If you own rental property in the UK but live abroad, meeting your UK tax obligations can be a real challenge. The rules are complex, the deadlines are strict — and getting it wrong can result in penalties or overpaid tax.
At UK Tax Returns, we specialise in supporting non-resident landlords with their UK Self Assessment tax returns. Whether you own one property or several, we ensure your rental income is reported accurately, your tax position is optimised, and your affairs stay fully compliant with HMRC.
We understand the additional issues faced by landlords living overseas — including withholding tax charged under the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme, navigating time zones, and managing filing deadlines from afar.
We handle it all on your behalf. We make the process straightforward, secure, and stress-free. We’re here to explain what applies to your situation, in plain English, with full transparency on costs and deadlines.
Specialists in the quirks of non-resident taxation with cross border considerations
Fully online process — no need to visit the UK, or post documents to us
Fixed-fee pricing with no surprises
Members of the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT), and a registered tax agent with HMRC
Responsive, experienced, and tax qualified primary contact
Direct liaison with HMRC on your behalf

Yes. If you receive rental income from UK property, you are liable to report that income here — even if you are a non-resident for tax purposes. This is because the asset, being the rental property, is located here.
The NRL is a HMRC scheme that applies to landlords who live outside the UK for more than six months per year. It requires letting agents or tenants to deduct basic rate tax from rental income unless you register with HMRC for gross payment.
Yes. Even if your letting agent has deducted tax at source under the NRL scheme, you must still need to file a Self Assessment tax return to declare your income, claim expenses, and ensure your tax is correctly calculated, and to have any excess tax refunded to you.
Allowable expenses typically include letting agent fees, repairs and maintenance, insurance, mortgage interest (with restrictions), council tax and utilities if paid by you, cleaning etc. We’ll guide you through exactly what can and can’t be claimed to reduce your tax bill legally and efficiently.
You can file and pay your UK Self Assessment tax return online, or a UK tax advisor can do it for you. Your advisor can also liaise with your letting agent and HMRC on your behalf. You will need to pay HMRC directly, but this can be done online and we can provide full instructions.
Yes. The entire process can be handled remotely — securely and digitally — through your tax advisor. There’s no need to physically be in the UK to stay compliant. All of our forms can be completed electronically, on screen.
If you own your rental property jointly (e.g. with a spouse), each person must report their share of income and expenses. We offer a reduced rate for preparing the second person’s return alongside yours.
Possibly. This depends on your country of residence and its domestic tax rules. Many countries have double taxation treaty in place with the UK, which means that any tax paid to HMRC in the UK will often carry a tax credit for your home country. Your local advisor can help — we only assist with the UK compliance, and we’d recommend that you also seek advice in your country of residence.
HMRC may impose penalties, interest, or even open a tax investigation. They have data-matching tools and access to property records, and share data with 120 counties worldwide. Therefore it's much safer to stay compliant. Using a tax advisor can help you avoid costly mistakes or omissions.
Filing a tax return can appear simple and straightforward on the surface — until it isn’t. Even for seemingly basic situations, the rules can be confusing, the forms unforgiving, and the consequences of getting it wrong far from trivial. Whether you're reporting rental income, capital gains, foreign assets or complex income sources, the risk of missing something important is very real.
Whether you’re a landlord, investor, or simply someone who wants to make sure their affairs are in order, working with UK Tax Returns is a smart investment in both peace of mind and financial confidence.