Top 5 Reasons to move to the Isle of Man
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- A tiny island with a lot going for it: these are my totally unscientific top 5 reasons why you should consider moving to the Isle of Man. This was recorded pre-Corona but I think the points still apply.
My parents moved to the Island in the 1970s. My mother told me that early on she went into a shop in Ramsey and before she'd opened her mouth the assistant said "You're not from round here, are you?" My mother said "How did you know?" And the lady replied "You locked your car."
That's the kinda place I love. I don't lock my door when I walk my dog, because, why? My hallway has two locked doors between it and the outside, so anyone getting to it is a non-issue. Still, everyone I know that's learned it is flabbergasted. As if burglars are constantly checking if your door is unlocked. Never locked my car either after the time i spent 3(!) days on thawing the frozen solid lock and gasket 10 years ago. I just refuse to succumb to that idea, and if I'm wrong I'll call my insurance.
I moved to the Isle of Man in 2017 and everyone is very supportive on the Island
I live in Ireland and decided to visit Isle of Man in 2016. It was a completely random decision, I was actually looking at map of Ireland to get any ideas of where to go on trip, and I noticed the island. I loved the 3 days that I spent there, and wished I had stayed for at least one more night. So many fun places for such a small island. After that, I often have dreams of Isle of Man to this day. It doesn't happen with other places that I travel. There's something curious about the island that makes me want to come back and explore more. Thanks for the video, it was an interesting watch.
Get yourself back over. I can assure u it's still here!
My husband and I are planning a move from the USA in the next few years. We fell in love with your land as soon as we stepped onto its shores. The lay of the land, the people, the quality of life, and the beauty! Now, if the world can overcome Corona we can push ahead with our plans.
Nice to hear. You must be soo excited! Good luck
Let me know what it is like to migrate! I plan on migrating as well.
How are you planning to move there? I am also from the USA and very interested.
Do you find a job there?
no
Have visited the Isle of Man four times in the last twenty years, Absolutely love the place, its like I imagine England was in the 1950s. A kinder place to live.
Hope it stays that way.
I and my family spent 3 weeks on the IoM doing family history. Most of the peeps there were very kind but we did run into a few who were NOT. The car rental guy was a piece of work, and the Fam Hist center lady.... who will not be named.... was extremely rude to us on multiple occasions, as if we didn't have a right to be there searching out our ancestors. And then, we were chased down by some dude on the highway because apparently I didn't turn on my "indicator" (whatever THAT is, haha. Maybe it's my blinker?) while exiting a traffic circle. Not much tolerance for mistakes.
But so many others were very nice, including our wonderful air bnb hosts and our church group, who were exceptionally kind to us. Thank you IoM lds ward! You made our stay so delightful. I look forward to going back again sometime!
I love the island and have visitied again and again for decades.....never lived there but the people, the beauty, the clenliness and the spectacular TT racing I can vouch for. Thanks Frank
The staff at the Rutland Hotel were so special.
Had a great holiday.
Thank you!
October 2022
Delia Uk.
Xxx
I just realized something a couple of days ago. The tomcat we had when I was a young lad, descended from the island. Yes, it was a 'Manx' cat, no tail at all. I've never known a friendlier feline.
I moved here from Jersey (prior to that Kent and London) back in 2007. Took a while to settle in and now live down south. Agree with your comments on the people ...northern friendliness. IoM has really come in to its own during the pandemic (ok we have had to lockdown again because of a few issues with the SPC). And agree, definitely a very, very safe to be; I have two kids ‘ teens who use the bus service between Douglas and the south often late at night and, thankfully no issues at all.
Yes!! We LOVE the Isle of Man❤️ missing it and it’s lovely people. Hoping to visit again soon!! Thank you for your lovely video
I found 43% of my DNA is from Scotland, this is the only place my DNA is pinned. The more I have learned in the last week right down to the Folklore, has been a journey of my own blueprint. I feel so much better. I understand so now the many amazing blessings in my lifetime.
