Credit CheckWhy should Hong Kong residents be looking to buy UK property? There are so many reasons. And now is a great time to be a potential investor, with the UK market primed for investment from Hong Kong. Why should Hong Kong investors look to the UK property market? Most people are aware of how lucrative…
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Sep
Sep
It’s a great time for Hong Kong residents to buy property in the UK. On the 22ndof July, the UK government revealed plans to introduce a special visa for BNO (British National Overseas) passport holders in Hong Kong. The UK, Hong Kong and BNO Passports. A BNO Passport is a travel document issued to people…
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Aug
Aug
Overseas Mortgage Enquiries Increasing. The UK property market is completely unique at the moment. Whilst many countries are experiencing a period of depression in their housing markets, the demand in the UK has been at unprecedented levels in the last few months. Much of the demand is from foreign investors and there are many reasons…
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Aug
Aug
The UK is becoming an increasingly popular destination for investment for both Hong Kong nationals and British expats living and working in Hong Kong. It’s no surprise given the incredible investment opportunities the UK presents. Market Trends. An increasing trend is that buyers from Hong Kong are investing outside of London. Hong Kong is well…
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May
May
Use A Broker and UK Expat Mortgages Might Be Easier To Find Than You Might Think. UK Expat Mortgages are easier to find than you might think with the help available from specialist Expat Mortgage Brokers. One of the key reasons many expats move abroad is to realise their dreams of living a better quality…
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May
May
2020 is looking like a fantastic year for expats to buy UK Property. Though it is relatively early in the year, there’s a lot of promising indicators for expats looking to buy UK property. What We Say. “We’re already two months into 2020 and more than a month on from the UK’s historic departure from…
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May
May
For expats in Australia, taking out a UK mortgage as an investment tool is one of the best things they can do with their money. But, securing a mortgage on a UK Property can be difficult if you’re an expat living in Australia. The following guide is intended to help expats living in Australia to…
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May
May
Due to the regulation of lending practices introduced to prevent a crash similar to 2008, banks are now restricted on their lending. Many expats, when looking to secure a mortgage on a UK property, are intimidated by this regulation. Especially when coupled with the added difficulties of buying from abroad. Every country will throw up…
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Feb
Feb
On the 24thof January, the government put to bed the top concern of many expats. It was finally confirmed that current EU expats will not be subject to frozen state pensions. The effect that the Brexit deal would have on expat’s state pensions was a source of worry for many Brits living and working in…
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Feb
Feb
Brexit has been talked about a lot, but rarely with relation to the available buy-to-let mortgage deals for expats. With the UK set to leave the EU on the 31stof January, it’s important to consider how this might affect you as an expat. While scaremongering about the potential effects of Brexit on pensions and taxation dominate…