The Buy-to-Let Mortgage Bounce Back

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The early part of 2022 is showing all the signs of a buy-to-let resurgence, with the number of landlord purchases at their highest level since 2016. Liquid Expat Mortgages explains why UK expat and foreign national investors need to take note of this trend, what the future of UK buy-to-let might look like, and why…

2022 Trend Predictions in the UK Expat and Foreign National Mortgage Market

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With 2022 already well underway, we predict three trends from the 2021 housing market that are set to continue through 2022. Trend Prediction Number 1 – The North Will Remain a Hot Area. ‘This really isn’t a difficult prediction to make’ says Stuart Marshall, CEO of Liquid Expat Mortgages. ‘However, I’m always surprised by the…

The Student Rental Market for UK Expat and Foreign National Investors – Part 2

The Student Rental Market For UK Expat And Foreign National Investors – Part 2

The Foreign Student Phenomenon and Where to Buy a Student Property. Note: This is Part 2 of a two part special. To read Part 1, click here. Last time, we examined whether or not student property is a good investment prospect for a UK expat or foreign national investor. In part 2, we examine where…

Rental Market Predictions for UK Expat and Foreign National Investors in the Rest of 2021

Rental Market Predictions for UK Expat and Foreign National Investors in the Rest of 2021

The rental market has remained tumultuous throughout the pandemic. Here are our rental market predictions for UK expats in the rest of 2021.

Renting Now Cheaper Than Buying – Investment Opportunities for UK Expats Buying UK Rental Property

Renting Now Cheaper Than Buying – Investment Opportunities for UK Expats Buying UK Rental Property

From prompting the rise of the commuter area, pushing up the cost of houses, contributing to rising rents and creating a two-speed market, the COVID-19 Pandemic has changed many things about the property market. However, one recent change is that it is now cheaper to rent a home than to buy one. We look at…

Rental Return to City Centres Presents Investment Opportunities for UK Expat and Foreign National Investors

Rental Return to City Centres Presents Investment Opportunities for UK Expat and Foreign National Investors

As a result of the pandemic, the demand for rental property in city centre areas dropped off massively. This was largely prompted by a search for space as people stuck in city centre flats during lockdown moved out to commuter areas. Of course, with many offices being closed and work from home orders in place,…

Liquid Expat Mortgages Reacting to the Latest Housing Market Figures

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With the housing market constantly evolving, Stuart Marshall of Liquid Expat Mortgages takes some time to react to the latest figures from the UK property market and unpack the implications for UK expat and foreign national investors. The Figures. House prices are still soaring. In April 2021, Rightmove reports that the average price of a…

What Do The UK’s High House Prices Mean for UK Expats Looking to Invest?

What Do The UK’s High House Prices Mean for UK Expats Looking to Invest?

According to Zoopla, one of the world’s leading property portals, UK house prices are nearing their highest levels in four years – an average of £223,700. As of the end of January, house price growth reached its highest since April 2017 – 4.3%. But what does this mean for UK expats and overseas buyers looking…

Where to Invest as a UK Expat or Overseas Buy-to-Let Investor in 2021

Where to Invest as a UK Expat or Overseas Buy-to-Let Investor in 2021

2020 was a year dominated by COVID-19. But, propped up by various government incentives, the UK housing market remained resilient and resistant to the tumultuous effects of the pandemic. With Zoopla predicting that house prices will grow again by 5% through the early part of the year, there is one question that many potential investors…

How Much Money Do You Need to Invest in UK Property as an Expat or Foreign National?

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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…