I'm grateful! This is my dream to sit and listen to the wind and bird's singing as the trees dance, there. 43% of me would be home again, the other parts 43% Irish with a kiss of Malta. French
What has that got to do with the Isle of Man?
What a wonderful video thank you for posting 👍
yes you spoke very well of the island. i was born there and left in 1994. but going to retire back there soon. very well made video indeed. liked that old gpo telephone van parked on doolish prom.
Thanks for making the video and sharing. Thumbs up.
I went to the island in 1982 when I was 18 on Holliday and made so many friends (I still talk to a couple of them on Facebook) I decided to stay and lived there for 5 years until family commitments brought me home , I'm making plans to return 😁
I moved here in November 2019 from Pakistan and loving every bit of it specially the work-life balance.
Tumne bomb hi lagaane hai wahan bhi ya crime badhaane gaye ho 😂😂 jahan tum ho wahan shanti nahi ho sakti
Are you illegal? Pakistanis cannot move to the UK.
Alan Andrei are you ill in the head? Of course they can as long as they have a visa
@@AlanAndrei haha when was the last time you've been to the uk
@@MandNsvideos665 The Isle of Man is not part of the Uk or EU. Do your homework.
Nicely presented. Moving there in 30days. See you around
I would like to live on The isle of Man. There is the question of the money so I don't really think about the move and what I'm missing. I'm 70 years old and I lived most of my life an island named "Long", in the USA, NY. Long Island NY USA. Born there in fact. Raced my 1976 T140V Triumph Bonneville 750 on 25A, a road that is more like the TT roads @37 miles race than any I have ever rode upon, from East Northport to Port Jefferson (my birthplace) for 20 years and never lost. I see that time from 1976 to 1986 as the centerpiece of my life. I'm, with my wife now, living in Tuscumbia Alabama U.S.A. and yes I still have my beloved Triumph Bonneville. Riding is what I find something so very special in life. More than Philosophy, more than being a Warrior in battles between nations. The honor involved in Sport racing is very real, the skill required is immense and the faith in the Engineers and builders who made my Triumph and the love I have for my Triumph is so strong I still have it in me. She never wrecked, she never lost, she would never tolerate another wheel ahead of hers and she always got me home, kept me warm during the winter rides too. Could I live upon the Isle of Man, I would like to, and I would if ever given the opportunity. Would you get along with me? Well possibly, if you know how to set the valve clearance on a British two wheeled motor machine. Or if you like to play stringed instruments and to draw with charcoal and to paint with pure ground earth powdered pigments on wet fresh lime/plaster. - Peter E. Nelson October 23, 2020.
Sounds like you should visit.
I live on Long Island, New York-USA. Great video and tempting to move but family and friends are here. Seems like the ultimate life with 5 great reasons that every place on earth should offer! God Bless ❤️
Thank you for this very good video. Isle of Man seems very like Northern Ireland except we have the same taxes as rest of UK. I would love to visit the island when it is safe to travel again.
Brilliant again mate 👏 👍 thanks Paul ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
thanks for this. very informative
Very informative
Thank you very much
Love Ile of Man 🥰
100% agree with everything you say, I moved here in 1999 and now live in the North of the island, I can't imagine moving back to the UK
October 2022
Had such a lovely coach holiday on the Island. The people were so friendly.
Happy time!
Delia uk xxxxx
I'm an African. Have been looking out for a place to relocate to.I guess I like this place.Can anyone help me on how to go about the relocation?
Thank you so much for this informative video.
I'd love to take a trip here someday. It looks like such a wonderful place! :-)
Thanks for doing this. I’m at the age where the things you mention are appealing to me.
Thank you for sharing all this information...
I want and seek for calm, peaceful, tranquil, quiet, remote and isolated place(s) (islands)... to escape the crowds.
In my country is a mass tourism - concrete & glass (buildings) raising everywhere...
In the start of Pandemic (Covid-19) in my country - I started to travel (explore) by CZcams from: Svalbard, Iceland, Faroes... and came to the Isle of Man!
