Much has been written about how people are waiting longer before they buy their first home. It has, however, recently emerged that people are beginning to invest in property at a younger age. Statistics show the younger generation is taking over from their elders New research by mortgage broker Commercial […]
Purchasing a property ‘off the plans’ is the act of agreeing to purchase a property before the build has been fully completed. Developers and agents will provide general information, such as computer generated images and floor plans to give you an idea of what the finished product will look like and you will have the chance to […]
Regent Plaza is a landmark development that is set to bring stunning residential apartments to a prime location of Manchester. This property boasts several key features that make it one of the best investment opportunities in the North West. Here are some of the best features that make Regent Plaza […]
The UK’s political landscape has changed considerably over the course of December and January. The election provided the Conservatives with a large majority, Boris Johnson being then able to pass the Brexit Withdrawal Bill. With the Brexit deadline almost certain to be met by the end of January, there is […]
Development finance has experienced impressive growth over the past decade or so, but to many the term may still be unclear. Put simply, it is a form of alternative finance — a lending mechanism that sits outside the channels of traditional finance institutions — that is used by property developers […]
What can we expect from the UK property sector in 2020? It’s a big question and, clearly, a difficult one to answer. No one possesses a crystal ball that will show them exactly how the industry will evolve; how prices will fluctuate; how many new houses will be built; how […]
How do I choose a good property management company and what do they do? First of all, let’s clarify what that means because sometimes you will hear people refer to letting agents, and you will hear people referring to managing agents, and often the two are interchangeable and they do […]
A new year, a new decade, a new government. At the start of 2020, there are reasons for optimism within the property sector – most notably, there is a feeling that some of the issues that have plagued the industry over recent years could be resolved. In fact, just two […]
Does my solicitor and mortgage broker need to be based either near me or near my properties, and the answer in both cases is no! But, let’s just think about this. Firstly, let’s deal with mortgage brokers because I think that is very easy. A mortgage broker nowadays can do […]
Something I see debated a lot online is whether we should pay a mortgage broker and if we should, how much we should pay. I often see on Facebook groups and forums people posting saying words to the effect of, ‘can anyone recommend a good mortgage broker who doesn’t charge […]
