London's skyline, including the Gherkin and Lloyd's of London, with the buildings of the Docklands in the right background. Photo: Handout
London's skyline, including the Gherkin and Lloyd's of London, with the buildings of the Docklands in the right background. Photo: Handout
Lee Sleight
Opinion

Opinion

Concrete Analysis by Lee Sleight

As Hongkongers rush for UK property, beware of this 40 per cent inheritance tax pain

  • Acquiring UK residential property comes with a substantial inheritance tax liability, regardless of residence or domicile status
  • Estate and succession planning to ensure adequate liquidity can help avoid burdening future beneficiaries with unwelcome tax liability

Lee Sleight
Lee Sleight

Updated: 1:02pm, 24 Nov, 2020

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London's skyline, including the Gherkin and Lloyd's of London, with the buildings of the Docklands in the right background. Photo: Handout
London's skyline, including the Gherkin and Lloyd's of London, with the buildings of the Docklands in the right background. Photo: Handout
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