Buy-to-Let Market Increasingly Geared Towards Long-Term Investment

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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…

10 UK Property Types Expats Should Think Twice About Before Buying

10 UK Property Types Expats Should Think Twice About Before Buying

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…

Manchester Tops House Price Growth: Why UK Expats and Foreign National Investors Should Take Notice

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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…

Why Low Loan-to-Value (LTV) Isn’t Always the Safest Option for UK Expat Landlords

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If you’re a UK expat or foreign national investing in property, you’ve likely been told to keep your loan-to-value (LTV) as low as possible. At first glance, this makes sense. Less borrowing usually feels safer. But when it comes to UK property investment, especially from overseas—very low LTV can hold you back. In this guide,…

Why Dutch Buy-to-Let Investors Are Turning to the UK

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International property investors are constantly reassessing where their capital works hardest. For many landlords based in the Netherlands, that reassessment has led to one clear conclusion and that is that domestic property is becoming harder to justify from a pure investment perspective. This is due to a combination of a few different things: high acquisition…

5 Buy-to-Let Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Investing in UK buy-to-let property remains a popular strategy for expats and foreign nationals looking to build wealth, generate income, or maintain a foothold in the UK housing market. However, being a landlord has become more complex in recent year. New regulations, changing tenant expectations, and evolving tax rules mean landlords must approach property investment…

Top 5 Tax Changes That Could Happen in the UK Budget – What it Means for UK Expat and Foreign National Property Investors

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In this article, Liquid Expat Mortgages’ CEO and founder, Stuart Marshall, looks at 5 of the top tax predictions for the Autumn 2025 Budget and explains how this could affect UK expat and foreign national property investors. Some Background. Every time the Budget nears, all talk in the property market turns to the possible changes…

Longer Tenancies and Value Growth are a Good Sign for Investors.

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The UK property market has been on a strong footing in 2025. Both property prices and rental demand are on the rise, while longer tenancies are becoming increasingly common. For UK expat and foreign national investors, these trends offer reassurance that the buy-to-let sector remains one of the most resilient and rewarding investment avenues, particularly…

Limited Company Buy-to-Let Continues to Break Property Records in 2025.

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The trend of landlords purchasing and managing rental properties through limited companies continues to surge in 2025, marking another record-breaking year for limited company buy-to-lets. New figures suggest that this strategic approach to property investment is now the preferred route for both professional landlords and smaller investors looking to maximise returns in an increasingly complex…

Should UK Expat and Foreign Nationals Invest in a Fixer-Upper or a New Build?

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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…