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Carbon Assists Chadwell Heath Residential Project Securing £15m Development to Investment Loan in a Boost to UK Housebuilding

A refinancing project has been carried out for a residential property development in East London, facilitated by a customised £15 million development-to-investment loan from Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance (REF).

What triggers cause consumers to move?

Moving to a new home or making an investment in real estate is a significant decision, and consumers often wait for specific triggers before taking the plunge. In this blog, we'll explore the top five triggers that consumers are waiting for before they decide to move, whether for personal or investment reasons.

The Perfect Storm for Inflation and how it affects you

Inflation is a term that often lurks in the shadows of our economic discussions, only to burst into the limelight when its effects start pinching our wallets. Over the past few years, several factors have contributed to what some are calling the "perfect storm" for inflation. In this blog, we'll explore these factors and discuss how they can affect you, as an onlooking consumer.

Confidence – what part does this play in activity levels in the property market?

With decades of experience in the property finance sector there are clear patterns that we have seen where confidence has impacted the markets decision making. It is interesting to explore the psychology of confidence on activity and decision making.

What Next For Interest Rates?

As we have seen over recent years, the UK economic landscape has shifted drastically. Inflation is one of the main factors that have influenced such shifts. The Bank of England has a mandated target of 2% inflation rate and whilst during the covid years we saw a low of 0.7% in March 2021, we have also reached record breaking highs of 11.1% in October last year.

First-Time Buyers: Would you move to a more affordable area in the UK?

Recent market studies have revealed the gaps in property valuation based on regions across the UK. In some regions, these valuations fluctuate greatly even when separated by short distances! In our latest article, we look at why this is the case, especially considering those who are first-time buyers.

Guy’s Run For Mum – Well Done Guy & Stuart!

A huge congratulations to Stuart for accompanying Guy today on his quest to run the entire length of the South West Coast Path. Great work, guys. We're still cheering on Guy as he continues covering 1,015km (631 miles) and scaling over 35,000m of elevation for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

BANK OF ENGLAND BASE RATE RISES TO 5.25%

The Bank of England has raised the base rate to 5.25%, a 15 year high. But what does this mean and why is this the 14th base rate rise in a row?

Carbon Assists Maia Real Estate Group Seals £7.3m Loan from Secure Trust Bank to Fund Expansion

With the assistance of Carbon, Maia Real Estate Group has secured a £7.3m investment property loan from Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance to invest in seven apartment developments across Cheltenham and London.

Carbon assists YBS Commercial’s Midlands team complete largest deal to date

The Midlands hub of YBS Commercial Mortgages has completed its highest value deal-to-date, with a loan worth more than £10m, assisted by the team at Carbon Funding Consultants.

How Would Extended Permitted Development Rights Affect You?

Expert view: Financing your growing property portfolio

Stuart Bradney, Principal at Carbon FC and Arbuthnot Latham banker, Gary Moore have worked together for many years. Their relationship-led approach helps them treat each client individually, creating a solution that works for all parties.

How the mortgage market has been impacted by Covid-19

It’s been almost a year since the world went into freefall and we were panic buying toilet paper and wondering if this was the End of Days. Businesses and individuals slowly star…

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2019 Half-Yearly Market Report. What are homeowners waiting for?

WE HAVE MOVED!

#TOO500 – A 500 mile cycle in five days for the charity Thinking Of Oscar

He did it! Stu finishes #TOO500

Carbon kicks off the festive season

Carbon’s Christmas Kick-off Party 2018

Interest rates and how they effect you.

August 2017 Property Market / Rate Update

Twenty20 at The Oval

Stuart’s fund raising event for Duchenne