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What are bridging loans?
Jun 30, 2015

Bridging loans are a specialist short term finance option. Normally when you take out lending on a property it is for 25 years or more in the form of a mortgage. Sometime however you just mght need to borrow money when you move from one home to another or have a property which at the start you couldn't secure a normal mortgage on.

Financing refurbishment and conversion projects
Jun 9, 2015

There are many properties around the UK that have fallen into a state of disrepair and other properties that are ripe for conversions. Examples of those requiring refurbishment are properties that have not been maintained by either previous owners or tenants and require modernisation and upgrading. Examples of properties that present conversion opportunities are, houses to flats or HMOs, or pubs into apartments. Acquiring such a property, presents the investor with the opportunity to make capital gains and also to enhance the rental income.

We all need a bit of help with property projects – even me!
Jun 4, 2015

I was reading some research from Barclays recently about home improvements. Their report reckons we have added over £164 billion to our homes since we lived in them and that home improvements can help to add an average of £31,000 to a property’s value. 

GET THE KETTLE ON LIKE A HOUSE ON FIRE
Jun 4, 2015

The dangerous speed in which a fire can take hold one is of many shocking findings in a new study by MORE TH>N Insurance.

Over 3.3 million homes in Britain don’t have working smoke alarms.

MORE TH>N opened a unique smoke alarm boutique in London, using state of the art 3D projection technology to create a terrifying, fiery surprise inside and emphasise the lifesaving importance of smoke alarms.

How to commission bespoke joinery?
May 14, 2015

When you’re improving your home, there’s almost always a need for items made of wood. When you can’t find what you want as a standard item, you’ll need to commission bespoke joinery.