Financing...
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Can I Get a 100% Mortgage for My Holiday Home?
One lasting impact of the credit crunch is that 100% mortgages are no longer widely available, but there are still some European destinations where this is not the case....
Costs Involved in Owning a Canal Boat
Canal boats are an exciting and fun way to create a home away from home, but there will be a number of costs along the way....
Getting a Loan for a Second Home
This article addresses some of the issues you may face when applying for a loan for your second home....
How Much Can I Borrow for a Second Home?
Applying for a second mortgage means double the risk for a mortgage lender so you will have to prove you are a good investment before they hand over the cash....
How To Buy Property with a Good Re-Sell Value
Having a defined budget and clear business plan will enable you to find property that you can enjoy as a home, second home or Buy-to-Let, and then re-sell to provide a…...
How Will Capital Gains Tax Affect My Second Home?
Capital Gains Tax can make a large dent in any profit you make from a second home, and recent changes to the tax could dent your profit further....
I Use Bridging Finance for My Second Home?
Bridging finance is one method you can use to find a deposit for your second home, but it is not for everybody....
Is it Harder to Get a Second Mortgage Compared to First?
A second home is a big financial commitment and before you can get a second mortgage you will have to make sure you can afford it....
Is My Second Home a Good Investment?
What you see as a good investment property may differ from what others do, but there are some key features that make any property a good investment....
Questionnaire: Can I Buy My Second Home for Children?
More parents are starting to help their children get on the property ladder by investing in a second home for them....
Questionnaire: Can I Use My First Property as Equity?
You may be sitting on a large chunk of equity in your first property which could help you buy your second home....
Second Homes and the Leaseback Option
This article looks at the attractive prospect of buying a second home in France through the leaseback option....
Tax Breaks When Owning A Second Home
This article looks at some of the current and upcoming tax breaks available for second home owners....
Tax Tips for Buying a Second Property
You should treat your second home the same as you would your first and make sure you are familiar with all the tax liabilities you could face....
The Pros and Cons of Owning Property to Let
For many individuals a second home is not only a comfortable, seasonal retreat. Owning a second property can potentially be a means of earning a regular rental income.…...
Types of Mortgages
This article discusses some of the choices of mortgage available when buying a second home....
Will I Benefit from the 2010 Budget Changes to Holiday Homes?
Holiday homeowners are lucky enough to have had some tax benefits reinstated in the Emergency Budget 2010 which should make things easier....
Will Owning a Second Home Affect My Benefits?
Owning a second home has its advantages but it can also be a hindrance when it comes to claiming certain benefits....