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For many British expats and overseas investors, owning a UK property is more than just a way to stay connected with home – it’s also a practical and potentially lucrative way to prepare for retirement. With rising living costs and increasing uncertainty around pensions, building a dependable source of passive income has become more important…
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Jun
Jun
The Government’s ‘Plan for Change’ requires all properties rented in England to achieve an EPC rating of a C or above by 2030. The timeframe on this deadline means that buy-to-let investors need to devise a plan for how their properties can hit these targets – and fast. One of the best ways to meet…
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May
May
Investing in UK property from abroad has been a common wealth management strategy for UK expats and foreign nationals for a while – but the reasons to do so have never been more compelling. Thanks to specialised lenders offering UK expat and foreign national mortgage products alongside clever financial strategies, UK expats and foreign nationals…
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May
May
Despite recent increases in stamp duty and the non-resident surcharge, UK property investment remains a strong and rewarding opportunity for UK expat and foreign national investors. With house prices continuing to rise and mortgage rates falling, the case for investing in UK property is stronger than ever. UK Property Prices Are Still Growing. According to…
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Mar
Mar
One of the biggest points of discussion in buy-to-let and UK expat and foreign national landlord circles in recent months has been the Renter’s Rights Bill. This bill has been identified as a priority for the Labour government in this parliament and it promises huge changes for all landlords, including UK expat and foreign national…
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Mar
Mar
There is currently a lot of confidence in the UK’s buy-to-let market from UK expat and foreign national investors. This is due to a mix of factors including an increased availability of specialist mortgage products, lower rates from lenders on these mortgage products, and a general positivity about the future of the UK’s buy-to-let investment…
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Mar
Mar
The UK buy-to-let market has a long-standing reputation as an excellent investment option for UK expat and foreign national investors. This is especially true for those looking for a lucrative long-term buy-to-let investment strategy. Increased Buy-to-Let Confidence. There is massive confidence amongst investors in the UK expat and foreign national market at the moment. This…
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Feb
Feb
UK rental yields have hit a staggering 6.93%—the highest in 13 years, according to Paragon Bank’s latest rental yield report (The Intermediary, Feb 2025). For expats and overseas buyers, this signals a prime moment to invest in UK property. At Liquid Expat Mortgages, we’ve spent over 15 years guiding clients from their first buy-to-let (BTL) to thriving, specialized portfolios. With rising rents and competitive expat mortgage rates, now is an excellent time to build wealth through UK bricks and mortar.
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Feb
Feb
As specialist UK mortgage brokers for expats and foreign nationals, we at Liquid Expat Mortgages have spent over 15 years helping global investors leverage equity for UK property gains. With the April 2025 stamp duty changes reducing the nil rate threshold from £250,000 to £125,000, the cost of buying will rise. However, savvy investors can turn this into an opportunity by leveraging equity in their existing UK property portfolios to secure new assets as demand dips post-deadline.
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Feb
Feb
For UK citizens living abroad who wish to own property in the UK, expat mortgages offer a straightforward solution. These mortgages are specifically designed to help expatriates navigate the challenges of purchasing property while living overseas. This guide outlines the essentials of expat mortgages, how they work, and how Liquid Expat Mortgages can help expats…