What does Fraser Bond do?

Fraser Bond is a London property consultancy established in 1983. We provide residential and commercial real estate services including agency, lettings, investment, development consultancy, property management, lease advisory, valuation, and portfolio management to private clients, companies, institutions, and governments in the UK and internationally.

Does Fraser Bond help with property investment in London?

Yes. Fraser Bond has a dedicated Central London investment agency team covering all aspects of acquisitions and disposals, including securing funding and sale-and-leaseback arrangements. We have completed transactions worth over ten billion pounds.

Does Fraser Bond handle commercial property?

Yes. We provide commercial property agency, management, development consultancy, lease advisory, business rates advice, tenant representation, and expert witness services across office, retail, industrial, and alternative commercial sectors throughout the UK.

Can Fraser Bond manage my property portfolio?

Yes. Fraser Bond provides full portfolio management for residential and commercial property portfolios, including lettings, asset management, performance reporting, and disposal strategy for private and institutional investors.

Does Fraser Bond assist overseas investors buying UK property?

Yes. We have a dedicated international real estate service for overseas and foreign clients seeking to invest in UK property. We identify opportunities, guide the acquisition process, and provide ongoing management.

Does Fraser Bond carry out property valuations?

Yes. We provide RICS-compliant valuations for residential and commercial properties for acquisition, disposal, loan security, insurance, tax, and accounting. Contact info@fraserbond.com to arrange a valuation.

How do I contact Fraser Bond?

Fraser Bond is located at 60 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 7JD. Call us on +44 (0)20 4519 3989 or email info@fraserbond.com. You can also use the contact form at fraserbond.com/contact-us.

Buying a House in Your Child's Name to Avoid Stamp Duty?

Can I Avoid Paying Stamp Duty by Buying a House in My Child's Name?

What really happens to stamp duty, ownership and tax when parents buy a home in a child's name.

Real Estate, Property Finance & Funding

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Stamp duty

Putting a home in your child's name changes who owns it, not just the tax

5%extra if you're a co-buyer

FTBrelief if child qualifies

18+to hold legal title

GiftIHT rules apply

In short: If your adult child buys a home in their sole name, the stamp duty depends on their circumstances: if they're a first-time buyer they may get first-time buyer relief, and the additional property surcharge won't apply just because you own a home. But if you're on the title or are effectively the buyer, your other properties count and the surcharge applies. Disguising who the real buyer is can be tax evasion, and putting a home in your child's name gives them legal ownership.

Stamp duty comparison (England, simplified)

Purchase price (£)

Child as first-time buyer (if eligible)–

Standard rates (one property)–

With 5% additional property surcharge–

Simplified illustration of England rates from April 2025. Check the HMRC calculator and take advice.

Approach	Stamp duty effect	Other consequences
Child buys alone, you gift deposit	Child's status applies (FTB relief possible)	Gift may be subject to inheritance tax if you die within seven years
You and child buy jointly	Surcharge if you own another home	You're a joint owner and liable
You buy, child lives there	Surcharge applies	You're the landlord or owner; capital gains on sale