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New business start-ups in the UK are increasingly turning to alternative lenders to help fuel their growth and development. Bridging finance in particular is growing in popularity among the small to medium enterprise (SME) community within the UK. Certain major banks and lenders consider new business start-ups as “high risk” […]

Bridging loans are a specialist type of secured loan which can be particularly useful in time-critical situations. Secured loans in general can be quicker and easier to arrange than unsecured personal loans but the underwriting process can still be lengthy in the case of larger secured loans such as mortgages. […]

It’s not uncommon for buy-to-let investors to set their sights on properties in need of repairs and refurbishments. The reason being that as competition for such properties is relatively low, they can often be picked up at rock-bottom prices. After which, the repairs and refurbishments can be performed at an […]

The housing situation for most would-be buyers in the UK right now is pretty bleak. Particularly for first-time buyers – millions of whom face the prospect of never owning their own home. But what’s interesting is how at the opposite end of the spectrum, individuals interested in buying second homes […]

The United Kingdom is currently facing a period of uncertainty like none seen since the end of the Second World War. Considering Great Britain’s entirely uncertain position in Europe and the rest of the world over the coming years, it’s almost impossible to predict what’s to come next. Nevertheless, the latest […]

Businesses and self-employed workers across the UK rely on qualified accountants to oversee their financial activities. Set yourself up with an experienced accountant and you can expect a certain level of quality and performance. Unfortunately, evidence suggests a surprising proportion of accountants simply aren’t making the grade. Specifically, a study […]

It’s fair to say that bridging loans landed in the United Kingdom with an initially shaky reputation. For the most part, short-term loans in general have always been viewed with a certain amount of scepticism. Particularly in instances where non-payment leads to heavy penalties in a relatively short period of […]

A recent study by real estate giants, Knight Frank found the retirement property is going significantly grow in the years to come. It has been well documented that western society has an aging population and this is certainly reflected in the Knight Frank report. The retirement property market is forecast […]

For homeowners and professional developers alike, planning permission issues are anything but uncommon. Where issues with planning permission stand between you and the successful completion of an important project, the frustration can be unbearable.  Particularly in instances where planning permission is rejected on the grounds of a simple oversight or […]

You’ll find the concept of the second charge explained in relentless detail by countless financial specialists online. Nevertheless, finding a definition that’s not disastrously over-complicated is something else entirely. So for those who’ve been wondering what second charge loans and mortgages are all about, you’ll find a concise overview and […]