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

Posted on by Raffi Pani
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17
Aug

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…

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10 UK Property Types Expats Should Think Twice About Before Buying

Posted on by Stuart Marshall
10 UK Property Types Expats Should Think Twice About Before Buying
07
Aug

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…

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

Posted on by Raffi Pani
manchester house price growth
03
Aug

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…

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Buy-to-Let Purchases Rise with Landlords Buying from Other Landlords

Posted on by Raffi Pani
buy to let purchases
22
Jul

The UK buy-to-let market is continuing to evolve, and recent data suggests that experienced investors remain confident in the long-term prospects of residential property despite higher borrowing costs, tax changes and new legislation. While headlines often focus on landlords leaving the sector, a closer look at the figures tells a different story. Buy-to-let purchases have…

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North American Investors Drive UK Rental Property Market

Posted on by Raffi Pani
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15
Jul

The UK property market continues to attract interest from overseas buyers, but one group is standing out above all others. Buyers from the United States and Canada are now the fastest-growing international purchasers of UK property, with increasing numbers recognising the long-term value of investing in Britain. For UK expat and foreign national investors, this…

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New Build Properties Become More Attractive for UK Expat Investors

Posted on by Raffi Pani
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15
Jun

For UK expat and foreign national investors, the buy-to-let landscape is changing rapidly. Rising energy costs, evolving EPC regulations and growing tenant expectations are all reshaping what makes a property a strong long-term investment. At the same time, global uncertainty such as the ongoing geopolitical tensions and instability in the Middle East following the US-Israeli…

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It’s a Great Time for UK Expat and Foreign National Landlords to Be in the Private Rental Sector

Posted on by Raffi Pani
uk expat rental sector
01
Jun

In recent years, the UK private rental sector has faced a range of challenges, from rising mortgage rates and regulatory changes to speculation about landlords leaving the market. However, despite these pressures, many property experts believe the fundamentals of the rental market remain strong. For UK expats and foreign national investors, the current environment may…

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Calmer Buy-to-Let Market Could Be Good News for UK Expat and Foreign National Landlords.

Posted on by Raffi Pani
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15
May

After several years of rapid change and strong rental growth, the UK buy-to-let market is expected to enter a calmer and more stable phase. While rents are still predicted to rise, the pace of growth is likely to slow compared with recent years. For many landlords, including UK expat and foreign national investors, this shift…

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Why 2026 Is the Year Lenders Finally ‘Get’ Serviced Accommodation: A Guide for Expats

Posted on by Raffi Pani
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01
May

Serviced Accommodation (SA) has long been misunderstood by traditional lenders. For years, many banks viewed it as a risky blend of property investment and short-term trading income which was too complex to fit neatly into standard mortgage criteria. But in 2026, that perception is changing fast. ‘At the moment, we are seeing a clear shift…

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

Posted on by Raffi Pani
low ltv expat landlords
21
Apr

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,…

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