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This week, we’re looking at some key considerations for UK expats looking to enter the UK buy-to-let market in 2021. What’s Going to Happen to Interest Rates? The Bank of England’s base rate has been historically low for a while now and that’s something that seems set to stay. After the Coronavirus has made such…
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Buying off-plan can seem both tempting and scary. While many off-plan brochures can seem incredibly attractive, offering high rental yields for buy-to-let investors, it’s important to do your homework and make sure that your off-plan buy-to-let property is ‘mortgage friendly’ to save you time, money and stress when you come to complete. What is buying…
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In 2020, Hong Kong had four waves of COVID-19 to contend with. But, despite this, Hong Kong buyers’ interest in UK property didn’t suffer as badly as many predicted. Though the early part of the pandemic saw a depression of interest in UK property, buyer interest was rising again by May. Without this interest in…
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With the current political situation in China impacting on Hong Kong residents, many Hong Kongers are looking to move to the UK. There is still strong demand for UK property which compared to Hong Kong property is affordable and offers good yields and potential capital growth. Specialist Mortgage broker Liquid Expat Mortgages has over 13…
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In part four of our expat mortgages Q&A with Stuart Marshall, we look at the pros and cons of buying in cash compared to taking out a buy-to-let mortgage and the advantages of buying through a limited company. Buy-to-Let or Buy In Cash? Q: ‘I’ve worked across most of the Middle East for the last…
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In part two of Liquid Expat Mortgages’ Q&A, we take a look at more of our customer’s most asked questions on the UK expat mortgage market. Maintaining a Presence in the UK. Q: ‘I’m moving from the UK to Australia for work. I own a property in the UK but, in the future, I am…
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Amazingly, we’re already two months through 2021. And, with the vaccine rollout promising a return to some kind of normality before the year is finished, we took some time to sit down with Stuart Marshall, CEO of Liquid Expat Mortgages, to answer some questions from expats and foreign nationals about what’s happening in the UK…
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Despite the turbulent times and the impending closure of the UK’s stamp duty holiday, UK expat and foreign national mortgages are still available for those looking to invest in UK property. And investing in UK property is one of the best financial decisions you could make. An Appetite to Invest Amongst UK Expats and Foreign…
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Why Invest in UK Property? There are so many reasons to invest in UK property. One reason might be adding another source of income through rents. Another might be saving for the future through capital growth. As far as investments are concerned, UK property is one of the safest and easiest ways to build your…
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Where to Invest? The housing market had a fantastic start in 2020 and, despite COVID-19, there has been no real let up with buy to-let investors taking advantage. Rightmove figures show that average asking prices are rising at the fastest rate ever recorded at this time of year. Meanwhile, the 2019 UK Cities House Price…