August 2020 - WIS Mortgages

Latest Update of the Housing Market

August 28, 2020

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic house prices dropped by 1.5% in June, according to the House Price Index (HPI). HPI uses data from

Contractor Mortgages Podcast

August 27, 2020

Do I need three year’s accounts? This is a very common question since many contractors have been considered as self-employed when applying for mortgage funds

Limited company Buy to Let applications vs. Individual Applications for Contractors

August 19, 2020

Landlords can now invest in a buy to let property through the individual route or invest through a limited liability company (Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)

Can contractors benefit from the new Green Homes Grant?

August 11, 2020

Can contractors benefit from the new Green Homes Grant? The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a £2bn Green Homes Grant scheme to run in England

Weaker pound increases UK property investment opportunities for British expats

August 10, 2020

Sterling has experienced one of its steepest declines in memory. The British currency has hit its weakest level since 1985, excluding the October 2016 flash

How can British expats benefit from the stamp duty holiday when purchasing UK property?

August 7, 2020

It may be a good time for British expats to invest in UK property for a variety of reasons. The stamp duty holiday is one