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UK Mortgage Expires During Lockdown

Expats Ask, What Happens When My UK Mortgage Expires During Lockdown?

Many expats move abroad and rent their flats or houses out, often not having had the time to advise their existing UK lender. Whilst not advised, as it can be a breach of the lender’s terms and conditions, most UK lenders will be flexible  for periods of less than a year and will offer a...

British Expats Find Mortgages For UK Property Elusive

British expats have to look longer and harder to find affordable deals for UK house buying. Problems encountered by expats include having to find much larger deposits than UK-based customers, and higher interest rates and arrangement fees. These come on top of the usual hassles of finding and conveyancing a property purchase from a distance....

New Expat Mortgage Calculator Launched

Skipton International has launched an upgraded online calculator, giving expat mortgage customers a quick guide to loan options. The calculator uses information such as property value and rental income to show customers the maximum amount they would be able to borrow, along with estimated monthly repayment costs, based on Skipton’s mortgage offerings for the requested...