Own Property in the UK.
Manage It from Anywhere.

Yes. Many landlords successfully let UK property while living overseas. Seven Living can act as your UK-based letting and management partner, handling tenant enquiries, viewings, referencing, tenancy set-up, rent collection, maintenance coordination and ongoing communication on your behalf.

Our role is to give you practical, local support so your property, tenants and income are managed properly while you are abroad.

A UK bank account can make rent collection and payments easier, but your requirements will depend on your circumstances, mortgage arrangements and tax position.

If you do not currently have a UK bank account, our team can discuss the practical options with you and work with your solicitor, accountant or financial adviser where needed.

The Non-Resident Landlord Scheme is an HMRC scheme that applies where a landlord has UK rental income and their usual place of abode is outside the UK. Under the scheme, letting agents may need to deduct tax from UK rental income and pay it to HMRC, unless HMRC has approved the landlord to receive rent without tax deducted.

If this applies to you, we can help you understand the practical steps involved and recommend that you take independent tax advice for your specific circumstances.

For fully managed properties, we collect rent from the tenant, monitor payments and provide landlord statements. If rent is late, we can follow up with the tenant and keep you updated.

This gives overseas landlords a clearer view of rental income and removes the need to chase payments from abroad.

Tenants can report maintenance issues to our team, and we coordinate repairs using our in-house support and approved contractor network where appropriate.

We assess the issue, arrange suitable action, communicate with the tenant and keep you updated. For urgent repairs, our aim is to deal with matters quickly to protect the property and support the tenant.

Yes. Where inspections are included in your service level, we provide property inspection updates and reports so you can understand the condition of your property without needing to be in the UK.

Inspection reports can help identify maintenance issues, monitor tenancy standards and give landlords greater peace of mind.

We carry out comprehensive tenant referencing before a tenancy begins. This may include identity verification, affordability checks, employment verification, Right to Rent checks and previous landlord references where applicable.

Our aim is to help landlords make informed decisions and reduce risk before agreeing a tenancy.

Our team acts as your local point of contact in the UK. If an urgent maintenance issue arises, we can coordinate appropriate contractors, communicate with tenants and keep you updated throughout the process.

This helps ensure urgent matters are dealt with quickly, even when you are not in the country.

Yes. If you decide to sell your UK property while living overseas, Seven Living can introduce you to our sales team and help coordinate the process with the relevant parties.

Where appropriate, we can support with property access, tenant communication, sales progression and the transition from letting to sale. Legal and tax advice should be taken separately for your individual circumstances.

Yes. We understand that overseas landlords often need clear and convenient communication across different time zones. Our team can communicate by email, phone or WhatsApp where appropriate, helping you stay informed without needing to be based in the UK.

Yes. Seven Living also offers short-let and serviced accommodation support through our specialist short-let service, working with platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com and corporate accommodation providers.

This can be an option for landlords who want to explore flexible letting strategies, reduce void periods or maximise income potential, subject to property suitability, local rules and building restrictions.

In many cases, no. Much of the lettings and management process can be completed remotely using digital documentation, electronic signatures and regular communication with our team.

Depending on your circumstances, we can discuss whether any in-person steps are required and how best to manage the process from abroad.