Basel III proposals could fuel further nonbank dominance instead of banks’ mortgage comeback

District & County Investments (DCI) has appointed Ben Lavelle as its North West business development manager. Prior to joining District & County Investments, Lavelle spent over three years at Hope Capital as a business development executive. He started his career at Barclays, where he spent nearly seven-years in intermediary sales. Commenting on his appointment, Lavelle…

  Introduction: In this article, I’ll explore how a bridge loan can be a valuable financial tool to fund a property renovation project. Renovating a property can be an exciting venture, whether for personal use or as an investment. However, renovations can quickly add up, making it challenging for individuals or investors to access the…

Amid a deepening housing affordability crisis, roughly 1 in 10 homes in the country is sitting vacant, concludes a new report. Around 14.5 million houses are empty, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data compiled by personal finance site LendingTree. However, only a shockingly low number of these homes—fewer than 800,000—are actually up…

Specialist bridging lender Aspen has completed a £2.475 million Bridge-to-Let facility for the acquisition of a four-bedroom penthouse in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, marking its second prime central London transaction within seven days. The deal was completed in under three weeks, funding the auction purchase of a property extending to more than…

  Introduction: In this article, I’ll explore the types of properties that are suitable for bridge loans. Bridge loans are a financing option that can be beneficial for certain types of properties and specific circumstances. Designed to provide temporary funding during a transitional period, bridge loans offer flexibility and financial support to facilitate a smooth…