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The asking price is not the final figure. On top of it the buyer pays a tax on the purchase (on the UK market it is called stamp duty), plus solicitors, searches and bank transfers, and then the yearly cost of ownership begins. For a non-resident, this tax alone on a £1m flat comes to between £63,750 and £113,750, depending on...

On 6 April 2025 Britain abolished the non-dom regime, under which wealthy foreigners paid tax only on their UK income. In the year and a half since, the top of the London market has cooled: there are fewer deals, and prime central prices fell 7 to 9% over the year. Some long-standing owners put flats and houses up for sale, and other buyers moved...

Since 1 May 2026 the Renters' Rights Act has applied in England. For an investor buying a flat to let, the main things have changed: "no-fault" eviction (Section 21) is gone, tenancies are open-ended, and rent can be raised only once a year. What matters now is not only the yield but the rules for dealing with the tenant. We set out what a landlord...

Real estate in London and other popular UK cities has always been in demand among foreign nationals planning to relocate to the country for the sake of study, work, business, or family reunion. About 14% of the UK population is foreign-born. 35% of them reside in London. Before relocating, foreigners have to prepare a set of documents...

Foreign citizens who plan to relocate to the United Kingdom or stay in the country for a long period most often decide to purchase real estate in London or another advanced city. How to buy a home in Great Britain in 2023, how to become a property owner for citizens of the Russian Federation, and the property taxes in the UK for non-residents. We...

London is an extremely sought-after city among foreigners, and Russian nationals are no exception. The rich history of the British capital, its cultural attractions, and modern infrastructure have made the local property market one of the most investment-attractive in the world. However, real estate in London attracts a demand not only from...

Real estate in London remains one of the most investment-attractive assets in the world. The British capital city attracts residential investors and end-users due to its well-developed infrastructure, strong tourism sector, business opportunities, and high quality of life. Below, we will discuss the way apartment prices in London 2022 have...

The COVID-19 pandemic, the military conflict in Ukraine, and the withdrawal of foreign companies from the Russian market are all factors that are hurting the country’s economy and citizens’ incomes. Russians have to think about where to invest properly and which assets have the lowest risk for owners. What is the benefit of...