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EPC ratings are increasingly becoming a focus for UK expat and foreign national investors, with new plans in place to impose an EPC requirement on rental properties. But with cost as a limiting factor, how can UK expat and foreign national investors renovate their investment properties? EPC Ratings of C or Above are Required. There…
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In September 2024, there were over 5,300 new buy-to-let limited companies set up. This is 28% higher than any previous September, speaking to the popularity of buy-to-let limited companies at the moment, amid tax concerns for buy-to-let landlords. One of the main drivers for the huge increase in limited companies is to do with the…
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Nov
Nov
Rachel Reeves’ historic first budget as Chancellor certainly had a lot of talking points. In the build-up to the budget, there was a lot of chatter as to how the labour government’s financial measures would impact investment and mortgage rates. In short, the big headline from the budget was this: labour are going big on…
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Oct
Oct
A new report from property portal, Zoopla, seems to cement the idea that investing in the UK’s rental market will continue to be profitable long into the future, as the affordability of housing for would-be domestic buyers in the UK continues to hamper affordability. Domestic Buyers Priced Out of Home Ownership. ‘Investing in the rental…
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Oct
Oct
The importance of expert UK expat and foreign national mortgage brokers is shining through again as the UK’s mortgage market rumbles with signals of uncertainty and some prognosticators indicate that the best rates on the market could disappear in the next few weeks. What’s Happening to the Mortgage Market? ‘There are certainly signs from the…
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Oct
Oct
For expats looking to minimise their SDLT costs, we offer a simple and free SDLT check. This service helps you understand exactly what SDLT you should be paying, based on your property’s characteristics.
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Oct
Oct
Listen to John Squires on the Unlock Expat Property Podcast for essential insights for anyone seeking a UK expat mortgage for investment.
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Sep
The energy efficiency of homes is once again at the forefront of renters’ minds, with energy prices rising 10% this October and property portal, Rightmove, calling for an increase in the numbers of green uk investment property investment and support in the energy efficient property sector more generally. Why Are Energy Efficiency and Green UK…
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Sep
Property portal, Rightmove’s, recent report on post-pandemic rental data shows just how busy the rental market is compared to pre-pandemic levels. The average number of enquiries per property is double the number of enquiries that Rightmove reported in 2019, before the pandemic. However, the current number of 17 is still down from the 26 enquiries…
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Aug
Aug
Re-mortgaging has become more and more popular. This was largely in response to the standard variable rate rises as a result of the Bank of England’s base rate going up. However, with the strength of the UK expat and foreign national mortgage market at the moment and the way that property prices have risen in…