Bridging Finance in Cambridge: When and How to Use It
Cambridge Office | March 2026 Bridging finance is a short-term, secured loan designed to fill a gap between two property transactions. It is not a substitute for a mortgage — it is a temporary funding solution that provides fast access to capital when speed or timing makes a conventional mortgage impractical. This guide explains what […]
Cambridge Property Market Forecast 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Cambridge Office | March 2026 The Cambridge property market in 2026 looks different from the rapid growth years of 2021–2022. After a period of price adjustment through 2024 and 2025, the picture for 2026 is one of broadly flat pricing in a market where affordability remains stretched and buyer demand is supported by strong local […]
New Build Mortgages in Cambridge: What Buyers Should Know
Cambridge Office | March 2026 Buying a new build home is different from buying an existing property, and the mortgage process reflects that. Lenders apply different criteria to new builds, developers offer incentives that can affect your borrowing, and the timelines involved are often longer and less predictable. This guide explains what to expect if […]
Self-Employed Mortgages in Cambridge: How to Get Approved
Cambridge Office | March 2026 If you are self-employed and looking to buy a home in Cambridge, the mortgage process works differently to a standard employed application. You will not see products labelled “self-employed mortgages” — the products are the same, but the way lenders assess your income is different. This guide explains what lenders […]
How Much Deposit Do You Need to Buy a Home in Cambridge?
Cambridge Office | March 2026 The deposit is usually the biggest upfront cost when buying a home. In Cambridge, where property prices sit well above the national and regional averages, the deposit required can be substantial. This guide explains how deposits work, what you might need at Cambridge price points, and how putting down more […]
Moving to Cambridge: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
Cambridge Office | March 2026 Cambridge is a university city with a global reputation, a growing technology and life sciences sector, and a property market that reflects both. Whether you are relocating for work, moving from London for more space, or looking for somewhere to raise a family, this guide covers the practical information you […]
Buy-to-Let Mortgages in Cambridge: A Landlord’s Guide for 2026
Cambridge Office | March 2026 Cambridge’s rental market is supported by several long-term demand drivers, including the University, the Biomedical Campus, and the local technology and life sciences cluster. ONS data shows average private rents in Cambridge reached £1,797 per month in January 2026, with annual growth of 2.2%. This is higher than the East […]
Best Areas to Buy Property in Cambridge in 2026
Cambridge Office | March 2026 Cambridge is one of the more expensive property markets in the UK outside London. The combination of the University, a large technology and life sciences sector, and constrained housing supply means that prices sit well above the national and regional averages. ONS data shows the average house price in Cambridge […]
Stamp Duty in Cambridge: Rates, Reliefs, and Worked Examples for 2026
Cambridge Office | March 2026 Stamp Duty Land Tax is one of the biggest upfront costs when buying a property, and in Cambridge it can be one of the largest. Since April 2025, the thresholds have changed — meaning most buyers now pay more than they would have a year earlier. At Cambridge price points, […]
Remortgage in Cambridge: Is 2026 the Right Time to Switch?
Cambridge Office | March 2026 Large numbers of fixed-rate mortgage deals are due to end across the UK in 2026. Many of those borrowers locked in during 2020 and 2021, when rates were at historic lows. If your deal is ending this year, or you have already rolled onto your lender’s standard variable rate, the […]