Mortgage Guide

Overseas Mortgages

If you are considering purchasing a property abroad you will probably need a mortgage for your overseas property.  Every country has its own mortgage and lending rules and in some cases it may be better to secure a mortgage with an overseas lender; in other cases you may get a good deal from a UK lender.  Some countries require you to form a company in order to buy property, and there are also country-specific rules about how much deposit you would need to put down.

Because of the complications surrounding mortgages for overseas property, it is  essential to get overseas mortgage advice from an expert in this field.

How much you can borrow will depend on your existing liabilities. Typically, your entire outgoings such as rent, debts and bills – as well as your foreign mortgage repayments – must not exceed 40% of your net income. Although this sounds like a low 'allowance', if you are sensible with your UK rental and other outgoings and head for a county where property prices are low, the mortgage payments will not be onerous.

For a quote for an overseas mortgage contact our overseas mortgages specialist.

Be aware that interest rates for mortgages on overseas property are sometimes higher than in the UK and often variable. Some countries, such as Croatia and Thailand, do not offer mortgages to foreign nationals at all.

Before signing anything, it is crucial to seek independent advice and enlist the help of an English-speaking lawyer. There are companies that will arrange an overseas property mortgage on your behalf and property agents that, for a percentage fee, will hold your hand through the entire buying process

If you want to transfer money to or from abroad for an overseas property you will need to employ the services of a currency exchange service. This might be useful particularly if you are investing abroad in order to accumulate a deposit for a UK property or you want to transfer a deposit. We have a currency exchange partner that offers an extremely competitive exchange rate.

Request no-commitment, independent  overseas mortgage advice for first time buyers.

Other mortgage guides, advice and useful pages:

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