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UK Swap Rates Rise as Bond Markets React: What Could This Mean for Expat Mortgage Rates? UK government bond yields have risen sharply amid renewed concerns about inflation, energy prices and the future direction of interest rates – putting swap rates and UK fixed mortgage pricing back in the spotlight. Reuters recently reported that UK…
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Aug
Consent to Let expiring can become an issue for homeowners who have moved overseas. For many British expats, moving overseas does not mean selling their UK home. Many initially rent out their former home using Consent to Let from their existing residential mortgage lender, but the position can become more complicated with consent to let…
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Aug
Aug
How Expats Are Securing £50,000 Discounts and Releasing Equity in Today’s Buyers’ Market The UK housing market has shifted firmly in favour of buyers and investors. According to dailymail.com sellers are more motivated. Asking prices are falling and chain-free or cash-positioned purchasers — including a growing number of expats — are locking in meaningful discounts….
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Aug
Aug
Planning to invest in UK property while living overseas? Whether you’re a British expat returning to the market, building a buy-to-let portfolio, or a foreign national purchasing property in Britain, choosing the right property is just as important as securing the right mortgage. Some properties can look like fantastic investments on paper but present hidden…
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Aug
Aug
For UK expat and foreign national investors considering a buy-to-let property investment, one of the earliest and most important decisions is whether to purchase a new-build or an older ‘fixer-upper’. Each option has distinct advantages and drawbacks, depending on the investor’s goals, available capital, and appetite for risk. In this article, Liquid Expat Mortgages explore…
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Aug
Aug
For UK expat and foreign national investors looking to secure solid returns from UK property investment, the message is becoming increasingly clear: head North. From rising rental yields to below-average property prices and transformational regeneration projects, the North of England is proving to be the strongest performer for investors seeking sustainable income and capital growth….
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Jul
Investing in UK property is a long-standing strategy for building wealth and securing long-term returns and the good news for international investors is that UK residency isn’t a requirement to get started. With strong capital growth, high tenant demand, and favourable legal and lending frameworks, the UK continues to be a leading destination for property…
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Jul
Jul
According to Handelsbanken’s 2025 Property Investor Report, 54% of UK property investors are looking to increase the size of their portfolios in 2025. This is indicative of the sense of optimism that is present amongst property investors in the UK buy-to-let market at the moment. Accordingly, the same investor report found that 80% of investors…
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Jun
Jun
For many British expats and overseas investors, owning a UK property is more than just a way to stay connected with home – it’s also a practical and potentially lucrative way to prepare for retirement. With rising living costs and increasing uncertainty around pensions, building a dependable source of passive income has become more important…
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Jun
Jun
The Government’s ‘Plan for Change’ requires all properties rented in England to achieve an EPC rating of a C or above by 2030. The timeframe on this deadline means that buy-to-let investors need to devise a plan for how their properties can hit these targets – and fast. One of the best ways to meet…