London Residential Property Investment for Overseas Buyers
Freehold and leasehold · United Kingdom · Oakbrick ORN 63221
Why invest in London 🇬🇧
London is the market our clients understand best and price worst. The non-resident SDLT surcharge sits on top of rates that already step up for an additional property. Then there is freehold against leasehold tenure, and the reporting that follows you home if you are taxed somewhere else.
A global safe-haven market with deep liquidity, transparent title and clear freehold/leasehold ownership, long favoured for capital preservation and education-led relocation. The steady anchor of an international portfolio.
Prestige → Stability → Currency Hedge → Generational Wealth
Tax & ownership
At a glance (tap to expand)
Foreigners may own freehold or long leasehold property without restriction.
Stamp Duty Land Tax applies on a banded scale, with a 2% non-resident surcharge and potentially a 3% additional-property surcharge.
Capital Gains Tax applies to non-residents on UK residential property.
UK rental income is taxable; annual council tax applies. There is no annual wealth tax.
Tax and ownership information is general in nature, may change, and is not tax or legal advice. Figures and rules should be confirmed for your circumstances with a qualified adviser. Oakbrick can coordinate this alongside your own advisers.
Cross-border compliance
Structured for your home country.
Buying in London is the straightforward part. Moving capital and reporting it correctly at home is where most investors get stuck. We coordinate every purchase with licensed tax and legal partners in your market, so your investment is compliant from day one.
Oakbrick is a real-estate advisory, not a tax or legal firm. We structure each transaction alongside licensed tax and legal partners; thresholds such as the LRS limit are indicative and subject to current regulations.
A Global City. A Generational Investment.
Cross-border compliance
Indicative only, and subject to current regulations. Oakbrick coordinates each transaction with licensed tax and legal partners in your home country. We are not a tax or legal firm.
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