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London's prime residential market remains one of the world's most enduring stores of value - a byword for stability, heritage architecture, and long-term capital preservation, even through periods of broader market caution.
Central London addresses and the boroughs immediately around them, from period conversions to considered new-build developments, advising both resident and overseas buyers.
We guide clients through the practical realities early - stamp duty, leasehold structures, and survey timing - so decisions are made with full information, not surprises after an offer is accepted.
Yes. There is no restriction on nationality or residence for buying residential property in the UK. If you buy through a company registered outside the UK, that company must first be registered on the Register of Overseas Entities at Companies House.
In England and Northern Ireland, buyers who are not UK resident pay a 2% surcharge on top of the standard Stamp Duty Land Tax rates. If the home is an additional property, or the buyer is a company, the higher-rates surcharge (currently 5%) applies as well. Scotland and Wales have their own taxes and rates. We will introduce you to a tax adviser who can calculate the figure for your purchase.
For a resale, typically eight to twelve weeks from an accepted offer: your solicitor carries out searches and enquiries, then contracts are exchanged (usually with a 10% deposit, at which point the purchase is binding), and completion follows on an agreed date. For off-plan homes you pay a reservation fee, exchange within a few weeks with a deposit set by the developer, and pay the balance when the building completes.
As an estate agency we are required by the Money Laundering Regulations to verify your identity and the source of the funds you are using before a purchase proceeds. We keep this discreet and as light as the law allows, and the same checks help a seller take your offer seriously.
Most London flats are leasehold. Ask your solicitor about the length of the lease remaining, the ground rent, the service charge and what it covers, and any planned major works. A short lease can affect both mortgage options and resale value.
General guidance, reviewed October 2026, not legal or tax advice. We will introduce you to independent lawyers and tax advisers in United Kingdom for your purchase.