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Does an Expat need a “UK Credit History” to obtain a UK Mortgage?

The simple answer to this common question asked by British Expats is No, it is not essential in having a UK credit history in order to raise a UK mortgage. Having a current or previous Uk credit history is not … Continue reading

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Bank of England governor hints rates will stay low

The Bank of England’s governor says slow economic growth is a greater concern than rising prices. The governor of the Bank of England Governor, Mervyn King, has said he is more concerned about the strength of the recovery than inflation. … Continue reading

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UK interest rates to stay at record low “until 2014″ The Bank of England lowered interest rates to 0.5% in March 2009

The Bank of England will have to keep interest rates at their record low of 0.5% until 2014, a leading economic forecaster has said. The Ernst & Young Item Club said rates would need to be kept low to counter-balance … Continue reading

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More than 50pc of large London properties bought by UK Expats & Foreign Buyers

More than a half of large London properties are being bought by foreigners for the first time, according to data from a leading estate agent. Savills, one of the countries largest estate agents, said that 55 per cent of all … Continue reading

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