“Aren’t Unregulated Bridging Loans Unsafe or Unlawful?”
Aren’t Unregulated Bridging Loans Unsafe or Unlawful? ‘Unregulated’ is a daunting word. For many people, it implies lawless, cowboy business that could land them in a lot of trouble. In fact, we posed this question to our Facebook followers: “When you hear the word “unregulated” in relation to bridging finance, are you concerned that it […]
“Aren’t Alternative Finance Brokers Just the Middle Man?”
Occasionally, paying a broker can feel like one expense too many in an already costly enterprise. But brokers are uniquely positioned, they do not have their own product to sell, so in order to win business they must find the best deal for every client. They need to know the whole marketplace and understand it […]
“Aren’t Bridging Loans Really Expensive?”
Aren’t Bridging Loans Really Expensive? The demand for bridging finance has grown exponentially over recent years, and yet there are numerous misconceptions that have lingered. Bridging loans are classed as alternative finance and rightly so. They are not for your everyday needs and wants like buying a laptop or paying for a holiday. They are […]
Creating a Power Team
Creating a Power Team The best part about owning your own business is that you get to be your own boss- you call the shots. But you know better than anyone that its hard graft; you have to put in a lot of time and effort to make it successful. Business people destined to succeed […]
How to Become Self-Employed: The Fool-Proof Guide
How to Become Self-Employed: The Fool-Proof Guide At face-value, self-employment may seem the ideal lifestyle, with more freedom, control and independence than your standard 9-5. However, you should enter this venture knowing that you are likely to work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week for 3 years earning next to nothing before it […]
How to Achieve a Healthy Work-Life Balance
How to Achieve a Healthy Work-Life Balance When you’re hungry for success, be it you want to excel at a new job, land an amazing promotion, or grow your own business by which you are self-employed, you feel compelled to throw yourself at your work. But this becomes a problem, faced by many professionals, when […]
How to Raise Investor Fincance
How to Raise Investor Finance If you are a budding property developer based in the UK requiring investment to facilitate your next project, finding a private investor could be critical for your success. Not only would a private investor provide vital capital investment, they could supply knowledge, mentorship and assistance to make all the difference […]
Brexit: The Ramifications for UK Property Investment
Brexit: The Ramifications for UK Property Investment We recently asked our property investor Facebook fans whether looming Brexit has altered the decisions they are making within their businesses. With an overwhelming majority, 75% said they were making decisions as though it was business as usual, whereas only 25% said they were acting cautiously in response […]
Simon Das, Managing Director, Attends Bridging and Commercial Roundtable
Simon Das, Managing Director, Attends Bridging and Commercial Roundtable On the 5th April 2019, Managing Director Simon Das attended Bridging and Commercial’s second instalment of their roundtable series, having been invited to offer his professional opinion on the discussion topic: “How have BTL lender departures impacted bridging exits, hybrid products and reliance on […]
Top 10 Tips for Your First Commerical Property Purchase
Top 10 Tips for your First Commercial Property Purchase Countless investors are attracted to investment in commercial property and that is no surprise, with the possibility to reap greater rewards than residential property investments- the former can yield as much as 10-15% growth annually, whereas the latter may only accumulate 1-4%. However, with more money […]
The Best Brain Boosting Foods
The Best Brain Boosting Foods Eating a healthy, balanced diet is vital for mental and physical well-being. What else could you include in your diet to enhance cognitive function and to protect your brain from the onset of age-related disorders in later life? These brain-boosting foods have a wealth of benefits to keep your grey-matter […]
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax?
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? Stamp Duty Land Tax is tax you must pay if you buy a second property or property or land over a certain price in England and Northern Ireland. The current threshold for your first property is £125,000 for residential properties and £150,000 for non-residential land and properties. You […]
