{"id":6278,"date":"2023-02-03T01:37:24","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T01:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crestnetwork.com\/?p=6278"},"modified":"2023-02-03T01:37:59","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T01:37:59","slug":"advice-for-overseas-real-estate-investors-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crestnetwork.com\/advice-for-overseas-real-estate-investors-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice For Overseas Real Estate Investors In The UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Donnell Bailey is a Content Writer for Lofti.co, the UK\u2019s first 3-in-1 property management platform with embedded financial products built for rental agents and portfolio landlords.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Investing in overseas real estate in the UK is a fantastic way for those who have money in the bank outside of the country to safeguard themself against inflation. Because of the UK\u2019s inflated property prices, it has become a popular way for many individuals to diversify their portfolios and potentially increase their returns. Read more here on how inflation impacts house price<\/a> so you\u2019re better able to understand this phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a resident of the United Kingdom, you can explore this investment option. However, make sure you consider all the factors below before you invest in property. This article looks at how you can take advantage of a rising property market if you\u2019re located outside the UK and what you have to do to stay on the right side of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Can you participate in overseas real estate investment if you live abroad?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes – buying UK property is an option for those living outside of the UK, as long as you follow the right information to make sure you\u2019ll be approved by lenders, and that you have the right to do so. For instance, if you are trying to invest in a buy to rent property in the UK, you have to follow regulations you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once these regulations are met, then you must follow the process of arranging an overseas mortgage with the bank that is in your country of residence. Depending on the bank, you may also be able to apply for a mortgage directly with a bank or lender in the UK. Nonetheless, each lender has different policies, and you\u2019ll have to consider this on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Generated using AI with <\/em>https:\/\/midjourney.com\/<\/em><\/a>
Row of houses in the UK bought by an overseas investor<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>The criteria you must meet to make a property purchase in the UK if you live overseas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While each lender is different, there is a general criterion that must be followed for every type of property investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n