Expat Investors and the Rise of Commuter Areas

Expat Investors and the Rise of Commuter Areas

At Liquid Expat Mortgages, we’ve been discussing the rise of a whole new set of consumer preferences in the rental market. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the various enforced lockdowns, there has been a marked increase in discussions with expat buy-t0-let investors. “Whilst we are not estate agents per se, we are…

Predicting the UK Housing Market Trends for 2021

Predicting the UK Housing Market Trends for 2021

2020 was a tumultuous year for the UK housing market. With the highest growth in six years and many state incentives helping to stimulate demand, the UK housing market again showed why it has such a strong reputation for investors all over the world. Zoopla reports that the value of homes sold in 2020 was…

A Perfect Storm For Hong Kong Expats

A Perfect Storm For Hong Kong Expats

Buying conditions remain good in the UK for international investors. This is reflected in the number of foreign and UK expat investors currently looking to buy in the UK. A weak pound, the UK’s stamp duty holiday, and a keen desire for UK property from Middle Eastern and Far Eastern investors is leading to a…

Guide for Hong Kong Residents Looking to Buy in the UK: London or Manchester?

Guide for Hong Kong Residents Looking to Buy in the UK: London or Manchester?

With so many great investment options in the UK for Hong Kong buyers, we weigh up the two most popular choices – London and Manchester. Why are Hong Kong Residents Attracted to the UK? In an interview with the Financial Times, Mei Wong, Head of International Sales with Knight Frank, said that she believed the…