As kid from my 3 years of age (only) started to go abroad, cause my dad was a Seaman 30+ years long and my mom took me with her, to be with dad on ship(s). As adult continue to be a professional seaman (sailor), and seen many places, as the whole east coast of Australia from Sydney, Newcastle, Gladstone, Townsville to Darwin (many times), etc. Also I did work in the channel on TransEuropa Ferries (Ostende - Ramsgate).
Greeting from Montenegro!
PS
I got callings (invitations) worldwide from Panama (the west) to Australia (the east)... but I want and seek for something like Isle of Man, Channel Islands, etc.
West of Ireland is Europe's last bastion of tranquility, beauty & get away from the rat race..
Your video was very good thanks and informative 👍
I'd love to live in this place
Trust u would not
@@lewiscairney333 why?
Depends what u want out of life. If Ur a party animal it's not the place to be
It is a nice place to live for sure. I moved from Germany in 2018 after a long history of TT visits ( since 1985 ).
But, it is a bit difficult to get work depence of your profession.
I am a highly qualified electrician with over 20 years of experience (employed/ selfemployed), proven with verified documents. None of this is recognized here, I am classified here as "not qualified". No authorized authority takes the trouble to compare this qualification with the one required here. If these authorities / experts were to do this, they would have to come to the conclusion that I am far more qualified than required. Fortunately, I've found a company whose boss respects / recognizes my qualifications and pays me accordingly. But he only got a work permit for me as a "trainee". The authorities still refuse me a "Craftsman Card", which would identify me as the "Qualified electrician" that I am.
I find that unfair.
Nevertheless, there are no plans to leave the island again
That's the Isle of Man for you. If you had simply demonstrated your skills at twisting a couple of bits of copper together and wrapping a bit of insulating tape around them they would surely class you as a master craftsman⚡⚡🤣
Native IOM lad here! I agree with you wholeheartedly! There are so many things the IOM has you'd never find in any other place in the world!
For a list, Horse Trams, Electric Trams like ours, the Heritage Sites (obviously our own), Snaefell where you can see the UK & Ireland on a bright clear day.
how to get a job there?
@@mengfernandez6361 Can't really answer that, but we do have a job centre here.
@@mengfernandez6361 look at IOM job centre website
Loved your video on IOM
Great Job!
Just watched this again Frank, see you in about 30 days mate
I do live here, it is brilliant especially in 2020
Not anymore..😁😁😁
@@davidheaney9249 why?
@@davidheaney9249 yes, I'm also curious as to why? :)
I agree with you. I have recently returned from the IOM (back to Canada) after a month to settle my affairs and make the move. It is such a wonderful place for all the reasons you mentioned, and more. What I find startling, however, is the amount of online moaning by its inhabitants. Perhaps it is, as you mentioned because many of us have lived elsewhere and can appreciate the benefits offered by the IOM.
I visited the isle of man for 5 days a coupe of weeks ago i did enjoy the railways and going up snaefell mountain and beautiful coastline BUT that is where the good ends i dont know how you cope living there with very limited shops the towns outside Douglas are very small with limited choice of shopping and activitys i can image employment is quite differcult to come by
slow pace of life..except for a week in may and a week in june when guys n bikes ride through the towns at 325 kmh...lol
Do like Ilse of man I stay in Douglas in good b and b love place hope come next year
Thanks. Nice video. Hoping to retire there soon.
Yr making me wish I was born there! One of my ancestors was.
I lived in the isle of man when I was 2 and a half because its my home country (I visit every year) I want to move there now becuase most of my family is there and if my dad loses his job we MIGHT MOVE THERE
*tries to get their dad fired from their home*
Couldn't have said it better myself- I'll make sure to say "Hello" when I bump into you one day!
Having been hopping to and fro many times over the years, I'd love to move here one day, if I could...
What’s stopping you?
Have no qualifications than how we can move there
One of my favourite parts of the British Isles
How to move there what are the residency permit available?? Any videos about that .. I am just researching abt isle of man
My second home. Some of my ancestors came from IOM. I'd love to retire to the IOM.
