House prices have risen by an average of 13.2 percent over the last year, with a noticeable surge in property investment having a sizeable impact on demand, and ultimately prices. Those looking to make money from investing in safe assets such as bricks and mortar will have benefitted greatly from a market reinvigorated by the…

One advantage of having Relationship Managers across the UK, is that Signature understands the national property market, which despite the London and South East focus in the news, means we can react to local situations and shape deals accordingly. Nationally, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is reporting that almost 90% of small to medium-sized…

Tom Howells, Legal Director at Signature Property Finance We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, but in our line of business, clarity means everything. Deals that involve such tight timescales, huge amounts of capital and a complex legal infrastructure should only ever be approached in an upfront, open and honest manner. Otherwise, it’s…

The first half of 2021 saw UK house prices soar at a pace not seen since 2014. Halifax reported an average 9.5% increase in the months leading up to June with the stamp duty holiday responsible for creating a surge in demand. The rush to get deals over the line before the cut-off date saw…

It’s an old adage, but at Signature Property Finance the customer really is king. We pride ourselves on acting with clarity, being honest and trustworthy, and delivering on our promises in a timely manner. But the business of property finance is a complex and time-consuming one, involving many individuals. Deals are rarely straightforward and it…

Although some industry commentators believe the market is a little over-heated at the moment, driven by the increased activity thanks to the Stamp Duty holiday, deals are still being done and Signature Property Finance is funding them. Andy Neocleous, our Relationship Manager for London and the South connected with a broker new to us, St…

As short-term property finance specialists, the team here at Signature Property Finance really works hard to deliver an excellent customer service, always based on our promise to deliver on the terms agreed at the outset – we do what we say we will. This commitment to service and certainty of funding is at the heart…

Scotland had the weakest figures for new buyer inquiries of any nation or region in the UK during February, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The number of properties being put on the market was also down, for the fourth consecutive month, with most commentators pointing to the lockdown restrictions for slowing…