The Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) is a very powerful proposition when used on first-charge secured property project lending with the rigour that CrowdProperty applies to all lending opportunities.

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The headline is, of course, from Rudyard Kipling – though not the second part, for which we claim full responsibility.

Kipling’s advice is sound: we’re seeing a huge amount of destruction of value in markets. For the many who have their pen...

At CrowdProperty, lenders are able to hold investments in one or more of our accounts: Standard, ISA or Pension – ensuring we’re giving lenders as many tax-advantaged lending options as possible.

Innovative Finance ISAs were launche...

CrowdProperty exists to provide a solution to two fundamental problems; SME property professionals struggling to access the finance they need, and investors receiving inferior rates of interest due to high overh...

The last blog looked at how funders’ faffing costs you a great deal of money, and how we can help. Below, we take an overview of some interesting market trends and how we are...

We previously looked into our journey to date and how we’ve developed the lender proposition. Below, we explain how – pretty much literally – time is money, while the next bl...

The previous blog looked at how the regulator is increasing investor protection, and what we’re doing to implement this. Below summarises our journey to date and how we’ve de...

The previous blog reviewed what we've learned since we started and how this has translated into a better proposition for borrowers. Below, we look at how the regulator is inc...

We previously explained the importance of small developers for the UK housing market, and how we support them. Here we look into how what we’ve learned since we started has t...

The last blog summarised CrowdProperty’s distinctive lending proposition. Below, we explain the importance of small developers for the UK housing market, and how we support t...

Previously, we took a look at what others say about CrowdProperty. This article looks at what that (positive) market perspective means for you, and next we’ll be explaining t...

The last blog explained how we’re positive on new developers with a good proposition. Below, we show what others say about CrowdProperty, and next we look at what that (posit...

The last article explained CrowdProperty’s stretch finance proposition. Here, we look at our attitude to less experienced developers and next what third party experts say abo...

The previous article lifted the lid on our non-existent lender fees. This piece explains what stretch senior finance is, and how we operate it, and the next one will answer ...

In the last article, we looked at the importance of strong and well proven origination of lending opportunities. Here, we take you through our lender fees (spoiler alert – th...

The last article delved into the resurgent popularity of modular builds. Below, we analyse the importance of strong origination of loan opportunities. Next, we’ll take you th...

In the last article, we reviewed CrowdProperty’s drawdown process. This blog focuses on the financing of modular housing, and next time, we’ll have a look at what others are...

Previously, we explained how lenders can invest in CrowdProperty through their personal pension. This blog looks at how we deliver much needed speedy drawdowns to our borrow...

The previous blog reviewed why it’s important to have independently verified data, and how we approach that. Below, we explain how you can invest in CrowdProperty through yo...

We previously presented the experience of four satisfied borrowers. This article looks at why it’s so important to have independently verified performance data, and next we ...

Last time we talked about why we think those funding property development need to be as up to speed with current trends as those actually doing the development. Here, four ...

In the previous blog, we gave an insight into how the P2P trade body safeguards the interests of platform customers. Here, we explain why we believe staying on top of the l...

We last looked at why you may wish to consider the Innovative Finance ISA for your CrowdProperty lending. Here we take an overview of how the P2P trade body safeguards the ...

The previous article explained why liquidity for platforms is just as important as liquid is for fish. Below we examine the advantages of the Innovative Finance ISA, and ne...

Previously, we reviewed the diverse sources of our loan capital. Below, why liquidity is so important for filling your loan. In the next article, we will look at what the P...

The last article took a detailed look at how we stress test our loan book. The diverse sources of our loan capital are reviewed below, and next we'll explain why liquidity ...

We recently looked at our virtuous circle in property lending. Below we get forensic on how we stress test our loan book, and the next post overviews the sources of our loan...

Previously, we lifted the lid on some of the hidden charges that less transparent lenders apply. Below, we explain how building an efficient process secures liquidity for b...

The last post explained how we charge borrowers and how we put transparency at the core to a long-term relationship. Following on from this, we uncover some of the hidden c...

Previously, we looked at why sector expertise is so vital in property lending. Below we look at how we charge borrowers and how we put transparency at the core to a long-te...

Following the last article on first-charge security for lenders, this looks at why property expertise is so vital in property lending. Next, we explain our borrower charges...

The last article explained the application process for borrowers. Below, we analyse the importance of first-charge security for le...

At CrowdProperty, we deeply understand the frustrations that SME developers go through when trying to raise finance, as our founders have had the same experience themselves.

What is CrowdProperty?

CrowdProperty provides stret...

Previously, we explained how we provide end-to-end support for our borrowers. This article takes a detailed dive into the application process for borrower, and in the next pi...

In the last blog post, we took you through the different ways you can lend on the platform. Below, we explain how we provide end-to-end support for our borrowers, and next we...

The previous article looked how we ensure we offer our lenders the best possible rate. Here, we explain the different ways you can lend on the platform, and next we’ll take a...

