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Location is one of the most important factors to decide when buying a UK investment property with a UK expat or foreign national mortgage. It will be a deciding factor in many important aspects of your investment, including your rental income, the affordability of the property, the capital growth rate and the tenant demand. Of…
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Feb
Feb
There has been a notable rise in the number of buy-to-let landlords holding their properties in a limited company instead of in their name. We have discussed this before. But, according to Companies House, there were 47,400 new buy-to-let company incorporations in 2021. With this trend really set to stay, it’s time to look at…
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Oct
Oct
With falling numbers of international buyers for UK investment property, we examine the false picture that the London market is causing.
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Sep
Sep
A Fall in International Buyers. Q: I’m a foreign national who has been looking to purchase property in the UK for a while now. However, I’m hearing that foreign nationals buying in the UK aren’t as common anymore. Is there a good reason for this? I’ve thought that maybe the 2% foreign buyer surcharge might…
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Aug
Aug
At the end of summer 2021, ‘staycation’ is still the buzzword. ‘What’s really interesting about the staycation boom,’ says Stuart Marshall ‘is that it’s inspiring a huge surge in the number of holiday let companies that are being established. This is a trend that UK expat and foreign national investors need to take note of!’…
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Aug
Aug
The Background. In the last 12 months, over four and a half million homes appreciated by over £30,500 – the average UK salary. ‘While this is not a yearly occurrence’ says Stuart Marshall ‘it’s an example of why so many investors choose to put their money in UK property. It’s typically very low risk, is…
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Aug
Aug
The process of purchasing and managing a buy-to-let property can be difficult, especially if you’re an expat or foreign national. However, it can also be an incredibly lucrative investment that pays dividends throughout your working life, into your retirement and even through the lifetime of your children to whom you may leave an inheritance. If…
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Jul
Jul
Building an Investment Property Portfolio. Q: ‘I currently own one family house as a buy-to-let property and am looking to acquire more with a view to building a broader investment property portfolio. Any advice?’ A: ‘Firstly, congrats on the property you already own. This puts you in a great position and gives you the platform…
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Jul
Jul
Stuart Marshall of specialist expat mortgage broker, Liquid Expat Mortgages, looks at some of the questions we’ve recently been asked about the UK housing market and how it could affect UK expats and foreign nationals looking to buy UK property. Is it a Bad Time to Start a Property Portfolio? Q: ‘I am a UK…
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Jul
Jul
From prompting the rise of the commuter area, pushing up the cost of houses, contributing to rising rents and creating a two-speed market, the COVID-19 Pandemic has changed many things about the property market. However, one recent change is that it is now cheaper to rent a home than to buy one. We look at…