PRA scrutinises five-year fixed mortgages for buy to let landlords
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is examining how five-year fixed commercial mortgages are being used for buy-to-let property purchases. They are mainly concerned
Is restaurant property investing at risk?
According to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young, a third of Britain’s largest restaurant groups are not making a profit. This is blamed on
Low interest rates are good news for buy to let landlords
Landlords have come under financial pressure due to increased stamp duty and tax relief reductions. All is not bad news as many lenders
How to protect a commercial mortgage if key individuals die
When taking out commercial mortgages a key individual such as the business owner or a director has a level of responsibility for repaying
Technology companies see need to rent more property
Many technology companies are expanding and there are numerous new technology startups. This has fuelled a high demand for rented commercial property. In
UK commercial property investment rose in January 2018
The latest figures from estate agents Savills reveal that in January 2018, investment in commercial property in the UK rose by 66% to
Commercial mortgage finance for landlords buying semi-commercial property
Due to rising costs, many landlords are looking at diversifying their property portfolio by investing in commercial and semi-commercial property. Semi-commercial property is
Is buy-to-let property investing better than pension investment?
Many people are looking at where to invest money to provide an income when they retire. Some claim that investing in property will
The difficulty of valuing church buildings
Church attendance has fallen, which has resulted in the closing of churches to be sold as commercial property. However, valuations of church buildings
Buying business premises with a commercial mortgage loan
Many startup businesses rent their workplace, but after the business is established for a year or two and running profitably, it could be
Why investors should consider purpose-built student accommodation
According to property partner Gandesha, between 2012 and 2016, investing in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) provided returns of 11.8% per year. Dan Gandesha
Options for finding the best commercial mortgage deals
There are many lenders that offer commercial mortgages, but how do you find the best deals? Commercial mortgages can
What are unregulated commercial bridging loans?
Unregulated bridging loans are loans used for commercial purposes such as purchasing commercial property or raising short-term capital. Bridging loans regulated by
What are regulated bridging loans?
Regulated bridging loans are used to purchase property you are living in or intend to live in. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates the
Two factors to consider before applying for a bridging loan
There are many benefits of using bridging finance for a short-term loan, but there are two main considerations to be aware of before
Student accommodation forecast to expand significantly
With more students attending Britain’s universities, there is an increasing demand for student accommodation. Property-Magazine.eu reported this
The benefits of bridging finance
Bridging loans are short-term loans that can be used for a number of purposes, and there are several benefits to using them.
Property auctioneer wants to boost its commercial property sales
A South Wales auctioneer has announced that it wants to do more work in the commercial sector. Paul Fosh Auctions in Newport is
Rise in buy-to-let mortgage applications in the North West
Commercial mortgage lenders have reported a 3.1% rise in the number of buy-to-let commercial mortgage applications in the North West region of the
Can VR help commercial property decision making?
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are being used to help property developers and tenants visualise uncompleted buildings, as well as proposed
Can property guardians ease the costs of vacant commercial buildings?
A solution to the problems associated with empty commercial property could be property guardians, suggests a January 2018 article at OpenAccessGovernment.org Empty commercial
UK commercial property rents increased in 2017
The Prime Rent and Yield Monitor report has disclosed that prime commercial rents went up by 0.8% in Q4 of 2017, and prime
Property auction guide price complaint rejected
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has not upheld a complaint about property auction guide prices. According to a
Five questions to ask yourself before purchasing commercial property
If you are buying commercial property, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself before making a purchase decision. Here are