Article 8 explained which developments we lend to, in terms of property types and deal structures. Below, we explain how we ensure we offer our lenders the best possible rate,...

Article 7 covered our painstaking due-diligence process.  Below, we explain what sort of developments we lend to, in terms of property types and deal structures. In article 9,...

Article 6 explained some of the most significant measures applied in property develop, while this article lays out our due diligence process.  Article 8 will cover what sort o...

In article 5, we explained the importance of transparency. This delves into what you can learn from decent disclosure – the important metrics – and next we explain our due-dil...

In article 4, we lifted the lid on our borrower proposition. This article looks at why it’s important that you know the fundamental figures of the lending platforms, and the n...

In article 3, we explained the benefits of CrowdProperty for lenders. Below we explain why CrowdProperty is a game changer for property professionals, allowing you to grow y...

In article 2, we explained why CrowdProperty exists. Here we take a look at what it offers lenders, and in article 4, next, we lift the lid on our borrower proposition.

Following on from article 1 which explained why peer-to-peer lending even exists, in this second article in our extensive series of articles written to help you navigate the k...

In the first article in our extensive series of articles written to help you navigate the key considerations in P2P, Property and CrowdProperty, we explain why peer-to-peer le...

SECURITY is the most important factor that should be considered when lending against anything, whatever the asset class. Property is a strong, reliable and in-demand asset class which, unlike future cashflows of a business or an individual, will a...

ONE OF the things that defines CrowdProperty is its insistence on always holding first charge security on every one of its property projects. And for chief executive Mike Bristow, it is the only way to significantly reduce risk and deliver the bes...

We are proud to announce that CrowdProperty has hit two more major milestones after fully funding the 92nd project on the CrowdProperty platform today. CrowdProperty has now funded the development of 600 Great British homes, worth over £100,000,00...

We are delighted to announce that CrowdProperty has secured the backing of a major financial institution to lend up to £100 million of loan capital to our expertly curated property projects. This capital will be utilised over the coming 12-24 mont...

Our business has evolved, and so have our rates. But only ever for the better.

At CrowdProperty, we offer an outstanding service, allowing quality property professionals to raise finance and provide attractive returns for lenders, this is b...

Our CEO, Michael Bristow, was interviewed by Michael Stenhouse on his excellent Inside Property Investing podcast discussing CrowdProperty and Proptech.

You can listen to the podcast at: www.insidepropertyinvesting.com/podcast-crowdfunding-...

The benefit of receiving a higher rate on the accumulation of your tax-free ISA pot is staggering.

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To make the most of your savings, you need to invest your money in projects which are working just as hard as you are.

If yo...

The end of the tax year is approaching fast. Each tax year, you have an annual ISA allowance of £20,000. This includes the Innovative Finance ISA, introduced in 2016...

Following our borrower manager’s, Tom Edmunds, initiative to run the 18-mile round trip to work every day for a month, we have decided to declare March ‘Mad March’. As part of ‘Mad March’ as a team we have made a commitment to go out of our way to...

We’re pleased to announce that CrowdProperty today moved through three major landmarks after fully funding the 70th project on the CrowdProperty platform. CrowdProperty has now funded the...

CrowdProperty has been shortlisted in two categories at the forthcoming Property Awards 2019, in the Financier/Lender of the Year and Proptech Innovator of the Year categories.

The shortlisting for the awards – which are organised by presti...

2018 was a big year for CrowdProperty... together let's build an even bigger 2019 for you.

We have proudly funded 486 Great British homes worth £75,000,000 by lending over £27,000,000 to property professionals. Having tripled lending in 20...

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is the fund of “last resort” if a financial firm goes bust.  It is funded by the financial services industry and will p...

CrowdProperty has now funded the development of 486 Great British homes although we are just beginning our journey to unlock a material level of much needed housing supply throughout the country. There are other ways we can help people who need ho...

Peer-to-peer lending platforms use a range of approaches to protect their investors’ loans, including different levels of security, expertise and due diligence. CrowdProperty has developed an industry-leading, three-tier security system, The Crowd...

Peer-to-peer lending started in the USA in 2005 and today has grown into a multi-billion pound industry across the world.  In the UK, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending businesses emerged about 10 years ago, bringing borrowers and lenders together directl...

CrowdProperty, the specialist property peer-to-peer lender, has now paid out over £1,000,000 in interest to lenders in a total of £12,000,000 paid back, continuing its 100% capital and interest payback track record.

CrowdProperty has proudl...

In light of recent developments in the peer-to-peer lending market, we felt it important to highlight some key differences in CrowdProperty's (www.crowdproperty.com) approach to property development finance that...

CrowdProperty has now repaid over £10,000,000 to lenders, continuing its 100% capital and interest payback track record.

The £10,088,967 paid back includes £9,221,876 capital and £867,091 ...

CrowdProperty is proud to announce the funding of its 50th project, having today completed the £867,000 raise on a 24-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Somerset, 20 minutes drive from the Hinkley Point Power S...