Since 2021, with Brexit, IVIE on UK homes has moved from the Council Tax criterion to the purchase cost, with very significant increases for London property. The Como tax court has now asked the Court of Justice of the European Union (Case C-923/26) whether that difference is lawful. What it could mean for anyone who owns, or is buying, in London.
This guide to leasehold property is part of our complete guide for international buyers. For a general overview, see our guide to buying property in London. Freehold and Leasehold: Two Different Ways of Owning Property When you buy a property in London, you are not always buying the same thing. The type of ownership depends on a distinction that does not exist in many other countries: the difference...
From 1 May 2026, the new Renters' Rights Act rules come into force in England: Section 21 abolished, Section 13, pets, rents and possession grounds.
Introduction: Why the British property system is changing The United Kingdom property market is undergoing a period of significant regulatory transformation. In recent years, political and academic debate over the structure of the British housing system has intensified, leading to the proposal and introduction of a series of reforms aimed at reshaping both property rights and the functioning of the...
Comprendere quanto costa comprare casa a Londra è il primo passo fondamentale per chiunque stia valutando un investimento immobiliare nella capitale britannica. Londra rappresenta uno dei mercati immobiliari più dinamici e complessi al mondo: prezzi elevati, forte domanda internazionale e un sistema fiscale specifico rendono l’acquisto di una proprietà significativamente diverso rispetto ad altri...