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Buying property in Africa - mortgage options

I'm a first time buyer who lives and works permanently in London however i grew up in Mozambique.
Recently, due to the discovery of gas, coil, oil and other natural resources, the country is undergoing a very fast growth with a number of businesses and people investing in the country.

Being from there and knowing the market, I'm planning to purchase a property in the country which have very high chances of doubling in price in a very short period of time. I'm planning to buy it and rent it for few short years until i decide to either sell it or continue renting, obviously the option that is more profitable.

The main high street banks (Natwest, Barclays, HSBC) are ready to provide me mortgage for a property in UK (due to my finances and very good credit history) however they do not provide a mortgage for a property in Africa.

Would anybody be able to advise me if there is a way i can borrow the money to buy the property as this will certainly help me step up in the ladder?
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