The Impact of the Bank of England’s Base Rate Increase for UK Expats and Foreign Nationals

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Liquid Expat Mortgages examines what effect the Bank of England’s base rate rise will have on those holding or looking to get a UK expat or foreign national buy-to-let mortgage. The Bank of England’s Base Rate Rise. The Bank of England has increased its base rate for the second time in three months (first to…

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…

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.

Power of Buy-to-Let Mortgages Shines Through in Landlord Buying Habits

Power of Buy-to-Let Mortgages Shines Through in Landlord Buying Habits

What’s Happening with Cash Buyers in the Buy-to-Let Market? Fewer landlords are purchasing buy-to-let property with cash. Instead, more and more landlords are looking to utilise buy-to-let mortgages. In 2017, 62% of landlords buying rental properties bought with cash. Since then, this percentage has been steadily falling. In 2017, 62% of buy-to-let purchases were through…

Digging Deep With Liquid Expat Mortgages: Q&A With Stuart Marshall (Part 4)

Digging Deep With Liquid Expat Mortgages: Q&A With Stuart Marshall (Part 4)

In part four of our expat mortgages Q&A with Stuart Marshall, we look at the pros and cons of buying in cash compared to taking out a buy-to-let mortgage and the advantages of buying through a limited company. Buy-to-Let or Buy In Cash? Q: ‘I’ve worked across most of the Middle East for the last…

Digging Deep With Liquid Expat Mortgages: Q&A With Stuart Marshall (Part 3)

Digging Deep With Liquid Expat Mortgages: Q&A With Stuart Marshall (Part 3)

In part three of our expat mortgages Q&A with Stuart Marshall, we look at the national lockdown’s effect on UK property prices, buying in the capital, and whether prices will start to come down. Is it a Bad Time to Buy? Q: ‘With a third national lockdown still exerting its influence over the UK’s property…

Buying UK Property as a Foreign National

Buying UK Property as a Foreign National

Owning a UK property is a financial goal for many foreign nationals. And it’s a good goal to have – UK properties can yield rewarding dividends as investments and are generally considered safe and secure. If you’re not British, it might seem difficult to buy a UK property. However, it’s actually easier than you might…

Is 2020 the year for UK Expats & Foreign Nationals to buy UK Property?

Is 2020 the year for UK Expats & Foreign Nationals to buy UK Property?

2020 is looking like a fantastic year for expats to buy UK Property. Though it is relatively early in the year, there’s a lot of promising indicators for expats looking to buy UK property. What We Say. “We’re already two months into 2020 and more than a month on from the UK’s historic departure from…

UK Mortgage Guide for Expats in Australia

UK Mortgage Guide for Expats in Australia

For expats in Australia, taking out a UK mortgage as an investment tool is one of the best things they can do with their money. But, securing a mortgage on a UK Property can be difficult if you’re an expat living in Australia. The following guide is intended to help expats living in Australia to…