Members' Insights
 

Keep up with the latest real estate insights, news and trends from The Landsite members.

 

3rd November 2023
Hotel Financing: How To Purchase That Perfect Hotel Investment
Last year, data showed that the market size of the UK’s hotel industry grew by more than £5 billion.
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3rd October 2023
The Industry Reacts to the Government’s EPC U-Turn
You could almost hear cheers and groans in equal measure. The government has confirmed it’s going to “soften” several of its green policies. A range of changes were made, including pushing back a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, and a relaxation on the installation of new gas boilers.
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15th August 2023
Property Development Finance: What Options and Strategies Are Available To You?
Property development is back on the agenda. That is, if it ever wasn’t. As 2024’s general election approaches, it’s clear housing will be a key focus for all the parties involved.
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13th March 2023
MFS Secures £500m Funding Line From Institutional Investors to Fund BTL and Bridging Loans
Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has secured £500 million of new institutional funding which will allow the business to expand its lending activity across both the buy-to-let (BTL) and bridging markets.
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8th February 2023
How to Work Out Rental Yield
Why this simple formula could make or break your property investment plans
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16th December 2022
Is Property a Good Investment for Retirement?
Is property a good investment for retirement and will we see rising demand from retirees?
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28th November 2022
When Will the Cost-of-Living Crisis End and is There Anything You Can Do About It?
How long is a piece of string? Economics is a notoriously hard subject to understand, let alone predict.
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15th November 2022
Do High Street Banks do Bridging Loans and Why Is So Hard to Find Clear Information?
There’s a reason why bridging finance is a specialist market. You may have approached your high street bank of choice – be it Barclays, Natwest or Halifax – for short term support in the past, only to end up hitting a brick wall.
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8th November 2022
A Simple Guide to Credit Scores
What is a credit score, what’s affecting mine, and what is a “good” score?
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31st October 2022
How to Build a Property Portfolio – Your Starter Guide
If you want to move into the property market, you’ll likely want to build a portfolio. You may want to expand your holding, but exactly what is a property portfolio? Also, how can you finance a property portfolio expansion plan?
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29th September 2022
Local Government Business Rates: Everything Landlords and Investors Need to Know
What are local government business rates and which businesses have to pay them?  
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26th September 2022
Why are Franchises More Successful than Independent Businesses and is the Tide Turning?
Franchises dominate British high streets. In London alone, you’ll likely find 5 Prets on any single street. For better or worse, these businesses tend to do well. They seem to sprout up on a regular basis and benefit from familiarity. But why are franchises more successful than independent businesses? You may even be wondering if this assumption is even correct anymore.
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