Finance options for construction businesses in the UK
The construction industry is currently booming, enjoying the fastest growth rate in 7 years and it’s looking set to continue. Both commercial and residential building works have continued through a global pandemic and as demand increases, the industry remains one of the busiest in the UK. We explore the finance options available for construction businesses and some examples of how the funding can be used.
18 Jun 2021
What is structured debt?
Structured debt looks at larger more complex business scenarios and finds a tailored solution specifically for the borrower to help finance their business. It offers a structured lending solution for businesses of all sizes, whether that's for business expansion plans, merging with other businesses, for commercial mortgages or for trade finance facilities.
3 Jun 2021
5 types of property finance
Whether you’re looking for investment in a large-scale property development project, want to renovate a buy-to-let or even invest in a commercial office building, find out what types of property finance options are available in the market and which option may be right for your business’s needs.
17 May 2021
What is asset finance? A guide to asset financing for SMEs
Purchasing new equipment or machinery outright can pose a significant challenge for SMEs and can potentially cause cash flow issues. Often, businesses don’t have the working capital available to pay upfront for an asset. That’s where asset finance can come in handy.
24 Nov 2020
Top 4 business car hire options
If you need access to a car for business purposes and could do without the inconvenience of legally owning one, business contract hire — commonly referred to as BCH or business car leasing — could be the route to (eh hem) drive down.
15 Dec 2020
What is a limited company buy-to-let mortgage?
A limited company buy-to-let mortgage is where you purchase a buy-to-let property through a limited company or SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle). For a large percentage of property investors, the tax benefits of buying a property through a limited company can be considerable (particularly for higher or additional rate taxpayers).
15 Dec 2020
What is property crowdfunding?
The sharing economy is based on the idea that you don’t have to fully own something to benefit from it. Among other things, it’s changing how we think about ownership and having an impact on how we invest in property.
15 Dec 2020
Is it better to buy or lease IT equipment?
There comes a point in the entrepreneurial journey where your workload necessitates that you hire some in house staff. While remote working is becoming more popular and stands to grow in popularity even after lockdown is lifted, for many small businesses, having the core of your team working together in an office still has far more benefits than disadvantages
15 Dec 2020
A guide to bridging loans and bridging finance
A bridging loan is a type of short term business loan designed to ‘bridge a gap’ in a business’ finance. In other words, it helps you get from one point to the next until you can either secure longer term finance or clear the loan in full.
15 Dec 2020
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