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For international investors

Invest in UK property from anywhere in the world.

A remote-purchase service for overseas buyers: currency, finance, legal, lettings and ongoing management, handled from our London office.

Where our clients invest from

The most popular countries investing in UK property

Each guide covers the tax treaty, stamp duty, currency and the legal steps for buyers based in that country. Your country not listed? Get in touch and we will walk you through the structure that suits you.

United Arab Emirates

AED · GMT+4 (GST)

A practical guide for Dubai and Abu Dhabi investors: tax, stamp duty, buying remotely and currency, with the whole process run in your time zone.

UK tax treaty 2016Read guide

Nigeria

NGN · GMT+1 (WAT)

A weaker naira has made sterling property a practical store of value. A guide for Lagos and Abuja professionals and the diaspora: tax, moving funds and buying remotely.

UK tax treaty 1987Read guide

South Africa

ZAR · GMT+2 (SAST)

A sterling asset alongside rand wealth. Exchange control allowances, the UK Ancestry route and the UK-South Africa tax treaty, explained for Johannesburg and Cape Town investors.

UK tax treaty 2002Read guide

Kuwait

KWD · GMT+3 (AST)

A strong dinar, no personal income tax at home and a clear UK tax treaty. How Kuwaiti family offices and private investors buy UK property, managed from Kuwait City.

UK tax treaty 1999Read guide

Saudi Arabia

SAR · GMT+3 (AST)

London new-build and northern buy-to-let for investors in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, with a purchase process run entirely from your timezone.

UK tax treaty 2007Read guide

Qatar

QAR · GMT+3 (AST)

London new-build and northern buy-to-let for investors in Doha, with every stage of the purchase handled remotely and on your calendar.

UK tax treaty 2009Read guide

Bahrain

BHD · GMT+3 (AST)

London new-build and northern buy-to-let for investors in Manama, with the purchase, lettings and reporting run from the UK on your behalf.

UK tax treaty 2010Read guide

Oman

OMR · GMT+4 (GST)

London new-build and northern buy-to-let for investors in Muscat, with the purchase handled remotely and the 2028 income tax change planned for from the start.

UK tax treaty 1998Read guide

Singapore

SGD · GMT+8 (SGT)

Lower stamp duty than at home, rent usually taxed only in the UK, and a second property market to spread risk. A guide for Singapore-based investors.

UK tax treaty 1997Read guide

Hong Kong

HKD · GMT+8 (HKT)

Timing a purchase around the BN(O) route, the UK-Hong Kong tax treaty and long-term family planning. A guide for Hong Kong investors and new UK residents.

UK tax treaty 2010Read guide

United States

USD · GMT-5 to -8 (ET/CT/MT/PT)

How US citizens and residents buy UK property: a structure that works for US reporting, the UK-US tax treaty and a fully remote purchase.

UK tax treaty 2001Read guide

Canada

CAD · GMT-4 to -8 (AT/ET/MT/PT)

A sterling asset beyond Canadian housing. The UK-Canada tax treaty, T1135 reporting and a fully remote purchase from Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal.

UK tax treaty 1978Read guide

Australia

AUD · GMT+10 to +11 (AEST/AEDT)

Negative gearing on UK property, the UK-Australia tax treaty and the dual-citizen route. A guide for Sydney, Melbourne and Perth investors.

UK tax treaty 2003Read guide

Investing from somewhere not listed here? We work with overseas buyers wherever they are based. Book a call and we will walk through the structure that suits you.

Why UK property

A transparent market, open to overseas buyers.

England and Wales offer a legal system built on common law, a public Land Registry that records every title, and no restriction on foreign ownership of residential property. Overseas buyers pay the same prices as UK buyers, plus a 2% stamp duty surcharge.

Regional cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Leeds are generally bought for rental income. London is generally bought for long-term capital value, with lower yields.

You do not need to come to the UK at any stage. Documents are signed before a notary where you live, funds move through a currency broker, and our team handles viewings, handover and lettings on your behalf.

The remote-purchase process

Four stages, fully handled from London

  1. Step 01

    Discovery call

    20-minute video call to discuss goals, capital, jurisdiction, and constraints. No cost.

  2. Step 02

    Curated shortlist

    Three to five live opportunities with full financial modelling, in your timezone.

  3. Step 03

    Remote transaction

    We handle FX intro, finance, legal, inspection and exchange, all remotely.

  4. Step 04

    Fully managed

    In-house lettings team handles tenancy, compliance, rent collection and annual review.

Framework for overseas buyers

14 steps we walk every international client through

  1. 01

    UK regulatory compliance and legal framework overview for foreign buyers.

  2. 02

    Clarify investment objectives: income, appreciation, or long-term currency hedge.

  3. 03

    Select location based on yield, growth, and liquidity priorities.

  4. 04

    Currency exchange and financing options, FX planning, non-resident mortgage brokers.

  5. 05

    Thorough market research at postcode and development level.

  6. 06

    Independent due diligence on every property.

  7. 07

    Financing cost modelling, ongoing operational expenses and tax.

  8. 08

    Decide on property management approach (we offer fully managed in-house).

  9. 09

    Exit strategy scoping, resale, refinance, or portfolio sale.

  10. 10

    Currency-risk management across purchase, hold and exit.

  11. 11

    Build local professional network, solicitor, accountant, FX, letting agent.

  12. 12

    Check whether any visa or residency plans affect the timing or tax of the purchase.

  13. 13

    Understand cultural and market differences before acquisition.

  14. 14

    Long-term planning and risk management framework.

Markets we cover

Eight UK cities. All remote.

Manchester

From £189k · 5.5-7.5% yield

Liverpool

From £115k · 6.5-9% yield

Birmingham

From £180k · 5-6.8% yield

Leeds

From £165k · 5.5-7.2% yield

Sheffield

From £135k · 6.5-8.5% yield

Newcastle

From £110k · 6.5-9% yield

Nottingham

From £125k · 6-9% yield

London

From £320k · 3.5-5.5% yield

Free Overseas Investor Guide

The International Buyer's Handbook

  • Non-resident mortgage routes and typical LTV limits
  • SDLT, CGT and income tax worked examples for overseas buyers
  • FX planning across purchase, rent collection and exit
  • 2026 yield vs growth matrix for the UK's top 8 cities

International investor FAQ

Your questions, answered

Yes. The UK has no restrictions on foreign ownership of residential property. Non-residents can hold UK property in personal name, limited company (SPV), or via a trust structure.

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