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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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Has COVID-19 Affected the UK Rental Market for UK Expats and Foreign Nationals?
This week, the UK government announced its pathway for emerging from the second national lockdown. Included in this announcement was the return of the UK’s tier system which places different areas under varying levels of lockdown restrictions. These restrictions are set to last until March '21. So, with restrictions continuing ...
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Expat Mortgage Q&A With Liquid Expat Mortgages’ CEO, Stuart Marshall
Part one of our Q&A session allows Stuart Marshall, of specialist expat mortgage broker Liquid Expat Mortgages, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions from buyers all over the world. Liquid Expat Mortgages has over 13 years of experience in helping UK expats and overseas buyers find the ...
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Is Everything As It Seems in the Buoyant UK Property Market?
“One of the things that many found surprising in the aftermath of the UK’s first Coronavirus lockdown was the buoyant recovery of the UK property market. It’s been a keen topic of discussion here in the office and with our expat mortgage lenders” says Stuart Marshall of specialist expat mortgage ...
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A Perfect Storm For Hong Kong Expats
Buying conditions remain good in the UK for international investors. This is reflected in the number of foreign and UK expat investors currently looking to buy in the UK. A weak pound, the UK’s stamp duty holiday, and a keen desire for UK property from Middle Eastern and Far Eastern ...
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