Credit CheckBrexit may be the defining turn in recent political history, but the Northern Powerhouse isn’t far behind it. Envisioned by ex-Chancellor George Osbourne several years ago, the policy has outlasted those who set it up. The result is that we are seeing a spate of North West property investment, where the Powerhouse is being built….
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Lenders like to tempt property investors with a fixed rate mortgage deal. Whilst you may save money in the opening years of a contract, it is common for the deal to change to what is known as an SVR (Standard Variable Rate) mortgage after a certain period of time. Understanding what an SVR mortgage entails,…
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The UK is a haven of great investment property opportunities. In recent years, the tracker mortgage has grown in popularity thanks to the Bank of England’s low rates, but with hints of rates going up it might be time to review your tracker mortgage deal. Tracker mortgages are designed to track the Bank of England…
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It comes as no shock that house prices in Britain have been steadily rising for the last few years. Yet we don’t have it as bad as other countries; they see the United Kingdom as a great destination for portfolio investment. Australia, for instance, is producing some of the highest BTL (Buy-to-Let) figures for expat…
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When you buy a residential property – either to live in or let – with the help of a mortgage, you’ll have a number of product options to explore. Typically, a mortgage deal will consist of a lower interest rate for an agreed initial period, before moving you on to another plan once this period…
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The arrival of March signals spring clean fever for many households. Likewise, you may want to spruce up your own UK buy-to-let properties, so they look their best for current and prospective tenants. Yet beyond this, it’s wise to review your financial model too – the mortgage deals, costs and decisions that are limiting your…
Buying off-plan is quickly becoming the norm for home buyers and property investors alike. As high-quality developments spring up across the UK, agreeing to buy during the construction stages is widely viewed as a smart way to access the properties in prime locations. This isn’t always the case. While there certainly are instances where buyers…
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The UK’s allure to overseas investors is no secret; what’s interesting is digging down into these trends to determine what areas of Great Britain attract which demographic of buyers. Take Scotland for example: in January 2018, Liquid Expat saw a 30% increase in enquiries from customers based in the USA looking for Scottish mortgage finance,…
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London is losing its title as the home of overseas investment. Another city is supplanting its value on the UK property market that’s driven by growth, business initiatives and easy access to other metropolitan areas. This is Manchester – increasingly known as the country’s second capital. If you are looking to purchase UK property you…
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The British residential market is undergoing rapid transformation. London, once the crown jewel in the rental sector, is pushing tenants out to other, more affordable areas of the country. This is big news for buy-to-let (BTL) landlords. If you’re looking to invest, now is the perfect time to do so. Let’s first map out the…