You could almost hear cheers and groans in equal measure. The government has confirmed it’s going to “soften” several of its green policies. A range of changes were made, including pushing back a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, and a relaxation on the installation of new gas boilers.
Property development is back on the agenda. That is, if it ever wasn’t. As 2024’s general election approaches, it’s clear housing will be a key focus for all the parties involved.
Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has secured £500 million of new institutional funding which will allow the business to expand its lending activity across both the buy-to-let (BTL) and bridging markets.
There’s a reason why bridging finance is a specialist market. You may have approached your high street bank of choice – be it Barclays, Natwest or Halifax – for short term support in the past, only to end up hitting a brick wall.
If you want to move into the property market, you’ll likely want to build a portfolio. You may want to expand your holding, but exactly what is a property portfolio? Also, how can you finance a property portfolio expansion plan?
Franchises dominate British high streets. In London alone, you’ll likely find 5 Prets on any single street. For better or worse, these businesses tend to do well. They seem to sprout up on a regular basis and benefit from familiarity. But why are franchises more successful than independent businesses? You may even be wondering if this assumption is even correct anymore.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) will become increasingly important for property owners over the coming years – both residential and commercial alike.
Despite new build properties are cropping up by the thousands across the UK, the government’s aim to build 300,000 new homes each year is falling short
New sustainability initiatives are being introduced for buy-to-let properties in the UK, but the availability of funding is causing a rift between landlords and leading to ‘eco privilege’
The pandemic has resulted in many new, interesting trends taking shape across the property sector. One such example is the rise in the number investors seeking to convert commercial properties into residential apartments.
Climate change is impacting every industry, with the property market no exception. Landlords will need to respond in turn, which means demand for refurbishment loans and home improvement loans is likely to increase.
Property investors must always keep a keen eye on interest rates. From bridging loans to mortgages, the Bank of England’s base rate can affect lenders’ products and the repayments
With autumn in full swing, we can probably all admit that we’ve reached for the thermostat on more than one occasion already. But are there alternative ways to keep ourselves toasty during the winter months? How could bridging finance help fund these changes?
The rising demand for large bridging loans is one of the curious trends to have emerged from the pandemic. By large bridging loans we loosely mean loans worth over £4 million
The UK’s buy-to-let (BTL) industry has become a critical component when investing in bricks and mortar. Especially in the bridging loan sector. But has the pandemic affected this trend?
Bridging loans are a form of short-term alternative finance used by individuals or companies who are buying property but need funds quickly. A bridging loan therefore ‘bridges the gap’ between a property purchase and arranging long-term finance, such as a mortgage.
When we consider the property market’s current fortunes since the start of pandemic, it’s difficult to overstate it’s success on a large scale. While a large portion of sectors have been forced to cut back, the property market has in fact excelled.
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