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Market Insights: July 2020
August 20, 2020
Welcome to our monthly Market Insights report, aimed at providing retrospective insight into the economy, the wider property market and LendInvest’s investment strategy from our Funds Management team. Renewed confidence from both sides of the table The property market enjoyed an unusual spell of renewed activity and confidence from buyers and sellers in July, a...
Case studies: Bridging loans over £500k
August 20, 2020
At the start of summer we saw the first relaxation of lockdown restrictions as an opportunity to increase our LTV on our bridging products, giving rates up to 75% up to £500k and then doing bespoke deals for loans over that amount. In the months since we have seen some of the highest volume of...
Case study: Bridging transition to safeguard development after construction delays
August 13, 2020
Client: Property developer Request: Transition from an existing development facility to bridging finance to ensure completion is achieved on all of the units, following construction delays as a result of bad weather. Location: Buckinghamshire Loan total: £1,267,300 LTV: 75% ———– Following delays due to bad weather over the winter, a property developer needed to transition...
Case studies: Working with landlords to expand property portfolios in the Home Counties and London
August 12, 2020
This week we’re highlighting the opportunities for property investors in London and the Home Counties. We’ve highlighted some recent Buy-to-Let remortgages we have helped finance while working throughout the UK’s lockdown measures to illustrate where the opportunities are and how landlords have been able to use our finance. The purpose of these were all the...
Property investment opportunities in London and The Home Counties
August 11, 2020
by Abigail Challen Property investors have not needed a second invitation to invest in London in the past decade, with property prices and demand in the capital always increasing. Looking forward London will remain an attractive proposition, but also recent changes to people’s work patterns and relaxed changes to planning permission and the stamp duty...
Property investment in London and The Home Counties: Q&A with Abigail Challen
August 10, 2020
We have been spending time introducing you to our regional BDMs, so you can learn more about the opportunities in their area and connect with them. This week we’re talking to Abigail Challen, our BDM for London and The Home Counties. If you want to discuss a deal with her email: [email protected], or you can connect...
Case studies: How to effectively use Bridge-to-Let finance
August 5, 2020
Bridge-to-Let is a flexible form of finance perfect for landlords looking to expand their number of properties. It is traditionally used as a way of funding the purchase of properties not yet ready for renting. Here we highlight three different ways our Bridge-to-Let finance has been used to fund the next step in property professional’s...
Case study: Fast land bridge after another lender dropped out
July 31, 2020
Client: A development business focussing on purchasing sites with unrecognised planning gain potential Request: A quick bridging loan to purchase a property before a completion deadline after another lender dropped out Location: Croydon Loan total: £1,395,000 LTV: 65% —- A borrower approached us needing a fast bridging loan for a plot of land they had...
Case studies: Supporting Buy-to-Let landlords to grow and maintain portfolios
July 29, 2020
We have been highlighting all week the opportunities for property investors in London and South East England. One area we have highlighted is the opportunities for portfolio landlords in the south to keep expanding their portfolios, especially in the wake of the Stamp Duty holiday which could help save money on their next purchases. There...
Property investment opportunities in London and the South East
July 28, 2020
By Peter Olasoji Having just moved into the role of BDM for London and the South East, after 18 months working on LendInvest’s central sales desk, it is with excitement that I look ahead at the opportunities this region will offer property investors in the coming months and years. I have lived in London all...