Topic: Investments

Life FS brokers £3.5m double deal for sibling investors

Posted on December 20, 2023 by - Bridging loan, Investments

 

Our Co-Founder and Director, Jamie Kent, is proud to have brokered property finance deals worth £3.5m for a brother and sister investing in two separate properties on the same street in Golders Green, North West London.

The deal was completed in partnership with real estate finance and investment firm, TAB, which specialises in short-term bridging loans for property projects.

Commenting on the deal, Jamie said:

“We are delighted to have helped to arranged this deal. The fact that it was arranged and agreed in such a short space of time is down to the great relationship we have with Duncan [Kreeger, Founder and CEO at TAB] and TAB, and the joint experience we brought to bear.

“At Life FS we are very used to working on larger deals and working with property developers, plus we also have lots of clients in the Hampstead Heath area, factors that helped with this deal.

“We are looking forward to working on many more bespoke deals with TAB in 2024.”

To find out more about the deal, please read this article published on Bridging Loan Directory.

‘Spot the dog’ fund

Posted on December 12, 2023 by - Financial News, Investments

An elderly man reading a newspaper in a café with his dog by his side, checking out the ‘dog’ funds

 

According to the latest data1, the number of ‘dog’ funds have increased by 27% since February this year, that represents 56 equity investment funds versus 44 earlier in the year, but a reduction on the 86 dog funds identified in January 2022. 

The FIRE investment movement

Posted on December 12, 2023 by - Financial News, Investments, Pensions

Group of pensioners sitting around a table drinking tea and coffee outside, early retirement

 

Many of us dream about retiring early so we can devote more time to things we enjoy; but financial realities inevitably mean few of us actually realise those dreams. A growing number of people though are turbo-charging their chances of early retirement success by embracing the FIRE principles of investing. 

It’s good to talk

Posted on December 5, 2023 by - Financial News, Investments

Two ladies in café drinking coffee, it’s good to talk

 

A pandemic closely followed by a cost-of-living crisis has undoubtedly created a challenging financial backdrop for us all and inevitably heightened money-related stress and anxieties. At times like these, it’s more important than ever to open up and talk any concerns through with loved ones or a professional adviser in order to protect both financial and mental wellbeing.

Dividend Allowance cuts: implications for investors

Posted on October 17, 2023 by - Investments

 

With the UK in the midst of a sharp tax-raising drive, understanding the full impact of fiscal changes on investments has arguably never been so critical. One area that has been subject to particularly draconian reductions is Dividend Allowance, with changes in this area likely to have a significant impact on many investors.

Investment myths debunked

Posted on September 12, 2023 by - Investments

 

To many, the world of investing is shrouded in mystery; the realm of financial whizz-kids and the super-rich. In reality, however, this is not the case and, once myth is separated from reality, it should be clear that investing is actually accessible to all.