Manchester: Still the Best Choice for City-Centre Buy-to-Let

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Continued Competition for City Centre Rentals. The number of people looking for rental homes in UK cities is increasing. But, crucially for UK expat and foreign national investors, the supply of rental properties is not increasing. This means that prices are rising, leading to profitability for investors. Zoopla’s research showed that the demand for rental…

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…

Where Should UK Expats and Foreign Nationals Buy in 2022?

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Location is one of the most important factors to decide when buying a UK investment property with a UK expat or foreign national mortgage. It will be a deciding factor in many important aspects of your investment, including your rental income, the affordability of the property, the capital growth rate and the tenant demand. Of…

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…

More Overseas Buyers Eye UK Property Market

More Overseas Buyers Eye UK Property Market

Increasingly, UK expats and foreign nationals have been looking towards UK property for investment purposes. Those living and working in the US, Canada and the Far East are facing strong investment prospects, emboldened by a weaker pound, the availability of foreign national mortgages, confidence in the UK housing market and economy more generally, and a…

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…

Manchester Rental Market Booming for UK Expat and Foreign National Investors

Manchester Rental Market Booming for UK Expat and Foreign National Investors

The UK rental market is currently booming with rents outside of London rising at their fastest rate since 2008. But, with so many choices, it can be difficult to decide where to invest as a UK expat or foreign national investor. Here, we examine one of the most promising options for UK expat and foreign…

International Purchases Have Slowed for UK Property. But UK Expat and Foreign National Investors Shouldn’t Be Scared.

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With falling numbers of international buyers for UK investment property, we examine the false picture that the London market is causing.

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…