London Letting Agent for Overseas Landlords in Asia

01 · Who we help

Four kinds of people we help most

Our guides are for people who live in one time zone and own, or want to own, a flat in another.

We work the same way: messages, video calls and plain answers.

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01 / Landlords abroad

You own a London flat

You want it let, managed and kept compliant without flying in.

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02 / Buyers abroad

You are thinking of buying

You want a straight answer on a building, a rent, or the stamp duty you will actually pay.

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03 / Parents

Your child is coming to study

At LSBU, London College of Communication or another London university.

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04 / New arrivals

You are moving to London

To work or study, and you need a flat near the Elephant.

02 · Three ways in

Let it, ask us, or meet a partner

You do not have to switch agents to talk to us.

You might want us to let and manage your flat, give you an honest second opinion, or find help outside our patch.

We let and manage your flat

We find tenants, run the compliance and look after the flat while you are overseas.

Our patch is Elephant & Castle, SE1 and SE17.

Rental valuation and marketing
Referencing and Right to Rent checks
Non-Resident Landlord scheme handled

03 · The guides

From buying to selling, in order

Start with can foreigners buy property in the UK? and mortgages for non-UK residents if you have not bought yet.

If you already let a flat, read the Non-Resident Landlord scheme and how to complete form NRL1.

For the area, read letting in Elephant & Castle and student flats near LSBU and LCC.

01DecideCan you buy, and what will it cost?
02FinanceMortgages for non-UK residents
03BuyStamp duty and the 2% surcharge
04LetTenants, rules and the NRL scheme
05SellNon-resident CGT within 60 days

The overseas owner’s journey, and the guide for each step.

04 · Building guides

The buildings we know best

Our building guides cover the main residential towers and schemes at Elephant & Castle.

Read Strata SE1, One the Elephant and Elephant Park.

Storeys at Strata SE10408 flats, completed 2010

Homes at One the Elephant0Tower and pavilion, 2016

Homes at Elephant Park0About 3,200 when complete

Sources: Wikipedia (Strata SE1, One The Elephant); Lendlease, June 2025 (Elephant Park).

05 · What changed

The rules that moved in 2026 and 2027

Letting in England changed a great deal in 2026, and more is due in 2027.

These are the dates that matter to an owner living abroad; the Renters’ Rights Act guide covers the detail for agents.

6 Apr 2026 · In force
Making Tax Digital starts
Mandatory for landlords with UK property income over £50,000; for non-residents, only UK property income counts.
1 May 2026 · In force
Renters’ Rights Act in force
Tenancies became periodic, section 21 went, and rent in advance is capped at one month.
1 Oct 2026 · Happening now
Right to Rent update
Digital ID checks must use certified providers; visa holders share an eVisa code.
6 Apr 2027 · Coming
Property tax rates rise
22%, 42% and 47% on property income; the NRL deduction is expected to follow to 22%. Source ↗
Jul–Oct 2027 · Coming
London landlord registration
The Private Rented Sector Database window for London runs 15 July to 14 October 2027.

Sources: HMRC, GOV.UK, Home Office, House of Commons Library.

06 · Choosing an agent

Questions to ask any London agent

Whoever you choose, an agent for an owner abroad needs to do more than find a tenant.

Tick what your current agent already does for you.

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Tick what your current agent already does.

FAQ · letting agent for overseas landlords in London

Questions, answered

What owners, buyers and parents abroad ask us first.

Yes. We let and manage flats in SE1 and SE17 for owners who live abroad, including in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, and we run the Non-Resident Landlord scheme for them.

English. We can also help in Cantonese or Malay: written messages are translated, and for calls we can bring in a Cantonese- or Malay-speaking contact. Tell us when you book.

We let and manage in SE1 and SE17. For other parts of London, or for buying and selling, we introduce you to a partner agent we trust and stay on hand.

It depends on the service and the flat. Book a call and we will quote in writing before you commit to anything.

Yes. You can book a call for a second opinion on rent, compliance or a building before deciding anything.

Next · keep reading

Where to go from here

International propertyNon-Resident Landlord schemeHow HMRC taxes your London rent while you live abroad, and how to be paid in full.Read →International propertyBuying UK property from abroadCan foreigners buy UK property? Stamp duty, the 2% surcharge, tax and the checks.Read →International propertyLetting in Elephant & CastleThe area, the buildings, the regeneration and the local rules for landlords in SE1 and SE17.Read →International propertyStudent flats near LSBU and LCCHalls, private flats, guarantors and the 2026 rent-in-advance rules, for students and parents.Read →International propertyElephant Park guideEvery phase of Lendlease’s 3,200-home regeneration, from Trafalgar Place to The Wilderly.Read →Lettings & property managementRenters’ Rights Act guideWhat the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 changed for letting agents in England, what is still to come, the fines, and a compliance checklist.Read →

Sources · every fact on this page

Where the facts come from

General information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change, so check the official source or a qualified adviser before you act.

[1]Check if you’re eligible for Making Tax Digital for Income TaxHMRC · updated 26 Mar 2026

[2]Guide to the Renters’ Rights ActGOV.UK

[3]Landlord’s guide to right to rent checksHome Office · 1 Oct 2026

[4]Change to tax rates for property, savings and dividend income: technical noteHMRC · updated 30 Sep 2026

[5]Property, savings and dividend income tax rates (CBP-10450)House of Commons Library · updated 8 Jul 2026

[6]Get ready to register: the Private Rented Sector DatabaseGOV.UK · 10 Sep 2026

[7]Strata SE1Wikipedia

[8]One The ElephantWikipedia

[9]Major milestone as The Wilderly tops outLendlease · 24 Jun 2025

Cantonese or Malay on request

Own a flat in London? Talk it through with us.

A short call in English, or in Cantonese or Malay if you ask when you book. Tell us what you own or want to buy, and where you live, and we will tell you plainly what we would do.

01Pick a slot that suits your time zone

02Tell us about the flat or the plan

03We let and manage it, advise you, or introduce a partner we trust

Pick a day that suits

Book twenty minutes →

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London property help for owners in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia