With the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee set to raise interest rates again on the 15th September, UK expat and foreign national investors are again forced to consider re-mortgaging. What’s Happening with Interest Rates? With inflation surpassing 10% in July, the rise in the cost of living is surpassing predictions by the Bank of…
With reports that inflation will average 7.4% this year, Rishi Sunak’s spring budget was expected to help mitigate the effects of the spiralling cost of living. With a view to doing this, the chancellor announced a 5p cut on fuel duty, a 1% cut in basic rate income tax (to come into force in 2024),…
In 2025, there are new rules set to come into place surrounding the environmental efficiency of rental properties. These laws mean that rental properties with an EPC rating of a D or below will not be able to accept new tenants. In response, existing UK expat and foreign national landlords will need to improve the…
‘Can I Get a UK Mortgage from Abroad?’ Q: ‘I am a UK resident but I’m currently earning in Hong Kong and receive my pay in US Dollars through US organisations. I am looking to buy a property in the UK but have been told by a mortgage adviser that I will struggle to get…
‘Remortgaging has long been a financial strategy used by UK expat and foreign national investors. There are a number of benefits that UK expat and foreign national investors can gain from re-mortgaging,’ says Stuart Marshall. ‘We’re always talking to customers about re-mortgaging, but the current uptick in re-mortgages that’s happening is prompting more conversations about…
