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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…
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According to UK Companies House, 41,700 new buy-to-let limited companies were formed in 2020. Information available at Companies House also suggests that, at the end of 2020, there are 228,743 active buy-to-let companies which is an all-time record. Given the benefits of buying in this way, it’s no surprise that more people are looking to…
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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…
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For many, the end of 2020 has been a welcome sight. 2020 was a year of rampant uncertainty with most people around the world questioning the security of their employment and their way of life. However, there was one notable exception to this uncertainty – the UK housing market. Growth and Resilience. According to Nationwide…
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Dec
In part two of Liquid Expat Mortgages’ buy-to-let guide, Stuart Marshall continues his assessment of the buy-to-let market. “Despite many fears, 2020 has continued to be a very good year for buy-to-let investors in the UK property market. Whilst demand has eased slightly in recent months, it remains 34% higher than last year, whilst a…
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Dec
Dec
Stuart Marshall of specialist mortgage broker, Liquid Expat Mortgages, offers his experience and insight into buy-to-let mortgages with part 1 of a buy-to-let guide that will help you navigate the wide range of products and see which best suits your own personal objectives. The UK is still reporting consistent increases in house prices despite the…
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Nov
This week, the UK government announced its pathway for emerging from the second national lockdown. Included in this announcement was the return of the UK’s tier system which places different areas under varying levels of lockdown restrictions. These restrictions are set to last until March ’21. So, with restrictions continuing until springtime and many expecting…
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Part one of our Q&A session allows Stuart Marshall, of specialist expat mortgage broker Liquid Expat Mortgages, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions from buyers all over the world. Liquid Expat Mortgages has over 13 years of experience in helping UK expats and overseas buyers find the best mortgages for their property…
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Nov
Nov
The Stamp Duty Holiday and Buy-to-Let Investors. Prospective buy-to-let investors are currently in a race against time to ensure they obtain the best deal possible and take advantage of the current investment opportunities. “The current stamp duty holiday has really stirred up the mortgage marketplace,” says Stuart Marshall, of specialist expat mortgage broker Liquid Expat…
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Oct
Oct
With new investors from both the UK and overseas looking to enter the UK housing market, we sit down with Stuart Marshall, CEO of specialist expat mortgage broker Liquid Expat Mortgages, to ask what’s behind the rise. Alongside this, we’ll also examine how UK expats and foreign nationals are obtaining expat mortgages and what to…