Practical Property Guidance for Investors and Landlords
Property funding decisions are often affected by planning status, licensing requirements, lease terms and lender criteria. Our Knowledge Hub provides practical introductions to some of the issues that can affect the financeability of a property.
Each guide is designed to help visitors understand the issue, identify when further enquiries may be needed and access reliable official resources.
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Planning Permission and Permitted Development
Understand when property works may require planning permission, how permitted development rights work and why planning status can affect property finance.
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Development FinanceHMO and Property Licensing
An introduction to mandatory HMO licensing, additional licensing schemes and selective licensing — and the questions an investor should consider before purchasing or refinancing.
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HMO FinanceLease Lengths, Lease Extensions and Mortgage Lending
Learn how remaining lease length, ground rent and other lease provisions may affect mortgage lending, valuation and your options for property finance.
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Bridging FinanceFinance Insights
Specialist property finance guides
Our Insights section covers bridging finance, development finance, HMO finance, auction finance and more — written for UK property investors, developers and landlords.
This guide is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, planning, tax, valuation or financial advice. Requirements can vary according to the property, its location, its use and the proposed transaction. You should obtain advice from an appropriately qualified professional and confirm current requirements with the relevant authority.