Tax when you sell property

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Selling overseas property

You pay Capital Gains Tax when you 鈥榙ispose of鈥� overseas property if you鈥檙e resident in the UK.

There are special rules if you鈥檙e resident in the UK but your permanent home (鈥榙omicile鈥�) is abroad.

You may also have to pay tax in the country you made the gain. If you鈥檙e taxed twice, you may be able to claim relief.

If you鈥檙e non-resident

Non-residents may have to pay UK tax on overseas property if they return to the UK within 5 years of leaving.