Latest property finance news
Below is a selection of Knight Frank Finance's most recent news stories and press coverage.
Bridging loans on the rise - 13th August 2010
FINANCIAL TIMES - "Requests for bridging finance have gone up in recent months," said Simon Gammon of Knight Frank Finance. ...
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Base rate remains on hold, are changes around the corner? - 5th August 2010
KNIGHT FRANK FINANCE - Simon Gammon, Head of Knight Frank Finance comments, "Now is the time to seriously consider reviewing your mortgage if you are on a tracker or variable deal. It is not certain w ...
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The rich trade on - 6th August 2010
LANCASHIRE EVENING POST - Simon Gammon, head of Knight Frank Finance, says: "The strong growth in the £500,000-plus mortgage market is beginning to slow. ...
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What's the future for property prices? - 1st August 2010
SUNDAY TIMES (MONEY) ROUND TABLE - Despite low interest rates and drifting house prices, our panel of experts say now is the time to grab a five-yer fixed deal, writes Ali Hussain ...
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Rates on hold - 14th July 2010
LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH - After the emergency budget, the Bank of England's monetary committee decided to keep the base rate on hold at 0.5% for the 16th month running. ...
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Top 40 rising stars under 40 - 21st June 2010
FINANCIAL NEWS - The third annual Rising Stars in European Wealth Management Survery, Financial News's pick of the top 40 wealth managers under the age of 40 ...
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Lenders turn their backs on interest-only borrowers - 19th June 2010
THE TIMES - People wanting these popular loans have a harder task on their hands than before but can still find a solution, says James Charles. ...
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Knight Frank Finance, Mortgage Strategy - 18th June 2010
KNIGHT FRANK FINANCE - The number of £500k+ mortgage completions rose by 162% in May compared to May 2009. This dramatic rise reflects the relatively depressed conditions present in the market in the ...
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No big dilemma - 13th June 2010
THE SUNDAY TIMES - Jeremy Davidson, 51, a property consultant living in London's Belgravia, arranged a seven-figure mortgage with Barclays Wealth, the high street giant's private finance banking arm. ...
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Millionaire mortgages hit the high street - 13th June 2010
THE SUNDAY TIMES - Jeremey Davidson, 51, a property consultant living in London's Belgravia arranged a seven-figure mortgage with Barclays Wealth, through his broker at Knight Frank Finance. ...
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Best mortgage rates go private - 21st May 2010
FINANCIAL TIMES - Borrowers who want to arrange a home loan on an interest-only basis will now find the best rates offered by private banks, according to brokers. ...
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Lenders offer shelter from rate rises - 24th April 2010
Financial Times - Brokers suggest a combination of fixed and tracker rate deals, writes Tanya Powley ...
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Home loans big for rich - 23rd April 2010
EVENING STANDARD - Even bankers are struggling to get mortgages from High Street lenders, so tough have their requirements become in the fallout from the credit crunch. ...
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Banks target wealthiest borrowers - 18th April 2010
THE SUNDAY TIMES - The high street lenders are once again offering jumbo loans, the move comes as Britain’s biggest lenders are loosening their criteria to entice large borrowers through their private ...
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Stamp duty holiday to £250,000 - 24th March 2010
KNIGHT FRANK FINANCE - While any help to get first time buyers on the property ladder is extremely welcome, the doubling of the stamp duty free limit does not address the major issue ...
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Base rate remains at 0.5% - 4th February 2010
KNIGHT FRANK FINANCE - Base rate set to celebrate one year at just 0.5%, but potential hikes edge closer - Knight Frank Finance comment on today’s Bank of England decision to keep the base rate on ho ...
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Knight Frank Finance recruits more mortgage specialists - 3rd February 2010
KNIGHT FRANK FINANCE - Simon Gammon, head of Knight Frank Finance is pleased to announce that Matthew Connor and Katja Mills have joined the growing team of mortgage specialists at Knight Frank Financ ...
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