Expat buy-to-let market strengthens. Times are hard for first time buyers at present which has strengthened the buy-to-let market even more. Young couples and first-time buyers looking to join the property ladder could be in for a very long wait. Figures just released this week are showing that a combined salary of £48500 is required […]
Expat Property Investment buy-to-let investors on the increase in 2023. This is still a growth area for investors as more expats see the buy-to-let market as a sound option for the future especially with property prices reducing nationwide. Traditional forms of investment such as banks and building societies are still producing poor returns so investors […]
Expat landlords will be confident. It has been an extremely hard year for landlords up and down the UK and those living abroad. The good news is that, despite all the recent changes rewards for landlords can still be exceptionally good. Demand for good quality rental property continues to rise year on year due to […]
Expat landlord, be sure to check your mortgage deal before it’s too late! The latest data and analysis highlighted failing to switch mortgage and lapsing onto their lender’s Standard Variable Rate (SVR) has seen the average landlord hit with £2600 a year in extra interest. According to the study, which looked at 16 major UK […]
UK Property Growth. Experts believe UK property values will rise between 3% & 6% across the UK next year according to figures released by one of the major high street mortgage lenders. If these figures are achieved it will reverse the current decline of this year, the report also states increases in values could […]
Expat Property Portfolio. Buy to let market is growing fast again as expats increase holdings. June 2023 saw the buy to let market rise again, expat applications and completions were up on figures for the same period last year. Investors are without doubt looking to secure new properties. Figures show existing expat investors are expanding […]
Independent Ex Pat Mortgage Broker. Expats are using an independent broker more and more. Expats are now using an independent broker more than ever before to secure their deals whether it be a new or re-mortgage. A survey showed using a broker will reduce completion times, they are fully versed in the expat mortgage process […]
Expats buying property are still looking at buy-to-lets for income and long-term growth. There has been a marked increase in the number of enquiries from expats into buying-to-lets in the UK a recent report has highlighted. This activity has increased since the UK left the EEC on 31st January 2020. The report from financial intermediaries […]
Expat buy to lets are getting more profitable. The rise in staycationing has created an increase the use of properties as holiday lets. Expats are attracted by the potential returns and keen to diversify their portfolios. Existing expat buy-to-let landlords are expanding their portfolios into holiday let. As are would-be investors who dream of […]
Independent Ex Pat Mortgage Broker. Expats UK property search increases month on month The property portal found that searches for UK property by overseas buyers have grown steadily over the last 12 months. They now account for 8.2% of all activity on the portal in the first three months of this year, compared to just […]