After the turbulence of 2020, we’ve seen more than enough evidence of property’s resilience, with the asset flourishing during three national lockdowns, extensive tier systems and the ripple effects of stringent social distancing guidelines. In comparison to alternative industries, the property market has fared well, with the likes of cryptocurrency […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
So this is how it feels to be on lockdown? We are on lockdown aren’t we? Amidst uncertainty over these last couple of weeks I actually feel the government guidelines have been quite clear. Stay at home when possible, don’t go out and don’t socialise and please try to minimise […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
