UK’s Regulations on Foreign Ownership of Land-Historical and Practical Perspectives

Abstract

This article provides an overview of alien land policies in the UK. It firstly identify the historical background and legal framework associated with UK’s Regulations on Foreign Ownership of Land, which are then drawn on to address the extent to which immigration law affects the property rights of aliens. It further discusses the regulation on acquisition of land by alien enemies to which national security issues are related. The concluding part will establish an integrated framework regarding how the UK has responded to political, economic and social concerns in making and modifying its alien land law.