Over-55s discuss upside to downsizing
As they reach their older years, many people consider downsize by moving into a smaller house. According to a Times article from October
A guide to buying life insurance
There are three main reasons to take out life insurance: 1. To pay off a large debt, such as a mortgage 2. To
The lowdown on income protection insurance
Income protection insurance is a policy that provides regular money if you are unable to work through an accident of illness. Some policies
PRA issues new underwriting standards for buy-to-let mortgages
The Bank of England Prudential Regulation authority (PRA) issued new underwriting standards for buy-to-let commercial mortgages at the end of September 2016. These
Air BNB – Breach of BTL mortgage conditions
The success of Airbnb has highlighted the demand for short-term lets, but many buy to let mortgage lenders do not allow rental agreements
Mum and dad increasingly becoming landlords
According to a Property118.com article from October 2016, an increasing number of parents are purchasing buy-to-let properties to rent to their children. The
House share market shows buoyancy
Many property investors are investing in the house share market, which is predicted to rise, said PropertyInvestorToday.co.uk in October 2016. Smart Property, a
Most European banks still lending for commercial property
A new report by real estate experts Cushman & Wakefield surveyed 50 European banks and found that most of the respondents (95%) will
Post-Brexit mortgage market remains buoyant, research shows
Immediately following Brexit, there was no shortage of uncertainty in the housing market, but new research has found that the number of buy-to-let
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Crowdfunding will not replace traditional loans
The trend towards crowd funding could be seen as a threat to traditional financial lenders, but it is not suitable for most businesses
Post-Brexit UK commercial property market still robust
The EU referendum vote result created financial uncertainty, but the commercial property market is in a healthy state, say those in the
Landlords turning to Airbnb for property advertising
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has highlighted a trend for landlords to take rented property off the open rental market and advertise it
Brexit impact on commercial or individual lending
Figures released by the British Bankers’ Association (BBA) reveal that there has been little change in the borrowing patterns for
Bridging finance can be the answer for short-term finance
Bridging finance deals are short-term loans that can assist both businesses and individuals access loans that can be paid back after a fixed
Equity release could provide much needed money as you get older
For many people, their biggest financial asset is their home. For people over 55 who find themselves short of money, equity release is
Income protection insurance – a lifeline if you are injured or ill
Income protection insurance is designed to protect you if you are off work through illness or injury. After all, if you were forced
Equestrian property sales buoyant
Sales of equestrian property have picked up and live/work options hold most appeal, says a July 2016 Yorkshire Post article. Many investors buy
Renting out car parking spaces can provide additional income for landlords
When looking at investing in buy-to-let properties, landlords mainly consider the rental income from tenants. One asset in many properties is the car
Sports stars invest in buy to let property
Many sports stars earn good money whilst they are competing, but compared to most other professions, their careers are short lived. This is
Bridging loans may help Greece get economy on track
Greece has asked for a €7bn (£5.93bn) bridging loan to help the country’s finances, Sky News reported in July 2016. Though the amount
Lenders help older people obtain mortgages
Historically, it has been difficult for older people to obtain a mortgage, but now many lenders are reviewing their
Renovating property – challenging, but rewarding
Derelict properties can be purchased for low prices and, while restoring a neglected property is not a task that
Government figures show average tenancy lengths have increased
New government figures have revealed that that the average tenancy length in Britain has increased to four years from an
