Insights
Forecasts, city comparisons and practical guides from the BPG research desk.
Stamp Duty, tax on rent, mortgages and how you take your income — the two ownership routes compared side by side, and a simple guide to which one fits you.
Read the brief · 7 min readWhy UK property can be taxed on death even if you live in the Gulf, why a UK will matters alongside Islamic inheritance, and the planning steps families take.
Read the brief · 7 min readHow UK capital gains tax works when a non-resident sells, the 60-day deadline to report and pay, the costs you can deduct, and how a sale runs remotely.
Read the brief · 6 min readFour years of student rent compared with owning the home — a worked example on a £200,000 apartment, what the home is worth after graduation, and when renting still wins.
Read the brief · 7 min readHow letting by the night compares with a standard tenancy — a worked example on a £190,000 city-centre apartment, the numbers that matter most, and the rules to check first.
Read the brief · 6 min readEngland’s biggest rental reform in a generation took effect on 1 May 2026. What changed, what it means for GCC landlords, and how to keep a property let and profitable.
Read the brief · 6 min readFrom 6 April 2027 UK rental income gets its own, higher tax rates. What changes, what it costs, and the steps to take now.
Read the brief · 6 min readWhy many investors spread their cash across several mortgaged properties instead of buying one outright — with a worked example and the risks explained.
Read the brief · 7 min readEvery cost from reservation to first rent — Stamp Duty, legal fees, furnishing and running costs — with a worked example on a £250,000 Manchester apartment.
Read the brief · 6 min readSavills expects the North West and Yorkshire to outpace London by more than two to one. Here is what that means for GCC investors.
Read the brief · 6 min readFour growth cities, four different investment profiles. How to match the city to your goals.
Read the brief · 7 min readWhy many Gulf families buy near campus instead of renting — and why the student’s own name is often the smartest choice.
Read the brief · 7 min readHow home purchase plans work, who offers them, and what overseas buyers should expect.
Read the brief · 5 min readA concise view of yield, affordability, regeneration and occupier demand beyond prime London.
Read the brief · 5 min readWhat to review before committing: developer track record, payment stages, legal protections and rental assumptions.
Read the brief · 6 min readHow UK property supports diversification for investors balancing regional and international assets.
Read the brief · 5 min read
6 pages · PDF · English & Arabic
Everything a Gulf investor needs before buying in the UK: cities, costs, Stamp Duty, financing, tax and letting.
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