United Kingdom Real Estate for Americans
New-build London homes from established developers, offered through our partner API Global.
Why Americans are buying in London
London is one of the world’s deepest property markets, with steady rental demand from students and working professionals. Many American buyers look at new-build apartments in regeneration areas as a long-term hold, with professional letting and management available.
Jerrod, a Texas REALTOR® with the NAR Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, helps you weigh your options and introduces you to the local team that handles the purchase.
What to know before you buy
- Americans can buy property in England without special permission. Most new-build apartments are sold as long leaseholds rather than freehold, so check the lease length, the service charge and any ground rent.
- A solicitor (conveyancer) handles the purchase. New builds are often bought off-plan, with a deposit at exchange of contracts and the balance due at completion, so line up your financing early.
- Budget for Stamp Duty Land Tax on top of the price. Buyers who live outside the UK pay an extra surcharge, and owning another home anywhere, including in the US, can add another. Ask a UK conveyancer for the exact figure.
- UK tax applies to rental income, and you’ll still report it in the US. Work with a cross-border tax professional.
Rules on taxes, residency, and rentals change. Nothing on this page is legal, tax, or immigration advice — always confirm with qualified professionals in the UK.
Current UK listings
New UK listings are being added. Send Jerrod a note below to hear about properties before they’re posted.
See it in person: discovery trips
Buying abroad is easier when you’ve walked the neighborhoods. Jerrod can help you plan a property discovery trip to London, with viewings arranged through our local partner. A discovery trip never obligates you to buy.
Talk to Jerrod about UK
Tell us what you’re looking for — rental income, a retirement home, or a full relocation — and Jerrod will connect you with a vetted local team and help you plan next steps, including a property discovery trip if you’d like to see homes in person.
Our UK partner: API Global
Passports to Property works with API Global, a property investment firm that started in Dubai and now has offices across several continents, offering new-build developments from established UK developers. Each listing names the company that represents it.
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