
How does closed bridging finance work?
There are two main types of bridging finance – open and closed. In this article, we’re going to look at how closed bridging

Commercial property market remains resilient
Though there have been many recent challenges, the commercial property market shows signs of being resilient, says an article published at iii.co.uk. Following

Demand for commercial property rises from buy-to-let landlords
Demand for commercial property rises from buy-to-let landlords The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has reported that demand for commercial property in the

Commercial mortgage rates to no longer be based on LIBOR
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that, from 2021, it will no longer use LIBOR as a benchmark.

Landlords can release money from buy to let properties
Buy-to-let landlords are now able to release equity from their properties without being forced to sell.

Buy-to-let investors look to Manchester
Manchester has become an increasingly popular investment area for buy-to-let investors, an August 2017 FT.com article reports.

Using a bridging loan for unmortgageable property
There are a number of reasons why a property may not be eligible for a mortgage. In many cases, a bridging loan can

The must-know facts of bridging finance
A bridging loan is a short-term flexible loan that can be arranged much more quickly than many other alternatives, but what else do

How commercial mortgage lenders are tackling money laundering
Money laundering is a serious offense, especially when used by terrorist organisations. When assessing risks on commercial mortgage loans, lenders take steps to

Buy-to-let commercial mortgage rates falling
According to Moneyfacts.co.uk (July 2017), buy-to-let mortgage rates are falling in 2017, which is good news for landlords who have been hit by

Why you should use a bridging finance broker
There are many bridging lenders who you can approach directly to arrange bridging finance, but there are significant advantages to using a bridging

Your bridging loan – the complete process
If you need to purchase property or to fund renovations, a bridging loan offers a quick and flexible solution. There are a number

The benefits of investing in mixed-use property
Tax changes on buy-to-let properties have meant a greater financial burden on landlords. In an effort to remain profitable, many of them are
Why most workers need income protection cover
Income protection cover is a type of insurance that pays out a percentage of your salary if you cannot work through injury or

How mortgage life insurance cover works
Mortgage life insurance cover will pay off the outstanding mortgage if you die, which can be a great financial help for your

The benefits of using a commercial mortgage broker
Finding the best commercial mortgage is not easy, which is why it helps to use a commercial mortgage broker. There are many reasons

Lenders to crack down on private buy-to-let property
Some people that have a standard mortgage on property are renting out the accommodation privately without informing the mortgage lender. This is done

Seven reasons to use bridging finance
There are several reasons for bridging finance, and we’ve come up with seven of the most pertinent. If you need a bridging loan

General election result unlikely to affect commercial property market
The general election has not created the decisive result the Conservative Party wanted, but it is unlikely to slow down the commercial property
Liverpool is top buy-to-let area
Recent research named Liverpool as the top buy to let area in the UK.

Frequently asked questions about commercial mortgage finance
If you purchase property for business purposes, you will probably need commercial mortgage finance.

Is it worth buying single rooms?
Landlords are facing increasing costs due to higher tax bills and stamp duty. In order to stay profitable, landlords are looking at ways

Prime West End rents at record highs
According to estate agents Savills, in the first quarter of 2017, rents in London’s West End hit a record high of £122.30 per

How to break the house buying chain using bridging loans
Bridging loans are short-term agreements that are chiefly used by property buyers. They can bridge the gap between buying a new house and