Looking forward to your video about cost of living. Also curious about availability on things like Amazon delivery, stores, internet connection. Great videos, keep it up :)
well, in terms of amazon delivery, same day shipping doesn’t exist. it normally takes a week or so for packages to get here. also, the internet connection is no worse than england or so.
I’ve had no problems with getting things from Amazon, some companies don’t ship to the Island, I’ve no idea why, I’ve bought things from people in the USA no problem, but some won’t ship for some reason, I think it’s because, they have never heard of it, or it hasn’t been added to the data base!!!. I remember going for a drink in a pub in Bath, and the chap serving said are you from Ireland, because of my accent, I said no, the Isle of Man,,,,he had never heard of it, not even from the TT, which is world wide, I remember in Miami while going through customs the officer looking at our passports, said, if I come to the TT will you put me up, I said yes.
@@stephenolsen4405 to be honest I'd never heard about TT before either. I learned about it while I was researching about the Isle.
The locals are very very friendly with each other
because every body knows every body on the island
HY SIR BLESSED BE I WILL LIKE TO HEAR MORE FROM THIS PLACE I LIVE IN PUERTO RICO AND DREAM ALLWAYS TO MOVE TO THE ISLE OF MAN I LOVE MOTORBIKES. . AND I THINK THIS IS THE PLACE FOR ME I AM RETIRED DONT NEED TO WORK. . BLESSED BE FOR THIS AND YOUR HELP. . . ATT JOHN
I would love to live there !
I’m moving there next year.
Is annual TT race one of them!?
I love Isle of Man ❤️❤️❤️🙂
It is my favourite country to live !
Do you prefer the Ben My Chree or the Mannanan
I'm wondering why someone would be encouraging people to move to the IOM. If its a tiny island with over 90,000 people, adding more people isn't going to make it better.
If I wasn't in love with Scotland so much, I would have considered moving there. It really sounds like a perfect place for me :) Possibly, a new destination for travel on the list though
Scotland especially the Highlands are probably the most beautiful place in the world I will soon go to Isle of Man done most the British isles in car .
Are there many gyms? Track field for runners outside for free? soccer fields ? Im very interested to move in a new place but Athletic life is a big part of my life so its a must no matter what country I would live in. How is renting? I know Nordic country's have system where you can rent and they wont take more than 25% of your income which is awesome and they are not aloud to kick you out,
In Douglas ( where i live) you have a sport center ( NSC = National Sport Center )right next to McDonalds, which also has another Gym room for example, and you can also use your bycicle anywhere on the island in which some roads have specific lanes for bycicles only and people respect that and even slow down and drive like 15-20 mph when overtaking you , so you dont get scared and cause an accident :), so in regard of sport areas, its full :) Theres alot of people simply jogging everyday from morning to evening.
There are lots of sports catered for. Until recently my wife and I have organised xc mountain bike races. There are loads of single track trails all over the island. Each parish has football grounds plus hockey and cricket. Xc running and fell running are especially popular. If your good at a sport then there's a chance that you could be picked for the Island Games against other islands or even the Commonwealth Games.
im sold :) thank you
Would you please tell the information about house for rent or sale? It’s very important if planting living there isn’t?
Sure I’ll do a video about it
What about individual rights? What among those are guaranteed?
I would like to know more the procese of immigration, this place I can see that have potential.
Lovely stuff :) I'm 46 and slightly frazzled with London life. A shift to to slow pace of life would be lovely. Only problem is my job is PR/communications and I'm not sure if there'd be that many jobs there for that.
Loads now. Lots of big company's on the island now.
Is there business friendly
They don't allow the African or Middle Eastern immigration, So it will stay safe and clean
Curious question - Why do the Legs of Man on your cap face the opposite way to the ones at the Laxey Wheel?
There is no official way it should point. Both ways are right.
@@amadeusiom Thanks for the reply.
How can I find job there I’m from South Africa I’m chef with 9yrs experience including international
Count me in! Software architects needed?
