Investment in UK real estate can provide:-
• A stable and secure income return
• Potential for capital growth
• Ability to finance the investment
• Ability to enhance returns through leveraged acquisitions
• A hedge against inflation
Lubbock Fine has developed specialist services catering for both UK and International real estate investors. These are outlined below.
Financial administration and reporting
Removing the burden of the administrative tasks, we will process rent demands, collect the rents, settle expenses, deal with quarterly VAT returns, deal with all banking transactions and maintain accounting records.
In addition to preparing annual financial statements, we provide periodic reports supplying a detailed understanding of the investment.
Acquisition, finance and structuring
Due to the complexity of many property transactions and the variety of ways that property can be exploited, careful planning is required to maximise the return on investment.
We assist clients using our contacts (and/or associations) with property consultants seeking properties that meet investment criteria which, in many cases, are capital growth.
The process involves identifying investment requirements, locating an appropriate property, securing suitable non-recourse finance against the properties, advising upon the appropriate structure to minimise UK tax liabilities and assisting in achieving capital growth through rent reviews and active management.
A clear indication of our reputation in this area is that the majority of our new clients come from referrals.
UK tax compliance
We deal with compliance requirements of UK tax authorities on a timely basis for clients, especially those based overseas. The best structure to minimise UK tax liability may involve an offshore company and/or trust. We are able to assist in structuring these and in providing the infrastructure for their operation.
We assist clients in registration for Value Added Tax, where appropriate, and obtaining Inland Revenue approval for a non-resident landlord to receive UK rental income with no tax deducted at source.
The tax treatment of gains on property transactions depends upon the intentions at the time of purchase and their future use. We advise on the appropriate structure to ensure that tax legislation and the return on investment is maximized.
If you’d like to know more about UK real estate services, please email
pankajshah@lubbockfine.co.uk
