What to expect when working with a bridging loan broker
Octagon Capital is a broker which is designed to helping you find the best bridge finance for you and your requirements. The main advantage of…
How does mortgage refinancing work?
When deciding to take out a bridging loan or not, it can be common for property developers to decide as a strategy to refinance their bridging loans…
What is classed as a new-build?
Due to the lack of property available across the country, the UK government is currently heavily incentivising new build homes, as well stating that…
What does a conveyancer do?
Are you not entirely sure as to what a conveyancer is and what role they play exactly? We've broken it into steps to make it easier to understand and…
The Real Benefits Of Becoming A Buy-To-Let Landlord
The number of completed buy-to-let mortgages in London rose by 8.97% in Q2 of 2018, according to Commercial Trust. This is great news for the market…
What landlords should look for in their letting agent
As a landlord, you have a number of responsibilities towards your tenants, such as ensuring that their deposit is safely secured, and you make sure…
What is property crowdfunding
Property crowdfunding is somewhat new on the property scene and could become another popular way of providing finance for properties in much the same…
What is an income protection plan?
If you have a mortgage or decide to take out bridging finance, one thing you may be worried about as a borrower is running the risk of defaulting on…
How does capital gains tax on property work?
You will be required to pay capital gains tax, which is the tax that is payable if you have profited from the sale of an asset, in this case, this is…
Everything you need to know about interest-only mortgages
It is estimated that there are over 1.67m interest-only mortgages in the UK, but how exactly do they work, and what is the difference between…
How to tackle tenancy fraud
Tenancy fraud is a very real and serious problem in the UK. Across the country, it is estimated that thousands of homes (mainly housing association…
Eco-friendly upgrades to save money on your home
Wondering whether or not to make eco-friendly upgrades to your house, and whether it is worth the time and investment to do so? There are some common…
Ways to get the best rate on your mortgage
When looking to purchase a property you will more than likely need to take out a mortgage, and failing that a bridging loan if you cannot afford to…
How to Get a House Valuation for Free
Thought it wasn't possible to find out how much your property is worth without having to fork out money? Thanks to the web, there are a number of…
Where Do Celebrities Live in London?
London is not only one of the coolest places in the world to live, it is also one of the most expensive. Naturally, alongside the entertainment…