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Some Background. As we move into the colder months in the UK, energy efficiency starts to become a bigger consideration for tenants. This is not an insignificant consideration, with many tenants still concerned about the rising cost of energy, in addition to high inflation and the rising cost of living more generally. ‘A low energy…
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Oct
Oct
Property price falls are likely to continue aiding UK expat and foreign national investors amidst stubbornly high mortgage rates. Some Background. With the record price jumps seen in the UK property market over the last few years, many analysts predicted that the bubble would have to burst at some point and there would be a…
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Oct
Oct
The busy UK rental market means that UK expat and foreign national investors can reap big rewards from the right investment property. But with house prices remaining stubbornly high and high mortgage rates, UK expat and foreign national investors need to make sure they put their money in the right area to maximise their returns…
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Sep
2023 has already been a turbulent year for the UK rental market. As we move through Q3 and into Q4 of 2023, Liquid Expat Mortgages make some Q3 & Q4 market predictions for UK expat and foreign national investors. Prediction 1: Further Falls in House Prices Will Continue to Help UK Expat and Foreign National…
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Sep
Sep
Changes in the rental market and UK renters’ habits are creating positive conditions for the long-term profitability of UK expat and foreign national investors’ investment properties. Some Background on Rental Habits. ‘At Liquid Expat Mortgages, we’ve talked for a long time about the shift in rental habits and buyer prospects for younger would-be buyers’ says…
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Aug
The numerous rises in mortgage rates mean that increasing numbers of sellers are willing to offer discounts to buyers. This is of particular note for UK expat and foreign national investors looking to purchase a lucrative UK investment property. How Do Mortgage Rates Affect Property Prices? Mortgage rates of 5% are often considered a ‘tipping…
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Jul
‘Here at Liquid Expat Mortgages, we’ve recently talked about how to future proof the energy efficiency of an investment property’ says Stuart Marshall of Liquid Expat Mortgages ‘That’s because the future of legislation around investment properties will inevitably have a large focus on the energy efficiency of the property.’ ‘But according to a recent report…
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Jul
As we reach the halfway point in 2023, Stuart Marshall, CEO of Liquid Expat Mortgages takes a look at where a turbulent year in the UK expat and foreign national mortgage market has led us. Interest Rates Still Rising. Despite multiple increases in the base rate, the Bank of England has increased interest rates again…
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Jul
Jul
What’s Happening to Mortgage Rates? Mortgage rates are on the rise again, with the Bank of England continuing to increase interest rates to combat high inflation. The Bank of England’s base interest rate is now at 5%. The future outlook does not look to bright either, with analysts now predicting that interest rates will peak…
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Jun
Environmental Considerations are Here to Stay. There has been a lot of talk about the energy efficiency of properties in the UK expat and foreign national mortgage market in recent times. This is largely in response to the incoming legislation around EPC ratings for UK rental properties, making it vital for current and would-be investors…