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Liquid Expat Mortgages based in Oldham, Greater Manchester continues to grow and expand. It has recently appointed Rebecca Devany to its Hong Kong office as a Senior Mortgage Consultant covering Asia. Rebecca will look after the ever growing number of UK expats who are looking for the best options in UK mortgages whether that is…
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If you’ve never considered entering the lucrative property market as an expat before, you’re likely to have numerous questions. GoSimpleTax have already detailed the rules around declaring tax effectively for landlords, but it’s also imperative to have comprehensive knowledge on the mortgage aspect. Specialist mortgage brokers, Liquid Expat Mortgages, are here to guide you…
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The UK rental market has traditionally been the territory of older men – those in their 50s and 60s at the end of their professional careers, turning to rental income for their later-life sustenance. But that is changing. The 2010s have witnessed an influx of younger rental investors taking their chance on a portfolio. …
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Over the last 12 years Liquid has constantly been asked by Expats for Offset Mortgages as they were popular and familiar to them from their time in the UK using banks such as First Direct and Clydesdale Bank to take advantage of the benefits of an Offset Mortgage. Liquid Expat has consistently lobbied lenders to…
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New regulations to rules affecting Houses in Multiple Occupation (aka HMOs) are set to be introduced 1st October 2018 which means it could become more difficult to remortgage or obtain the right level of finance after this key date. With Standard Variable Interest Rates typically higher on HMO Mortgages compared to traditional Buy To…
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Buy-to-let prospects are very healthy in the UK property market. House prices are rising by 5% every year, giving property investors confidence to put their money on British soil. However, to ensure you get the best from your investment property, it’s sensible to gauge where the best areas are for the highest yields and price…
Brexit 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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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…
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The UK property market has, traditionally, priced out millions of first time buyers looking for a home or rental investment. Yet the Autumn Budget in November 2017 revealed changes that level the playing field quite drastically for those struggling to secure finance. The stamp duty threshold has been raised, meaning first time buyers investing in…