Do I have to inform HMRC when I sell my house?

5th February 2025
1 min
James Lancaster

Yes, you need to report the sale of your house – even if it is a quick property sale – to HMRC within 60 days of the sale! Within that time frame, you must also pay any legal costs, such as Capital Gains Tax. If you’re selling the house of a deceased person, then you

Yes, you need to report the sale of your house – even if it is a quick property sale – to HMRC within 60 days of the sale! Within that time frame, you must also pay any legal costs, such as Capital Gains Tax.

If you’re selling the house of a deceased person, then you must also declare that to HMRC.