My partner and I are selling both our PPR and a flat, which we currently rent out, and are relocating to Finland. The flat is owned by my partner who is a Finnish national. My partner has lived in the UK permanently for the past 11 years. She has owned the flat for 6 years and has rented it out for the past 4 years. She has not worked for 2 years and, apart from the flat, does not receive any income. I would appreciate it if someone could advise us whether their would be any way to reduce the CGT on the sale of the flat

Hi I am happy to look at this for you in detail if you would like to email me at ian763@aol.com. I am a chartered accountant and property investor. Best Regards Ian

You may find it more tax efficient to keep the investment property and sell after living abroad for 5 tax years. But then, who knows what the tax rules will be in 5 years trime.

I believe there will be very little to pay on this transaction. I would favour the move now in which the letting relief is gong to have a major impact. Your tax affairs are sufficiently complex this year to be seeking professional support from a tax advisor. Your wife's project management can be used to reduce the profits but be awre they will be taxed on her. I would have thought you would be happy develop a free telephone consultation to discuss your affairs. Please feel to email me on colin@cranleys.co.uk