We were looking at some of the headlines regarding the commercial property market for 2023, and they presented a mixed picture. The effect of higher interest rates, and higher costs have meant that some businesses are feeling the pinch. And some forecast have predicted that this might have an impact on commercial property values and...
Read moreFor some business owners, purchasing the premises from which they operate can provide benefits, such as increasing the overall value of the business while providing more certainty in the big picture. What are some of the benefits of owning premises? Replacing rent with ownership – by being the owner of the premises, the money that...
Read moreOver the past few months, we’ve seen reports of SMEs in the UK, even those that are highly profitable, having issues securing finance for their projects. According to the Federation of Small Businesses, SMEs represent 99.9% of the 5.5 million businesses in the UK, so keeping them funded and successful is vital. We’re here to...
Read moreDo I really need a broker if I’m looking for business finance? Of course, if you ask us, as a commercial finance broker, we would give you a resounding “yes”! However, we truly believe that using a broker is the better option for a business looking to find finance. Why? The world of commercial finance...
Read moreSo, we have finally seen the back of 2020, a difficult year for many reasons and one which provided many challenges for small businesses across the country, dealing with the effects of a global pandemic, lockdowns, and many other issues which made it such a challenging time. But now the new year has arrived, what...
Read moreIn August, the Office for National Statistics officially declared that the UK was technically in a recession for the first time in 11 years, although bounce back figures show that recovery may now be under way. What does recession mean for SME’s? Whilst Covid-19 may inspire the UK government to talk about aspirations for a...
Read moreThe Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced that new homes will be granted “automatic” permission to be built. The move is part of the Government’s plans to speed up development to help minimise the economic impact of the coronavirus. He said “Land designated for growth will empower development – new homes, hospitals, schools, shops and...
Read moreWhat is the cheapest interest rate I can get? This is a question we often get asked. And we understand why. After all the interest rate is an important number if you are trying to evaluate whether a loan is the right one for your business. But (and it may sound stupid!) there is a...
Read moreWhen many people look at business finance, there’s a strong temptation to apply the same assumptions that you would when looking at personal or residential loans. The bank deals with hundreds of loans every day, so they must have a variety of different loans to offer and for you to choose the best one. Right?...
Read moreYou’ve got two options when it comes to buying a business. You can buy the leasehold, where you’re purchasing the right to use the land for a set period of time, but don’t have the same property ownership rights. On the other hand, you can buy the freehold, where you’re outright purchasing the property itself,...
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