Capital gains for property

Are you selling a property and concerned about how Capital Gains tax will affect your profits? Whether you're selling a main residence or buy-to-let, our experienced tax consultants are here to help you navigate the complexities of CGT and minimize your tax liabilities.
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PERSONALIZED CGT PLANNING

NAVIGATE UK TAX WITH CONFIDENCE

Specialist Expertise - We focus exclusively on CGT for new arrivals, British expats and global professionals.



Bespoke Advice - Personalized compliant CGT strategies to reduce liabilities and maximize reliefs.



Cross border knowledge - Expertise in UK double taxation agreements to mitigate double taxation.
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Moving to the UK / living in the UK

Learn how you can exempt property sales from UK taxation through use of the remittance basis and FIG scheme.

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Leaving the UK / living overseas

Learn the implications of selling your home while you are overseas and reliefs available to non-residents.

KEY TAX POINTS

GET YOUR PROPERTY AFFAIRS IN ORDER

If you are considering selling your UK home, there are special reporting and tax payment rules for disposals of UK residential property.



The sale will always be within the scope of UK capital gains tax, irrespective of your resident status, nationality status or citizenship status at the date of disposal.



We have highlighted six key areas to consider if you are selling your UK home.

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CGT tax rate
CGT tax rate is 18% or 24% depending on your level of income.
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Gain calculation
The gain is calculated by deducting qualifying costs including enhancements.
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Tax reliefs
The gain can be reduced for period(s) the property was your main residence.
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AEA
The annual exempt amount of £3,000 can be deducted from the net gain.
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Non-residents
Non-residents can rebase the acquisition cost to the market value at 5 April 2015.
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Notifying HMRC
You may need to file a capital gains tax return within 60 days of completion.
WORK WITH GTC

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CGT BILL

If you're planning to sell a property or have already sold one, it’s important to understand the tax implications and ensure you pay the right amount of CGT. 



GTC offer expert advice and services designed to help you minimise your tax bill while maximising the return from your property sale.
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