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title: "How Valuation Works for Expat Investment Properties"
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# How Valuation Works for Expat Investment Properties

Compare bricks-and-mortar, hybrid and yield-based valuations, and how each method affects the property value used for lending.

Compare bricks-and-mortar, hybrid and yield-based valuations, and how each method affects the property value used for lending.

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A specialist UK mortgage for British nationals living and working overseas, underwritten to accommodate overseas income, foreign currency earnings and non-UK residency.

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## How Valuation Works for Expat Investment Properties

### Brick and Mortar Valuation

This method is based on comparable residential property sales in the local area. It is commonly used for standard buy to let properties and smaller HMOs.

### Hybrid Valuation

A hybrid approach considers both comparable sales and rental income. It may be used where a property has some commercial characteristics but still aligns partially with residential comparables.

### MV1 / Yield-Based Valuation

This method values a property based on the rental income it generates, using an investment yield. It is commonly used for larger HMOs, serviced accommodation, and social housing properties.

### Why Valuation Method Affects Borrowing

The valuation method directly influences the property value used for lending calculations. Yield-based valuations can result in higher or lower values depending on income performance, which in turn affects maximum borrowing and lender choice.

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Published: 2026-04-13

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13

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