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Income requirement for UK family visa increases

The British government has just raised the minimum income requirement for family visas in the UK.

Are cash buyers at an advantage in the UK?

Cash is king, so the saying goes. And it’s been a while since you could say that about a large chunk of the UK property market.

Can you get a UK buy-to-let mortgage from abroad?

If you’re looking to invest in UK rental property and wish to take advantage of historically low interest rates, what are your options for borrowing money as an expat still living outside the UK?

Is the door closing on British bargains?

The pound’s weakened state since June 2016 made British property at least 18% cheaper, while falling demand forced prices even lower. Is a likely Conservative victory mean the bonanza is about to end?

Returning to the UK: can you claim benefits?

Each year some 600,000 people move to the UK. A large proportion of those are British people coming back. They may have been living abroad for work, for their health, for early retirement, or with their parents. Many of them will be entitled to benefits. But to claim benefits when returning to the UK your first requirement will be to pass the Habitual Residence Test.