Discover how to significantly reduce the cost of your French property investment by recovering the 20% purchase VAT.
Continue readingHow Non-Residents Can Reclaim 20% VAT on French Property Purchases
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Selling property in Spain as a UK resident
Selling property in Spain as a UK resident involves navigating both Spanish and UK tax rules, as well as legal requirements such as documentation, notary involvement, and local taxes. Sellers may be liable for Spanish capital gains tax and a 3% withholding, while also needing to report the sale to HMRC, with double taxation relief typically available.
Continue readingFrench tax update: Must-know changes to furnished lettings tax regimes in 2026
The latest French tax reforms for furnished lettings significantly tighten the income tax treatment for short-term and holiday rentals, notably reducing the turnover threshold and expense deductions under the Micro-BIC regime, which may push more landlords into the more complex real tax regime.
Continue readingRenting property abroad to holidaymakers? Here’s everything you need to know about your tax requirements.
If you are fortunate enough to own a property in a popular holiday destination, then maybe you have considered the idea of letting it out while it’s vacant. This is an ideal way for many holiday homeowners to cover the costs of owning a property and perhaps earn some extra income on the side.
However, if you earn an income from property overseas – even from short-term holiday bookings – it is likely that you will have a tax filing requirement in that country.
New Brexit property tax information non-resident owners should know
Key changes to rental income tax, capital gains tax, residency rules, and double taxation agreements that non-resident property owners should be aware of after the UK’s departure from the EU.
Continue readingCapital Gains Tax for Foreigners Selling Property in the U.S.: What You Need to Know
Foreigners selling U.S. real estate are generally subject to U.S. capital gains tax under rules like FIRPTA, which treats the gain as taxable income and requires a withholding (often around 15%) at the time of sale to ensure compliance.
Continue readingHow to repair your rental property and pay less taxes
Repairs and maintenance to your rental property are inevitable. But, did you know that repairs on rental property can be tax deductible?
So, what home improvements are eligible?
Here’s what you need to know if you’re a new landlord or if you’ve just had to make your first significant repair.
How to be property tax-savvy
Owning a property is one of the largest investments you’ll ever make and it’s a huge financial responsibility.
As with any investment, you need to know how to get the most out of it. Knowing the tax credits and tax deductions available to property can help you ensure your investment pays you back.
In this guide, we will outline some useful tax tips for property owners who want to save money and reduce their taxes.
9 Top Tips on reducing property income tax for overseas landlords
As a non-resident landlord, it is likely you will be required to file an annual income tax return. Maybe you’re asking yourself questions like – how can I reduce my property taxes?
And while it is not always easy to understand foreign tax laws, by having a strong grasp of your tax requirements and entitlements, you can save yourself a lot of money come tax time. But is there any way to lower your property taxes?
Are you a non-resident landlord? File your tax return online and reduce expenses
Are you a non-resident landlord with property overseas?
The last thing you want to do this year is pay a big tax bill after having an inconsistent year for renting out your property. So, in this article, we will highlight how you can file your income tax return online, who can help you, and how to minimise your property tax bill.