Tag: Refurbishment
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Bridging Loans in the UK – Q2 Review
Financial Reporter reviewed the latest bridging loan activity in Q2 of 2023, from Bridging Trends data. What are Bridging Loans? Think of bridging loans as short-term financial bridges. They’re used by people who need money quickly, usually to buy a property before they sell their current one. It’s a bit like a short-term advance on…
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Understanding Investments: Is Property as Valuable as We Think?
In an opinion-piece in The Telegraph, economist David Starkie questions whether we have the wrong idea about property investment. “To see why, let us dig deeper into the way the return on housing is commonly measured, which means looking a little closer at the much touted house price indices.” The Backdrop: The author found old…
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Could Property Development Be Your Next Side Hustle?
Property Wire has a piece on the possibilities of making Property Development your “side hustle” – a part-time business while continuing your day job. 1. Introduction: Small-scale property development is being seen as a lucrative side hustle with potential high profits. Unlike traditional investment methods, property development, specifically “flipping” homes or engaging in small-scale commercial…