brought to the island
to fill positions which the Authority considers to be essential to
the well-being of the community.
These housing licences enable people to occupy the less expensive
types of dwelling in Guernsey - commonly known as 'local
market'.
For those to whom the Housing Authority cannot justify the release
of a housing licence, there are approximately 1,600 of the 22,000
dwellings in Guernsey which are freely available for purchase and
occupation. These 'open market' homes are generally larger houses
at relatively high cost.
Housing Control Laws
The Housing Control Law provides that individuals who are not
locally qualified residents generally require a housing licence to
occupy any homes in Guernsey unless the property is a private open
market house or flat.
Essential Licences
The law contains provisions for the granting of licences to
individuals whose employment is considered by the authority to be
essential to the needs of the community. These essential licences
are sought by the employer and are tied to a specific post.
It is the States policy that such licences are usually only
available for a fixed period such as three or five years and very
rarely renewable for the individual. In exceptional cases, the
Authority may feel that the granting of a permanent (i.e.15-year)
licence is justified. Holders (and their spouses and children) of
permanent (15-year) licences tied to employment stand to gain local
residential qualifications if the 15-year period is
completed.
Right to Work Law
There is a 'Right to Work' law in force in Guernsey. This means
that if a person wants to take up employment, self-employment or to
change jobs in Guernsey, he/she must have a valid Right to Work
document issued by the Housing Authority confirming that he/she is
lawfully housed.
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