Ask a buyer what their new London home cost and they will quote the purchase price. Ask their solicitor the same question a month after completion and the answer will be several hundred thousand pounds higher. At prime price points the gap between the headline price and the true costContinue Reading
If you live outside the UK but earn rental income from a UK property, one question comes up again and again: will I be taxed twice on the same income? It is a reasonable fear. You are dealing with two tax systems, two filing deadlines and two sets of rules,Continue Reading
Handing a UK property to your children during your lifetime feels like the generous, tax-smart thing to do. For overseas and non-resident owners it is also one of the most misunderstood moves in estate planning. A gift that looks completely free of charge can trigger an immediate capital gains taxContinue Reading
The practical process of selling UK property as a non-resident, from documents and remote signing to moving sale proceeds internationally, separate from the CGT tax rules.Continue Reading
How capital gains tax applies to non-residents selling UK property, current rates, the 60 day reporting deadline, and how rebasing can reduce the taxable gain.Continue Reading
What ATED means for buyers of UK luxury property held through a company, who has to pay it, current bands and how to avoid it through available reliefs.Continue Reading
How much stamp duty do overseas buyers pay on UK luxury property in 2026, including the 2% and 5% surcharges, refunds, and rates across England, Scotland and Wales.Continue Reading
How UK inheritance tax applies to non-residents who own UK property, what changed under the 2025 residence based rules, and how the 40 percent charge is worked out at luxury price points.Continue Reading
How the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS) works for overseas owners of UK rental property, how the 20% withholding applies, and how to apply for gross payment status.Continue Reading