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For UK expat and foreign national investors, UK buy-to-let property remains one of the most popular ways to build long-term wealth. While capital growth often dominates the headlines, a property’s rental yield is still a crucial metric, particularly for investors seeking steady income, mortgage affordability, and portfolio resilience. Understanding where the strongest rental yields can…
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Dec
Dec
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it’s a defining feature of the UK rental market. New research shows that tenants are increasingly willing to pay more for greener properties, and for UK expat and foreign national investors, this represents a major opportunity to future-proof their portfolios and boost returns. Sustainability Now Drives Tenant Demand. According…
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Nov
Nov
Standards in the UK rental market are experiencing a noticeable uplift in quality as landlords respond to tightening energy efficiency rules and changing tenant expectations. ‘For UK expat and foreign national investors, these improvements are creating a more reliable, attractive and ultimately profitable market’ says Stuart Marshall, CEO of Liquid Expat Mortgages. ‘This is because…
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Nov
Nov
In this article, Liquid Expat Mortgages’ CEO and founder, Stuart Marshall, looks at 5 of the top tax predictions for the Autumn 2025 Budget and explains how this could affect UK expat and foreign national property investors. Some Background. Every time the Budget nears, all talk in the property market turns to the possible changes…
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Oct
Oct
The UK property market has been on a strong footing in 2025. Both property prices and rental demand are on the rise, while longer tenancies are becoming increasingly common. For UK expat and foreign national investors, these trends offer reassurance that the buy-to-let sector remains one of the most resilient and rewarding investment avenues, particularly…
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Oct
Oct
The trend of landlords purchasing and managing rental properties through limited companies continues to surge in 2025, marking another record-breaking year for limited company buy-to-lets. New figures suggest that this strategic approach to property investment is now the preferred route for both professional landlords and smaller investors looking to maximise returns in an increasingly complex…
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Sep
Sep
The UK’s buy-to-let market has seen a strong resurgence at the start of the year, with new figures from UK Finance showing a 39% jump in buy-to-let lending. After a period of cautious sentiment among landlords, the combination of falling mortgage rates, strong rental demand, and renewed economic confidence is reinvigorating investment activity. For UK…
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Sep
Sep
The Bank of England has announced a cut to the base rate, which moved from 4.25% to 4%, marking the lowest interest rates in 2 years and a significant turning point for borrowers and investors alike. After a prolonged period of elevated rates, this latest decision signals a more favourable lending environment – particularly for…
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Aug
Aug
For UK expat and foreign national investors considering a buy-to-let property investment, one of the earliest and most important decisions is whether to purchase a new-build or an older ‘fixer-upper’. Each option has distinct advantages and drawbacks, depending on the investor’s goals, available capital, and appetite for risk. In this article, Liquid Expat Mortgages explore…
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Aug
Aug
For UK expat and foreign national investors looking to secure solid returns from UK property investment, the message is becoming increasingly clear: head North. From rising rental yields to below-average property prices and transformational regeneration projects, the North of England is proving to be the strongest performer for investors seeking sustainable income and capital growth….