Buying Property Abroad - UK Buyer Guides
Thinking of buying overseas? Our country-specific guides cover everything UK buyers need to know - from post-Brexit legal requirements and local taxes to currency transfer and visa options.
Key Considerations for UK Buyers Post-Brexit
- - UK nationals are now treated as third-country (non-EU) buyers in all EU member states
- - The 90/180-day Schengen visa rule limits how long you can stay at your overseas property
- - HMRC requires you to declare worldwide property income and gains on your UK tax return
- - Double taxation treaties may reduce (but rarely eliminate) your overseas tax liability
- - Currency transfer costs on GBP conversions can add 1-3% to your purchase price
Buying Property in Dubai
Freehold zones, DLD fees, Golden Visa through property, GBP-AED currency transfer, and step-by-step buying process for UK nationals.
No income tax, no capital gains taxBuying Property in Spain
Post-Brexit requirements for UK buyers, NIE number, ITP transfer tax, non-resident income tax, and regional price variation.
Most popular destination for UK buyersBuying Property in Portugal
Golden Visa threshold changes, NHR regime ended, Algarve vs Lisbon vs Porto markets, IMI property tax and notary process.
Golden Visa now from EUR 500KBuying Property in France
Notaire fees and process, SCI ownership structure, post-Brexit residency rules, taxe fonciere and wealth tax considerations.
Notaire fees 7-8% on older propertiesBuying Property in Italy
The 1-euro houses reality check, codice fiscale requirement, IMU property tax, post-Brexit visa limits, and regional market analysis.
Flat tax regime for new residentsBuying Property in Greece
Golden Visa EUR 250K to EUR 800K changes by zone, AFM tax number, ENFIA property tax, island vs mainland buying considerations.
Golden Visa threshold varies by zone