Knowledge centre
Guides to international property ownership
Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common: What Overseas Property Investors Need to Know
How you register ownership of a property determines what happens to it when one owner dies — and the wrong structure can have serious tax and succession consequences. This guide explains the difference between joint tenancy and tenants in common, and how these concepts translate across our key overseas markets.
Read guide →Property PlaybookInternational Property Investment: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything first-time international property investors need to know — from choosing a market to completing a purchase and managing your asset from abroad.
Read guide →Property PlaybookInternational Property Investment Glossary: A–Z Guide
A comprehensive A–Z glossary of terms used in international property investment, from acquisition costs to yield-on-cost.
Read guide →Buying GuidesInternational Property Due Diligence Checklist: 50 Checks Before You Buy
Buying property in another country carries risks that simply do not exist in your home market. This 50-point checklist covers every critical check — legal, financial, physical, and practical — before you commit.
Read guide →Buying GuidesInternational Mortgages: How to Finance Overseas Property as a Foreign Buyer
Financing overseas property is more complex than a domestic purchase, but more options exist than most buyers realise. This guide compares local mortgages, international lenders, developer payment plans, and remortgaging across the international markets we work in.
Read guide →Market InsightsInterest Rates and Global Property Cycles in 2026: What Investors Need to Know
The interest rate cycle of 2022–2025 was the sharpest in a generation. Understanding how rates affect property values, yields and investment timing across different markets is essential for anyone considering an international property purchase in 2026.
Read guide →TaxInheritance Tax on Overseas Property: What UK Expats Must Know
UK inheritance tax can reach beyond the UK's borders — and many expats are caught unawares. This guide explains how domicile, deemed domicile, and the April 2025 rule changes affect overseas property held by British nationals abroad.
Read guide →Tax · United KingdomInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in the UK: A Complete Guide
UK inheritance tax on property can reach 40% above the nil-rate band, but careful planning — joint ownership structures, spousal exemptions, and the post-2025 residence rules — can significantly reduce the liability. This guide sets out the key rules for UK and overseas investors.
Read guide →Tax · ThailandInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Thailand: A Complete Guide
Foreign nationals owning property in Thailand face a distinct set of succession risks — from leases that may not survive the leaseholder's death to the delays of foreign probate proceedings. A Thai will, prepared and registered locally, is the most important step any property owner can take.
Read guide →Tax · SpainInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Spain: A Complete Guide
Spain's inheritance tax is levied on the heir rather than the estate, varies dramatically by region, and can be effectively zero for close family in Madrid or Andalucía — yet overseas heirs and investors in other regions may face significant bills. This guide explains the rules and how to plan effectively.
Read guide →Tax · EgyptInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Egypt: A Complete Guide
Egypt abolished inheritance tax in 1996 and imposes no estate duty, making it one of the more tax-efficient markets for property succession. The complexity lies in registration procedures, the 5-year minimum hold rule, and the applicable succession law — which differs for Muslims and non-Muslims.
Read guide →Tax · United Arab EmiratesInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Dubai: A Complete Guide
Without a registered will, Dubai property can be frozen and distributed under Sharia-based succession rules that may bear no relation to your wishes. This guide explains how non-Muslim expatriate investors can protect their UAE property through DIFC wills and proper estate planning.
Read guide →Tax · CyprusInheritance and Succession Planning for Property in Cyprus: A Complete Guide
Cyprus abolished inheritance tax in 2000 and imposes no estate duty or gift tax, making it one of the most succession-friendly jurisdictions in the EU. Company structures and Cyprus International Trusts add further planning opportunities for international investors.
Read guide →Buying GuidesHow to Verify a Property Developer Before You Buy: 15 Essential Checks
Off-plan property purchases carry developer risk that completed properties do not. These 15 checks will help you assess whether the developer behind a project is credible, financially sound, and likely to deliver.
Read guide →Property PlaybookHow to Invest in Property Abroad: Step-by-Step Process
A practical, step-by-step guide to the entire process of investing in property abroad — from setting your goals to completing your purchase and managing your asset.
Read guide →Market InsightsHoliday Let Economics: Occupancy, Yields, and Management Costs Explained
Holiday let yields look impressive on developer brochures, but the gap between gross and net returns is often large. This guide explains the real economics of short-term rental property in markets around the world.
Read guide →Property Playbook · United KingdomHoliday Home Ownership in the UK: A Guide for International Buyers
A practical guide to buying and operating a holiday home in the UK, covering the best locations, short-let regulations, tax rules for furnished holiday lettings, and the financial realities of UK holiday property investment.
Read guide →Property Playbook · United Arab EmiratesHoliday Home Ownership in the UAE: A Guide for International Buyers
A practical guide to owning a holiday home in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, covering short-term rental licensing, DET (formerly DTCM) registration, management options, expected returns, and the strategic considerations for overseas buyers.
Read guide →Property Playbook · ThailandHoliday Home Ownership in Thailand: What International Buyers Need to Know
A candid guide to owning a holiday home in Thailand, covering ownership structures, short-term rental economics, management realities, and the practical considerations for foreign buyers.
Read guide →Property Playbook · SpainHoliday Home Ownership in Spain: A Complete Guide for International Buyers
A comprehensive guide to buying and running a holiday home in Spain, covering tourist rental licences, regional regulations, financial performance benchmarks, running costs, and the tax position for non-resident owners.
Read guide →Property Playbook · GreeceHoliday Home Ownership in Greece: A Complete Guide for International Buyers
A practical guide to owning a holiday home in Greece, covering island and mainland markets, short-term rental licensing, seasonal rental economics, running costs, and the tax position for non-resident owners.
Read guide →Property Playbook · EgyptHoliday Home Ownership in Egypt: A Guide to Red Sea and Mediterranean Property
A practical guide to owning a holiday home in Egypt, covering El Gouna and the Red Sea coast, ownership rights, rental income potential, running costs, and the financial realities for international buyers.
Read guide →Property Playbook · CyprusHoliday Home Ownership in Cyprus: A Guide for International Buyers
A comprehensive guide to owning a holiday home in Cyprus, covering the best resort locations, short-term rental economics, tax efficiency for non-resident owners, running costs, and the Permanent Residency route.
Read guide →Property Playbook · Bali, IndonesiaHoliday Home Ownership in Bali: What International Buyers Really Need to Know
An honest guide to owning a holiday home villa in Bali, covering Indonesian ownership structures, the short-term rental market realities, management costs, and the risks every buyer should understand.
Read guide →Speak to a property investment specialist
Our advisers can help you evaluate international property opportunities, financing options, and residency-by-investment routes in your target market.