Expat Money Newsletter - April 2018

Welcome to the Expat Money Newsletter for April. This month we look at the UK buy-to-let mortgage market for expats. Many financial institutions claim to offer mortgages to expats but only a select few are really interested and offer decent terms. We have produced a new Financial Action Checklist to help you to identify the financial issues that you need to address before going abroad and we are delighted to feature our new Guide to Living in Australia.

The Expat Team

expats@expatnetwork.com

Buy-To-Let Mortgages For Expats In The UK

Buy-to-let mortgages for expats are available to help you invest in the UK property market and there are various options for obtaining a loan.

There are additional challenges for expats beyond those faced by domestic borrowers.

Expat UK Mortgages Made Easy

The attraction of investing in UK property for British expatriates is still on the increase following the impending Brexit. Yet securing financing for buy-to-let investment can be difficult for British residents abroad. Thankfully Skipton International remains committed to bridging the gap between the UK property market and international British expatriates. As a leading offshore lender Skipton explains why UK property remains one of the best investment opportunities and why it will always be an expat-friendly bank.

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Sending Money Abroad

Since 2009, CurrencyFair has provided fast, low-cost money transfers. Up to 8x cheaper than your typical bank, they have saved their customers over €200 million along the way.

Having exchanged over €6 billion to date, CurrencyFair is an expert in increasing awareness of the excessive fees, hidden charges and poor exchange rates banks can charge you.

Like all great ideas, necessity led to invention. Founder Brett Meyers, grew tired of the banks’ fees and charges very time he sent money abroad. An Australian expat living in the UK and then Ireland, his simple idea led to the creation of CurrencyFair.

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Best Savings Rates In Expat Banking

The best current offering for sterling offshore savers is Skipton International’s 1.25%, if you have £10,000 and can give 200 days’ notice of withdrawals.

You can beat this rate if you can leave your savings untouched for three years. Skipton International offer 1.5% annually over this period for a £10,000 minimum.

For dollars, Standard Bank pays 1.05% for $10,000 or more, with 196 days’ notice.

Financial Action Checklist

If you are leaving Britain to live abroad there are a number of financial measures you can take before you go to save you facing problems later. Expat Network has produced a Financial Action Checklist that provides information on the action you might consider taking.

It may be that you need to seek specialist tax and financial planning advice, but this guide will help to identify the issues you need to consider as you plan your move abroad.

Remember that action taken now might save you hassle – and money – later.

The Expat Network Financial Action Checklist is available free of charge to our newsletter subscribers.

Your Free Guide To Living In Australia

So, you are moving to Australia! A country rich in wildlife, precious raw materials, pleasant weather and offering an excellent quality of life for the whole family.

Make the transition work better with this free-to-download, full-colour guide. Your Guide To Living In Australia provides you with guidance on the issues you will need to address as you plan your move, whether that is to retire, buy a second property or simply enjoy a whole new life.

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