Welcome to November's monthly update with news this month on an exciting announcement from Birmingham as they welcome a significant new tenant to the City Centre. We also have the latest news from Manchester and a quick peek at the cities in the UK that are at the top of the regeneration ladder. For those […]
Will HS2 Birmingham Curzon Street provide the blueprint for future rail stations in the UK? The first project to get the green light as part of the hotly contested and hugely anticipated HS2 project in the UK is Birmingham Curzon Street Station. The company’s Hala Lloyd discusses the station, what it means for HS2 and […]
Monthly commentary Welcome to our latest newsletter covering UK investment property news from the month of October. The UK market continues to flourish with average prices rising by 5.8% across the month of October. Below you will find some further information on where and why people are investing right now, alongside the latest news on the […]
Monthly commentary September has continued in much the same vein for the UK property market with widespread rises in prices with interest levels continuing to soar. Whilst it is disappointing that the UK first time buyer market remains one demographic witnessing a decline, this is actually a positive for landlords and many are taking advantage. […]
Monthly commentary August can often be a relatively quiet month on the UK property front as holidays are taken and purchases of property are usually put on the back burner. Well, not this August! We have seen incredibly levels of enquiries this month as the pent up demand for UK property saw potential investors […]
Whether you are speaking with your property agent, mortgage advisor or having one of those heated conversations with friends at dinner, knowing your HMO's from your PBSA's could stand you in good stead. Read on for a breakdown of some familiar terminology that you either already understand or alternatively might help you win that […]
Please see below for an A-Z guide listing some of the most common terms you will see and hear when discussing the financing for your UK property purchase. The list is not definitive but you will certainly come across some of these areas. Agreement in principle (AIP): A document from a mortgage lender […]
Monthly commentary Another month has passed and what a busy month it has been. A summary of some major news stories below. For more information on any of these stories or to discuss any property related queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Record mortgage enquiries We have seen record enquiries this month […]
We are continually asked about mortgage sourcing for expatriates and foreign nationals, I.e. Do I qualify for a mortgage? What deposit do I need? I am based in China, will I get a mortgage? etc, etc.... The answer is often yes but can be time consuming and this does not appeal to all. So..... What […]
Stamp duty holiday - what next for investors? As alluded to in our two previous monthly newsletters, the UK government have announced a stamp duty holiday on all residential purchases up until March 31st 2020. In his statement, focusing on re-invigorating the UK economy following the enforced COVID-19 lockdown, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed that […]
