How Quickly Can I Get a Bridging Loan?
A bridging loan can be a good option for anyone who needs a loan quickly and easily. There are many reasons why you might need a bridging loan, but a…
Does taking out payday loans affect your chances of getting a mortgage?
No, taking out a payday loan does not affect your chance of getting a mortgage. According to different mortgage advisors and brokers that we have…
How To Use Remortgaging to Release Equity
Many homeowners in the UK are taking advantage of low mortgage rates and through remortgaging, are finding ways to release equity from their homes.…
How to Rent Out Your Property for Holidays/Weekends Away
If you own a property that’s empty for a lot of the year, one great way to get some use from the house and earn some money whilst doing this, would…
Ways to diversify your property portfolio
For experienced investors that are already feeling the success of property investment, then you are probably looking to further expand your portfolio…
How to sub-let your property?
You may have heard of the term sub-letting, but what does it mean? There are some legal complications which confuse people and it is important to…
What are the tax rules for double glazing windows?
Double glazing has long been a major concern for landlords and those who sell it since the early 2000s. It was announced way back in the 1998 Budget…
Bridging Loans lends out nearly £4bn in 2018
In the last 12 months, it has been reported by the Association of Shirt Term Lending (ASTL) that the bridging loans industry has collectively lent a…
A Guide on Inheriting a Property
Your property could be the most valuable thing that you own and if you do not have a partner or spouse, it is likely that you will want to pass on…
What factors do bridging loan lenders consider when approving a loan?
If you are considering making a bridging loan application, (typically because you are looking for funds to help bridge the gap between selling and…
Ways to make your property more energy efficient
It is becoming increasingly more popular to make being energy efficient a priority in people’s lives. This includes making the home more energy…
What to expect when working with a bridging loan broker
Octagon Capital is a broker which is designed to helping you find the best bridge finance for you and your requirements. The main advantage of…
How does mortgage refinancing work?
When deciding to take out a bridging loan or not, it can be common for property developers to decide as a strategy to refinance their bridging loans…
What is classed as a new-build?
Due to the lack of property available across the country, the UK government is currently heavily incentivising new build homes, as well stating that…
What does a conveyancer do?
Are you not entirely sure as to what a conveyancer is and what role they play exactly? We've broken it into steps to make it easier to understand and…