REAL ESTATE

Buying and owning a high-value property for your own use, or that of your family, can be complex - particularly when making purchases across borders or when dealing with properties other than your primary residence.

We can help by:

• Structuring the ownership of the asset in line with long-term family objectives and succession plans, enhancing confidentiality, ensuring compliance and optimising tax exposure.
• Preparing appropriate tax returns and claims for the jurisdiction of the property.
• Preparing for and dealing with tax compliance requirements associated with sale or transfer.
• Escrow services for purchases and sales.

Commercial property remains a staple for many private and institutional investors across the world. Our international team is highly experienced in supporting complex, cross-border property transactions and investment structures.

We can help by:

• Structuring ownership through the most appropriate international company or trust structure for your needs.
• Preparing necessary tax returns and claims in the asset's jurisdiction.
• Ensuring compliance with local tax rules associated with a sale, such as UK stamp duty and land taxes.
• Providing escrow services for high value transactions.
• Managing complex property portfolios, such as student accommodation, hotels, shopping centres or office blocks.
• Taking care of financial accounting and reporting requirements including complex accounting adjustments, waterfall calculations and management fee calculations.