Landlords turning to Airbnb for property advertising
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has highlighted a trend for landlords to take rented property off the open rental market and advertise it
Brexit impact on commercial or individual lending
Figures released by the British Bankers’ Association (BBA) reveal that there has been little change in the borrowing patterns for
Bridging finance can be the answer for short-term finance
Bridging finance deals are short-term loans that can assist both businesses and individuals access loans that can be paid back after a fixed
Equity release could provide much needed money as you get older
For many people, their biggest financial asset is their home. For people over 55 who find themselves short of money, equity release is
Income protection insurance – a lifeline if you are injured or ill
Income protection insurance is designed to protect you if you are off work through illness or injury. After all, if you were forced
Equestrian property sales buoyant
Sales of equestrian property have picked up and live/work options hold most appeal, says a July 2016 Yorkshire Post article. Many investors buy
Renting out car parking spaces can provide additional income for landlords
When looking at investing in buy-to-let properties, landlords mainly consider the rental income from tenants. One asset in many properties is the car
Sports stars invest in buy to let property
Many sports stars earn good money whilst they are competing, but compared to most other professions, their careers are short lived. This is
Bridging loans may help Greece get economy on track
Greece has asked for a €7bn (£5.93bn) bridging loan to help the country’s finances, Sky News reported in July 2016. Though the amount
Lenders help older people obtain mortgages
Historically, it has been difficult for older people to obtain a mortgage, but now many lenders are reviewing their
Renovating property – challenging, but rewarding
Derelict properties can be purchased for low prices and, while restoring a neglected property is not a task that
Government figures show average tenancy lengths have increased
New government figures have revealed that that the average tenancy length in Britain has increased to four years from an
Report reveals how landlords can profit from Airbnb
A report by the property company JLL claims that landlords in London can earn £115 more a week using Airbnb than from a
Now is a good time to remortgage, says financial guru
Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, says that now is a good time to remortgage. Writing on the ITV This Morning website earlier this
Mortgage delays the most common reason for a bridging loan
According to the website BridgingTrends.com, the biggest reason for applying for a bridging loan is mortgage delays. There are a number of reasons
Why mortgage protection insurance should not be confused with PPI
With payment protection insurance (PPI) having received so much coverage in recent years, some mortgage and financial specialists have expressed concern that people
The rise of the 40-year mortgage
BBC News has reported that sales of long-term mortgages of 35 to 40 years are at record levels, and this is costing people
Commercial property market slowing down but future is bright
The amount invested in commercial properties has fallen this year, but investing in commercial property remains a sound decision. During the months from
The difference between closed bridging finance and open bridging finance
One of the most frequently asked questions concerning bridging finance is about the difference between a closed bridging loan and an open bridging
New Starter Homes for first-time buyers
Under the government’s new Starter Home scheme, buyers can reduce the price of a new home by 20% off the standard price. These
Just who does have the biggest property portfolio?
Aiming high with your latest purchase, development, or buy to let property? Then it might be worth looking at who your targets are:
What is gazumping and how do I deal with it?
With the housing market on the rise again, some sources are indicating that the practice of gazumping has returned with a vengeance, with
Nationwide’s lowest ever mortgage rate shows that the deals are currently out there
The announcement by Nationwide yesterday that they are to offer their lowest ever fixed rate mortgage at 1.74% is reflective of the fact
How to become a property developer?
Property has long been an attraction for many eager amateur investors; a way to slowly grow wealth over time, or easily plan for
