I've recently bought my first property, a new apt. I'm working abroad and will not be home for the next year or two. I hope to rent until I get home. I bought now because I was fearful of prices going up and not being able to afford to buy when I get home. My solicitor has told me that stamp duty will not be a problem. Will it become a problem for me if I rent and how would the stamp duty people know. Do I have to register with some government body before I rent.