The Isle of Man
ESCAPE TO AN ISLAND THAT IS TRULY UNIQUE
Combining a safe, beautiful environment with career opportunities and outdoor adventure, the Isle of Man is a place where dream moves become reality. The island, located in Irish Sea, is a global business centre that has embraced evolving technology. It also happens to boast some of the most stunning landscapes in the British Isles. ISLAND LIFE AWAITS
More and more people are choosing the
Isle of Man as somewhere to achieve the work/life balance they aspire to.
The Isle of Man has its own government but maintains close links with the UK and Ireland. It is 33 miles long and 13 miles wide, with a population of 85,000. There is plenty of open space away from its towns, 40% of the Isle of Man remains uninhabited, including rugged hills, beautiful glens and amazing coastal scenery.
The hilly countryside makes the island a haven for cyclists – producing a number of home-grown, world class cyclists, including Tour de France legend Mark Cavendish. There are more than 70 off-road mountain bike tracks too.
At a slower pace, there are countless walking opportunities, including the 100-mile Raad ny Foillan coastal footpath – don’t worry, it can be broken down into sections!
Or residents can enjoy the chance for some kayaking, diving or sailing – or watching birds, whales or dolphins.
The entire Isle of Man has been awarded UNESCO Biosphere status –recognition for the way it encourages sustainable development and brings people and nature closer together. It is the first entire country to have been granted such status.
An added benefit of the widespread countryside is there are 26 Dark Skies Discovery Sites for those who want to enjoy some stargazing.
REMAIN CONNECTED
Connectivity to and from the Isle of Man is first rate. The island expects to return to pre-pandemic services with daily flights which including Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin and London less than one hour away with all parts of the British Isles connected. On top of that there is a daily ferry connection to Liverpool and Heysham.
The Island also has excellent digital infrastructure and a fibre broadband plan rolling out across the Isle of Man in 2021.
PURSUING YOUR CAREER
Many new residents remark upon how much easier the daily commute is. You can finish work, be back home and then out to the beach, all within minutes.
A warm Manx welcome means friendship networks grow fast once you get to know people and also helps in developing business contacts.
There are job opportunities across a range of sectors, including accountancy, finance, ICT, aerospace, aviation, shipping, banking and tourism.
An excellent education system offers opportunities for teachers. The Isle of Man’s health service offers an NHS style service with close links to the UK and provides plenty of career options.
Entrepreneurs flourish, with a number of Isle of Man Government schemes designed to help business, plus a low taxation environment.
MAKING YOUR MOVE
An unrestricted property market means homes – ranging from traditional stone cottages to modern eco-friendly houses – compare favourably in price with many parts of the UK and often present opportunities for buying a property with large gardens or lifestyle land.
There is a full support network available should you decide to make the move to the Isle of Man – both with your business and finding a home.