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Alongside the news pieces, we will also contribute regular opinion pieces, guides and quick tips to help with every step of seeking an expatriate mortgage. We are always seeking the input from other industry experts, giving the most rounded understanding of mortgages, and in particular expatriate mortgages. Keep an eye out for guest contributions from industry experts, giving their insights into the ever-changing world of mortgages.
How to Ensure Your Off-Plan Buy-to-Let Property is Mortgage Friendly
Buying off-plan can seem both tempting and scary. While many off-plan brochures can seem incredibly attractive, offering high rental yields for buy-to-let investors, it’s important to do your homework and make sure that your off-plan buy-to-let property is ‘mortgage friendly’ to save you time, money and stress when you come ...
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How to Invest in UK Property as an Australian Foreign National
The UK property market is a tried and tested model for solid investment. The strength and resilience of UK property seen over the last twelve months is testament to this. But buying a UK property as an Australian foreign national brings with it a whole host of hurdles. We’ve prepared ...
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Power of Buy-to-Let Mortgages Shines Through in Landlord Buying Habits
What’s Happening with Cash Buyers in the Buy-to-Let Market? Fewer landlords are purchasing buy-to-let property with cash. Instead, more and more landlords are looking to utilise buy-to-let mortgages. In 2017, 62% of landlords buying rental properties bought with cash. Since then, this percentage has been steadily falling. In 2017, 62% ...
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UK Driving Hong Kong Property Exhibitions.
In 2020, Hong Kong had four waves of COVID-19 to contend with. But, despite this, Hong Kong buyers’ interest in UK property didn’t suffer as badly as many predicted. Though the early part of the pandemic saw a depression of interest in UK property, buyer interest was rising again by ...
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Can Hong Kong Residents Buy UK Property?
With the current political situation in China impacting on Hong Kong residents, many Hong Kongers are looking to move to the UK. There is still strong demand for UK property which compared to Hong Kong property is affordable and offers good yields and potential capital growth. Specialist Mortgage broker Liquid ...
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Digging Deep With Liquid Expat Mortgages: Q&A With Stuart Marshall (Part 4)
In part four of our expat mortgages Q&A with Stuart Marshall, we look at the pros and cons of buying in cash compared to taking out a buy-to-let mortgage and the advantages of buying through a limited company. Buy-to-Let or Buy In Cash? Q: ‘I’ve worked across most of the ...
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Digging Deep With Liquid Expat Mortgages: Q&A With Stuart Marshall (Part 3)
In part three of our expat mortgages Q&A with Stuart Marshall, we look at the national lockdown's effect on UK property prices, buying in the capital, and whether prices will start to come down. Is it a Bad Time to Buy? Q: ‘With a third national lockdown still exerting its ...
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Digging Deep with Liquid Expat Mortgages: Q&A with Stuart Marshall (Part 2)
In part two of Liquid Expat Mortgages' Q&A, we take a look at more of our customer's most asked questions on the UK expat mortgage market. Maintaining a Presence in the UK. Q: 'I’m moving from the UK to Australia for work. I own a property in the UK but, ...
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Digging Deep with Liquid Expat Mortgages: Q&A with Stuart Marshall
Amazingly, we’re already two months through 2021. And, with the vaccine rollout promising a return to some kind of normality before the year is finished, we took some time to sit down with Stuart Marshall, CEO of Liquid Expat Mortgages, to answer some questions from expats and foreign nationals about ...
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UK Property Market Still a Great Prospect for UK Expats and Foreign Nationals.
Despite the turbulent times and the impending closure of the UK’s stamp duty holiday, UK expat and foreign national mortgages are still available for those looking to invest in UK property. And investing in UK property is one of the best financial decisions you could make. An Appetite to Invest ...
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Expat Investors and the Rise of Commuter Areas
At Liquid Expat Mortgages, we’ve been discussing the rise of a whole new set of consumer preferences in the rental market. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the various enforced lockdowns, there has been a marked increase in discussions with expat buy-t0-let investors. “Whilst we are not estate ...
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What Do The UK’s High House Prices Mean for UK Expats Looking to Invest?
According to Zoopla, one of the world’s leading property portals, UK house prices are nearing their highest levels in four years – an average of £223,700. As of the end of January, house price growth reached its highest since April 2017 – 4.3%. But what does this mean for UK ...
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Why are UK Expats Purchasing Buy-to-Let Property Through a Limited Company?
According to UK Companies House, 41,700 new buy-to-let limited companies were formed in 2020. Information available at Companies House also suggests that, at the end of 2020, there are 228,743 active buy-to-let companies which is an all-time record. Given the benefits of buying in this way, it’s no surprise that ...
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Where to Invest as a UK Expat or Overseas Buy-to-Let Investor in 2021
2020 was a year dominated by COVID-19. But, propped up by various government incentives, the UK housing market remained resilient and resistant to the tumultuous effects of the pandemic. With Zoopla predicting that house prices will grow again by 5% through the early part of the year, there is one ...
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Predicting the UK Housing Market Trends for 2021
2020 was a tumultuous year for the UK housing market. With the highest growth in six years and many state incentives helping to stimulate demand, the UK housing market again showed why it has such a strong reputation for investors all over the world. Zoopla reports that the value of ...
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Looking Back on the UK Housing Market for 2020
For many, the end of 2020 has been a welcome sight. 2020 was a year of rampant uncertainty with most people around the world questioning the security of their employment and their way of life. However, there was one notable exception to this uncertainty – the UK housing market. Growth ...
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How Much Money Do You Need to Invest in UK Property as an Expat or Foreign National?
Why Invest in UK Property? There are so many reasons to invest in UK property. One reason might be adding another source of income through rents. Another might be saving for the future through capital growth. As far as investments are concerned, UK property is one of the safest and ...
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The Ultimate Buy-to-Let Guide: Part Three
Where to Invest? The housing market had a fantastic start in 2020 and, despite COVID-19, there has been no real let up with buy to-let investors taking advantage. Rightmove figures show that average asking prices are rising at the fastest rate ever recorded at this time of year. Meanwhile, the ...
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The Ultimate Buy-to-Let Guide: Part Two
In part two of Liquid Expat Mortgages' buy-to-let guide, Stuart Marshall continues his assessment of the buy-to-let market. “Despite many fears, 2020 has continued to be a very good year for buy-to-let investors in the UK property market. Whilst demand has eased slightly in recent months, it remains 34% higher ...
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The Ultimate Buy-to-Let Guide: Part One
Stuart Marshall of specialist mortgage broker, Liquid Expat Mortgages, offers his experience and insight into buy-to-let mortgages with part 1 of a buy-to-let guide that will help you navigate the wide range of products and see which best suits your own personal objectives. The UK is still reporting consistent increases ...
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