Yes, the entire sale can be managed remotely. Closing documents can be signed electronically or via a remote online notary (RON), or coordinated through a mobile notary at your local US Embassy or private notary office in the UK.

FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) requires title companies to withhold 15% of the gross sale price at closing for the IRS to ensure foreign sellers pay their US capital gains taxes. This is a withholding tax, not the final tax owed.

You can apply for a FIRPTA Withholding Certificate (Form 8288-B) from the IRS before closing if your actual US tax liability will be significantly less than 15%. If approved, the title company can hold the funds in escrow rather than sending them immediately to the IRS.

No, but you do need an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number). If you do not have one, we can work with an IRS-Certified Acceptance Agent during the sale process to apply for your ITIN so your closing funds can be properly processed.

Thanks to the US-UK Double Taxation Treaty, you generally will not be taxed twice on the same income. You will pay US federal (and potentially state) capital gains taxes first, and you can usually claim a Foreign Tax Credit on your UK Self Assessment to offset UK Capital Gains Tax.

Agent commissions and standard seller closing costs (like title insurance and transfer taxes) are deducted directly from your sale proceeds at closing. You do not need to wire funds out-of-pocket to cover these marketing and transaction expenses.

 I will help coordinate the final readings and cancellation of all your US utility accounts. Your US bank account should remain open until your final property sale proceeds and any subsequent tax refunds are completely settled.

 Once closing documents are finalized and signed, the title company typically wires the net proceeds directly to your UK bank account or international currency account within 24 to 48 business hours.

Yes, you can instruct the US title company to wire your funds directly to an international currency exchange specialist such as Currency Direct. This often saves UK sellers thousands of pounds by offering better exchange rates than high-street banks. Click here for quick rate quote

Yes, it is highly recommended to hire a US CPA who specializes in international tax law. They will file your non-resident US tax return (Form 1040-NR) the following year to calculate your exact capital gains and help you reclaim any over-withheld FIRPTA funds.

Pre-qualification is a rough estimate of what you can borrow based on unverified information. Pre-approval is a formal commitment from a lender who has verified your credit, income, and financial documents, making your offer much stronger to sellers.

Buyers generally pay between 2% and 5% of the loan amount in closing costs, which cover lender fees, title insurance, and taxes. While these are usually paid by the buyer, we can sometimes negotiate for the seller to contribute toward them.

The average timeline is 30 to 45 days from the moment your offer is accepted to the day you get the keys. Finding the right home prior to going under contract usually takes an additional 2 to 8 weeks depending on market inventory

Pre-qualification is a rough estimate of what you can borrow based on unverified information. Pre-approval is a formal commitment from a lender who has verified your credit, income, and financial documents, making your offer much stronger to sellers.

Buyer agent commissions are negotiable and handled differently in every transaction. In many cases, the fee is factored into the overall transaction or covered by the seller, but we will review the specific compensation structure clearly before we begin touring homes

If the appraisal comes in low, we can request a price reduction from the seller, pay the difference in cash (appraisal shortfall), or cancel the contract using your appraisal contingency to protect your earnest money deposit.

Yes, you can submit an offer with a "home sale contingency." This protects you by stating that you are only obligated to buy the new home if your current home successfully closes within a specified timeframe.

Earnest money is a good-faith deposit showing the seller you are serious about the purchase, usually representing 1% to 2% of the purchase price. This money is held in an escrow account and goes toward your down payment or closing costs at final settlement.

A home inspection checks the physical structure and mechanical systems of the house for defects to protect your investment. A home appraisal is required by your lender to determine the objective fair market value of the property.