Living Abroad

How UK mortgage rules on LTV and rental cover, tax changes, and interest rates shape leveraged property investing, with real...

Why London office buildings are being converted into homes, based on a CBRE report — the housing shortage driving it,...

How the Cadogan family built London's Chelsea into a prime estate, what a new heir means for it, and what...

Why Manchester draws international property investors: the Northern Powerhouse, population growth, and a severe shortage of rental supply.

What foreigners need to open a personal UK bank account, by applicant type, document category and account type, with an...

How UK fixed, tracker and interest-only mortgages differ, and how overseas buyers should choose between them, with scenarios and FAQ.

How non-resident buy-to-let borrowers in the UK can raise their loan-to-value, from rental cover ratio to refinancing and lender choice.

A rundown of the fees behind a UK mortgage — arrangement, booking, valuation, telegraphic transfer, exit and more — with...

Seventeen structural, legal and market factors that can make a UK property unmortgageable, from construction type to leasehold terms.

How non-residents can open a UK company bank account, including eligibility, process, document checklist and FAQ.