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Service 10 · International Property

Buying property, somewhere else.

Sourcing, financing and tax-structuring for property abroad, from a holiday home in Provence to a buy-to-let portfolio in London.

International Property · Provence
International Property · Provence
01 / Overview

What it is, and what it isn't.

Buying property in another country involves choices most buyers only make once: who owns it, how it is financed, how the tax works in both the country of purchase and your country of residence, and who inherits it.

We coordinate the purchase end-to-end: introductions to trusted local agents and notaires, structuring advice on ownership and finance, FX execution, mortgage arrangement and succession planning.

02 / Benefits

Why our clients use it.

The four things our clients most often tell us they value, drawn from a decade of conversations about this part of our work.

01

Trusted local partners

Vetted agents, notaires and lawyers in each market we cover, chosen for service and honesty.

02

Ownership structuring

Personal, corporate or trust ownership, recommended based on tax and succession rather than habit.

03

Integrated finance & FX

Mortgage and currency arrangement coordinated by one team.

04

Tax projections

Annual running cost, capital gains and inheritance positions modelled before you commit.

03 / How we work

A simple, four-step engagement.

From the first call to ongoing service: what to expect, and when.

— STEP 01
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Brief

Where, what for, what budget, what currency. The shape of the purchase emerges from a single conversation.

— STEP 02
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Structure

Decide ownership and finance structure with full tax impact mapped out.

— STEP 03
03

Introduce

Local agents and notaires introduced; we attend key meetings remotely.

— STEP 04
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Close

FX, mortgage and completion coordinated to land on the same day.

04 / Frequently asked

The questions we actually get asked.

If yours isn't covered, we're an email or a phone call away; see Contact below.

01
Which countries do you cover?
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Most regularly: UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong. Others on request via our network.
02
Should I buy in my own name?
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Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It depends on the jurisdiction, the size and the inheritance picture. We model both before you decide.
03
Do you receive a commission from agents?
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No. Our fee is paid by you, transparently. Local agents are paid by the seller, in the usual way.
04
What about ongoing management?
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We can introduce reputable property managers in each market for upkeep, lettings and tax filing.
Take the next step

Start the conversation.

We offer an initial consultation without fee or obligation. It is a chance to discuss your circumstances and determine if our approach fits your needs.