The UK is a haven of great investment property opportunities. In recent years, the tracker mortgage has grown in popularity thanks to the Bank of England’s low rates, but with hints of rates going up it might be time to review your tracker mortgage deal. Tracker mortgages are designed to track the Bank of England…
When you buy a residential property – either to live in or let – with the help of a mortgage, you’ll have a number of product options to explore. Typically, a mortgage deal will consist of a lower interest rate for an agreed initial period, before moving you on to another plan once this period…
The arrival of March signals spring clean fever for many households. Likewise, you may want to spruce up your own UK buy-to-let properties, so they look their best for current and prospective tenants. Yet beyond this, it’s wise to review your financial model too – the mortgage deals, costs and decisions that are limiting your…
Buying off-plan is quickly becoming the norm for home buyers and property investors alike. As high-quality developments spring up across the UK, agreeing to buy during the construction stages is widely viewed as a smart way to access the properties in prime locations. This isn’t always the case. While there certainly are instances where buyers…
In recent years, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) have grown in popularity amongst investors. Also known as house shares, they offer landlords the chance to maximise rental yields by taking on multiple tenants from different households. As house and rental prices soar, demand for HMOs is growing – especially from young professionals in major cities…
British and Australian property markets continue to present an attractive prospect for overseas investors. And yet, increasing regulation over lending practices is making it ever more challenging to access finance, particularly UK mortgages for expats in Australia and vice versa. This is because of a treaty between the UK and Australia that places further limits…
For many expats the exciting opportunities to be found by investing in the UK property market, particularly the Buy to Let sector, can be a financially rewarding proposition. However, non-residents and foreign nationals often fall foul of a few common pitfalls when applying for mortgages on UK properties. Liquid Expat Mortgages are delighted to offer…