MMA? Did you know this crazy thing happens with SDLT and Mortgages

You may remember that in the last video we were talking about modern method of auction properties and the fact that the auctioneers or estate agents are going to expect you to pay a fairly chunky non-refundable deposit if you are the successful bidder.  And there’s a couple of implications of this which I think…

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What to do if You Get a Downval

A question which I often get asked, particularly by new investors is ‘Peter what should I do if I have a down valuation?’ So, the premise behind this question is that the investor has found a property which they want to buy and maybe they’re buying it with a buy to let mortgage but the…

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How Lenders ‘Stress Test’ Your Buy to Let Property Rent

Peter: So Alasdair, I mean limited companies are all good, that’s all good. One of the things which the bank will be looking at, whether you are buying in your own name or whether you are doing it through a limited company, as you’ve already alluded to is the rental of the property when you’re…

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Another low cost but effective kitchen (less than £2,000)

How’d you like to refurb this kitchen, this looks so so tempting and tantalizing.  It’s got this really old range of cupboards there, sort of freestanding freezer, chest freezer, in the corner, look at that washing machine and underneath the sink unit, but it’s all a bit basic. Fridge and freestanding cooker, bits and pieces…

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