Property purchasing specialist, HBB Solutions, has looked at the most common contributing factors that lead to a property sale falling through. Fall-throughs are commonplace in the UK housing market and It’s thought that one in ten property purchases fails before completion. However, with the market booming in recent months, it’s estimated that […]
After months of strict lockdown measures and the success of the UK’s vaccine rollout to date, society as a whole is beginning to open up once again. Many industries are reporting a notable rise in activity as a result, with the property sector particularly buoyant. House prices are rising sharply […]
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 […]
A growing number of landlords and investors are using bridging finance in order to upgrade their assets and maximise the value of their properties during an unpredictable lockdown and covid-19 pandemic. Whilst landlords are typically renting out their flats and homes to students, professionals and businesses, they are faced with […]
More mortgage choice means it’s more important than ever to choose the right lender Alpa Bhakta, CEO, Butterfield Mortgages Limited Recent years have seen a substantial increase in the number of mortgage products available on the market. Between 2016 and 2018, an additional 4,212 products were introduced into the residential […]
As 2018 draws to an end, there has been much to reflect upon in the buy to let market. There is plenty for landlords to ponder heading into 2019, as Andrew Turner, chief executive at specialist buy to let broker, Commercial Trust, explores. An evolving market The past couple of […]
If you are looking for a buy to let mortgage on a high value property, the challenge of securing finance can be tough. A specialist broker could make a big difference in sourcing the size of loan you need at a competitive rate. On bigger loans, personal financial circumstances are […]
For the first time in more than 10 years, the Bank of England has raised interest rates. What does this mean for buy-to-let? Can landlords mitigate the interest rate hike? Is now the time to remortgage? Portico London estate agents ask finance experts, Capricorn Financial, for their advice, plus their […]
Industry experts are encouraging people to protect their finances from future increases to interest rates, as soon as they possibly can. Experts say that an increase to the base rate by the Bank of England is imminent and so they should ensure that they are locked into a fixed rate […]
The headline news from a survey conducted by the Residential Landlord Association is that almost one in five buy-to-let landlords plans to divest themselves of their portfolio. The reasons for this include concerns about the housing market, changes to tax and the difficulties of getting a mortgage. Concerns about the […]
