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The Bank of England has announced a cut to the base rate, which moved from 4.25% to 4%, marking the lowest interest rates in 2 years and a significant turning point for borrowers and investors alike. After a prolonged period of elevated rates, this latest decision signals a more favourable lending environment – particularly for…
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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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Jul
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…
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May
May
Investing in UK property from abroad has been a common wealth management strategy for UK expats and foreign nationals for a while – but the reasons to do so have never been more compelling. Thanks to specialised lenders offering UK expat and foreign national mortgage products alongside clever financial strategies, UK expats and foreign nationals…
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Apr
Apr
For UK expat and foreign national investors looking to re-mortgage a UK property, the process can seem incredibly daunting. The main reason for this is that most try to conduct a re-mortgage with a conventional high street lender. However, high street lenders are far from the easiest or most cost-effective solution. Why Re-mortgage? ‘There are…
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Mar
Mar
One of the biggest points of discussion in buy-to-let and UK expat and foreign national landlord circles in recent months has been the Renter’s Rights Bill. This bill has been identified as a priority for the Labour government in this parliament and it promises huge changes for all landlords, including UK expat and foreign national…
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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…