The Drawbacks of Buy-to-Let Property Investment
Every investment class has its pros and cons and property is no different. Some of the key advantages of investing in property include the potential …
Bridging Loans for Property Development
Bridging loans are short term (typically 12 to 18 months) secured loans, commonly used by property developers to aid cash flow. Unlike traditional loans where …
Regulations that buy-to-let landlords need to follow
As a buy-to-let landlord in the UK, there are a number of rules and regulations that you must adhere to. Before making any investment in …
How to buy a property at auction in the UK
If you live in the UK, it’s highly likely that you’ve stumbled across the bastion of daytime TV, Homes Under The Hammer. But whilst most …
Ground Rent Investments
Ground rent investment involves acquiring the freehold title of residential or commercial leasehold property. As ground rent investments are illiquid in nature, they are best …
Investing in Buy-to-Let Property
In this buy-to-let investment guide, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of how investing in UK property using buy-to-let mortgages works and what you …
SDLT Calculator for Buy-to-Let/Additional Property Purchases
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is applicable when purchasing a freehold, leasehold or shared ownership residential property in England. Since 3 December 2014, buy-to-let property …
Historical Stamp Duty Rates & Charges (Adjusted for Inflation)
Stamp duty was first introduced in England in 1694 and originally covered all paper transactions such as gold/silver purchases, insurance policies, advertisements, newspapers and lottery …
SDLT Calculator for Main Residential Property
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is applicable when purchasing a freehold, leasehold or shared ownership residential property in England. There is no charge when purchasing …