Whether you’re a first-time buyer, remortgaging, switching products, or investing in property.
Expat mortgage applications are assessed very differently from standard UK cases. Lenders review overseas income, foreign currency exposure, visa status, residency, taxation, and international credit history — and many high-street lenders simply do not lend to borrowers living abroad.
Living overseas doesn’t prevent you from owning or investing in UK property — but the process requires specialist knowledge and careful lender selection.
That’s where experienced, independent advice makes the difference.
From your first conversation, you’ll receive straightforward, structured guidance — no jargon, no guesswork, and no unnecessary delays. We work with specialist UK lenders who understand expat borrowers and international income structures.
Whether you are:
Purchasing a UK home while living abroad
Investing in a UK Buy-to-Let property
Refinancing an existing mortgage
Planning a future return to the UK
We guide you through the entire process with clarity and professionalism — wherever you’re based.
Expat mortgages require precision, structure, and the right lender match.
We support UK nationals and foreign nationals across the GCC, Asia, Europe, and beyond — helping secure suitable UK mortgage solutions with confidence and control.
We assess your overseas income, currency, tax position, and commitments to determine realistic affordability and access lenders offering competitive Loan-to-Value options for expats.
We match you with lenders that accept your country of residence, employment type, and income currency — whether you’re salaried, self-employed, or contract-based.
Whether you’re purchasing a UK home, investing in buy-to-let, or remortgaging an existing property while abroad, we guide you through every step.
We handle applications, documentation, lender communication, and updates — making the entire process smooth and stress-free from overseas.
We’ll structure your mortgage with flexibility in mind, whether you plan to return to the UK, remain abroad long-term, or build a UK property portfolio.
Book a free initial call to discuss your situation, explore your options, and understand what’s possible — with no obligation.
No pressure • No jargon • Just clear guidance
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. We may receive commissions that will vary depending on the lender, product, or other permissible factors. The nature of any commission model will be confirmed to you before you proceed.
SJ Clarke Mortgages is a trading name of Simon Clarke, Mortgage advice is provided through Cedar Crest Group Limited, an appointed representative of Headway Wealth Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Cedar Crest Group Limited is registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 12851894). Registered Office: Durham Workspace, Abbey Road, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5JZ, United Kingdom. FCA Register Number (Cedar Crest Group Limited): 933936.