‘For many of the UK expat and foreign national investors that we talk to, one of the key considerations is their retirement’ says Stuart Marshall of Liquid Expat Mortgages. ‘It’s no surprise considering the well-earned reputation of UK property as a very strong asset class. But is investing in UK property a good alternative to…
Understanding How to Remortgage. To remortgage means switching an existing mortgage to a new lender or product. Not only can this secure a better interest rate, but it can release equity from an investment property. Additional borrowing involves borrowing extra funds with the current lender against the property’s equity. ‘Both options are good for home…
With Rishi Sunak’s shock announcement of a general election for 4th July 2024, many are predicting the end of the conservative government, with the polls suggesting a near-certain victory for labour. But how would the new government affect the UK housing market and change the picture for UK expat and foreign national investors? Labour and…
New data from the Home Builders Federation has revealed again the cost-efficiency of a new-build home, which in turn shows how investing in a new-build can be an incredibly lucrative strategy for UK expat and foreign national investors. According to this data, 85% of new-build homes achieve an A or a B EPC rating. This…
Bank Rate Remains Unchanged. The Bank Rate has remained unchanged again – making it the 6th time in a row that the rate has held steady. The rate has now been stuck at 5.25% since August 2023. The reason for this is that the Bank of England uses interest rates to control inflation, so they…
A great case study on how Liquid Expat helped a UK Expat living in Dubai to secure a self-build mortgage in the United Kingdom.
Leveraging your credit score and advice from a specialist mortgage broker are crucial in securing a mortgage or remortgage as a UK expat or foreign national.
In June 2022, the UK Government published a policy paper into scaling up self-build and custom housebuilding to boost capacity and overall housing supply. The Prime Minister commissioned an independent review to improve the housebuilding industry by giving customers more choice, making home building mainstream, realistic, and affordable. What’s more, it wanted to make building…
A great case study on how Liquid Expat helped a couple living in Singapore to successfully navigate a property purchase in the UK.
‘Rental yields, rental yields, rental yields – it’s something that UK expat and foreign national investors will hear all the time’ says Stuart Marshall, CEO of Liquid Expat Mortgages. ‘And justifiably so! Rental yields are one of the most important indicators for whether or not an investment venture will be successful. That’s why we’re running…