Category: Mortgage & Property

If you were considering investing in UK property, now might be a perfect time. Recent changes to stamp duty made by the government could save investors thousands of pounds.

Today's mortgage market has more products than ever, and finding the right one requires extensive research. Here is what you need to be aware of if you are an expat looking to remortgage a UK property.

The UK buy-to-let sector attracted 36% less new mortgages in 2017 than it did in 2015. Potential landlords have been put off the BTL sector in the UK because government tax raids have hit it.

Off-plan investment is an exciting and flexible option for private investors. The UAE and the UK offer established sectors where private investors can gain excellent, long-term returns.

With the UK on the brink of a no-deal Brexit, the UK housing market is holding its breath - or is it? House prices have been rising despite the Brexit effect.

Buy-To-Let (BTL) in the UK has taken some hits in 2018. Despite these pressures, the number of new BTL mortgages is expected to start rising again in 2021.

Are you considering investing in a second property? We’ve highlighted a couple of the most exciting places expats are flocking to for investment opportunities and gorgeous holiday getaways.

It is easy to get a mortgage in the UK if you're an expat – provided you are prepared. We reveal just how simple, and stress-free, the process of arranging an expat mortgage can be.

What’s happening in the UAE property market in 2018? The buzzword continues to be Affordability. ongoing population growth in Dubai and the coming Expo 2020 are key factors.

Buy To Let (BTL) could be big in the UK in 2018. It’s no secret that Brits have always been fond of investing in bricks and mortar. Is BTL the future?

Figures released by mortgage giant Halifax reveal that mortgages in the UK are now more affordable than at any time since the mid-1990s.

New figures released in leading UK estate agent Savills’ annual report reveal that the value of the UK housing stock has reached an all-time high.

Market analysts suggest that Dubai's property market is close to the bottom of its current cycle. Let's scrutinise the 2018 forecast according to economists.

Economists at the BoE were unusually clear in their warnings of expected interest rate rises in 2018. How will rising rates affect mortgage payments? Read more in our article.

Figures from UK estate agents Rightmove suggest that UK home-owners have seen the price of their property go up by almost 5% for the last seven years.

British expats in the UAE will welcome the news from the prestigious Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) that UK house prices in 2018 are likely to flatline.

Buying property anywhere is a huge step – so make sure you start by having a thorough look at the investment options available to you. Here are our top tips for UK property investment.