Not yet. My wife submitted her aplication on 14th May. Still early days.

I'd love to move to da Phils at some point but cannot yet generate enough income while there to facilitate it. Trying a work transfer but the nearest I may be able to get is Singapore.

I hear about what you are saying about investing in the UK. Similarly, i would love to buy land in da Phils but one, my wife has not been to UK yet so i need her to determine what she would like best in terms of which country to live in before we consider it. Secondly, I feel as you said, that i would have to be there and familiarise myself with all the potential issues/regulations re. buying land before doing so. I understand it can be quite a pit-fall.