Not really, tourism is the big thing to be at.
@amadeusiom how to find a job in Iom ?
Seems like a paradise on Earth.
Wow wow wow. I just can't believe this. So all these countries are in existence and how come I didn't hear of it?
Great video you’ve sold it to me
Hi me and wife are looking to retire in 3 years time I have been doing shooting sports for some 45 years target and clays etc are the laws different on the island etc
Most are similar to the UK but there are differences yes.
I never seen this island before.
Does any have Radiographer jobs in hospitals in Isle of Man? and the type of Waves is it surfable?
For jobs: services.gov.im/job-search/results?AreaId=&ClassificationId=2200&SearchText=&LastThreeDays=False&JobHoursOption=
@@amadeusiom thank you for the link
Are career opportunities for South Africans, looking to grow in the Innformation Technology space? If so, what are right procedures? What is required, in getting your foot in the door?
Hi there. I'm planning on immigrating soon from SA.
To work in IOM you need a working visa on a RSA Passport.
There are MANY opportunities in the IT field.
Your best bet would be to try find a job before moving over. The companies usually offer help with documents, travel and relocation. So that would be the easiest and best way to relocate.
@@tara9533 Hi Tara, thank you for the reply. What channels did go through if I may ask?
@@grimjow_za I am getting my British Passport so that makes things a little easier. So I never looked too much into getting into IOM any other way. But I think just get all the docs you need before hand and then just start looking for jobs in IOM.
@@tara9533 Oh I hear you. Thank you so much for the insghtful info.
Being a criminal helps a lot
you said you moved to isle of man twenty years ago, but where did you move from? great video! I'm considering going over after all this is over :)
Germany. Grew up in Bavaria and drove straight from the there to the IoM.
I'm thinking about moving there too, we been talking about it before all this happened. Hopefully everything goes to plan 😝
@@amadeusiom You must feel at home during the TT then. It almost seems like half of Germany come here to watch the races 😉 Remember.....
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I moved here from London in 2001 when the kids were young, never looked back.
Hello Sir! How is easy is it know for EU Citizen to get residence permit? The UK is no out of the EU, do i neeed, as Austrian Citizen a Residence permit? I work as a freelancer recruiter for a swiss company, and would like to work from IAM, i work completely remote with my laptop. Is it expansive to live? Are the apartments to rent?
For EU Citizens it's not too hard. Main point is to have employment here. www.gov.im/immigration Cost of living is higher than UK but taxes are lower. Plenty of property available to rent.
It’s very very expensive here. Yes, there are apartments to rent. Look online for rental agencies. The IOM prides itself as not being part of the UK even though it relies on it entirely to survive. It has its own parliament but a lot of the governments websites still link to the UKs websites. The IOM has never been part of the EU. I have been here 20 years.
The Isle of Man is not part nor ever has been part of the UK or the EU.
If I had 3.5 million, I've always wanted to live on the Isle of man since I went on holidays at 22 im now 59,how would that money be looked at,
I also want to change my country from India can u pls tell me one thing about isle of man that will isle of man sink in the water?
Yes it will if too many people move here. Please don't come here and contribute to the possible sinking of our little rock.
Yes it is a lovely safe place, full of community values etc. And I'd really rather y'all didn't move here because the more people who move here, the harder it will get to maintain them. By all means come for the TT races, the MGP or even a holiday, but please don't move here.
Hi I am doctor in Glasgow. I want to move to IOM. Is this a 👍 good idea? I don’t have friends there.
No. We don't like foreigners.
Great video I will be over at Easter. ❤IOM
Have u been before?
@@AndyCaley i have been visiting since I was about 7 years old. I come over about 3 times a year to meet up with friends and relax.
Vote Frank for the next IOM parliament seat! Did you know IOM has the world's oldest continuous parliament? Learned that little brain nugget from my pal Frank.
