I don&#x27;t think the concern is about foreign ownership <i>per se</i>, but rather the lack of transparency associated with the offshore companies, particularly in relation to potential tax (Stamp Duty) avoidance and money laundering[0].<p>[0] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theguardian.com&#x2F;uk-news&#x2F;2015&#x2F;jul&#x2F;25&#x2F;london-housing-market-launder-offshore-tax-havens" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theguardian.com&#x2F;uk-news&#x2F;2015&#x2F;jul&#x2F;25&#x2F;london-housin...</a>