The long residence ilr for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK is available to individuals residing lawfully for 10 continuous years. Applicants must demonstrate good character, absence of serious criminal convictions, and adherence to immigration rules. Successful applicants gain permanent residence in the UK.
https://www.visaandmigration.com/service/long-residence-ilr/25.html
Never pay down a deposit in a bank account until you have met the seller, seen signed a purchase agreement. No serious private advertisers ask for a down payment before you meet. Receiving an email with an in-scanned ID does not mean that you have identified the sender. You do this on the spot, when you sign a purchase agreement.
