What is Asbestos and how do you get rid of it?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made up of extremely small fibres. It was used in building construction commonly between 1945 and 1985 but…
What happens if you have squatters?
Squatting is when a person enters a property on purpose without permission and lives there or has plans to live there. Squatting is occasionally…
What happens when you get evicted?
Eviction is the removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord. In some jurisdictions, it may also involve the removal of persons from…
Buying vs renting a property
Buying vs renting a property Making the decision to buy or rent a property is never easy. There are pluses and minuses to both, as it can depend on…
The difference between a secured loan and an unsecured loan
You may have come across terms ‘secured’ and ‘unsecured’ when it comes to loans. But what exactly does this mean? In fact, unsecured and secured…
The Insurance You Need For a Building Project
If you are running a building project, having the right insurance is essential to protect you from any potential mishaps. You can never be certain if…
What to consider when buying a house
They say one of the most stressful things in a person’s lifetime is buying and selling a house and the consequent move which follows. There is no…
How Rent Reviews Work
What exactly are rent reviews? If you are renting out a commercial premise such as a restaurant, office, warehouse or shop, the landlord has the…
Mortgage guide for first-time buyers
Buying your first home can be both an exciting and slightly daunting process. There are many different stages when it comes to property buying, we…
A Guide to Listed Buildings
If you own a listed property, you should see it as both a privilege and a huge responsibility. Whilst some of the most beautiful homes in the UK are…
How to Get Your House Ready for Viewings
As we all know, when it comes to selling your home, first impressions can make or break the sale. When you are selling your house, you only have one…
A Guide to Planning Permission
Getting planning permission can be key to the success of your building or development project. Most of the bridging lenders we work with do not…
How To Sell Your Property at Auction
Sure, we always talk about the role of auction finance and buying a property at auction, but what about selling? Here is our guide on everything you…
What is Help to Save?
What is the Help to Save scheme? We take a look at what it is, what it is used for, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of it. Whilst using…
What to Consider When Buying Overseas
Buying overseas can be a very worthwhile investment, as long as you inform yourself thoroughly on what it takes to buy and own a property on foreign…
