Commercial mortgages are designed for non-residential property projects, such as offices, shops or industrial buildings. These can work well when the business wants to purchase and improve premises it already occupies. With the right trading history, it’s possible to get a loan requiring a relatively low upfront cost.
Buy-to-let mortgages are popular residential loans for landlords seeking to rent out houses or flats in the medium to long term. Because of their more commercial nature, buy-to-let mortgages are usually more expensive, in both fees and interest rates, than an owner-occupier residential mortgage. They can be on an interest-only basis.
Bridging loans may be a cost-effective approach to short-term borrowing, particularly for properties being refurbished. Because these projects take just a few months to complete, the return on the investment can offset the relatively high price of the loan facility.
Personal loans can be the right property finance solution for a private individual undertaking a relatively modest project. The state of today’s UK property market has led many to invest in building improvements funded by an unsecured personal loan.