Property Investment

Overseas investors

The UK property market currently provides an attractive investment opportunity for overseas investors. Our specialist residential investors team provides a complete legal service for expatriates and other clients based outside the country, who wish to buy property for owner occupation or investment in the UK.

As well as providing a complete conveyancing service, we can assist with setting up the most efficient tax structures for holding your UK assets, including advice on forming offshore companies and trusts, guidance in relation to letting your property, and assistance with the legal aspects of property development.

Investment abroad

Sun, sea, sand, and a lower cost of living attract hundreds of thousands of us to own property abroad. It is estimated that around 500,000 Britons now own a property in France, while a growing number are investing in overseas property elsewhere, in order to benefit from a warmer climate and the profitable investment opportunities on offer.

But buying a home abroad can have hidden pitfalls and if you don’t plan carefully you could end up significantly out of pocket. Our solicitors at Cripps Harries Hall LLP have particular expertise in assisting individuals with the tax implications of foreign property investment and have access to a range of foreign property specialists who can help you negotiate the overseas property markets.