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Top 10 Benefits of Working with a Mortgage Broker

The thought of refinancing a mortgage or applying for a new line of credit can be very stressful for many people. However, the myriad of...
data science

How Data Science Is Transforming the Property Investment and Real Estate Industry

Data science is making sweeping changes across all known traditional industries, not least, real estate. The real estate industry was previously plagued by slow...
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First Home Buyer: 6 Money Saving Tips to Get You Moving Faster

One of the biggest hurdles for first-time home buyers is saving for a deposit. Anyone considering stepping into homeownership may feel slightly gloomy when...
Factors that affect property value

What Factors Influence Property Value in the UK

Property value is shaped by a combination of fixed factors, such as location and size, and variable ones, including condition, energy efficiency, and layout....
What does the Budget mean for property

Resident vs. Non Resident Tax UK – Dividends

Being a landlord in the UK is great, whether this was by accident or fully intentional, there are many different tax implications that you...
Japanese knotweed

Will lenders grant mortgages on properties affected by Japanese knotweed?

Selling a house that’s affected by Japanese knotweed can be very difficult. For one thing, this invasive plant species—which has been known to grow at...
Loan finance

The Pros and Cons of Using Your Home as Collateral for a Loan

If you need a moderate or large sum of money right now and are looking at your financing options, you have probably started looking...
Older couple downsizing

Alternatives to Downsizing your Home in Retirement

If you’re looking for extra liquidity to make your life comfortable throughout your retirement, you might be tempted to downsize. Downsizing is especially tempting,...
mortgage valuation

What to expect? Should you rely on a mortgage valuation?

We look at the ins and outs of a mortgage valuation survey and explain why they are not a substitute for a detailed home survey.
cross-border payments

How Businesses Can Optimise Cross-Border Payments

Cross-border payments are essential for businesses engaged in international trade, global sourcing, multinational operations, and increasingly, global real estate investment. In the UK property...