Commercial Watch Episode 4

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We’re now on Commercial Watch Episode 4 of our Commercial Watch series. In the last instalment, we explored the topic of “Understanding Wariness.” This time, we’re turning our attention to a key subject for many advisers: what exactly is a commercial mortgage? While commercial mortgages are typically linked to properties used for business activity, either […]

Commercial Watch Episode 3

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Commercial Watch Episode 3 | Understandable Wariness. As part of our ongoing Commercial Watch series, Episode 3 explores the state of the UK commercial property market. In a previous edition, we addressed the idea of “Waiting for the Bounce Back.” This time, the focus shifts to the challenges and cautious sentiment surrounding commercial property lending. […]

Commercial Watch Episode 2

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Commercial Watch Episode 2 | Waiting for the Bounceback. In the first instalment of our Commercial Watch series, we explored the idea of “When One Door Closes.” Episode 2 turns to a timely theme: “Waiting for the Bounceback.” The commercial mortgage market experienced a sharper decline than most sectors during the pandemic, with the hospitality […]

Commercial Watch Episode 01

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Commercial Watch Episode 01 | Buy-to-Let Market Shifts & Opportunities.  Welcome to the launch of our Commercial Watch series with Episode 1, where we spotlight key developments shaping the buy-to-let mortgage market. Recent shifts in tax relief, stamp duty, rental stress testing, and PRA rules for portfolio landlords have significantly reshaped the landscape. As a […]