FIBA is committed to raising standards in the specialist lending sector and also the development of its Members. To support this, we are pleased to bring you an educational webinar from Affirmative Finance. Affirmative Finance – Introducing a unique range of products Monday 24th August at 2:00 – 3:00 pm This webinar is not only […]
If you’re unfamiliar with SEO, it may seem very daunting, and it’s easy to understand why. The results might seem abstract to you, or you may not be aware of how powerful it can actually be. The reality, however, is that SEO is more relevant now than it’s ever been. The whole world is online, […]
Plans to provide dozens of affordable homes on a derelict site in Lewisham as part of a £25m housing scheme have been unveiled today by developer Southern Grove. The 39 apartments in New Cross will all be available at either London Affordable Rent or for purchase through Shared Ownership. Affordability problems are particularly acute in […]
Two Northampton charities are preparing to expand the vital services they provide to local people with support from Lloyds Bank. The Siri Guru Singh Sabha Northampton and the Sikh Community Centre and Youth Club (SCCYC) say the relocation of the Gurdwara and community centre to a much larger site in the St James area of […]
As we are now entering the next phase of post-pandemic retail with more and more high street stores reopening, it’s still clear that the boom in online shopping is here to stay. Dark stores as a retail concept are traditional outlets converted to warehouses. They facilitate services such as delivery and click and collect. Dark […]
ThinCats, the leading alternative lender to mid-sized businesses, has provided a CBILS loan to fund the acquisition of a new care home by Devonshire Care Ltd, an operator of over 20 years’ standing, currently with a group of four care homes across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. As part of an ongoing growth plan, Devonshire Care is […]
Over the years, many countries around the world have seen an enormous increase in individuals working remotely. In the US, 4.7 million individuals are working online, and the number keeps on rising. In this article, we’ll discuss why more people are choosing this path. Sound interesting? Then keep on reading. Flexible hours One of the […]
The UK property market recovery continues, stepping up a gear in response to considerable pent-up demand and delayed sales, according to Home.co.uk‘s Asking Price Index for August. Estate agents had a phenomenally busy month in July, taking on vast amounts of new instructions at the same time as properties were being snapped up. Moreover, new […]
Today the British Business Bank has announced that it has approved Simply for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). This new CBILS lender will be able to provide finance to smaller businesses with turnover of up to £45m that are suffering disruption to their cashflow due to lost or deferred revenues during […]
New research from Aldermore bank has revealed that, after three months of the lockdown period, seven in ten (69%) homeowners want to make changes to improve their homes, and a further one in twelve (7%) are thinking of selling and moving to a better property. However, after the lockdown experience, nearly two in five (37%) […]
