Reports
A Guide to HMOs
Since the 2020 pandemic, we’re living in a time where house prices are rising, mainstream lender’s criteria are tightening and finding a mortgage offer with a 10% deposit is near to impossible. Yet renting has never been so popular and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) are becoming well sought after. With demand for rental property on the rise, HMOs are becoming an attractive opportunity. Landlords can benefit from a regular income, but also potentially enjoy growth in the value of the property.
HMO’s & New Opportunities – Student Accommodation
HMOs are becoming an attractive opportunity for those looking for upcoming residential investments. Why is this the case? We believe there are three reasons for this.
Unlocking Property Investment Opportunities
Since the introduction of social distancing measures in response to the pandemic, the behaviours of businesses, investors and consumers have changed dramatically. Even as the country slowly transitions out of lockdown, the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic has made many people naturally hesitant when it comes to making significant financial decisions.
COVID19: THE MFS STATS
With the transition period underway, we are now hopefully seeing the back of the Coronavirus lockdown. View our infographic to see the MFS lockdown stats.
TRANSITIONING OUT OF LOCKDOWN: PREPARING FOR THE ‘NEW NORMAL’
The “new normal” is a term frequently used to acknowledge the permanent changes to society brought about by the pandemic. It is wrong to assume that things will simply return to the way they were at the beginning of
the year, even as the virus abates.
At MFS we see this as an opportunity for the bridging sector to take a step back, critically review current practices and update existing processes so that borrowers, brokers and indeed lenders can benefit in the long-term.
A TRANSITION OUT OF LOCKDOWN:
AN UPDATE FROM MARKET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
After more than three months in lockdown, Boris Johnson declared on Tuesday 23rd June that the national hibernation is beginning to come to an end. In an attempt to reignite national productivity, social distancing measures are slowly being lifted so that more…..
Covid-19 and the UK property market – an update
It has been over two months since the UK Government announced the implementation of social distancing measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Since then, businesses have been forced to reorganise the way they operate and ensure they are in a position to continue serving the needs of their clients. This has proved challenging for some, particularly those operating in the property sector.
MFS’ GUIDE TO COVID-19 AND THE UK PROPERTY MARKET
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is posing one of the most significant social and economic challenges faced by the UK since World War Two.
Stamp Duty Land Tax: What property investors need to know
In this guide, Market Financial Solutions outlines some of the most significant changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) over the years and the current state of the market. We also explore important factors for investors to consider before making a property purchase in the UK, as well as potential stamp duty reforms on the horizon.
Bricks and mortar investment: Mapping out investor demand for UK property
How much demand is there for property investment in the UK at present? And which are the most popular places across the country to purchase real estate? Find out by downloading a copy of MFS’ new infographic.
What can we expect from the UK property market in 2020?
The New Year is upon us, which mean property investors will likely be wondering what 2020 has in store. For some, there may be a sense of frustration that Brexit uncertainty lingers on as it did in 2019. However, there is a marked difference from 12 months ago; now, after a strong performance in the December 2019
General Election, the Conservative Party has a majority in the House of Commons.
CELEBRATING A YEAR OF RECORD-BREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS FOR MFS
Here at Market Financial Solutions (MFS), the past 12 months delivered many standout moments. In fact, 2019 was our strongest year on record with new milestones reached and a record number of bridging loans written and deployed, all supported by a growing team of the UK’s leading bridging finance professionals.
GAZUMPED BRITAIN II: UNCOVERING THE CHALLENGES FACING UK HOMEBUYERS
Three years after first exploring this issue, bridging lender MFS has surveyed more than 750 UK homebuyers to uncover just how prevalent gazumping is and what can be done to stop it. The report also explores the significant financial and emotional cost of being gazumped on a property purchase.
GUIDE TO THE GENERAL ELECTION 2019
The UK is set for a general election on 12 December 2019. To help outline the vision each major party has for the property market in the post-Brexit world, we have created a guide of the key reforms being proposed, ensuring those involved in the real estate sector understand what changes to legislation could come to pass following the general election. Download your exclusive copy.
THE UK HOMEBUYER WISHLIST 2019
Between August and September 2019, MFS commissioned an independent survey of more than 1,000 UK-based homebuyers and property investors to discover the factors that matter most to people when hunting for a house or flat to buy. To read the results, be sure to download MFS’ new report ‘The UK Homebuyer Wish List’
ON THE RISE – A REVIEW OF THE UK BRIDGING MARKET
When the global financial crisis struck in 2008, property investors were confronted by a challenging set of circumstances.
HOW NEW PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON MAY AFFECT INVESTORS AND THE UK PROPERTY MARKET
As an experienced bridging lender, we have been keeping an eager eye on the impact our new Prime minister will have on the property market. To ensure our clients and investors are fully aware of the implications stemming from the current political and economic climate MFS’s factsheet will reveal what Boris Johnson’s proposed plans are for the property and finance markets, supported by expert industry analysis from our experienced team.
