16/06/2026
Alert: Selling property abroad could mean unexpected UK tax charges. Whether you're gifting, selling, or transferring ownership, understand your Capital Gains Tax duties. It's not just the UK to think about. The other country's taxes might bite too. Find out why these rules could affect you and what costs can reduce your tax bill. Read on to get ahead before you make a move!
UK residents are generally liable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when they dispose of overseas property at a gain. A disposal includes selling, gifting, or otherwise transferring ownership of a property located outside the UK.