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Unlock Expat Property - The Podcast
Welcome to "Unlock Expat Property - The Podcast" the ultimate podcast for expats from all over the world with an interest in UK property investment.
Whether you're new to property investing or a seasoned property investor this podcast series will help you to unlock your expat property potential.
Your host, Jonathan Smith, will be sharing first-hand knowledge and experience from his own UK buy to let property investing journey to help you kick start yours. Jonathan has been an Expat in Saudi Arabia for over 12 years and has been investing in UK property for the past 3 years, and is closing in on a £1 million property portfolio value by the end of 2024.
Investing in property as an expat is often perceived to be very difficult and just not worth the effort but it's much easier than many people realise.
Jonathan will help to debunk the many myths associated with investing in property from overseas and share invaluable tips and insights, highlighting the huge potential to generate passive income and long-term wealth.
Follow his journey to achieving financial freedom and long-term generational wealth through property investment.
So make sure you hit subscribe to ensure that you never miss an episode and unlock your expat property journey TODAY!
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Unlock Expat Property - The Podcast
Unlock the real cost of buying UK property
In this week's episode Jonathan dives into a topic that catches out far too many investors, both new and experienced - the real cost of buying UK property.
Buying a property is never just about the asking price. There are many other costs involved in purchasing a property which, if unchecked and unaccounted for, can easily erode the return on your investment and the amount of cashflow you generate each month.
Most investors are already aware that to buy a property you will, at least need a sufficient deposit saved up. But there are many other costs involved in purchasing a property which can quickly rack up and put investors into difficult positions.
From mortgage application fees, stamp duty land tax to lettings management fees and foreign exchange implications, Jonathan shares a comprehensive breakdown of all of the costs you can expect to incur in a property transaction and why it's important to analyse these in full before committing to a sale.
Don't get caught out by unexpected costs - download this week's episode now to unlock the real cost of buying UK property.
Free online stamp duty calculator: Overseas Buyer Stamp Duty Calculator 2025/26 - UK SDLT | Knight Frank UK
Jonathan offers free one-to-one buy to let investment discovery calls to help you unlock your expat property potential - your key to building passive income and long-term wealth.
Whether you are looking for advice on how to kickstart your property portfolio, want to delve into the world of new build property investing or are just looking for free tailored information for your circumstances then setting up your free discovery call is a great first step.
Alternatively, if you are looking to generate guaranteed, competitive returns on your cash instead of it losing value sitting in the bank or risking it on the stock market then book your call in and we can find a win-win way to work together.
To schedule your session now simply head to Unlock Expat Property and select a time suitable for you.
You can also follow Jonathan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_cj_residences/
You can connect with him on LinkedIn (1) Jonathan Smith | LinkedIn
Contact him by email at jonathan@unlockexpatproperty.com
