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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
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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Buy-to-Let Market Increasingly Geared Towards Long-Term Investment
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Aug
Aug
The UK buy-to-let market has changed significantly over the past few years. Rising interest rates, increased regulation and higher compliance costs have created a more challenging environment for landlords, particularly those who entered the market as occasional or part-time investors. However, while these changes have undoubtedly raised the barriers to entry, they are also helping…
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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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Manchester Tops House Price Growth: Why UK Expats and Foreign National Investors Should Take Notice
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Aug
Aug
Manchester has once again cemented its reputation as one of the UK’s most attractive property investment destinations after topping the house price growth table among Britain’s major cities over the past decade. According to recent research, average asking prices in Manchester have increased by an impressive 63% since 2016, which is almost ten times the…
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Buy-to-Let Purchases Rise with Landlords Buying from Other Landlords
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Jul
Jul
The UK buy-to-let market is continuing to evolve, and recent data suggests that experienced investors remain confident in the long-term prospects of residential property despite higher borrowing costs, tax changes and new legislation. While headlines often focus on landlords leaving the sector, a closer look at the figures tells a different story. Buy-to-let purchases have…
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Jul
Jul
The UK property market continues to attract interest from overseas buyers, but one group is standing out above all others. Buyers from the United States and Canada are now the fastest-growing international purchasers of UK property, with increasing numbers recognising the long-term value of investing in Britain. For UK expat and foreign national investors, this…
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Jun
Jun
For UK expat and foreign national investors, the buy-to-let landscape is changing rapidly. Rising energy costs, evolving EPC regulations and growing tenant expectations are all reshaping what makes a property a strong long-term investment. At the same time, global uncertainty such as the ongoing geopolitical tensions and instability in the Middle East following the US-Israeli…
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It’s a Great Time for UK Expat and Foreign National Landlords to Be in the Private Rental Sector
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Jun
Jun
In recent years, the UK private rental sector has faced a range of challenges, from rising mortgage rates and regulatory changes to speculation about landlords leaving the market. However, despite these pressures, many property experts believe the fundamentals of the rental market remain strong. For UK expats and foreign national investors, the current environment may…
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May
May
Serviced Accommodation (SA) has long been misunderstood by traditional lenders. For years, many banks viewed it as a risky blend of property investment and short-term trading income which was too complex to fit neatly into standard mortgage criteria. But in 2026, that perception is changing fast. ‘At the moment, we are seeing a clear shift…