Residential Mortgages
Brokers expect rise in foreign national mortgage enquiries, Gen H survey finds
Nearly half of brokers surveyed by Gen H expect foreign national mortgage enquiries to increase over the next 12 months.
Foreign Buyers
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London holds over half of England’s £84.2bn foreign-owned homes market, data finds
Most of the valuable local markets for foreign-owned homes were inside the capital, with 14 of the top 20 local authority areas based in London.Â
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Dudley Building Society launches skilled worker visa range after successful pilot
Dudley Building Society has expanded its skilled worker visa lending proposition nationwide, supported by a refreshed mortgage range for borrowers working in the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa.
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Hanley Economic launches new mortgage options for foreign nationals
Hanley Economic Building Society has added two new mortgage products for foreign nationals living and working in the UK, available up to 80% LTV.
Building Societies
Nottingham Building Society reduces income threshold and widens foreign national lending access
Nottingham Building Society has reduced the income threshold for its 5.5x income multiple and expanded international credit access for foreign nationals.
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Hong Kong nationals lead foreign homebuyers in England and Wales
Singapore ranked second, with its nationals owning 15,635 properties, or 8.2% of foreign-owned homes.
House Prices
Billionaire home purchases in London down 25% in 2024, survey reveals
The survey found there were 40 sales of luxury properties priced over £15m.
Opinion
Why should mass-affluent GCC customers buy a house in the UK?
The current economic environment signals an optimistic picture for GCC buyers looking to purchase a UK home.
Building Societies
Nottingham Building Society reduces rates for foreign nationals and ex-pats
Nottingham Building Society announces rate reductions and new 85% LTV tier rates for foreign nationals and returning ex-pats.
News
Hinckley & Rugby Building Society introduces new mortgage options for skilled foreign workers
Hinckley & Rugby Building Society's new mortgage range designed to support skilled foreign workers in the UK, offering up to 95% LTV with no minimum income or residency requirements.
Building Societies
Nottingham Building Society launches mortgage solution for foreign nationals
The product addresses a growing demand from mortgage brokers who said existing products are too restrictive when supporting skilled workers from abroad.
Lead Story
Gen H launches new foreign national policy
The lender has also removed its minimum income requirement specific to foreign nationals (though standard minimum income requirements still apply).