An update on what UK homeowners are considering

Knowledge Bank has some new research which shows that homeowners are making use of second charge mortgages in order to raise money to invest in buy-to-let properties, home improvements and to help consolidate debt. Propertywire.com brings you the full story in the link below.

https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/homeowners-look-to-second-charge-mortgages-to-raise-money-for-buy-to-let-properties/

New research from criteria search specialist Knowledge Bank shows that homeowners are utilising second charge mortgages to raise money to invest in buy-to-let properties, home improvements, and to consolidate debt. These three contrasting usages highlight the state of the economic situation in the country.

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