A Design and Access Statement (DAS) is an integral part of a planning application and required by planning rules. Every property developer or architect working on anything other than a very small project must submit one.
We’ve all been captivated by the transformation journey of property, whether on the countless TV programmes or the extensive renovations of a neighbour’s home. So what are the pros and cons of property development?
Whether it’s a low-key investment or large-scale site, property development projects wouldn’t get off the ground without funding. We’re looking at the key features and main uses of property funding, beginning with how does property development finance work?
After 2022’s soaring housing market, things are cooling throughout 2023, meaning less competition and good opportunities for savvy investors. There are various funding options for property purchases, so we’re discussing the reasons why you should use a bridging loan.
A new year ahead and an altered property market emerging. Read January's Industry Insights for our views on the back drop to the economic downturn, why interest rates are rising, why we’re facing a liquidity crunch and the outlook for 2023.
How a property development project is financed can affect everything from how quickly the project progresses to how profitable it will be. It also impacts how quickly you scale your business. So, why is development finance important?
Every property development scheme has vast differences in scale, build type and budget, which means developers need different types of finance for each project. So, what are the different types of development finance?
There are numerous ways to finance property investments, including development finance, commercial mortgages and so on. One financing solution that has become a critical component of the UK developer's financial toolkit is that of bridging finance.
Bridging loans are a quick, convenient way to fund fast-moving property transactions or plug temporary funding gaps, but what are the bridging loan eligibility criteria and what do you need to apply?
Using a bridging loan for property development has become a key financial tool for most developers, both in commercial and residential builds. So what are the differences between commercial and residential bridging loans?
Ian Humphreys, CEO & Co-Founder of Brickflow gives his top 5 tips for property developers to manage risk in a volatile environment. Ian discusses using cash efficiently, phasing, forward sales, interest rates and renegotiating transactions.
Welcome to October's Industry Insights, our monthly round up of the conversations we’re having with commercial finance brokers, property entrepreneurs, agents and lenders. This month we look at interest rates, bridging finance and the commercial mortgage market.