Expat Mortgages: Why the legal process can cost more, and how Saffron’s latest change could save you money

For many UK expats, arranging a mortgage on a UK property can feel surprisingly different from getting a mortgage while living in Britain. While the mortgage rates themselves often attract the most attention, the legal requirements involved in expat borrowing can sometimes add unexpected cost, complexity and delays.

​  For many UK expats, arranging a mortgage on a UK property can feel surprisingly different from getting a mortgage while living in Britain. While the mortgage rates themselves often attract the most attention, the legal requirements involved in expat borrowing can sometimes add unexpected cost, complexity and delays.  

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For many UK expats, arranging a mortgage on a UK property can feel surprisingly different from getting a mortgage while living in Britain. While the mortgage rates themselves often attract the most attention, the legal requirements involved in expat borrowing can sometimes add unexpected cost, complexity and delays.