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For UK expat and foreign national investors looking to re-mortgage a UK property, the process can seem incredibly daunting. The main reason for this is that most try to conduct a re-mortgage with a conventional high street lender. However, high street lenders are far from the easiest or most cost-effective solution. Why Re-mortgage? ‘There are…
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Mar
Mar
One of the biggest points of discussion in buy-to-let and UK expat and foreign national landlord circles in recent months has been the Renter’s Rights Bill. This bill has been identified as a priority for the Labour government in this parliament and it promises huge changes for all landlords, including UK expat and foreign national…
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Mar
Mar
The UK buy-to-let market has a long-standing reputation as an excellent investment option for UK expat and foreign national investors. This is especially true for those looking for a lucrative long-term buy-to-let investment strategy. Increased Buy-to-Let Confidence. There is massive confidence amongst investors in the UK expat and foreign national market at the moment. This…
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Feb
Feb
For UK citizens living abroad who wish to own property in the UK, expat mortgages offer a straightforward solution. These mortgages are specifically designed to help expatriates navigate the challenges of purchasing property while living overseas. This guide outlines the essentials of expat mortgages, how they work, and how Liquid Expat Mortgages can help expats…
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Feb
Feb
Buy-to-Let Limited Company Purchases Soaring Again. 2024 was a record year for buy-to-let limited companies, with 60,000 new companies set up to hold buy-to-let properties. This was a huge increase of 23% on the previous record, which was set in 2023, indicating a clear trajectory that 2023’s record year was not a flash in the…
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Jan
Jan
Despite some early prognostications of doom and gloom after the budget, analysts are optimistic in their forecasts about the UK property market. Liquid Expat Mortgages are amongst the positive forecasters, predicting that it will be a buyer’s market for UK expat and foreign national investors in 2025. A Buyer’s Market. The general feeling from market…
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Jan
Jan
With the new year comes new year’s resolutions and, for many, investing in UK property is one of the best new year’s resolutions. This is especially true for new investors. 2025 is a brilliant time for first-time UK expat and foreign national investors to start their investment journey in UK buy-to-let property, for a number…
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Nov
Nov
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…