Buying abroad? Get someone else to do the hard work

It's a brave borrower who mortgages property abroad: deposits are hefty, the rules are different and you have to deal with foreign estate agents, lenders and other organisations. However, a growing number of firms promise to make the whole process as simple and as inexpensive as possible.

It's not just the rich borrower who mortgages property abroad: although deposits are higher than they are in the UK, buying a new home or a second home abroad is more affordable than ever and there is a growing number of firms that promise to make the process straight forward and cost-effective.

HSBC mortgages property abroad, as do many other big-name lenders in the UK, but if you'd rather deal with lenders in your chosen country you could speak to one of our brokers who acts as a middleman between you, the lender and other agencies such as estate agents, local authorities and so on.