There is no getting away from the fact that the UK economy is struggling. There are serious concerns about the short to medium term outlook for Brexit and uncertainty in the business sector. Against this Read more...The post Why we should expect low mortgage rates for the foreseeable future appeared first on Investment Property Forum. […]

While many of the so-called baby boomers are sitting on significant profits on their property assets, it can be difficult to release equity in an efficient manner. The most common form of equity release is Read more...The post Are retirement interest only mortgages replacing equity release? appeared first on Investment Property Forum. […]

Since the 2008 US mortgage crisis, which led to a worldwide economic downturn, many traditional high street banks have taken a step back from bespoke financing. The perceived added risk together with the regulatory restrictions Read more...The post Bespoke financing through private banks appeared first on Investment Property Forum. […]

There is no doubt we have seen some major changes across the property finance sector, none more so than in the world of commercial finance. Historically dominated by high street lenders, recent changes have seen Read more...The post Commercial finance, are high street lenders in retreat? appeared first on Investment Property Forum. […]

Whether you’re a landlord, homeowner or renter, there are few things more traumatic than discovering that your home or business has been broken into. We all hope it won’t happen to us, but knowing what Read more...The post What to do when you’ve been burgled appeared first on Investment Property Forum. […]

There is a battle royal between Birmingham and Manchester for the title of the U.K.’s second city for property investment. Events over the last few years have pushed these two to the fore and they Read more...The post Birmingham verses Manchester: A guide for investors choosing their next location appeared first on Investment Property Forum. […]

The UK has been a member of the common market (now the European single market) since the 1970s after a prolonged period of negotiations. So, we stand on the verge of splitting a union which Read more...The post Might Scottish independence suffer Brexit like fears? appeared first on Investment Property Forum. […]

While recently there has been much focus on HS2 and the fact this will reduce Birmingham to London travel times to just 49 minutes, there is more to Birmingham than many appreciate. The city is Read more...The post Funding the booming Birmingham property development market appeared first on Investment Property Forum. […]

There is no doubt that the endless story of Brexit is having an impact on the U.K.’s overseas reputation. Countries looking to do trade deals with the UK, after leaving the EU, must be rubbing Read more...The post Has Brexit caused reputational damage to UK property sector? appeared first on Investment Property Forum. […]