Laura Shurey

18/05/2026

Working on your next investment?

Whether you’re acquiring, refinancing, or need speed to secure a deal, I’m here to help structure the right finance—without the usual delays.

I’ve got time this week to support with:
• Bridging for quick purchases
• Commercial & semi-commercial mortgages
• More complex income structures

If you want a smooth, proactive approach—let’s talk.

05/05/2026

A huge thank you to for inviting us to join them on their Ibiza conference.

What a fantastic team, I thinks it’s safe to say we all enjoyed it and certainly took advantage of the all inclusive bar! Meeting likeminded businesses and creating new relationships…..🙌

Look forward to seeing you all again and doing lots more business together in the future…….🤓

28/04/2026

The bigger the loan, the more expensive the wrong advice becomes.

✔️ Structuring.
✔️ Lender selection.
✔️ Timing.

Because with larger loans, it’s not just about approval—
it’s about precision, access, and getting it right first time.

That’s why clients operating at this level don’t just look for a broker……

They look for someone who understands how to position substantial borrowing properly, navigate the right lenders, and manage the process end-to-end.

finance

18/03/2026

💡 Got equity but no cash to invest?

You don’t need savings…
you need a strategy 👀

👉 Cross Charge + Second Charge Bridging

✔ Up to 75% on the purchase
✔ Use equity from another property
✔ Raise your deposit + costs
✔ Keep your existing mortgage in place

🏡 Example:
£200k purchase

✔ £150k bridge (75%)
✔ £50k + costs from your equity

➡️ No cash needed

🔥 Perfect for:
• First-time investors
• Refurbs
• Auctions
• Quick deals

🚨 Equity is useless… if you don’t use it.

📩 DM “START” and we can show you how

16/03/2026

There’s a big misconception that you can’t get a mortgage on a holiday let or Airbnb unless you already run one.

That’s not actually true.

Many lenders are happy to consider first-time holiday-let investors — especially if you already own buy-to-lets or have strong income.

What they really look at is:

✔ deposit
✔ projected rental income
✔ location
✔ exit strategy

Like most specialist property finance, choosing the right lender is key.

If you’re thinking about buying a holiday let, Airbnb or serviced accommodation property, we’d be happy to help you explore the options.

📩 DM us
or
📞 Book a call with Team Canford

15/02/2026

01/12/2025

Interest-Only Mortgages — The Simple Breakdown

Interest-only can be a powerful option, but it isn’t right for everyone. Here’s a quick, easy guide your audience will understand at a glance.

Who Usually Qualifies?
• Strong affordability based on the interest-only payment
• A clear repayment strategy (sale, investments, pension, bonuses, downsizing)
• 25–50% deposit or equity
• Good credit and steady income
• Exit plan that genuinely makes sense
• Some property-type restrictions
Buy-to-let is usually far more flexible than residential.

Pros
• Lower monthly payments
• Better cashflow for investors
• Flexibility to overpay when you choose
• Works well for bonus/commission-based earners
• Helps when repayment options don’t stack

Cons
• Mortgage balance doesn’t reduce
• Must have a solid, evidenced repayment plan
• Fewer lenders for residential
• Payments can increase sharply if switching to repayment
• Potential risk if property values fall
• More scrutiny from lenders

The Bottom Line
Interest-only can be a brilliant tool when the strategy is right. It’s not about the product — it’s about the plan behind it.

26/11/2025

Bridge-to-Let.
A product most people don’t even realise exists… but one that can completely transform an investor strategy 👀

Here’s the quick breakdown:

🔹 One application → two stages of lending
You start on a short-term bridge and then seamlessly switch to a Buy-to-Let with the same lender — no new underwrite, no starting again, no duplicated legal fees.

🔹 Perfect for:
▪️ Auction purchases
▪️ Refurbs / light works
▪️ Properties that aren’t mortgageable day one
▪️ Speed-needed purchases
▪️ Investors who want certainty on their exit

🔹 Why it’s powerful:
▪️ Guaranteed exit route (subject to valuation)
▪️ Faster completion
▪️ Reduced fees
▪️ No worrying about whether a separate BTL lender will say yes later
▪️ Gives you the confidence to take on deals others walk away from

If you’re looking at a project where you need to get in fast, do the works, and refinance smoothly…
Bridge-to-Let is one of the best tools you can use.

DM me ‘BTL’ and I’ll show you how the numbers stack on your deal 🔥

15/11/2025

12/11/2025

HMO, semi-commercial or serviced accommodation? 🤔
Your property’s use class changes everything when it comes to lending and valuation.
💬 Unsure where yours fits? Drop us a message or book a quick call — we’ll guide you through it.