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 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...

Put simply, a mortgage broker is an intermediary who will help you to find and arrange a deal on your mortgage.

The advice they give is tailored to your individual needs and circumstances

Not only will they be able to tell you what size mortgage you’re likely to get based on... Read more...

A Help to Buy equity loan is a loan from the government which you can combine with a deposit and a mortgage to buy a new-build property.

The loan is interest-free for the first five years.

The... Read more...

Buying a home is a huge financial commitment and can be daunting – especially if you’re a first-time buyer.

The process is often a complex and lengthy one but if you break it down into stages, things aren't as scary as they seem.

If you can get your head around the basics of ... Read more...

When taking out a mortgage you need to carefully consider what types of insurance you need.

There is one type of insurance which is usually compulsory when you... Read more...

Your credit score is extremely important when applying for a mortgage.

Put simply, it helps lenders decide if your application should be approved or declined and what terms they can give you.

The higher your... Read more...

The buy to let market is much tougher than it once was, due to tighter tax regulations and ongoing Brexit uncertainty.

But that doesn’t mean that there is not still money to be... Read more...

In this property development article we are looking at the potential rewards of undertaking a project where planning permission is required.

When developers are looking for a property to invest in, the... Read more...

If you are in the fortunate position of having free income or capital to invest, how do you find the right investment for you?

There is a considerable amount of information out there to read up on the benefits of investing in low, medium or higher risk options.

There are also... Read more...