Invest in Florida rental property from the UK.
British buyers have owned Florida property for decades, mostly for the sun. The rental case is different: we set up the U.S. entity, buy through licensed partners and run the property as an income asset rather than a holiday home.
Why British buyers look at Florida.
New residents yearly
Florida has ranked as the top state for domestic migration for three consecutive years, adding more than 300,000 new residents a year. Every one of them needs somewhere to live, and most rent before they buy.
No state income tax
Florida charges no state income tax on rental income. Over a multi-year hold, that difference compounds against states with higher taxes, which is a large part of why people move to Florida in the first place.
The price range that works best
Florida still has a deep stock of single and multi-family properties between $150,000 and $300,000, where the rent-to-price ratios make sense, and where a first property does not demand a fortune.
What is different when you buy from the UK.
These are the points that come up in every conversation with British owners. We flag them early so nothing surprises you later, and we work alongside your accountant on the detail.
Withholding when you sell
When a non-U.S. owner sells, the buyer is generally required to withhold a portion of the sale price for the IRS. It is credited against your actual liability, but it changes what you receive at closing and should be planned for.
The UK–U.S. tax treaties
The UK and the United States have both an income tax treaty and an estate tax treaty. They affect how rental income is taxed and how U.S. estate tax exposure is treated for UK residents. Your accountant should confirm how they apply to you.
Reporting the income at home
UK residents are taxed on worldwide income, so U.S. rental income is reportable to HMRC, with relief generally available for U.S. tax already paid. We supply the statements to support the filing.
No exchange controls, but real exposure
Moving funds is straightforward from the UK. What matters is that the asset and the income sit in dollars, so the sterling value of both moves with the rate.
Rentalogic is not a tax or legal advisor. The points above are the topics to raise with your own accountant, not advice on how they apply to you.
How it works from here.
Your U.S. structure
We form your LLC in Florida and, if you need one, help open a U.S. bank account. No residency or visa is required.
The property
You set the criteria. Certified partner brokers search against it and bring you options, you decide which one to buy, and we coordinate the negotiation and closing.
Rented and reporting
Tenants, rent collection, maintenance and monthly statements, with disbursements to your bank account.
Questions from British owners.
Not really. A holiday home is bought for use and rented around it. We buy for rental yield first, in the price bands where the rent-to-price math works, and manage it as an income asset.
It helps, and we assist with opening one where needed. Your LLC is formed first, and rent is disbursed to the account you nominate.
You approve the property before closing and any significant spend afterwards. Everything between those decisions is ours, and you watch it from your account.
Investing from somewhere else.
We work the same way from every country on this list. Pick yours to see what changes and what does not.
Let’s get started.
Tell us your budget and your goal. We come back with a plan, the numbers, and the exact costs.