August 2, 2016
Innovation is the mother of new words, which is why FinTech entrepreneurs are fast creating their own language from robo-advisers to digital wallets. Whether you’re a master of FinTech lingo or confused by it, this glossary will give you a firm grasp of the latest concepts and buzzwords in financial technology. You’ll get bitesize definitions for...
July 29, 2016
Welcome to the first in a series of blogs on pensions. We’re diving straight into the juicy topic of pension freedom. And if that tempting intro hasn’t got your attention, this just might… Few areas of personal finance have undergone such dramatic change in recent years as our pensions. These changes directly affect what money...
July 20, 2016
We set up LendInvest in London because of the strong UK property market, but more importantly, it’s the huge talent pool from across the world that makes London a truly global city. There are people from 18 countries who work at LendInvest (I am from Australia myself) and each bring in their own strengths to...
July 20, 2016
If you like the idea of minimal living with a community vibe, a cleaning service, co-working space and amenities, then co-living may well be for you.
July 19, 2016
It’s been almost a month since the UK voted to leave the EU, but we can all still feel the seismic shocks it caused. ‘Uncertainty’ has become a favoured word among media and politicians, and global markets are taking time to take stock of what a ‘new normal‘ may look like. At LendInvest, we are...
July 19, 2016
Brexit The big story for everyone over the last month has been the result of the EU Referendum. Our response to the vote to Brexit was covered in the Financial Times, The Times and Financial News among others. You can read the statement from our Co-Founders Christian Faes and Ian Thomas here. Exciting appointments LendInvest...
July 19, 2016
Our response to the latest HPI revealed that house prices rose 1.1% between April and May, with annual price growth standing at 8.1%.
July 1, 2016
Like to let beside the seaside? The latest research from LendInvest looks specifically at coastal towns to find which areas offer the top average rental yields to landlords. Where are the top seaside postcodes for landlords? The interactive map below looks at the highest rental yields along the UK coast. According to the data, Hull, UK City of...
June 30, 2016
LendInvest, the online specialist property finance lender, has reviewed its lending criteria for bridging finance borrowers in light of the UK’s vote to leave the EU. Today, the leading online lender has announced that: It will continue to lend on open market valuations It has not changed published interest rates Lending criteria remains unchanged for...
June 29, 2016
The latest Nationwide House Price Index has revealed that house prices rose 0.2% in June, with annual house price growth now standing at 5.1%. In response, Ian Thomas, Co-Founder and Director of LendInvest, made the following comments: The vote to leave the European Union has come as a shock to many, but in our view, the...