Why Has The Value Of The Pound Jumped?

Posted on 09 Dec 2019
Why Has The Value Of The Pound Jumped?

Why has the value of the Pound jumped and how does this affect you purchasing property?

The pound has now reached a 7-month high against the dollar and ... Read more...

Changes to Tax Relief for Property Landlords

Posted on 04 Dec 2019
Changes to Tax Relief for Property Landlords

Originally announced in the 2015 budget, tax relief which landlords receive on finance costs i.e mortgage interest payments, loans, and overdrafts used to finance property or furnishings* etc, on property which they rent out will be restricted to the basic rate of tax, currently at... Read more...

How Will the Election Result Affect the UK Housing Market

Posted on 26 Nov 2019
How Will the Election Result Affect the UK Housing Market

With the uncertainty relating to the property market fuelled by Brexit looming and perpetuated by the announcement of a general election, we are finding more and... Read more...

How Important is a Mortgage in Principle?

Posted on 08 Oct 2019
How Important is a Mortgage in Principle?

Many clients are unsure of the meaning and importance of obtaining a mortgage in principle (also known as a decision in principle) from a lender before putting in an offer on a property.

Whilst some agents may put forward your offer without one in place, the majority will not even... Read more...

Why Should I Remortgage?

Posted on 07 Oct 2019
Why Should I Remortgage?

The New Year is a great time to think about re-mortgaging. Now is the time lenders provide the best rates!

In this article, we explore the various reasons why yacht crew should consider remortgaging their investment properties.

With the U.K. imminently due to Read more...

Brexit - Pandora’s Box or Land Of Opportunity?

Posted on 01 Oct 2019
Brexit - Pandora’s Box or Land Of Opportunity?

What is the Real Impact of Brexit on the Housing Market, and how can you benefit as a Seafarer?

Brexit has proved to be the original Pandora’s Box.

Unfortunately once the lid was lifted... Read more...

Seafarer Mortgage Applications FAQs

Posted on 22 Aug 2019
Seafarer Mortgage Applications FAQs

There seems to be a lot of uncertainty surrounding the application process and eligibility of seafarer’s obtaining a mortgage in the UK.

Many clients contact us saying they have tried everywhere but to no avail, or many have got a decision in principles only to then get declined upon... Read more...

Bank Rate Maintained At 0.75%

Posted on 01 Aug 2019
Bank Rate Maintained At 0.75%

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted unanimously to maintain Bank Rate at 0.75%. This is continued good news for borrowers, particularly mortgage holders, who will be relieved not to see their payments increase.

The Bank of England is expected to keep interest... Read more...

Is the UK Property Market Finally Seeing an Upturn in 2019?

Posted on 01 Aug 2019
Is the UK Property Market Finally Seeing an Upturn in 2019?

At last there is some good news regarding the stability of the UK housing market.

Mortgage lending growth remained steady in the year to June offering indications... Read more...

What are Special Purpose Vehicles & Why Are They Used By Property Developers?

Posted on 17 Jul 2019
What are Special Purpose Vehicles & Why Are They Used By Property Developers?

What is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)?

A SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) is a type of limited company that is set up for a specific purpose.

The term SPV in the mortgage industry is the term for a limited company specifically set up to buy and rent properties.

Why are... Read more...