Refinancing a buy-to-let property or portfolio after acquiring it via a company share purchase agreement is a common next step for property investors. This process involves refinancing the company’s property assets, held within a limited company, once the ownership of the company has changed hands. What Is a
When purchasing a property company, rather than buying the property directly, many investors turn to bridging finance. Bridging loans can provide the short-term capital needed to buy the shares of a limited company that owns one or more properties. But these types of deals are more complex than standard property
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