Finance
Industry Reactions: Mortgage lending bounces back
Mortgage approvals were up 28% year-on-year in December, and the Bank of England thinks 'there is still optimism for further mortgage approval increases in the coming months, if bank rate cuts materialise.
Family office secures £73mn refinance on central London property portfolio
Starz Real Estate's senior facility allows Ziser London to 'optimise its borrowing strategy'.
Tuscan Capital rebrands to Allica Bank
Allica acquired Colin Sanders' bridging firm last year.
Enness Global appoints Head of Americas
High-end broker is looking to tap into growing demand for multi-million-dollar mortgage finance across the region.
Investec backs Wentworth Estate super-home project
£11.5mn loan tees up latest endeavour by luxury developer Applegate Homes.
Required Reading: Taxpayer loses £484,250 over Bacon Factory classification
Lawyer Melanie List explores a recent high-stakes ruling over a south London property's Stamp Duty liability.
Mera completes £11m bridging facility on luxury Holland Park home
Large-scale single residence was refinanced to allow time for the investor borrower to market it and achieve best value.
SPF moves into Dubai; plots further Middle East expansion
Marcus Hodges has been installed as Managing Director of SPF UAE.
Currency Matters: Once again, Prime Central London real estate is on sale
The pound has been taking a pummelling & US buyers now have an unprecedented opportunity to capitalise in the PCL property market, explains David Huggett.
Bitcoin-backed lending enquiries up ‘tenfold’, reports high-end mortgage broker
'Dramatic surge' has been driven by the cryptocurrency's recent performance & Trump's re-election, says Enness Global.
Unexpected dip for mortgage lending in November
Bank of England data show a decline in mortgage approvals as 2024 drew to a close.
Property Industry Reactions: BoE holds interest rates at 4.75%
No Christmas surprise from the Monetary Policy Committee as inflation remains above target.