It’s hardy surprisingly that the pandemic has had a major impact on the rental market over the past 12 months or so – as the number of cases of coronavirus went up, the number of rental properties sold went down. The same can be said for the number of landlords selling properties too.

Adrian Moloney | 19.07.2021

Supporting complex income in a changing world

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to our lives – from the way we socialise to the way we work. Unfortunately, such changes have also meant many unwanted challenges for people looking to purchase a property.

Adrian Moloney | 13.07.2021

The trials and tribulations of complex income

Imagine a customer approaches you looking for help securing a residential loan: Stephanie – a thirtysomething, self-employed contractor working in advertising who, despite the challenges thrown at them by COVID-19, has managed to continue working through the pandemic.

Alan Kimber | 22.06.2021

Three things to consider for your next shared ownership case

With the nation being forced to spend the most part of last year indoors, the dream of becoming a homeowner and having your own space remains a priority for many aspiring first-time buyers.

Adrian Moloney | 22.04.2021

Do shared ownership applications involve more work for brokers?

Is shared ownership more complicated for brokers to take on? Does it involve a lot more paperwork? Is it harder to secure a mortgage? We take a look.

Adrian Moloney | 10.12.2020

Do you know which lender to turn to for your first-time buyers?

Finding the right lender for your specialist shared ownership cases is crucial in the current climate, we take a look at why Kent Reliance for Intermediaries could be the best option for your clients.

Adrian Moloney | 08.12.2020

What are the advantages of shared ownership for your clients?

In the second article of our shared ownership series, we answer some questions exploring the differences between Help to Buy and shared ownership and the pitfalls to be aware of.

Adrian Moloney | 03.12.2020

How does the stamp duty holiday affect shared ownership?

Shared ownership is becoming an increasingly popular option for those looking to buy their first home, but there are many misconceptions and myths surrounding it. We attempt to dispel some of them with a series of six articles exploring different aspects of shared ownership, starting with stamp duty.

Adrian Moloney | 30.11.2020

Six reasons to have us on your limited company list

Read more about why you should put Kent Reliance for Intermediaries top of your list for limited company loans.

Adrian Moloney | 21.10.2020

Top tips for forming successful professional support networks

As professional networks become increasingly important for brokers, obtaining appropriate guidance is now more vital than ever. We examine how this has changed with the evolving landscape.

Adrian Moloney | 22.09.2020

The importance of professional relationships – Q&A

Adrian Moloney, Group Sales Director at OneSavings Bank, sat down for a chat with Greg Cunnington, Director of Lending Relationships and New Homes, Alexander Hall, to discuss how strong professional relationships can benefit your business and the services you provide.

Adrian Moloney | 14.09.2020

The spotlight on stamp duty – where can landlords seize further savings?

We explain how recent changes such as the stamp duty holiday could affect buy to let landlords, and take a look at the impact of Multi Dwelling Relief on portfolios.

Nathan Goodridge | 19.08.2020

Transferring a property into an SPV - what do you need to know?

Your clients may be considering the way they run their rental portfolio and exploring the option of managing it through a limited company for tax efficiency. If your clients are considering this, we could support them.

Adrian Moloney | 03.08.2020

HMO room size and overcrowding regulations

If your buy to let clients are looking to maximise their portfolios, they may consider converting their rental properties into an HMO in order to benefit from higher yields and rental returns.

Adrian Moloney | 29.07.2020

Why we’re a lender that’s good with odd cases

At Kent Reliance for Intermediaries, we live and breathe specialist. We’re set up to work closely with our brokers on their odd residential and buy to let cases, helping them where they need us throughout the process. Read on to see some of the ways we’re able to support you.

Adrian Moloney | 14.07.2020