The continual increase in the numbers of landlords looking toward limited company buy-to-let mortgages shows UK expats and foreign nationals the best way to use a UK expat or foreign national buy-to-let mortgage. UK Expat Limited Company Buy-to-Let Growing Again. According to a survey conducted by Paragon Bank, the number of landlords looking at limited…

As we move into the second half of June, Liquid Expat Mortgages takes a look at the top headlines from recent news in the UK expat and foreign national mortgage market. Expat Buy-to-Let Mortgage Market Remains Strong After Rate Rises. Activity in the expat buy-to-let and remortgage markets is at a similar level to the…

With June underway, the holiday season is coming into full swing and many British travellers are turning their minds to sun, relaxation, and trips away. However, an increasing number of holidaymakers are looking towards UK stays or ‘staycations’ as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to influence behaviours in everyday life. Why Holiday Lets?…

Stuart Marshall, CEO of Liquid Expat Mortgages, looks at some of the key takeaways from Savills’ April Housing Market Update to unpack the implications for UK expat and foreign nationals investing using UK expat and foreign national mortgage products. The Key Takeaways from Savills’ April Housing Market Update. Rents rose by 10.2% in the 12…

According to Hamptons, 37% of new homes in the UK in 2021 were sold before completion. Previously, the purchases of off-plan homes had been trending downwards – having fallen for the last four years. However, pressure on the supply of existing homes has reversed this trend and forced buyers to look towards off-plan. This move…

As of 2025, new EPC rules mean that landlords will not be able to accept tenants in a property with an EPC rating of a D or below. And these new rules surrounding the permissible EPC ratings of rental properties have already begun to shape investor behaviours. What’s Happening in Response to New EPC Rules?…

There has been a notable rise in the number of buy-to-let landlords holding their properties in a limited company instead of in their name. We have discussed this before. But, according to Companies House, there were 47,400 new buy-to-let company incorporations in 2021. With this trend really set to stay, it’s time to look at…

‘Can I Get a UK Mortgage from Abroad?’ Q: ‘I am a UK resident but I’m currently earning in Hong Kong and receive my pay in US Dollars through US organisations. I am looking to buy a property in the UK but have been told by a mortgage adviser that I will struggle to get…

With the incredible fall in international buyers for UK investment property, it’s easy for prospective UK expat and foreign national investors to be deterred. But the picture is somewhat misleading and there are still many investment opportunities to be had for UK expat and foreign national investors looking to buy UK property. Some Background. It…

Buy-to-let UK property has long been seen as a lucrative investment, often used to provide an inheritance for the investor’s children, as a pension alternative, or as an ancillary form of income. Buy-to-let investors are looking North. And UK expat buy-to-let investors need to be looking North too! There’s also been a clear growth in…