First Time Home Buyer UK Mortgages for Expats

Whether you are planning to return to the UK, or would like to invest in the UK property market, being a first time home buyer while living and working overseas can make obtaining a mortgage difficult. Liquid Expat Mortgages can help you through every part of the first time home buyer mortgage process.

We have developed long lasting relationships with lenders of all sizes, from boutique mortgage firms to the major high street providers – giving you greater choice and freedom.

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Our team of experienced expat mortgage specialists can simplify the process of finding and securing a first time home buyer mortgage for a property in the UK – without you even needing to set foot in the country.

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Can a British Expat or Foreign National get a Mortgage in the United Kingdom?

The question is a common one, and the short answer is yes – but you may already know from experience that applying for a UK mortgage whilst living abroad can be difficult. British expats and foreign nationals often face more checks and complicated paperwork requirements. Your mortgage application can also be affected by your personal circumstances, such as which country you are currently residing in. Meanwhile, if you’re paid in foreign currency, the process will likely be even more complicated.

That’s where Liquid Expat Mortgages can help, we are a specialist expat mortgage broker who have been helping clients like yourself to secure UK mortgages since 2007. Whether you want the best mortgage rates or are simply looking for more information, our brokers have many years’ experience in sourcing mortgage finance for expats and foreign national clients and can advise accordingly.

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We can help you through the whole Expat Mortgage Application Process

Liquid Expat Mortgages with its experienced and qualified team of mortgage brokers can support you through the whole UK expat mortgage application process.

By working with you we can help minimise the disruption and contain costs when it comes to supplying the correct paperwork and identity requirements.

Save time and stress

  • We can work with the lender to present your case better and ensure an underwriter doesn’t make assumptions based on the fact you live and work abroad.
  • We will be able to talk you through the process on how best to present your mortgage application.
  • We can help you secure a more favourable rate when exchanging money across borders.

As a completely independent team of expat mortgage specialists – we have no obligations other than ensuring you receive the best and most valuable service from our team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The simple answer is yes. The best way is to speak with a specialist broker who can advise you how you can achieve your first time buyer Expat Mortgage.

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As an Expat or overseas buyer and if you’re outside the UK it can be confusing to find your way around the variety of first time buyer expat mortgage products available. In order to find the right lender and deal to meet with your requirements a specialist broker will have a wider range of lenders and products to help you with.

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If you need an overseas first time buyer mortgage, Liquid Expat Mortgages can help you understand the options available to you. Whether you’re looking for an idea of how much you could borrow, or you want free, fast, in-depth advice, our experts can help.

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Liquid has the largest panel of lenders of any Expat broker. Once we have understood your objectives we can search this panel of lenders for your first time buyer Expat Mortgage in the UK. Some of our lenders even have exclusive first time buyer Expat Mortgage offers available only to Liquid Expat Mortgages.

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Liquid Expat is your Specialist Expat Mortgage Broker

Liquid Expat Mortgages has been providing expat mortgages since 2007. Our many years of experience and relationships built up with lenders means that we can find the very best mortgage for your needs.

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Liquid Expat Mortgages Testimonials

Hear from some of our clients about their experience with Liquid Expat Mortgages.

first time buyer expat mortgage testimonial

­ I couldn’t have asked for greater support in what was my first property purchase. I would have happily spent more money on the service that you provided and I would not hesitate to recommend Liquid Expat Mortgages to other expats like me looking for a first time mortgage.

S.K / UK Expat living in Dubai
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­ I would just like to say a big thank you to Liquid Expat for putting up with one million questions from me. This was my first property purchase and dealing with the additional complications meant I needed a lot of guidance and assurance the process was on track.

H.A / UK Expat living in Qatar
Buy to Let Mortgages for Expats testimonial

­ Buying a property overseas as a first time buyer is not a stress free process, but Liquid Expat Mortgages has been instrumental in reducing my level of stress and ultimately securing a great expat mortgage lender for me in the United Kingdom.

