Search results for category 'Mortgages' Marine Accounts October 26 Newsletter Introducing Cormorant Ocean Racing Read now 4 minute read UK Property Market 2026: Why Now Could Be a Great Time for Yacht Crew to Buy After several years of rising house prices, the UK housing market has seen a major shift. Despite the rising cost of borrowing, we explore why now could be the ideal time for yacht crew to buy a UK home. Calum Smith Calum Smith 05 Nov 2026 4 minute read Building a Smarter Digital Ecosystem for Client Convenience Life in the maritime industry is fast-paced, and managing your finances while constantly on the move or at sea can feel overwhelming. IN response, we've invested heavily in a digital ecosystem designed specifically around your unique lifestyle. Read on to find out more. Patrick Maflin Patrick Maflin 19 Aug 2026 6 minute read Can Seafarers Get a Mortgage? Seafarers can get a mortgage, but complex income, time abroad, and non-standard contracts can make approval harder. With the right lender, proof of income, and specialist advice, many successfully secure UK home loans. Patrick Maflin Patrick Maflin 01 Jul 2026 4 minute read Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in Property: Strategic Structures for Smarter Real Estate Investing When it comes to property investment and development, the structure through which assets are held can significantly influence financial performance, tax efficiency, and legal exposure. One increasingly popular structure in the real estate world is the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV); a standalone company set up solely to own or manage a specific property or project. Often formed as a limited company, an SPV is legally distinct from its shareholders and has no purpose beyond the asset it was created to hold. This simplicity and focus are what make SPVs particularly useful in property transactions, where clarity of ownership and liability containment are critical. Patrick Maflin Patrick Maflin 14 Jul 2025 3 minute read Unlocking Property Investment Potential: Harnessing Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for Rental Properties in the UK In the ever-evolving landscape of property investment, choosing the right structure for your purchases is crucial. Utilising a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) company has gained significant traction among investors seeking to optimise their portfolios. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the fundamentals of SPVs, recent tax amendments introduced in the Spring UK budget, their advantages and disadvantages, and the intricacies of setting up and managing an SPV. Patrick Maflin Patrick Maflin 23 Apr 2024 3 minute read Our Guide to Holiday Let Mortgages Thinking of jumping on the staycation bandwagon by investing in a holiday let? You should read our guide first! Patrick Maflin Patrick Maflin 14 Sep 2021 3 minute read The Time is Now - Furnished Holiday Lets Investing in property with the intention of letting is no new phenomenon, but with changes in long-term buy-to-let rental tax relief, investing in Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) looks like a great alternative. Read on to discover why. Patrick Maflin Patrick Maflin 18 Aug 2021 1 minute read Tax Changes to Buy to Let Investments Explained Despite the recent changes to stamp duty and mortgage tax relief by George Osbourne, making some investors question the reliability of Buy to Let Investments as an asset, they will always remain a staple when it comes to investments in the UK. Patrick Maflin Patrick Maflin 26 Oct 2017 1 minute read Bank of England rate hike; how can you capitalise on the lower rates? The Bank of England has hinted the first rate hike in almost a decade is now likely, and soon. So how will this affect those with mortgages and how can you best place yourself? Patrick Maflin Patrick Maflin 20 Sep 2017 « Previous Next »