Those that have chosen to dwell in Guernsey enjoy a quality of life far more relaxed than mainland Europe without foregoing the services and activities of a major centre. Local residents benefit from a low rate of taxable income, state of the art public facilities and an economy that is operating at maximum capacity.

This unique combination of circumstances has made Guernsey a very desirable place to live, creating a strain on its limited land and housing resources. In response to this, the States of Guernsey have introduced a system of Housing Licences to control the population on the island. To live permanently in Guernsey you must be either a local resident or have purchased property on the ‘open market’ or be granted a housing licence at the discretion of the States Department.