Bridging — Expats & Non-Residents
Short-term finance secured on UK property for British expatriates, foreign nationals and offshore structures — underwritten on the asset and the exit, not your postcode.
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In short
Yes. Specialist UK bridging lenders finance British expatriates, foreign nationals and offshore SPVs, typically up to 70% loan-to-value on UK security at around 0.65%–1.00% per month. Underwriting focuses on the asset and a documented exit rather than UK residency or monthly affordability.
At a glance
Figures reviewed:
Indicative figures for guidance only, correct as at July 2026. Rates, costs and timelines vary by lender, borrower profile, asset and jurisdiction, and are not an offer of finance. How we derive these figures.
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At a glance
The product is the same short-term facility; expat and non-resident cases add identity, source-of-funds and jurisdiction checks that lengthen the timetable slightly.
| Feature | Expat / non-resident bridge | UK-resident bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 0.65% – 1.10% per month | 0.53% – 0.95% per month |
| Max LTV | Up to 70% | Up to 75% |
| Security | Must be UK property | UK property |
| Documentation | Overseas ID, address and source-of-funds evidence | Standard UK KYC |
| Foreign income | Accepted, converted and often discounted | Assessed as earned |
| Borrower structure | Personal, offshore company or trust | Personal or UK SPV |
| Typical timescale | 2 – 4 weeks | 1 – 3 weeks |
| Sanctions / jurisdiction | Country of residence screened | Not applicable |
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Lender appetite varies sharply by country of residence; a pre-check avoids a declined application after valuation spend.
Why clients choose us
The UK security and the exit drive the decision, not where you file a tax return.
BVI, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, UAE and Singapore borrowers financed as standard.
USD, AED, SAR, EUR and HKD earners are not penalised on a bridge.
Bridge UK equity to complete on property in Spain, Portugal, France or the Gulf.
Specialists working to your hours across the Gulf, Asia, the US and Europe.
We line up the expat term mortgage or sale strategy that repays the bridge from day one.
Borrower eligibility
Typical lending criteria
Indicative only. Actual terms depend on borrower profile, asset and lender criteria.
Recent transactions
Published transactions from our own case study library — select any to read the full brief.
Leeds · Bridging
£1.3m · 65% LTV · 12-month regulated bridge
£1.3m regulated bridge to help a Leeds family secure a significantly larger home before selling their existing property — funded in under 3 weeks.
Malaga · Bridging
£230k · c.25% LTV · 36 days to completion
A regulated bridging loan raised against an unencumbered Edinburgh home to secure a £230k apartment in Malaga, Spain — completed in 36 days.
Oxfordshire · Bridging
£1.2m · 60% LTV · chain-break bridge
£1.2m chain-break bridge that saved a rural Oxfordshire purchase after the buyers' onward sale collapsed at the eleventh hour.
Frequently asked
Yes. Many specialist bridging lenders lend to British expatriates where the security is UK property and the exit is clearly evidenced. Residency matters far less than the asset and the repayment route.
Yes, subject to acceptable jurisdiction and source-of-funds evidence. Non-UK nationals and non-residents are financed regularly, typically at slightly lower LTV than UK residents.
Yes. BVI, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, UAE and other offshore structures are accepted by a good number of lenders, with personal guarantees from beneficial owners and full structure disclosure.
Typically up to 70% on UK residential security and around 65% on commercial, against up to 75% for UK residents. Additional security can lift the effective advance.
Less than on a term mortgage. Bridging is underwritten on the security and the exit rather than monthly affordability, so USD, AED, SAR, EUR and HKD earners are not disadvantaged — though the exit refinance will be income-assessed.
Certified or apostilled identity and address verification, source-of-wealth and source-of-funds evidence, structure charts for corporate borrowers, and in some jurisdictions a notarised power of attorney for signing.
Allow three to five weeks. The lending itself is quick; overseas identity certification, notarisation and cross-border legal steps add time compared with a UK-resident case.
No. Sanctioned jurisdictions are excluded and higher-risk countries face enhanced due diligence. We confirm jurisdiction acceptability before submitting so no time is wasted.
Yes, and it is common. A bridge secured on UK property can fund a purchase in Spain, Portugal, France or elsewhere, then be repaid by a local mortgage or a UK refinance.
UK bridging finance by scenario
Each page covers the structure, criteria, costs and typical timescales for one bridging use case — with real completed transactions.
Calculate interest, arrangement and exit fees, valuation and legals — with a fully worked £510,000 example.
View pageRegulated and unregulated lender panels compared — and why bridging is placed through a specialist, not shopped direct.
View pageFacilities structured for the 28-day auction completion window, with pre-auction agreements in principle.
View pageComplete on your onward purchase when a buyer withdraws or the chain collapses.
View pageRefinance a completed scheme onto cheaper short-term debt while units sell.
View pageWhich regime applies to your case, and what changes in criteria, cost and process.
View pageRaise capital behind an existing mortgage without disturbing the first charge.
View pagePurchase-plus-works and heavy refurbishment finance with staged drawdowns.
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Learn moreReady to explore your options?
Tell us your country of residence, the UK security and your exit. A specialist will respond within one working day with indicative terms.