Specialist brokers operating within the bridging sector have noted a major spike in activity and interest among property developers. As a result, and for the first time since February 2019, development finance is back within the top five search terms within the...
How to Get a Bridging Loan for a London Property
With monthly interest rates hovering at an all-time low, there has never been a more cost-effective time to consider bridging finance. Particularly where the funds are required quickly and for a major purchase or investment, bridging loans offer an invaluable lifeline...
Secured and Unsecured Debt Consolidation Loans: Which is better?
A competitive debt consolidation loan has the potential to save an individual with multiple debts time, money, and hassle. Particularly if their existing debts have elevated rates of interest and excessive borrowing costs, consolidation can represent a real lifeline....
New 5% Deposit Scheme Could Help Millions of First Time Buyers
As part of the 2021 Budget outlined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak this week, major banks and lenders are to be offered incentives to help more first-time buyers get on the property ladder. Ahead of the official announcement, the Treasury affirmed the government’s intent...
When is a Secured Loan a Good Option?
An unsecured loan can be a versatile and conveniently accessible financial tool for short-term borrowing requirements; however, unsecured loans are typically only available for relatively small sums and are repaid using regular monthly payments over an agreed-upon...
London’s Financial Service Sector Remains in Post-Brexit Limbo
In the weeks since Brexit became a reality, the whole UK economy has been something of a mixed bag. On one hand, predictions of immediate and outright Armageddon for the country’s entire business community turned out to be exaggerated. On the other hand, there are...
UK House Prices Continue to Climb as Stamp Duty Deadline Looms
Since it was announced, the March 31 stamp duty holiday in England has been predicted to result in a slow but steady decline in average property values. Following an initial rush of interest, the number of prospective buyers looking to purchase homes prior to the...
Tesla’s $1.5 Billion Bitcoin Purchase Continues to Divide Opinion
Tesla has once again been dominating the headlines over the past week, after the company made a historic $1.5 billion Bitcoin purchase. The huge cryptocurrency investment was not entirely surprising, given CEO Elon Musk’s public praise for Bitcoin for some time now....