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For expats and foreign investors with UK real estate, the equity sitting in your UK home or investment property might feel like a dormant asset. Many overseas applicants we work with at Liquid Expat Mortgages are surprised to learn just how much potential this idle equity holds. It’s tempting to focus on paying off your…
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Mar
Mar
There is currently a lot of confidence in the UK’s buy-to-let market from UK expat and foreign national investors. This is due to a mix of factors including an increased availability of specialist mortgage products, lower rates from lenders on these mortgage products, and a general positivity about the future of the UK’s buy-to-let investment…
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Mar
Mar
If you’re an expat or overseas investor navigating a UK expat mortgage, you know currency exchange rates can make or break your plans. Whether you’re converting an overseas deposit into GBP or sending rental income back home, timing the market is tricky. That’s where forward contracts come in: a powerful tool offered by our FX specialist partner to lock in exchange rates and hedge currency risk.
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Mar
Mar
Are you living overseas and wondering if you can buy a UK Buy-to-Let (BTL) or second home without a UK credit footprint? The answer is yes, you can! At Liquid Expat Mortgages, we debunk myths and simplify the process for foreign nationals: no UK credit history or travel needed.
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Mar
Expats and overseas homeowners, do you want to save thousands in mortgage interest and cut years off your loan? The secret is in biweekly mortgage payments, a hack we’ve discussed with savvy investors for years and one I’ve personally used.
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Mar
The UK buy-to-let market has a long-standing reputation as an excellent investment option for UK expat and foreign national investors. This is especially true for those looking for a lucrative long-term buy-to-let investment strategy. Increased Buy-to-Let Confidence. There is massive confidence amongst investors in the UK expat and foreign national market at the moment. This…
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UK rental yields have hit a staggering 6.93%—the highest in 13 years, according to Paragon Bank’s latest rental yield report (The Intermediary, Feb 2025). For expats and overseas buyers, this signals a prime moment to invest in UK property. At Liquid Expat Mortgages, we’ve spent over 15 years guiding clients from their first buy-to-let (BTL) to thriving, specialized portfolios. With rising rents and competitive expat mortgage rates, now is an excellent time to build wealth through UK bricks and mortar.
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Feb
As specialist UK mortgage brokers for expats and foreign nationals, we at Liquid Expat Mortgages have spent over 15 years helping global investors leverage equity for UK property gains. With the April 2025 stamp duty changes reducing the nil rate threshold from £250,000 to £125,000, the cost of buying will rise. However, savvy investors can turn this into an opportunity by leveraging equity in their existing UK property portfolios to secure new assets as demand dips post-deadline.
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Feb
Feb
For UK citizens living abroad who wish to own property in the UK, expat mortgages offer a straightforward solution. These mortgages are specifically designed to help expatriates navigate the challenges of purchasing property while living overseas. This guide outlines the essentials of expat mortgages, how they work, and how Liquid Expat Mortgages can help expats…
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Feb
Buy-to-Let Limited Company Purchases Soaring Again. 2024 was a record year for buy-to-let limited companies, with 60,000 new companies set up to hold buy-to-let properties. This was a huge increase of 23% on the previous record, which was set in 2023, indicating a clear trajectory that 2023’s record year was not a flash in the…