Non-resident landlords and inherited property
Two situations where property tax arrives uninvited: letting a UK property while living abroad, and inheriting a property you never planned to own. Both have special rules, hard deadlines and easy mistakes, and we handle both, entirely online where needed.
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Based in Woolwich, SE London
Letting from abroad: the NRL scheme
Letting agents and tenants must deduct basic-rate tax from rent paid to overseas landlords unless HMRC approves payment gross under the Non-resident Landlord Scheme. Approval is routine when the applications and returns are handled properly, and it transforms your cash flow.
Inherited property: the decisions that matter
Your capital gains position starts from the value at the date of death, which often makes an early sale nearly tax-free. Keep the property and let it, and you become a landlord with all that entails. Sell, keep or move in is a tax question as much as a personal one, and it deserves numbers before sentiment.
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FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
I live abroad. Do I still file a UK tax return?
UK rental income stays taxable in the UK, so a return is normally required, with your residence position handled through the non-resident pages and any treaty relief claimed.
Can my tenant really withhold tax from my rent?
Without NRL scheme approval, tenants and agents must deduct basic-rate tax before paying you. Approval to receive rent gross is the fix, and we arrange it.
We inherited a property between siblings. Who pays what?
Each owner reports their share of any rental income and gains. Agreeing the split and the paperwork early prevents both family friction and tax surprises.
Do non-residents follow the 60-day CGT rule too?
Non-residents have their own UK property reporting obligations when selling, with the same style of tight deadline. Selling from abroad needs the report planned before completion, not discovered after.
Story
How we take it off your plate
A free consultation, by video call from wherever you are, to map what applies: the Non-resident Landlord Scheme, CGT, inheritance questions or all three.
Step 1
Registrations sorted: NRL scheme applications so rent can be paid gross, self assessment setup, and probate-related valuations noted properly.
Step 2
Returns filed each year, with double-tax positions and UK allowances handled correctly for non-residents.
Step 3
When you sell, the 60-day CGT report is planned and filed, using the right base value and the reliefs that apply to your situation.
Step 4
Recognition followed as we delivered impactful results. Trusted by more clients, our reputation solidified through consistency.
our services
Services for both situations
Every engagement starts with a fixed quote agreed up front.
Landlord Tax Returns & Rental Accounts
Self assessment for landlords, prepared from your rental income and expenses, with every allowable cost claimed and Making Tax Digital handled before it becomes a problem.
Capital Gains Tax & 60-Day Reports
Selling a rental or a second home? We plan the disposal, claim the reliefs you are entitled to, and file the 60-day capital gains report before the deadline bites.
Landlord Incorporation & SPV Accounts
Straight answers on whether a limited company saves you tax. If it does, we set up the SPV, handle the transfer questions and run the company accounts year after year.
Let Property Campaign & HMRC Letters
Received a letter about rental income, or behind on declaring it? We prepare voluntary disclosures under HMRC's Let Property Campaign and deal with HMRC for you.
HMO & Multi-Let Accounting
Room-by-room income, licensing costs and higher wear-and-tear make HMO tax different. We keep multi-let accounts clean and the tax position efficient.
Airbnb, Short-Term Let & Serviced Accommodation
Nightly lets are taxed differently from standard rentals, from Rent-a-Room relief to VAT on serviced accommodation. We keep hosts and operators compliant and tax-efficient.
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