Mortgages for Non-UK Residents

UK property lending for borrowers living overseas who are not UK nationals and have no UK credit history.

Mortgages for Non-UK Residents

UK property lending without UK residence or credit history

Nationality, country of residence and income currency all narrow the lender list, and some countries are excluded outright. We establish eligibility before an application rather than afterwards.

We Structure

Why Mortgages for Non-UK Residents Requires the Right Lender

What we arrange

  • Purchase and refinance of UK residential and investment property
  • Lending accepted in a wide range of foreign currencies
  • Options without UK credit history or UK address history
  • Limited company and offshore structure purchases

Who this is for

  • Overseas nationals buying UK property
  • International investors building a UK portfolio
  • Buyers purchasing for family or student use

How London FS helps

Nationality, country of residence and income currency all narrow the lender list, and some countries are excluded outright. We establish eligibility before an application rather than afterwards.

Important information

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does not regulate some forms of Buy To Let, Commercial & Development Finance, Bridging Finance, Overseas/Foreign National Mortgages and Will Writing.

Dhavi Limited (trading as London FS) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority — firm number 628993. Registered in England, company number 7301914. Registered office: 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR.

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No UK Credit History Needed

Our lenders for this market do not require an established UK file.

Key person

Nationality Eligibility Checked

Some countries are excluded outright. We confirm before you apply.

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Foreign Currency Income

Accepted by most, typically with a margin applied for exchange movement.

Why Choose Us

Why Mortgages for Non-UK Residents with London FS?

Mortgages for Non-UK Residents requires more than access to lenders. It requires accurate interpretation of your circumstances and placement with a lender that genuinely understands them.

Nationality, country of residence and income currency all narrow the lender list, and some countries are excluded outright. We establish eligibility before an application rather than afterwards.

Timeline

Offshore and Corporate Structures

Purchases through companies and trusts arranged where appropriate.

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Realistic Deposit Guidance

Typically 25% to 40% depending on nationality and property type.

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Remote Process Managed

Documentation and signing coordinated across time zones.

Our Clients

Who Benefits from Mortgages for Non-UK Residents

Overseas Nationals

International Investors

Buyers Purchasing for Family Use

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UK property lending for borrowers living overseas who are not UK nationals and have no UK credit history.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on Mortgages for Non-UK Residents

Is a UK credit history required?

Not with the lenders we use for this market, though it broadens the options considerably.

Commonly 25–40% depending on nationality, residence and property type.

Yes, with most lenders applying a margin to allow for exchange rate movement.

Most lenders require one, though a few will accept an overseas account for payments.

It varies by lender and reflects sanctions and financial crime policy. We check before applying.

Commonly 25-40%, driven by nationality, country of residence and property type.

Yes with some lenders, though it affects both pricing and the stamp duty position.

Not with the lenders we use for this market, though it broadens options considerably.

Yes, through a buy-to-let facility, which is usually more straightforward than residential lending.