CGT Change Signalled For Expat Landlords
Expat landlords and second home owners with property in the UK could become major losers if Chancellor Rishi Sunak overhauls how capital gains tax is
Global house prices shrug off COVID-19 impact
The COVID-19 pandemic plunged many global housing markets into chaos as sellers and movers were forced into lockdown – but house prices are still increasing
Buying a Property in Spain for Expats
British expats love affair with property in Spain started in the 70s and we started laying claim to property in the 80s. In fact, we’ve
Buying a Property in Dubai for Expats
If you’re living in Dubai and looking for a home, returning to put down roots, or are looking to invest in buy to let, there’s
Best Places to Live in Dubai For Expats
Dubai is well known for its dynamic architecture and tax-efficient lifestyle, but there is so much more to living in Dubai as an expat. Whether
Best Places To Live In Spain For Expats
Spain is a firm favourite with British expats. With a year-round decent climate, relaxed quality of life and access to a wide choice of places
Buying A Property Abroad, Guide For Expats
Buying property abroad for expats is a lot different from taking on a home in the UK. In many places, the property market follows different
Non Resident Landlord Scheme Explained for Expats
The UK Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS) is the way HM Revenue & Customs collects tax on rents from property owners who spend most of the
Capital Gains Tax for British Expats Selling UK Property
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) usually applies to taxpayers who live in the UK, but special rules bring expats and other non-residents into the tax net
Right To Rent Does Not Breach Human Rights, Rules Appeal Court
An Appeal Court judge has slammed landlord discrimination against ethnic minorities and non-UK nationals who want to rent a private home as ‘shocking’. Lord Justice
Expat Portal For Paying UK Property CGT Goes Live
Expats who need to pay capital gains tax online after selling a home in the UK can log in to a new online tax service.
House Price Crash On The Way, Warns Estate Agent
Posh people’s estate agents Knight Frank are predicting a massive decline in house sales this year due to the coronavirus. In a Doomsday scenario, the
Coronavirus – Tax relief for working from home
Working from home means you can claim some tax relief for some of the extra bills you have to pay depending if you work for
Property Funds Shuttered Over Uncertain Asset Values
Property funds have taken a bashing from the stock market slump triggered by the coronavirus outbreak. Funds were already on a shaky foundation with the
The Honey Pot Cities That The Mega Rich Can’t Resist
London and New York are honey pots that lure the meg-rich to live, work and play, according to a new study. Each year, experts rank
Five-Year Slump In Prime Rental Yields Reverses
A five year decline in rental yields went into reverse last year for prime residential properties in leading cities around the world. Average yields nudged
Over 65s Own Homes Worth More Than £1.33 Trillion
The value of homes owned by the over 65s has nudged up to £1.33 trillion despite a blip early last year. The total fell to
Inheritance Nightmare For A Dream Home
Expats are caught in the web of cross-border tax when they make the choice to live outside the country where they were born. Buying a
Expats Beat Private Bank In Battle To Save Their Home
Expat pensioners have won a legal battle against a private bank that tried to take their home after tricking them into taking out mortgage to
500,000 Private Rentals Could Switch To Short Stay Lets
Landlords could switch up to 500,000 buy to let homes to short stay lets to combat rising costs forced on them by legal and tax