Student accommodation forecast to expand significantly
With more students attending Britain’s universities, there is an increasing demand for student accommodation. Property-Magazine.eu reported this
The benefits of bridging finance
Bridging loans are short-term loans that can be used for a number of purposes, and there are several benefits to using them.
Property auctioneer wants to boost its commercial property sales
A South Wales auctioneer has announced that it wants to do more work in the commercial sector. Paul Fosh Auctions in Newport is
Rise in buy-to-let mortgage applications in the North West
Commercial mortgage lenders have reported a 3.1% rise in the number of buy-to-let commercial mortgage applications in the North West region of the
Can VR help commercial property decision making?
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are being used to help property developers and tenants visualise uncompleted buildings, as well as proposed
Can property guardians ease the costs of vacant commercial buildings?
A solution to the problems associated with empty commercial property could be property guardians, suggests a January 2018 article at OpenAccessGovernment.org Empty commercial
UK commercial property rents increased in 2017
The Prime Rent and Yield Monitor report has disclosed that prime commercial rents went up by 0.8% in Q4 of 2017, and prime
Property auction guide price complaint rejected
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has not upheld a complaint about property auction guide prices. According to a
Five questions to ask yourself before purchasing commercial property
If you are buying commercial property, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself before making a purchase decision. Here are
The main types of commercial mortgages
Commercial mortgages are business loans used to purchase or develop property. There are a few types of commercial mortgage finance of which you
Collegiate offers luxury student housing partnership service
High-end student accommodation provider Collegiate is offering a partnership service for people who want to invest in luxury student accommodation.
How commercial mortgage interest rates are calculated
Unlike a personal mortgage for your home, there is no “off the shelf” commercial mortgage solution at fixed interest rates. Interest rates vary
Questions to ask your commercial mortgage advisor
If your business needs to purchase its own premises or you want to invest in commercial property, there are several benefits to using
South London water tower gives example of semi-commercial property
A semi-commercial property is one that mixes commercial and residential use. In most cases, these are shops with flats above them, or pubs
How to use bridging loans for residential property bought at auctions
There are advantages to buying property at auctions. It is possible to find property at below market prices, and buyers do not have
Six reasons to use a bridging finance broker
Though you can approach a bridging finance lender directly, there are several advantages of using a bridging finance broker. Here are the six
Using bridging finance to pay tax bills
Although bridging loans are used mainly for property-related use they can be employed in lots of other purposes, including paying large tax bills.
Perceived fire risks block mortgage application
People wanting to buy ex-housing association flats in West Yorkshire have been turned down for a mortgage because of what the lender considered
Alternative lender provides commercial mortgage to save local pub
After large lenders would not provide a commercial mortgage for a West Yorkshire pub landlord, an alternative lender stepped in to the rescue,
Crackdown on personal credit card use to pay stamp duty
As of next Saturday, January 13, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will not accept personal credit cards for many tax payments, including stamp
New research reports plenty of opportunities for buy to let landlords
Figures by financial website Totally Money has revealed that there are plenty of areas in Britain where landlords can make good profits.
What is lifecycle lending?
Lifecycle lending is the process where one lender fulfils all a borrower’s property financing requirements over a long period of time.
Popular bridging finance jargon terms explained
If you are applying for bridging finance or are new to bridging loans, there are several words and phrases that may be unfamiliar.
How property developers use bridging finance
Developers use bridging finance for a range of reasons when buying or developing property for a profit. Speed Many property deals are
