Chancellor Sunak Proposes Immediate Change to Stamp Duty
Rishi Sunak has stated that a stamp duty cut will not be delayed, following warnings that this would cause considerable damage to the housing market.…
Storage Wars: The UK Cities Paying Over Twice as Much for Self-Storage
Londoners pay 107% more per week than average for a 50 sq. ft. storage unit Camden is the most expensive place to rent storage space in the UK (up…
Mortgage Brokers Expect a 6 to 9-Month Recovery
The COVID-19 lockdown has had a considerable impact on the property industry, potential property buyers limited in viewing new potentials, whilst…
Homeowners Offered Additional Three Month Mortgage Holiday
During the beginning of the U.K.’s lockdown period, a near 1.8 million households took advantage of the three-month mortgage payment holiday as a…
How Much Deposit do I Need for a Bridging Loan?
When you enter a bridging loan, you will usually need to put down a deposit. This is a lump sum paid upfront. The amount you will need to pay as…
What is a Bridging Loan Used For?
A bridging loan can be a quickly and easy way to get a loan in the short term. In contrast to getting a mortgage which could take months, a bridging…
How Much Does a Bridging Loan Cost?
Bridging loans can be a quick and easy way to get the finances you need to secure the purchase of a property, avoiding the often lengthy process of…
How Quickly Can I Get a Bridging Loan?
A bridging loan can be a good option for anyone who needs a loan quickly and easily. There are many reasons why you might need a bridging loan, but a…
Budget 2020 – Stamp duty may be reduced to help first-time buyers
The delivery of next week’s Budget by chancellor Rishi Sunak may see changes to how stamp duty works for first time buyers. It is thought there is a…
Does taking out payday loans affect your chances of getting a mortgage?
No, taking out a payday loan does not affect your chance of getting a mortgage. According to different mortgage advisors and brokers that we have…
How To Use Remortgaging to Release Equity
Many homeowners in the UK are taking advantage of low mortgage rates and through remortgaging, are finding ways to release equity from their homes.…
Benefits of Property Management Software
It is no secret that managing a property comes with a range of benefits and headaches, all at the same time. With this in mind, there are many tools…
Why your ground rent ‘doubling’ is causing hell for so many homeowners
Mortgage lenders including Barclays and Nationwide have become even stricter with their mortgage lending criteria and recently the implication of…
How to Rent Out Your Property for Holidays/Weekends Away
If you own a property that’s empty for a lot of the year, one great way to get some use from the house and earn some money whilst doing this, would…
Ways to diversify your property portfolio
For experienced investors that are already feeling the success of property investment, then you are probably looking to further expand your portfolio…