GUIDE TO PROPERTY AUCTIONS AND BRIDGING LOANS
Having consulted some of the leading names in the property auction market, our helpful guide provides valuable insights for buyers and brokers alike.
RENTAL MARKET REFORMS: HOW ARE UK LANDLORDS RESPONDING?
The UK’s property market has long been a sought-after destination for domestic investors. The combination of long-term capital growth of bricks and mortar assets, along with the regular rental income the properties generate, makes them attractive for investors seeking a range of different financial outcomes.
MFS setting new records in 2019
MFS is celebrating its most successful ever start to a year – and that’s saying something, given we’ve been at the forefront of the UK bridging sector for more than a decade now.
MFS’ final report of the year summary
Reviewing how 2018 has unfolded, MFS’ final report of the year summarises the key trends that have shaped the property sector. By calling on some of the standout findings of our unique investor research, this resource offers valuable insight into how 2018’s major events have affected brokers and property buyers.
2018 Autumn Budget
On Monday 29 October, Philip Hammond delivered the 2018 Autumn Budget – the Government’s last fiscal statement before the UK leaves the European Union. Prior to the announcement, Prime Minister Theresa May told the country that the days of austerity were now over, but did the Chancellor follow through on the promise to reduce taxes and increase public spending? In this report, MFS reviews the key policies unveiled in the 2018 Autumn Budget and how they could affect the UK property market.
How UK property buyers are financing their purchases
Every year in the UK, more than a million residential properties are bought and sold. However, increasingly stringent regulations by high street banks coupled with the rise of alternative finance has resulted in a shift in the way people are financing real estate investments over the past decade. To uncover exactly how UK property buyers are financing their purchases, in the summer of 2018 Market Financial Solutions commissioned an independent survey of more than 2,000 UK adults – the result can be found in this report.
MFS has commissioned a Survey
Market Financial Solutions has commissioned an independent, nationally-representative survey amongst over 2,000 UK adults uncovering the most attractive property-related initiatives people would like to see feature on the Government’s agenda for the country’s real estate market. As well as revealing the sentiments of the public as a whole, the findings of this timely research are broken down into three different demographics, unveiling exactly what renters, homeowners and property investors would like to see the Government introduce.
Collapsed Property Sales is on the rise
To understand why the number of collapsed property sales is on the rise, Market Financial Solutions has surveyed a nationally representative sample of 2,000 UK adults to uncover the common reasons leading to a house purchase falling through. With access to finance being identified as a key barrier, the findings also reveal how the UK perceives alternative finance opportunities as a way of avoiding collapsed property chains.
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Uncovering the intentions of UK investors over the coming 12 months, MFS has surveyed a nationally representative sample of more than 2,000 UK adults to reveal their views towards the political and economic events set to shape 2018
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As 2018 approaches, MFS takes a look back on what 2017 has meant for the UK’s property market and provides an outlook of what the coming 12 months may have in store for investors and the real estate industry.
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Find out what the 2017 Autumn Budget means for investors and the UK property market.
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MFS has commissioned an independent, nationally representative survey among more than 2,000 UK adults to show what homebuyers believe are the keys to success in the competitive property market.
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A decade on since the global financial crisis, MFS examines how the UK’s property market and bridging sector have overcome adversity to flourish in the past ten years.
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MFS has commissioned independent nationally-representative research among more than 2,000 UK adults to reveal the inheritance trends set to impact UK property.
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MFS has surveyed a nationally-representative sample of 2,000 UK adults to uncover the sentiments of UK society towards new-build and traditional properties.
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With Brexit negotiations underway, MFS has surveyed 1,000 UK investors to reveal how they are approaching their investment strategies over the coming two years.
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The Spring Budget is a perennial highlight on the political and economic calendar, but the 2017 iteration stood out as one of the most important in recent history.
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To understand why British investors are missing out on lucrative property-led opportunities, we asked a sample of over 2,000 UK adults why they were not able to successfully complete a property purchase.
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Just how satisfied are Britons with the banks current credit approval system? Find out in our December infographic featuring research from the Asset Rich, Credit Poor report.
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As the New Year approaches, MFS has taken time to look back at these significant developments from the last year and asks what 2016 has meant for the UK’s property market and bridging sector.
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MFS’ exclusive review of the 2016 Autumn Statement considers what Chancellor Hammond’s policy announcements mean for the UK property market
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Having surveyed a nationally representative sample of 2,000 UK adults, “Asset Rich, Credit Poor” reveals the credit struggles of Britain’s high-net-worth individuals in acquiring a loan from traditional lenders
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