UK Expat and Foreign National Investors Invest in Flats to Satisfy Demand for Green Properties

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The Demand for Green Properties. ‘The need for buy-to-let properties to be more energy efficient or ‘greener’ is becoming more and more pressing with every passing year’ says Stuart Marshall of Liquid Expat Mortgages. ‘When talking to UK expat and foreign national investors, we’ve often found ourselves talking about the need for ‘greener’ properties in…

2024 Predictions and Advice for UK Expat and Foreign National Investors.

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2024 is likely to continue in much the same way that we saw the 2023 market develop. A lot of the trends that we saw emerge during 2023 are here to stay through 2024 and they’ll continue to be key talking points for existing and future UK expat and foreign national investors. High Mortgages Rates…

How Does the Autumn Statement Influence UK Expat and Foreign National Investors?

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There were many rumours about what would be in the Autumn Statement, but ultimately, it contained very little cause for concern for UK Expat and Foreign National investors, who are likely to see a very similar investment landscape to what they’ve been used to in recent history. With the help of an expert UK expat…

Rental Market Indicates Long-Term Profitability of UK Expat and Foreign National Investment Properties

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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…

Expert UK Expat and Foreign National Mortgage Brokers Helping to Negotiate Lower Property Prices

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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…

Are Newbuilds the Key to UK Expat and Foreign National Investor Success?

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‘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…

What’s Happening? UK Expat and Foreign National Mortgage Market Roundup

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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…

Hong Kong Property Slump Leading Hong Kong Investors to UK Property

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High property prices and a property investment market slump are leading both Hong Kong residents and investors to look elsewhere for property. One location favoured by many Hong Kongers is the UK. Hong Kong Property Slump. The Hong Kong property market is one of the most notoriously unaffordable property markets in the world. But recently,…

Perfect Market Conditions for UK Expat and Foreign National Investors

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Because of recent developments, we really are seeing a perfect market for UK expat and foreign national investors at the moment. What’s Happening in the Housing Market? House price growth is currently at its lowest level since February 2020, having dropped to 0.7% over the last three months. The lack of activity in the housing…

Hong Kong Buyers Rushing to Buy UK Property

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What’s Happening with Hong Kong Buyers? There are increasing numbers of Hong Kong residents who are looking to buy UK property. This is largely as a result of the evolving political situation in Hong Kong. Many Hong Kongers seeking UK property are taking advantage of the UK’s visa scheme for BNO passport holders, which was…