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As we reach the halfway point in 2023, Stuart Marshall, CEO of Liquid Expat Mortgages takes a look at where a turbulent year in the UK expat and foreign national mortgage market has led us. Interest Rates Still Rising. Despite multiple increases in the base rate, the Bank of England has increased interest rates again…
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Feb
Feb
The ‘Perfect Rental Storm’ continues for UK expat and foreign national investors in 2023 as a shortage of rental homes combine with huge numbers in the rental market to make for a very profitable rental landscape. Shortage of Rental Homes. There are currently less than half the normal number of homes available to rent at…
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Jan
Jan
2023 is likely to be an excellent time for UK expat and foreign national investors to invest in UK property. This is as a result of a number of factors including a competitive rental market, more affordable house prices, and lower mortgage rates. However, there are always ways to maximise the quality of an investment…
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Jan
Jan
For many UK expat and foreign national investors, a UK buy-to-let investment property comes top of the list of desired investments. This is largely due to its tried-and-tested nature as a valuable and stable asset class. While recent times have proved turbulent in the UK housing market, 2023 is looking like an excellent time for…
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Dec
Dec
Because of recent developments, we really are seeing a perfect market for UK expat and foreign national investors at the moment. What’s Happening in the Housing Market? House price growth is currently at its lowest level since February 2020, having dropped to 0.7% over the last three months. The lack of activity in the housing…
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Dec
Dec
The Autumn Statement in Brief. The headlines from the Autumn statement were as many expected for a Rishi Sunak prime ministership, with the new government trying to fill a £55bn hole in the government’s finances through tax rises and spending cuts. One of the key takeaways from the autumn statement for the housing market is…
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Nov
Nov
Rental competition is contributing to sky-high profits for existing and would-be UK expat and foreign national investors, with an average of 11 renters pursuing each property that’s available to let. Rental Market Competition. The fierce competition that has been taking place in the rental market in recent history is going nowhere as those looking for…
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Nov
Nov
Economic and political turbulence has continually contributed to a weaker pound in recent times. When the mini-budget tanked the pound to record lows against the dollar, overseas buyers again began circling UK property in increasing numbers. And though the turbulence seems to be stabilising somewhat, international buyers are still keen to purchase UK property. Here’s…
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Oct
Oct
Liquid Expat Mortgages’ CEO, Stuart Marshall, examines some of the key takeaways from new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget, and explains the implications of the stamp duty cut and mortgage rates for existing and prospective UK expat and foreign national investors. This is part two of a two-part article. To read part one, click here. Stamp…
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Oct
Oct
Liquid Expat Mortgages’ CEO, Stuart Marshall, examines some of the key takeaways from new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget, and explains the implications for existing and prospective UK expat and foreign national investors. This is part one of a two-part article. To read part two, click here. The Value of the Pound. After the Chancellor’s mini-budget,…