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As regulation tightens across the UK property sector, compliance is no longer a box-ticking exercise; it is a critical part of successful property investment, particularly for UK expat and foreign national landlords. The introduction of the Renters’ Rights reforms, enhanced scrutiny from lenders and increasing regulatory oversight mean that 2026 will demand a higher standard…
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Dec
Dec
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it’s a defining feature of the UK rental market. New research shows that tenants are increasingly willing to pay more for greener properties, and for UK expat and foreign national investors, this represents a major opportunity to future-proof their portfolios and boost returns. Sustainability Now Drives Tenant Demand. According…
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Nov
Nov
Standards in the UK rental market are experiencing a noticeable uplift in quality as landlords respond to tightening energy efficiency rules and changing tenant expectations. ‘For UK expat and foreign national investors, these improvements are creating a more reliable, attractive and ultimately profitable market’ says Stuart Marshall, CEO of Liquid Expat Mortgages. ‘This is because…
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Jul
Jul
According to Handelsbanken’s 2025 Property Investor Report, 54% of UK property investors are looking to increase the size of their portfolios in 2025. This is indicative of the sense of optimism that is present amongst property investors in the UK buy-to-let market at the moment. Accordingly, the same investor report found that 80% of investors…
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Jun
Jun
The Government’s ‘Plan for Change’ requires all properties rented in England to achieve an EPC rating of a C or above by 2030. The timeframe on this deadline means that buy-to-let investors need to devise a plan for how their properties can hit these targets – and fast. One of the best ways to meet…
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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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Sep
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
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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Jul
Jul
‘Higher interest rates, compounded by high house prices post-pandemic, have made it difficult for buyers who have small deposits’ says Stuart Marshall, CEO of Liquid Expat Mortgages. ‘The problem is that rents have gone up too and made it difficult for buyers to save more money for deposits. This means that many are stuck in…
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Jun
Jun
‘For many of the UK expat and foreign national investors that we talk to, one of the key considerations is their retirement’ says Stuart Marshall of Liquid Expat Mortgages. ‘It’s no surprise considering the well-earned reputation of UK property as a very strong asset class. But is investing in UK property a good alternative to…
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