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Sourcing Buy To Let Loans on Higher Value Property

Sourcing Buy To Let Loans on Higher Value Property

If you are looking for a buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage on a high-value property, the challenge of securing finance can be tough. A specialist broker could make a big difference in sourcing the size of the loan you need at a competitive rate. On bigger loans, personal financial circumstances are scrutinised in much closer detail. There are buy-to-let mortgage lenders who will loan up to £15 million...

Understanding the Buying Process for Off-Plan Properties in the UK

Introduction Buying an off-plan property, which means purchasing a property before it has been completed, can be a lucrative investment and a way to secure a home tailored to your preferences. However, the process can be complex and requires careful consideration and planning. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the steps involved in buying off-plan properties in the UK, helping you...

Property Investing as a Long Term Investment Strategy

We look at how UK property investments have performed over the long term. Property investment in the UK has been interesting and sometimes turbulent in the past few decades. Studies in UK equity have shown that the property market has delivered a high amount of growth over the past 30 years in total, growth of 1433% to be precise. The latest Office of National Statistics figures show that UK average...

Buy to Let Investing

Buy to Let Investing

The concept of buying a property and renting it out to generate an income is not a new idea – landlords in university cities have been doing it for years. This style of investment has not been without its fair share of complications over the years and yet more potential issues on the horizon today. This is not to say Buy to Let is not a good idea – it can be incredibly profitable when it works, but...

PBSA – Purpose-Built Student Accommodation as an Alternative Investment

Could investing in new student housing and accommodation properties be an alternative in the current housing market? From Liverpool to Newcastle and now London, a shortage of beds for university students has become another issue adding to the shortage of housing in the capital and beyond. London now ranks as the world’s largest market for students with full-time students at 300,000 and a quarter of...