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Having been rejected for a mortgage, our client was now looking for a bridging loan to buy a new residential property before his current one sold.  The loan was to be secured on the purchase property only, as it was of enough value to borrow the loan required and because […]

It is fair to say that buying property since 2013 has become more of a sellers’ market. Open houses and block booking for viewings are the chosen tactic for estate agents on Saturday mornings. If you have been in this scenario recently you will recall the anguish of telephone tennis […]

If you’re considering applying for a bridging loan, an understanding of key bridging loan regulations could prove helpful. Bridging loans regulation in the UK isn’t a particularly complex subject, but should be factored in the decisions you make when choosing a lender. The FCA took control of all aspects of […]

Moving home can be stressful enough without the added stress of selling two properties rather than one. Finding your dream home can be a once in a life time that few seldom get the opportunity to enjoy. A couple looking to relocate to the coast had found the one however […]

Clients often have challenging deadlines in some unusual locations and this case is no exception. In recent years we have dealt with some fairly unique properties, but an old telephone exchange is certainly a first. On a wind-swept hill in Buxton, Derbyshire, our client was nearing completion having made the […]

There are many situations where it is important to be able to secure financing in a timely fashion. In the business world, you will need to be able to act quickly in order to be able to make certain investments. You may also require funds just to cover certain operational […]

UK’s alternative finance industry is worth £4.6billion yet majority of British property buyers are not aware of the many property purchasing options available to them.  The majority of the property buyers since 2007 have purchased their properties either through cash or mortgages.  Survey carried out by the bridging lender has […]

Roughly summarised, non-status bridging loans refer to loans provided exclusively on the basis of collateral. The idea being that just as long as the borrower is able to provide sufficient security to cover the full cost of the loan, their past financial performance is unimportant. Instead, it’s simply a case […]

Buying any kind of property at auction can be a daunting experience. Exciting certainly, but nonetheless a frantic process fraught with potential pitfalls. On the plus side, get to know the process a little better ahead of time and you stand to enjoy a much smoother transaction. So from the […]

Pricing a property can be difficult, especially if you are in the business of reselling. This is when you purchase a low-priced property and try to sell it on for a profit. There are several ways to do it, and this tried and tested method will show you how. Find […]