Buying a home can be incredibly expensive and that is why prospective property owners are always hunting for good deals where they can save money. In addition to getting a good deal, other factors can help you save money as you purchase a new home. Below, we are going to […]
How is Brexit Affecting Property Prices in the UK?
Brexit is an abbreviation for British exit referring to the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. This settlement will have significant impacts on the economy, and it has already affected the confidence of most consumers. You are uncertain of how it will impact your housing market and finances in […]
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A window of buy to let opportunity – but for how long?
Political and economic uncertainty have affected the housing market for several months now, but Mark Carney has warned of possible change, that could affect buy to let mortgages in the not-so distant future. Andrew Turner, chief executive at specialist buy to let broker Commercial Trust Limited, argues that the present […]
Do’s and Don’ts when applying for a Buy to Let Mortgage
Purchasing or remortgaging a buy to let mortgage offers a myriad of choice, understanding some key aspects of lender criteria can help keep you on the right track. Andrew Turner, chief executive at specialist buy to let broker Commercial Trust Limited, shares insight on some of the considerations to help […]
Brokers hold the key to unlocking credit for UK property investors
35% of UK landlords rely on brokers to guide their financial choices, while 41% admit they lack knowledge of the options available to them New research by Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has explored the vital role of financial brokers in assisting property investors in the UK. The bridging lender commissioned independent research […]
The rise of the bridging loan
Bridging loan finance continues to grow in an environment of low interest rates, Brexit uncertainty and mortgage lender caution. Andrew Turner, chief executive at Commercial Trust Limited, looks at the rise of the bridging loan and its uses. The Association of Short Term Lending (ASTL) reported that bridging lending totalled […]
How are Brits financing their property investments?
Nearly half of the UK unaware of alternative finance products New research among more than 2,000 UK adults commissioned by Market Financial Solutions has uncovered how Britons are financing their property investments, and the factors influencing their decision. It found that: 42% of all people who have purchased a property since 2007 […]
How investing your buy-to-let income in peer-to-peer lending could boost your profits
Richard Litchfield is Head of Operations at Lending Works. Here he explains how landlords can boost their profits by investing their rental income in peer-to-peer lending. Tighter tax and mortgage regulations have hit the buy-to-let market hard in recent years. In fact, investment in rental properties fell from £25 billion […]
Paperless Mortgages Get the Go-Ahead
In a world where technology is constantly advancing, the performance of everyday tasks as well as the way we run our businesses is gradually shifting in favour of a faster, simpler and more digital approach. The property market has witnessed a number of enhancements in the form of virtual reality […]