The most daunting thing for anyone with dreams of building a property empire is often knowing where to start. There are taxes, regulations, stamp duty, landlord duties and a host of things to consider, on top of knowing what property to purchase, when and where. But could it be easier […]
Developing A Property? Here are Some Finance Options
Property developers also require financial support with their projects, to enable them to keep expanding their career. Property development can cost a lot of money, as there is so much that needs to be considered within the project. Experienced property developers have a good idea of how much each project […]
4 Ways to Fund a Property Development Venture
If you want to start investing in property and don’t have tons of cash lying around to get started with, you’re going to need property development finance. There are various different options to consider including business loans, mortgages, and even unsecured personal loans. Your eligibility for these different types of […]
How Property Developers Can Survive the Recession
As the country enters into “Lockdown two” on November 5th, the recession is set to deepen. The furlough scheme — which has kept millions of people employed since April — has been extended until December 2nd when the government intends to ease restrictions, but some experts warn that unemployment could […]
Educate Yourself On Lockdown
Demand for property development finance is set to rise in 2020. Here’s why…
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 […]
A brief guide to property subsidence
Subsidence is exactly what its name suggests; it’s when the ground beneath your property starts to sink and drags your home down with it. The opposite of subsidence is ground heave, which is when the ground underneath your home starts rising. Neither is desirable as both can cause structural damage […]
From plans to reality: A new-build timeline you can trust
Purchasing a new-build differs in many ways to the purchasing of an older, pre-established property; from your first meeting, when you see the initial plans for the home, to collecting your keys, there are several additional stages you need to consider. Granville Developments’ Managing Director, Matthew Firth, has composed a […]
How to value a building plot
For the first time this year, visitors to the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show (ExCeL, 4-6 October) will have the chance to attend the Land Hub, a self-build stage which provides tips to help identify, appraise and secure the perfect plot to turn property ambitions into reality. Ahead of this, Mark […]
The Property Insiders Podcast
In wanting to provide you with some expert insight on the property market in London and the rest of the United Kingdom we have teamed up with some of the country’s leading figures in Real Estate through Buy Association, Sotheby’s and presenter, producer and Instagram influencer Charli Fisher who along […]