M.C / Foreign National in Hong Kong
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Liquid Expat Mortgages Reviews

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Based on 146 reviews
Isobel Hanning
Isobel Hanning
2023-01-18
We were very happy with Liquid Expat Mortgages. After living in Spain and hoping to buy a U.K. property we were advised by most that we wouldn’t qualify for a U.K. mortgage. Never the less LEM said they could help and we were supported from start to finish with a good mortgage offer on the table. Liam and Claire were fantastic throughout the whole experience and never hesitated to offer advice and support as we needed. We can’t thank them enough for all their help and time spent with us even to the end where Claire was helping our solicitor to ensure all would go through on completion day with the lender. Our solicitor was also recommended by LEM and was also fantastic. Our sale completed smoothly on the day and with no issues. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Thank you again for everything.
Red Panda
Red Panda
2023-01-10
We have been using the services of Liquid Expat for over six years and cannot recommend them enough. The level of broker professionalism, expat mortgage knowledge, and, most of all--transparent communication--is exceptional. As expats, it's even more challenging trying to maneuver the requirements and products in the UK market; additionally, the current climate has made it even more difficult. Liquid Expat will help you with this! To give some shoutouts--John Squires is always our first point of contact, helping to identify the best products available, and his knowledge speaks for itself. Then there's the incredible duo of Claire Aspin and Liam Saul--they are absolutely brilliant. So patient, thorough, and attentive to all of the details that any non-trained eye might miss. Claire and Liam were invaluable to our recent remortgage. We have, and will continue to, recommend Liquid Expat to anyone seeking the highest level of expat mortgage advice. Thank you!
Poonam Thakkar
Poonam Thakkar
2023-01-04
Really good experience working with the team! Claire and Liam were very attentive, supportive and accommodating. Really good service for expats living abroad.
Wesley George
Wesley George
2022-12-22
Nicole Gallagher of Liquid Mortgages was very professional and knowledgeable in sourcing a lender for me to re-finance my flat in London. she got me the offer letter from the bank by coordinating to obtain all the required documents in a very efficient manner. I was happy with the offer & how Nicole dealt wit my case and would recommend her to my friends and family. Nicole went above and beyond to assist me as a client, when we hit a road block due to solicitors not being in a position to complete in time before the finance offer expired. but Nicole worked tirelessly to obtain an extension on the finance offer to make the completion successful. this was impressive considering the interest rates were going up and a new offer would have costed me thousands of pounds more. Nicole is an asset to any organisation and highly recommend her ability and excellent customer service.
Ahsan Vohra
Ahsan Vohra
2022-12-20
The organisation is very good and professional. They are supportive from beginning to the end of the process.
Wahid Fazil
Wahid Fazil
2022-12-19
Hi. My mortgage application was handled by Ms Nicole Gallagher, and she was absolutely brilliant. Any questions I had were answered straight away with a full explanation. Throughout the process, I was kept in the loop and advised on the best course of action. Even my solicitor has praised Nicole for her efficency and super quick responses. On two occasions, the solicitor of the seller questioned my intention to buy the property. Nicole replied and defended me and set him straight. The email was so well written that I couldn't have said it any better myself. Professional but straight the point! Nicole is excellent at what she does and did a brilliant job in handling my application. She was very efficient and always replied to my emails straight away. I will definitely be recommending Liquid Expats to my friends and suggest they ask for Nicole to handle their application. If in the future we decide to buy another property, I will definitely be asking for Nicole and only to handle my application. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nicole for all her guidance and support. Her attention to detail and her professional advice. I feel she went above and beyond in making me feel part of the process by keeping me informed at each stage. She is a credit to your company and has set the bar very high! Thank you Nicole. Wishing you all the best for the future. Mr Wahid Fazil 5 Fountain Park Westhoughton Bolton BL5

Your guide to expat mortgages

As a specialist expat mortgage broker based in the United Kingdom, we can guide you through even the most complex overseas UK mortgage or remortgage process.

With over a decade of experience, we can quickly assess your case and then immediately place you with the most suitable lender and the best possible terms to suit your personal circumstances.

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