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Almost 80% of new Buy-to-Let mortgage applications are for limited companies. And there’s good reason for this. From potential tax benefits to mitigating the impact of inheritance tax, there are many reasons for UK Expats to consider buying property through a limited company. Tax Benefits of Buying Property Through a Limited Company. If you’re looking to…
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With new investors from both the UK and overseas looking to enter the UK housing market, we sit down with Stuart Marshall, CEO of specialist expat mortgage broker Liquid Expat Mortgages, to ask what’s behind the rise. Alongside this, we’ll also examine how UK expats and foreign nationals are obtaining expat mortgages and what to…
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Oct
The UK Property Market. According to HM Land Registry, the average UK home costs £247,355. Of course, this varies depending on where you buy. For example, in London – where house prices are higher – the average property cost is £476,588, compared to the average house price in the North East of £126,592. According to…
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Sep
Owning a UK property is a financial goal for many foreign nationals. And it’s a good goal to have – UK properties can yield rewarding dividends as investments and are generally considered safe and secure. If you’re not British, it might seem difficult to buy a UK property. However, it’s actually easier than you might…
Why should Hong Kong residents be looking to buy UK property? There are so many reasons. And now is a great time to be a potential investor, with the UK market primed for investment from Hong Kong. Why should Hong Kong investors look to the UK property market? Most people are aware of how lucrative…
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Sep
It’s a great time for Hong Kong residents to buy property in the UK. On the 22ndof July, the UK government revealed plans to introduce a special visa for BNO (British National Overseas) passport holders in Hong Kong. The UK, Hong Kong and BNO Passports. A BNO Passport is a travel document issued to people…
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Aug
Overseas Mortgage Enquiries Increasing. The UK property market is completely unique at the moment. Whilst many countries are experiencing a period of depression in their housing markets, the demand in the UK has been at unprecedented levels in the last few months. Much of the demand is from foreign investors and there are many reasons…
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Aug
The UK is becoming an increasingly popular destination for investment for both Hong Kong nationals and British expats living and working in Hong Kong. It’s no surprise given the incredible investment opportunities the UK presents. Market Trends. An increasing trend is that buyers from Hong Kong are investing outside of London. Hong Kong is well…