Propp news reel is your one-stop-shop for property news in the UK.
So, you’re thinking of taking a leap and buying a property at auction – congratulations! But before you start picturing yourself as the proud owner of a charming fixer-upper, there’s one thing you need to sort out first: getting a mortgage. Now, whilst it is possible to get a mortgage on an auction property, it […]
Project Background: Our client, an experienced property investor, needed to secure a Buy-to-Let mortgage against four HMO properties valued at £2,055,000. These properties, tenanted by a supported housing company, provide accommodation for individuals with learning difficulties, mental health issues, autism, and other social care-related needs. Our client wanted to release equity from two of the […]
Read ArticleInvesting in commercial property can feel a bit daunting. After all, it’s not your typical buy-to-let. But if you’re considering taking the plunge, our recent seminar covered some great questions from curious investors. Here’s a roundup of some of the questions our attendees had for our resident commercial property expert, Louis Theed. How do I […]
Read ArticleWith buy to let margins getting squeezed from all angles, more and more investors are eyeing up commercial property. And who can blame them? With fewer tax headaches and a stamp duty cap of 5% over £200,000, it’s looking pretty tempting. But before you dive in, let’s break down what you really need to know […]
Read ArticleProject Background: Our client needed to secure a Buy-to-Let remortgage to repay a development finance loan that was nearing its repayment deadline. The property in question was a £3.7 million multi-unit block with a unique setup: 21 separate titles, including leasehold flats and multiple houses, within the same street. This complexity made finding a lender […]
Read ArticleProject Background: Our client faced a deeply personal challenge: his mother’s dementia diagnosis required him to move in with her as a non-owner occupier to provide care. To make this possible, he needed to remortgage his residential flat into a Buy-to-Let property, allowing him to generate rental income while focusing on her well-being. Challenge: The […]
Read ArticleAre you a landlord or property manager wondering how the new Renters’ Rights Bill could impact you? This new law brings major changes to the private rental sector, aiming to strengthen tenant protections and introduce stricter standards for landlords. Here’s a clear and simple breakdown of what’s coming and why it matters. What’s the Renters’ […]
Read ArticleProject Background: Our client seized an opportunity by acquiring a former high street store for £625,000. The property spanned 13,000 sq. ft, featuring a neglected retail space downstairs and three rundown flats above, creating a mixed-use property with an estimated GDV of £1.2 million. Challenge: Converting the neglected retail space into an oriental supermarket while […]
Read ArticleThe Power of Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) As we go through life, we often overlook the importance of securing our financial well-being in retirement. In today’s world, where economic landscapes are ever-changing, ensuring a comfortable and worry-free retirement is becoming increasingly crucial. Enter the superhero of retirement planning – Self-Invested Personal Pensions, or SIPPs. SIPPs […]
Read ArticleWelcome to the world of HMOs! If you’re scratching your head wondering what these three letters mean, don’t worry! We’re here to untangle the mysteries of HMOs and guide you through this realm of property investment. Whether you’re a complete novice or already familiar with the term but unsure where to begin, this blog is […]
Read Article
The Propp news reel is your one-stop-shop for property news in the UK. Covering areas of specialist lending such as bridging finance, commercial mortgages and development finance.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor, novice landlord or avid auction buyer you’re in the right place to stay on top of all you need to know about property.
We’ll be updating this section with the UK’s latest landlord news, tips for managing tenants and maintaining a profitable portfolio whether you’re a first-time landlord or have a portfolio of HMOs.
Buy-to-let investors and landlords can check in for regulatory updates and information on investment opportunities up and down the country.
Keeping up to date with buy to let latest news is key to success as a landlord.
Tenants and landlords alike can check in for lettings news to compare rental price trends up and down the country.
You’ll be kept up to date on the latest and greatest across the world of bridging finance, from stand out products to lenders that are making a splash.
Short term finance is a useful tool in any investors toolkit, be it to support purchases at auction or to fund the purchase and renovation of unmortgageable properties to make them marketable. The industry can be a whirlwind so stay up to date with the best rates on the market by tuning into our bridging loan news reel.
Check in here for regulatory updates and keep track of changes to permitted development rights in the UK.
A team of property experts will bring the latest property news, market reports and an industry overview as and when the news breaks.
We hope to be reporting soon the return of lenders to the commercial playground after a mass slowdown since early 2020 caused lending to drop off a cliff.
Follow here to be the first to hear as lenders and banks begin to increase their appetite for owner-occupied loans and lending in areas such as hospitality.
* bespoke quotes supplied the next working day following provision of all required lender information being supplied and validation by Propp case manager
† saving based on annualised interest rate saving where deal optimiser service negotiated a lower rate than lender’s published rate, based on current average saving of 0.9% and average loan £1051785. Time saving based on automated versus manual bespoke rate requests.