New research from Butterfield Mortgages Limited in the UK, commissioned through Censuswide, indicates that the majority of UK brokers find it increasingly difficult to secure finance for international clients, with currency fluctuations and a lack of lender appetite among the biggest challenges. The prime London mortgage provider commissioned the independent survey of 300 UK-based mortgage […]
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Recent policy changes and economic shifts are having an impact on international property investors looking at UK-based assets, according to UK brokers. Butterfield in the UK commissioned market research firm Censuswide to conduct an independent survey of 300 UK-based mortgage brokers. Seven in ten (71%) reported seeing greater caution among their overseas clients in anticipation […]
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Recent policy changes and economic shifts are having an impact on international property investors looking at UK-based assets, according to UK brokers.
Butterfield in the UK commissioned market research firm Censuswide to conduct an independent survey of 300 UK-based mortgage brokers. Seven in ten (71%) reported seeing greater caution among their overseas clients in anticipation of the upcoming Autumn Budget, while 73% believe that recent tax changes have reduced the appeal of UK property.
The data also shows that three in four brokers (75%) say their clients now need more support to understand the UK market since Labour came to power in July 2024. Meanwhile, the Bank of England’s base rate continues to be a significant factor in investors’ decision making according to 67% of brokers. More

The potential tie-up would see Elim and its 900 homes across Bristol and Gloucestershire join the Places for People group later this year.
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House prices have surged by 25.2% in Seoul in South Korea, making it the fastest growing prime market in the world. After Seoul comes Tokyo in Japan (16.3%), and Dubai (15.8%) in the United Arab Emirates. Knight Frank, which compared global markets across 46 cities, also noted that these three cities are also the fastest […]
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