UK Property Tax Changes and Dubai: Side by Side.
From 6 April 2027 UK rental profits are due to be taxed at 24%, 44% or 49%, if Parliament passes the Finance Bill. Dubai charges a 4% DLD fee to buy and no annual property tax, and a UK resident still pays UK tax on Dubai rent and gains. In 19 pages: both sets of rules side by side at every stage, what changes if you move, two worked examples and ten questions for your tax adviser. General information, not tax advice.
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From 6 April 2027 UK rental profits are due to be taxed at 24%, 44% or 49%, if Parliament passes the Finance Bill. Dubai charges a 4% DLD fee to buy and no annual property tax, and a UK resident still pays UK tax on Dubai rent and gains. In 19 pages: both sets of rules side by side at every stage, what changes if you move, two worked examples and ten questions for your tax adviser. General information, not tax advice.
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Everything you need to make an informed decision
What the 28 October 2026 Budget changed for landlords, with dates and status
Buying: stamp duty and its surcharges beside Dubai's 4% DLD fee
Owning and letting: council tax, the GBP 2m surcharge and the 2027 rental rates beside the Dubai side
Selling and inheriting: UK capital gains and inheritance tax beside Dubai's sale rules and DIFC wills
What UK residence means for Dubai rent and gains, and what changes if you move
Two worked examples and ten questions to take to your tax adviser