The BS Diary: Seeing red

Word reaches Soup Towers of a bridging boss who is maintaining a brave face despite Arsenal losing the UEFA Champions League final last Saturday. Duncan...

Investors urged to build contingency funds into refurbishment projects as costs near £86,000

Property investors undertaking refurbishment projects should factor in contingency budgets from the outset, as average project costs approach £86,000, according to analysis from specialist...

Property auctions attract disproportionate share of complaints

Property auctions account for only a small fraction of home sales but generate a significantly higher proportion of consumer complaints, according to a new...

Charles Street Finance launches green refurbishment bridge

Charles Street Finance has launched a green refurbishment bridging product aimed at landlords and property investors improving the energy efficiency of residential property. The product...

Landlords warned over looming EPC costs

Millions of landlords could face rising costs and refinancing challenges unless they act quickly ahead of tougher EPC rules coming into force by 2030,...

Hope Capital funds two Merseyside purchase-and-refurb deals

Hope Capital Property Finance has completed two purchase-and-refurb facilities in Merseyside for an experienced property developer. The transactions were completed with broker Melius Commercial and...

Hope Capital expands Max Net bridging loan to commercial assets

Hope Capital Property Finance has launched a Max Net bridging loan product for semi-commercial and commercial properties, extending a proposition previously available on residential...

Signature strengthens Midlands push with Hawtin appointment

Signature Property Finance has appointed Gary Hawtin as relationship manager covering the Midlands and central England. Based in Oxford, Hawtin joins the lender with more than...