Mortgage Rates Drop Below 5%
A Welcome Milestone: For the First Time Since the Truss Budget, Average Mortgage Rates Drop Below 5% Published: August 13, 2025 In a piece of news that will bring a sigh of relief to homebuyers and homeowners across the UK, average two-year fixed mortgage rates have finally dipped below the 5% mark. This is a […]
Nearly Three Decades of Helping Pub Tenants Secure Their Future
Acorn.finance – Successfully Funding Freehold Purchases since 1997 Since 1997, Acorn.finance has been the specialist funding partner helping sitting tenants purchase the freeholds of their pubs from pub companies and investors. What started as a mission to help experienced publicans break free from restrictive tied arrangements has evolved into the UK’s most trusted financing source […]
Bank of England Cuts Rates to 4%
What Interest Rate Cuts Mean for Borrowers, Investors, and Businesses Add Your Heading Text Here The Bank of England delivered another quarter-point rate cut yesterday, reducing the base rate by 25 basis points from 4.25% to 4% in what marks the fifth reduction since August 2024. This move, widely anticipated by markets, represents the continuation […]
The Complete Guide to Stamp Duty & Land Taxes Across the British Isles: Save Thousands with Expert Strategies
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, property investor, or commercial purchaser, understanding stamp duty and land transaction taxes across the UK and Ireland can save you thousands of pounds (or Euros). This comprehensive guide breaks down the complex landscape of property taxes, revealing legal strategies to minimise your tax burden. Understanding the Different Property Tax Systems […]
Unlock Your Portfolio’s Full Potential: Introducing the Property Investor Business Plan Generator
Are you an experienced property investor with a portfolio that’s steadily growing? Perhaps you’ve hit that crucial benchmark of four or more mortgaged buy-to-let properties, or you’re well on your way. You’ve mastered the art of the individual deal, but now, a new challenge emerges: how do you strategically scale and optimize a multi-property portfolio for long-term success? The truth is, what got you to this point won’t necessarily take you to the next level. As your holdings expand, the need for a sophisticated, adaptable strategy moves from a ‘nice-to-have’ to an absolute necessity. Without a clear property investor business plan to guide your expansion, even the most promising portfolio can lose its direction and fail to reach its full potential.
Unlocking Opportunity: What the Latest Spending Review Means for SME Property Developers
Last week, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, unveiled the government’s much-anticipated Spending Review, a pivotal moment for the UK economy that outlined funding priorities for the years ahead. While the headlines focused on major departmental allocations, a closer look reveals significant implications for the UK property sector, and crucially, for the often-overlooked small and medium-sized (SME) […]
Unlock Your Buy-to-Let Potential
Getting the Best Buy-to-Let Mortgage: Your Comprehensive Guide Unlock the Door to Smarter Property Investment Welcome to Acorn.finance’s essential guide for navigating the dynamic buy-to-let mortgage landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting your journey, securing the right financing is crucial to get the best returns for your investments. With current market rates […]
Your Credit Score
Credit scores and credit reports are something often confused, this helpful post will tell you the difference and help you to obtain your FREE report – perfect preparation for your finance application.
First Time Buyer Mortgage & 100% Mortgages: Your Path to Homeownership
100% mortgages are back! Not since 2010 have there been so many amazing options for first time buyers with no deposit or a low deposit! But how do you apply? Find out here!
Property finance jargon buster
There’s s much jargon in the finance world, our property finance jargon buster (or glossary if you prefer) is here to explain everything! need to know the difference between LTV & LTC or LTDV? It’s all here!
