Non-resident UK property sales fall 9% in latest tax year
HMRC data shows non-resident UK property sales fell by 9% to 16,520 homes in the year to April 2026, with declines at the top end.
New data from HMRC reveals a significant shift in the UK property market regarding non-resident sellers. Figures obtained by Bowmore Wealth Group indicate that the number of residential properties sold by overseas individuals dropped by nearly 9% during the latest tax year. This decline marks a notable reduction in transaction volume from foreign owners compared to the previous period.
Specific statistics show that non-resident individuals sold 16,520 homes in the year leading up to 5 April 2026. This figure represents a decrease from the 18,100 properties sold by non-residents during the preceding 12 months. The data highlights a clear downward trend in the volume of homes being divested by international buyers within the UK.
The report further notes that this reduction in activity was also observed at the top end of the market. While the specific figures for high-value transactions are not detailed in the excerpt, the overall trend suggests a cooling in sales activity from overseas sellers across the residential sector. This contraction in non-resident sales contributes to the broader understanding of current market dynamics in the UK.