Considering relocating from US early next year but we are retired in our 70's with a young granddaughter to raise and interested in Isle of Man since my great great grandfather came to the US from there in early 1800s. What about housing with availability to rent with an interest in cost--Can you convert pounds to $ for me relating to cost as well. Thanks, Anita Schultz
Anita Schultz rent for a decent place here ranges from around £700 to £1000 a month plus electricity and gas and internet costs, so calculate at least £1000 or more a month or roughly $1300. There is cheaper but likely not nice. To buy calculate $250,000 for a decent house.
@@amadeusiom Thank you for help. Anita
Dont you realize. The more people you encourage to move to the Island. The more it will change the place. More people means more houses. Means less of its beautiful countryside.
Keep it to yourself.
People come and go.
Thank you for explaining this. I've been trying to discourage as many people as possible, but hopefully the cost will be prohibitive enough to keep enough people from trying to relocate here.
Low tax brilliant 4 bringing up a family low crime rate I don't need to say anymore you have it all covered 😉 ❤❤❤Paul well done.
HOW DOES ONE MOVE TO THE. ISLE OF MAN FROM THE PHILIPPINES? I AM A SENIOR LADY FROM THE PHIL'S.
HY. BLESSED. BE. I AM. FROM PUERTO RICO I NEED HELP. TO BUY A PLACE THERE SND. SPEND. THE REST OF MY LIFE THERE...TNKS. SIR
Hi, it's great place, how I can relocate to this isle as an IT Professional.?
Check out www.locate.im/ for some info.
Remote working.
I'm having trouble finding this answer so I'm hoping you can help. Does the Isle of Man have property tax?
Depends what you mean. There is no stamp duty but other charges will apply. Instead of council tax we have rates.
@@amadeusiomLet's say I buy on house on the Isle of Man for 500K - will I need to pay a tax on it every year? In the States it's called property tax. Thank you so much for getting back with me, I really appreciate it. I've been trying to find the answer but now I'm thinking IOM has a different name for it.
@@gabnsab it’s called Rates (or council tax in the UK) and the amount depends on where you are. www.douglas.gov.im/index.php/services/rates#.Yro-kKR4XDs
@@amadeusiom Thank you. I couldn't find the answer because I wasn't calling it the right name. It's very interesting that it is based on rental values from 1969.
@@gabnsab it’s due a big review but you know, traa dy liooar;)
Hi Amadeus,
Nice video you did. Please, are there blacks on the isle? Are blacks welcome on the isle? Thanks once again.
Yes and yes. People here are friendly. Basically treat people how u want to be treated. Race religion sexuality don't matter.
No. We don't even like anyone violating the one drop rule. In fact if you aren't marrying someone you're already related you, we're going to look at you really suspiciously. We don't like change.
Just contribute to society and chill in your free time
Ill gladly stay n live on the island because of how nice everyone is..... ik they are mad about their nationalism so me just hopping on a boat n living their id be part of the problem about their identity being wiped out so ill gladly integrate... fly their flag n everything love this island
How may I apply visa for this country ? Plz guide me
See here: www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/immigration/
If I come to live there it bc Isle of Man TT
Could any body on here tell me what it's like for a diyer, builder to make money and run a business here. I have carpentry, bricklaying, landscaping, gardening, plastering and DIY skills. Does the island have a call for people like myself? Any info would be greatfully recieved.
Yes there is great demand for tradesmen of many types.
@@amadeusiom wow thank you for your response mate I'm very grateful. Could I ask what it's like getting a house, renting, getting a mortgage etc what rules there are for newbies?
@@k9wolfchiconnection427 no restrictions on buying property or renting but it’s not cheap.
@@amadeusiom thank you greatly 🙏
It's not cheap but good tradesmen can make a lot of money
Damn I’ve gotta move here haha
How hard is it to immigrate? I'm in the US
Easy to buy property and move, getting a job there's a bit difficult
Nothing insane though
you will need a work permit and it takes 5 years to obtain citizenship.
Get a job here first, then apply for immigration. Then after 20 years, cry because you are so bored you don’t know what to do with yourself. Good luck.
Can I get an answer for this from somebody please tks
No.