With American buyers pouring into the Cotswolds, this quintessentially English region is undergoing a striking transformation, Joshua Nelken-Zitser writes for Business Insider. Our Partner, Harry Gladwin, explores what’s driving the influx — and its long-term implications.

The wave of high-profile American visitors or residents in the Cotswolds – from Taylor Swift and Ellen DeGeneres to JD Vance – has turned this bucolic stretch of countryside into one of the UK’s buzziest enclaves. Their arrival comes amid a record surge in US visitors and soaring spending across the UK, as wealthy travellers increasingly look to stay, not just holiday. Now, with applications for British citizenship hitting unprecedented highs, our Partner and Head of the Cotswolds, Harry Gladwin, shares his insights with Business Insider on what’s driving the boom.

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