About Ryan Radford and Expat Mortgage Expert

Proudly supporting UK expats across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Asia with expert guidance and access to a comprehensive range of UK mortgage solutions.

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Meet the experts behind the UK’s trusted expat mortgage service

Supporting clients across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Asia for over 20 years.

As Independent Mortgage Advisers, we focus on expat mortgages, advising hundreds of expatriate clients every year. Regardless of your financial circumstances or property situation back in the UK, we are ready to help.

We specialise in a variety of niche mortgage sectors, meaning our dedicated experts are experienced in understanding complex expat circumstances and tailoring mortgage solutions to your individual requirements.

Based in the UAE and fully regulated in the UK, we understand the realities of arranging UK property finance while living overseas. Whether you are purchasing, remortgaging or investing in UK property, we are here to make the process clear, straightforward and stress-free.

Ryan Radford — Managing Director, CeMAP qualified

Ryan has over 25 years of experience across the mortgage and debt industries. An industry influencer, he is on hand to offer great advice to all and helped 1000’s of people obtain mortgages during his time in the industry. Based in Dubai, his downtime is mainly spent playing golf and spending time with his two boys.

Lorraine Slade
Mortgage & Protection Specialist

Lorraine has been working in the mortgage market for over 20 years. She has a vast knowledge of lender’s criteria and enjoys working with clients to ensure their applications go as smoothly as possible. She is also our residential insurance specialist whose hobbies include travel and crossword puzzles.

Sophie Smith
Mortgage & Protection Administrator

Sophie is our very experienced mortgage administration expert, supporting the team by ensuring mortgage applications are packaged and carried through to completion, keeping clients up to date with the progress of their mortgage. She is currently studying for her CeMAP qualification and enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

The Story Behind Expat Mortgage Expert

How Ryan Radford Built a Business That Puts Expats First

When it comes to UK mortgages for expats, experience matters. With over 25 years in property and finance, Ryan Radford founded Expat Mortgage Expert to offer honest, informed advice for expats living abroad.

Based in Dubai, Ryan understands the challenges of arranging a UK mortgage from overseas. His career began in estate agency before moving into mortgage broking—eventually setting up his own firm with just a phone and a desk.

Since then, he’s guided thousands of clients, built and sold businesses, and become a trusted expert in expat, IVA, and CCJ mortgages. His approach is simple: clear advice, no jargon, and putting people first.

Whether you’re buying your first UK property, switching lenders, or dealing with complex credit, Ryan and the team are here to help you make confident, informed decisions.

He’s not just a broker. He’s someone who genuinely cares about helping expats succeed.

The UK lenders we work with

We work with over 20 trusted UK lenders—giving you access to a wide range of mortgage options tailored to your needs as a UK expat. Whether you’re buying, remortgaging, or investing, we will help you find the right solution with the right lender.

Expat mortgage guides and news

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