Case study: Shawbrook completes complex £9.05m commercial investment facility in five weeks
"Our Structured Real Estate team has been working extremely hard behind the scenes to support customers requiring large and complex loans and we’re delighted to see our first completion, only…
Investors Beware – five things that can devalue your home
The project is over, the renovation finished, the property ready to sell – but beware of five hidden issues that can devalue the sale price of your investment. Oren Kander,…
Prime property markets soar worldwide as the richest get richer
A total of 463 US$10m+ sales took place in the three months to June 2024 across 11 key markets, says Knight Frank. This is marginally down on the 476 sales…
Case study: Paragon completes £32.5m funding for PBSA scheme in Birmingham
"We’re seeing more and more demand for high-quality student accommodation and were delighted to be able to refinance the site and provide funding for the project to start"- Simon Dekker…
Auction bonanza bucks normal late-summer lull
The UK’s largest property auction house, Allsop, raised £34m from the sale of 141 lots, representing a success rate of 92%, at its latest auction. Highlights include the sale of…
Huge leap in new UK REITS in just a year
The number of new Real Estate Investment Trusts in the UK has increased 61% in the past year to 45 in 2023/24, up from 28 in 2022/23, says advisory firm…
Buy To Let or Buy To Sell – which is best investment choice?
Two of the most common approaches for property investment are Buy To Let and Buy (and perhaps refurbish) To Sell. James Mole, director of property funding and insurance firm JS…
Styling Your Home to Get the Most Return on Investment
When selling your house, first impressions are so important. The way your home is styled can have a big impact on its market value and appeal. Effective home styling isn’t…
Florida, Texas Condo Supply is Piling Up as Sales Slow
Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter Driven by Fast Rising HOA and Insurance Costs According to Redfin, condo prices are falling in major Florida and Texas metros as…
U.S. Office Landlords Tenant Concessions Decline for First Time in 4 Years
Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter According to a new report from CBRE, the value of office-leasing concessions - like months of free rent - began to decline…