Contrary to popular belief, the average developer doesn’t have an endless stockpile of cash just waiting to be put to use. Instead, the vast majority of property developers require financial assistance for the projects they undertake. So it’s good news that there are...
Everybody thinks that fraud is the kind of thing that happens to other people rather than themselves. That is, until it takes them well and truly by surprise. On the plus side, there’s plenty we can all do to significantly reduce the likelihood of being targeted by...
If there’s one thing to be said for major lenders right now, it’s that they aren’t making things easy for first-time buyers. Saving huge deposits and qualifying for a mortgage in the first place is becoming increasingly difficult as banks and lenders continue to put...
Over the past year or so, the rate at which lenders are offering financial support to buy-to-let landlords has been slowing significantly. For the most part, it comes down to the fact that the official UK legislation governing the buy-to-let mortgage sector has seen a...
Once again, major lenders are dangling the proverbial ‘carrot’ in front of would-be buyers with a raft of enticing fixed-rate mortgage deals. It’s getting increasingly tricky to qualify, but for those who do, there are some decent deals doing the rounds right now....
For most homeowners, there’s really no easier or more affordable way of extending a property than with a professional loft conversion. Most homes have a potentially huge amount of space that could be put too much better use, without the need for major remodelling or...
The subject of wholesale loans is one of ongoing debate, with various lenders having entirely opposite views on their overall value. Nevertheless, when wholesale lending is handled responsibly and proactively, it has the potential to offer a variety of unique benefits...
Whatever looms on the economic horizon for the UK, it will inherently spell outright disaster for some and rich pickings for others. In various corners of Europe, political and economic unease is prompting the kinds of headlines that are making investors on a global...
