Black Book Finance

25/04/2026

Article by our CEO, Michael Clapper about the value brokers add...

A common misperception is that a broker’s job is simply to find a mortgage. Sometimes it is, of course.

17/03/2026

A tongue-in-cheek look at what the mortgage process might feel like if Labour was a lender....welcome to Labour Homeloans.

Picture the scene… You turn up for your appointment with a shiny new high-street lender, called Labour Homeloans. The branding is calm, serious, and faintly disappointed in Britain.

13/02/2026

Another article by our CEO, Michael Clapper on Linkedin- this time exploring an investor strategy often used for for Multi-Unit Blocks (not investment advice, education only)

Every so often, a property strategy pops up that feels almost “too clever”. We have seen it work multiple times, but sometimes not.

20/01/2026

It's been a bit of a week in politics, to say the least! It seems wise to start exploring what a Reform government might mean for the UK property market...Linkedin article by our CEO, Michael Clapper

Unless you’ve been hiding in a cupboard (with no Wi-Fi), you won’t have missed the explosive political drama(s) unfolding over the past week. Whether you are a supporter of Reform UK or not, there can be no denying it has fast become the most disruptive force in British politics for generations.

12/12/2025

'UNWRAPPED - The 2025 Mortgage & Property Market'... reasons to be optimistic headed into 2026...

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7404905809052332033

04/12/2025

Article here by our CEO, Michael Clapper - so many costs, delays or failed transactions can be avoided with the right approach to financing…

5 mistakes people make when applying for property finance

19/11/2025

Latest article here by our CEO, Michael Clapper - analysing the multitude of property-related kites flown by the Chancellor in the run up to her Budget...

We have all been subject to an obscene amount of ‘kite-flying’ from Rachel Reeves over what seems like a never-ending run-up to her Budget on 26th November. Without any of her own intuition to rely upon – it seems - she has instead been testing the market with all sorts of possibilities to ass...

13/11/2025

An article by our CEO, Michael Clapper, regarding the Renters Rights Act that has now become law in England. A useful read for all landlords....

The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law in England. It received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025.

08/07/2025

So what exactly do we do?

We assist clients to secure all types and sizes of property-related finance. Could be for residential, buy to let, semi-commercial, commercial or development projects - for purchase/build/refurbs or refinancing. If you, or someone you know, has any kind of property finance requirement, feel free to get in touch.

Email: [email protected]
Call: 0800 651 6511

13/05/2025

Another lovely Feefo client service review! Well done to David & Sarah !