Stay well informed with the latest Expat Mortgage News alongside Liquid Expat’s expert advice and impartial insights into everything expatriate mortgages. We hope to make all events and breaking news more digestible and easier to understand. Our mortgage news will help you choose the best time to seek an expatriate mortgage and which mortgage type to pursue. This can be hugely important in an industry which is constantly evolving.
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.
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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Why Prospective Buy-to-Let Investors Must Hurry
The Stamp Duty Holiday and Buy-to-Let Investors. Prospective buy-to-let investors are currently in a race against time to ensure they obtain the best deal possible and take advantage of the current investment opportunities. “The current stamp duty holiday has really stirred up the mortgage marketplace,” says Stuart Marshall, of specialist ...
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The Benefits of Buying Property Through a Limited Company as an Expat.
Almost 80% of new Buy-to-Let mortgage applications are for limited companies. And there's good reason for this. From potential tax benefits to mitigating the impact of inheritance tax, there are many reasons for UK Expats to consider buying property through a limited company. Tax Benefits of Buying Property Through a Limited ...
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More First-Time Buy-to-Let Investors are Looking at UK Property
With new investors from both the UK and overseas looking to enter the UK housing market, we sit down with Stuart Marshall, CEO of specialist expat mortgage broker Liquid Expat Mortgages, to ask what's behind the rise. Alongside this, we'll also examine how UK expats and foreign nationals are obtaining ...
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Residential or Buy-to-Let Mortgages for Expats
The UK Property Market. According to HM Land Registry, the average UK home costs £247,355. Of course, this varies depending on where you buy. For example, in London – where house prices are higher – the average property cost is £476,588, compared to the average house price in the North ...
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UK Expat’s Guide to Buying a UK Rental Property
Why Should Foreign Nationals and UK Expats Look to Buy a UK Rental Property? For foreign nationals and UK expats, buying a UK rental property is an excellent investment decision and can be a great way to build wealth or establish a property portfolio as an alternative pension plan. Recent pension ...
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Why You Should Consider Remortgaging Your Property if You’re an Expat or Foreign National.
Property prices have been rising and, with the UK’s stamp duty holiday currently in full swing, many UK expats are considering selling their property to cash in on the increasing property prices. However, remortgaging might be the best way to make use of the equity in your home. UK Expat ...
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Buying UK Property as a Foreign National
Owning a UK property is a financial goal for many foreign nationals. And it’s a good goal to have – UK properties can yield rewarding dividends as investments and are generally considered safe and secure. If you’re not British, it might seem difficult to buy a UK property. However, it’s ...
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Guide for Hong Kong Residents Looking to Buy in the UK: London or Manchester?
With so many great investment options in the UK for Hong Kong buyers, we weigh up the two most popular choices - London and Manchester. Why are Hong Kong Residents Attracted to the UK? In an interview with the Financial Times, Mei Wong, Head of International Sales with Knight Frank, ...
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Why Hong Kong Residents Should Look to Invest in the UK Now!
Why should Hong Kong residents be looking to buy UK property? There are so many reasons. And now is a great time to be a potential investor, with the UK market primed for investment from Hong Kong. Why should Hong Kong investors look to the UK property market? Most people ...
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Where to Buy in the UK as a Hong Kong Investor.
It’s a great time for Hong Kong residents to buy property in the UK. On the 22ndof July, the UK government revealed plans to introduce a special visa for BNO (British National Overseas) passport holders in Hong Kong. The UK, Hong Kong and BNO Passports. A BNO Passport is a ...
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The Stamp Duty Holiday and Increasing Overseas Mortgage Enquiries.
Overseas Mortgage Enquiries Increasing. The UK property market is completely unique at the moment. Whilst many countries are experiencing a period of depression in their housing markets, the demand in the UK has been at unprecedented levels in the last few months. Much of the demand is from foreign investors ...
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Hong Kong Residents Looking to Buy in the UK: What You Need to Know
The UK is becoming an increasingly popular destination for investment for both Hong Kong nationals and British expats living and working in Hong Kong. It’s no surprise given the incredible investment opportunities the UK presents. Market Trends. An increasing trend is that buyers from Hong Kong are investing outside of ...
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How A Broker Can Make Getting A UK Mortgage Easy
Use A Broker and UK Expat Mortgages Might Be Easier To Find Than You Might Think. UK Expat Mortgages are easier to find than you might think with the help available from specialist Expat Mortgage Brokers. One of the key reasons many expats move abroad is to realise their dreams ...
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Is 2020 the year for UK Expats & Foreign Nationals to buy UK Property?
2020 is looking like a fantastic year for expats to buy UK Property. Though it is relatively early in the year, there's a lot of promising indicators for expats looking to buy UK property. What We Say. “We’re already two months into 2020 and more than a month on from ...
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UK Mortgage Guide for Expats in Australia
For expats in Australia, taking out a UK mortgage as an investment tool is one of the best things they can do with their money. But, securing a mortgage on a UK Property can be difficult if you’re an expat living in Australia. The following guide is intended to help ...
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Considerations For Expats In Australia Looking For A UK Mortgage
Due to the regulation of lending practices introduced to prevent a crash similar to 2008, banks are now restricted on their lending. Many expats, when looking to secure a mortgage on a UK property, are intimidated by this regulation. Especially when coupled with the added difficulties of buying from abroad ...
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