Investing In UK Property: The Fundamentals
The first in our new series of Investing in UK Property webinars, where we covered the fundamentals of investing in UK property as an expat or non-UK resident, took place on 18 March 2025.
Are you considering your first or next investment in UK property?
In the first of our new series of Investing in UK Property webinars, we covered the fundamentals of investing in UK property as an expat or non-UK resident.
We were joined by a panel of four industry experts from the Experts for Expats partner network, who gave an overview of the need-to-knows of investing in UK property including:
- Opportunities in the UK property market including an overview of the current UK housing landscape and how to identify properties with the strongest potential for return on investment
- How to navigate property viewings and valuations from abroad including remote viewing tips, due diligence checks and potential red flags to be aware of – whether you’re buying resale or off-plan
- Understanding UK mortgage options for non-residents including lending criteria, interest rates and what options are available for expats
- Tax implications of investing in UK property including capital gains tax and how tax on rental income is treated as a non-resident
Presenters
Henry Shaw MRICS
Chartered Surveyor and Sales Director at BuyAssociation
Henry is a Chartered Surveyor and Sales Director at BuyAssociation. Henry lived in Hong Kong from 2017-2022 where he worked with expats to advise on UK property investment and how to successfully grow investment portfolios. He understands the needs and concerns of overseas-based investors and, having now moved back to the UK, continues to work with expats around the world. Henry holds a Masters in Real Estate and is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Sarah Mottram
UK-based financial advisor
Sarah is a UK-based financial advisor, working with clients on investments, pension and financial planning. Sarah is also a property specialist and has worked in both property development and investment. As a former expat, Sarah understands the complexities that can occur whilst living and working overseas. She now works with Experts for Expats in an advisory role, meeting clients to understand their requirements and working with partners to help find solutions.
Callum Fowler
Associate Mortgage & Protection Broker at Fowler Smith
Callum is an Associate Mortgage and Protection Broker at Fowler Smith. He has been in the financial industry for a number of years, where he has built a solid foundation of knowledge for a vast array of case types. With strong knowledge in the specialist mortgage field, Callum is well-versed in the more complex of income types and case scenarios.
Jamie Favell
Head of Private Client Tax at Tax Advisory Partnership
Jamie is the Head of Private Client Tax at Tax Advisory Partnership, a leading specialist tax firm employing over 40 qualified tax professionals and with offices in London and Leeds. The private client team specialises in international private client tax matters with a focus on the taxation of UK and US taxpayers.