Swoffers

Swoffers is the leading Estate Agent in Guernsey, consistently commanding more than 60% of all Open Market sales by value.

We have been in business since 1972 and employ more than 30 staff making us the largest and most experienced team of property professionals in the island.

We have the largest number and widest cross section of Open Market properties available for sale or rent within all price ranges.

Guernsey offers a wonderful safe and secure lifestyle but there are other financial advantages to making the move.

Guernsey is a well-regulated low tax jurisdiction keen to welcome newcomers with a range of specific tax measures which those relocating are able to take advantage of. It’s incredibly easy to move to the island – in most cases it’s as simple as buying or renting an Open Market property.

If you are looking to make Guernsey your permanent home (even if you don’t want to live here all year round) there are many other long-term tax advantages you and your family can benefit from.

If you are a high net worth individual resident in Guernsey you may qualify for an annual tax cap.

You can cap tax on your non-Guernsey source income at £130,000 per year or if you have both Guernsey and non-Guernsey source income you can cap your tax at £260,000.

There is also a specific tax cap for newcomers – you can cap your tax at £50,000 on worldwide income if you buy an Open Market house on which you will pay document duty of £50,000 – equating to a purchase price of £1.32 million.

The island also has a 20% flat income tax rate, a 0% corporate tax regime (exemptions apply), no Inheritance Tax, no capital gains taxes, no death duties and no VAT.