The difference between regulated and unregulated bridging loans
When completing on a property transaction, finding the right loan can prove very challenging. This is not due to the lack of products available, but more choosing from the thousands …
Supporting the bridging loan needs of brokers and borrowers
COVID-19 has made it more difficult for people to borrow money. Mortgage providers are withdrawing products from the market and lenders are pulling out of deals. What’s more, some high …
MFS teams up with Benares to support NHS workers
COVID-19 is putting the NHS under enormous stress. Frontline staff are working heroic hours to contain the virus; their work and commitment are admirable as they lead the fight against …
Using bridging loans during COVID-19
The COVID-19 lockdown measures are posing challenges for the property market. This is true for buyers and sellers stuck in a property chain. Social distancing means agents and buyers are …
What does COVID-19 mean for the UK property market?
COVID-19 is affecting homebuyers, sellers, property investors and lenders. To address the pandemic, strict lockdown measures are in place across the UK. As a result, the current situation can seem …
The 2020 Spring Budget – a positive step in the right direction
The 2020 Spring Budget is a positive step in the right direction. The Government has used its first budget to deliver reforms designed to stimulate the economy and promote long-term …
#IWD2020: A time for celebration and reflection
This Sunday, communities around the world will gather to celebrate International Women’s Day. I for one know we cannot understate the importance of this event. For the last hundred years, …
The 2020 Spring Budget is a chance for creative thinking
There are less than two weeks to go until the 2020 Spring Budget. Unlike previous fiscal announcements, this budget takes on added significance. It is the first budget for a …
What do property investors need to know about Stamp Duty Land Tax?
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) has been described as the tax homebuyers love to hate. First introduced through the Finance Act 2003, it served as a tax payable on land …
MFS – fueling the British Boom with Bridging Loans
Boris Johnson’s decisive victory at the 2019 General Election has sparked a British boom. Investors are flocking to UK-based assets and the financial markets are projecting impressive growth for the …