Financing...
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Can I Get a 100% Mortgage for My Holiday Home?
Mortgages for 100% of the property’s value might seem like they have become extinct, but there are still some countries in which you will be able...
Costs Involved in Owning a Canal Boat
The romance and escapism associated with canal boats has made them a sought after asset.
Holidaymakers, those who want to escape inner...
Getting a Loan for a Second Home
If you’re looking for a mortgage for a second home it can be overwhelming just how many different choices there are. Whether you intend to use a bank, building...
How Much Can I Borrow for a Second Home?
Applying for a mortgage for a second home may not be as smooth sailing as it was when you applied for your first mortgage. Another home means...
How To Buy Property with a Good Re-Sell Value
If you view owning property primarily as a source of financial income there will be a number of key requirements you would be wise to consider,...
How Will Capital Gains Tax Affect My Second Home?
The words Capital Gains Tax can often strike fear into landlords and second homeowners the land over.
Capital Gains Tax is the tax that you are...
I Use Bridging Finance for My Second Home?
When it comes to raising the deposit for your second home, one option is to turn to the security held in your first property.
A bridging loan is...
Is it Harder to Get a Second Mortgage Compared to First?
If you are looking at buying a second property the chances are you bought your first property some time ago when the mortgage market was a lot...
Is My Second Home a Good Investment?
What makes a property a good investment can differ from location to location. For some areas a valuable property is one near to the sea, for others it is one that is...
Questionnaire: Can I Buy My Second Home for Children?
With the average age of a first-time buyer reaching 40 years old, many parents are trying to help their children onto the property ladder by...
Questionnaire: Can I Use My First Property as Equity?
If you are considering buying a second home but are not cash rich, you may want to think about releasing some of the equity in your first home....
Second Homes and the Leaseback Option
If you’re considering buying a second home in France, either as an investment or as a holiday home, you may want to consider buying on a...
Tax Breaks When Owning A Second Home
Many people in the UK worry about the prospects of owning a second home. The desire to do so is continuing to grow in many people in the UK, but potential worries...
Tax Tips for Buying a Second Property
Owning a second home can be costly, not only do you have to pay for all the furnishings in the house and things such as bills and utilities but...
The Pros and Cons of Owning Property to Let
Owning property is most likely to be one of the most profitable investments you will make, which is why purchasing an additional residence becomes...
Types of Mortgages
It is sometimes a little bewildering when you're looking at the different mortgages that are available when buying a second home. It may have been some time since...
Will I Benefit from the 2010 Budget Changes to Holiday Homes?
The old Labour government had planned to scrap a number of tax benefits for holiday homeowners, but luckily in its June Budget the coalition...
Will Owning a Second Home Affect My Benefits?
Often those who own a second home are considered wealthy and in a financially secure position, but this is not always the case.
A lot of...
