Real Estate Tax

Real Estate Tax

Real Estate Tax

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Overview

Real estate transactions have become increasingly unpredictable following global economic turbulence. This has created unique challenges for investors and businesses alike when investing in prime and ‘super prime’ real estate assets. To navigate these commercial and economic complexities, investors and businesses need innovative, forward-thinking solutions that go beyond compliance, offering them a strategic advantage. 

Building intelligent tax solutions

Our Real Estate Tax team, led by Elizabeth Bradley, who is ranked Band 1 in Real Estate Tax by the leading legal directories, is an integral part of the firm’s market-leading real estate practice. We help our clients navigate complex cross-border real estate transactions through our expansive global network.

We advise a broad range of clients, including banks, developers, investors, institutional investors, private clients with real estate assets, funds (including sovereign wealth institutional funds), corporate occupiers, hotels, student accommodation providers and government agencies.

With a deep understanding of the nuances of the real estate sector, we work closely with clients to craft tax strategies that align with their corporate strategic objectives. Our commitment to excellence ensures seamless integration of tax solutions into all real estate activities—whether property acquisitions, developments, joint ventures or M&A.

Our services

We advise on a range of real estate transactions, including:

  • Tax structuring of real estate transactions
  • Property acquisitions
  • Property developments
  • Leasing and holding structures
  • Investments for residents and non-residents
  • Funds, joint ventures, and M&A
  • Property company takeovers
  • Listings and M&A

A globally recognized team

Renowned for delivering exceptional results in an increasingly complex tax landscape, our team has consistently received excellent client feedback from our clients. These insights have been independently researched by tax specialist industry publications such as the International Tax Review, and leading legal directories Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

Very strong Real Estate Tax team.

Legal 500 UK 2026

BCLP is highly responsive and demonstrates high levels of client service and care. They highlight relevant tax law changes ahead of time and draw out their significance and relevance.

Chambers UK 2026


Elizabeth Bradley

Elizabeth Bradley
+44 (0) 20 3400 2323

Elizabeth Bradley

Elizabeth Bradley
+44 (0) 20 3400 2323

Meet the team


Elizabeth Bradley

Elizabeth Bradley
+44 (0) 20 3400 2323

Related capabilities

  • Real Estate

  • Tax

Related insights

News
Sep 01, 2026

Capital Gains Tax Receipts: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in GB News

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in GB News on 30 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and whether the recent increase can be sustained over the longer term. Elizabeth warned that the rise in CGT liabilities may be temporary and driven by taxpayers bringing forward disposals ahead of anticipated tax changes.
News
Sep 01, 2026

Elizabeth Bradley Discusses Capital Gains Tax Trends in the Daily Mail

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in the Daily Mail on 29 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and the impact of taxpayer behaviour on future tax revenues. Elizabeth commented that the recent surge in CGT liabilities may be driven by forestalling ahead of anticipated tax changes.
News
Aug 31, 2026

“Bumper Liabilities” Could be Borrowing From Future Years - Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in the International Advisor

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in the International Advisor on 27 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and whether the recent increase can be sustained over the longer term. Elizabeth warned that the surge in CGT liabilities may reflect taxpayers bringing forward disposals ahead of anticipated tax changes, potentially reducing tax receipts in future years.
News
Aug 31, 2026

Elizabeth Bradley Comments on the Future of Capital Gains Tax Receipts in 'This is Money'

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in This is Money on 27 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax receipts and the potential impact of taxpayer behaviour ahead of expected tax changes.
News
Aug 31, 2026

Future Capital Gains Tax Receipts: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in GB News

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in GB News on 27 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax receipts and the potential implications for future tax revienues. 
News
Jun 10, 2026

BCLP Ranked in US Legal 500

News
Feb 27, 2026

CGT receipts jump 69% in January as allowance cuts bite - Elizabeth Bradley quoted in Money Marketing

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, provided an insight on ‘CGT receipts jump 69% in January as allowance cuts bite’ in an article published in ‘Money Marketing’ on 20 February 2026. An excerpt is provided below.

Related insights

News
Sep 01, 2026
Capital Gains Tax Receipts: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in GB News
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in GB News on 30 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and whether the recent increase can be sustained over the longer term. Elizabeth warned that the rise in CGT liabilities may be temporary and driven by taxpayers bringing forward disposals ahead of anticipated tax changes.
News
Sep 01, 2026
Elizabeth Bradley Discusses Capital Gains Tax Trends in the Daily Mail
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in the Daily Mail on 29 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and the impact of taxpayer behaviour on future tax revenues. Elizabeth commented that the recent surge in CGT liabilities may be driven by forestalling ahead of anticipated tax changes.
News
Aug 31, 2026
“Bumper Liabilities” Could be Borrowing From Future Years - Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in the International Advisor
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in the International Advisor on 27 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and whether the recent increase can be sustained over the longer term. Elizabeth warned that the surge in CGT liabilities may reflect taxpayers bringing forward disposals ahead of anticipated tax changes, potentially reducing tax receipts in future years.
News
Aug 31, 2026
Elizabeth Bradley Comments on the Future of Capital Gains Tax Receipts in 'This is Money'
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in This is Money on 27 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax receipts and the potential impact of taxpayer behaviour ahead of expected tax changes.
News
Aug 31, 2026
Future Capital Gains Tax Receipts: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in GB News
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in GB News on 27 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax receipts and the potential implications for future tax revienues. 
Awards
Jul 23, 2026
BCLP Recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
News
Jun 30, 2026
BCLP advises €2.3 Billion Sale of Proudreed Industrial Portfolio
News
Jun 10, 2026
BCLP Ranked in US Legal 500
News
Feb 27, 2026
CGT receipts jump 69% in January as allowance cuts bite - Elizabeth Bradley quoted in Money Marketing
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, provided an insight on ‘CGT receipts jump 69% in January as allowance cuts bite’ in an article published in ‘Money Marketing’ on 20 February 2026. An excerpt is provided below.