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As memories of strict lockdown measures fade into the past, the end of the stamp duty land tax holiday continues to make waves within the property and finance industries, especially as it returns to original rates on 1st October 2021. The stamp duty holiday, which was introduced in 2020 to help boost the property market…

After a turbulent last eighteen months or so, it feels as though we’ve finally reached a turning point with the economy fully open for business again. Investor and developer activity are set to increase, with no shortage of opportunities – from brownfield sites to re-development of existing buildings. Below, our CEO Dave Pinnington offers commentary…

As we cautiously look towards a post-pandemic recovery for the finance sector, the bridging finance market continues to be a viable option for developers and investors looking to fund their residential or commercial projects.   How has the bridging loan market performed? According to a figures released by Bridging Trends, the bridging loan market has…

Understandably, the property market has had a fair few ups and downs over the past year. Strict lockdown measures brought property sales and purchases to a halt earlier in 2020, but thanks to lockdown easing and stamp duty holidays, the sector has seen a boost in recent months. Fast forward to the present day and…

Throughout this year, we’ve seen house prices continue to rise, but with the end of the stamp duty holiday, what’s next for the housing market? Below, our specialist advisers have reviewed the property forecast to offer their views on what you can expect over coming months. What impact has the end of the stamp duty…

Coronavirus has had an extraordinary impact on the state of the world’s finances, with economic downturns, shuttering high-street stores and uncertainty rife after lengthy lockdowns dramatically slowed down the rate of spending. However, as we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, research and forecasts by experts show that the situation…

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly had an effect on the current commercial mortgages landscape. In fact, as big names disappear from our High Streets, and many businesses suffer in the wake of the pandemic, you may have assumed that commercial property investment is not the right path to go down right now. In the “Commercial…

We caught up with Dave Pinnington, the CEO of our specialist financial brokerage, to find out about his values, motivations and plans as a business leader. Find out what we’ve uncovered about the biggest successes and challenges Dave has faced throughout his career, as well as his managerial ethos and a little bit more about…

Looking to develop or convert a property? It is likely that you will need development finance to help cover costs. Although property development finance can be complex in some cases, our team of specialist finance brokers in Birmingham have extensive experience in securing mortgages for property developers across the country and can help you to…

Securing finance for commercial property development can be difficult. This is because it is often considered harder, more expensive and riskier than a residential development. However, this doesn’t mean that securing funding is impossible. With the right advice from a financial broker, you can greatly increase your chances for success.   What is commercial property…