Case studies
Helping a First-Time Buyer Secure Finance for a Complex New Build BTL

Helping a First-Time Buyer Secure Finance for a Complex New Build BTL

Helping a First-Time Buyer Secure Finance for a Complex New Build BTL After struggling to place this case, a broker recently referred a first-time buyer, first-time landlord looking to purchase a new build buy-to-let. With a low income of £18k and the property being...

Helping an experienced landlord secure a better deal

Helping an experienced landlord secure a better deal

Helping an experienced landlord secure a better dealIf you’re looking for expert property finance advice,            get in touch today.At Brightstar, we’re aways here to support clients looking for smarter financial solutions. We recently assisted an experienced...

Tailored remortgage solution

Tailored remortgage solution

Tailored remortgage solutionFor clients with limited company income and credit challengesOverviewOur client sought to remortgage their property amidst challenges including previous mortgage arrears and defaults, compounded by an income structure involving ownership of...

Development property insurance

Development property insurance

Development property insurance Objective & outcome Solstar was approached by this client seeking buildings insurance for a property they were purchasing to renovate. The goal was to finalise renovations within an 8-month timeframe, before selling. Solstar promptly...

Another seamless completion assisted by Solstar

Another seamless completion assisted by Solstar

Another seamless completion assisted by Solstar Objective & outcome This client was in the final stages of completing their property transaction when a last-minute issue arose regarding insurance coverage; the buildings insurance provided did not include...

Comprehensive private health cover for you and your family

Comprehensive private health cover for you and your family

Comprehensive private health cover for you and your family.Objective & outcome Solstar recently assisted a client who faced a sudden loss of private health care when his wife departed her job who provided this. This left our client, his wife and their two children...

Second charge mortgage saves dream holiday home purchase

Second charge mortgage saves dream holiday home purchase

Second charge mortgage saves dream holiday home.Obstacle Our clients had made a significant commitment to purchasing a holiday home abroad. They had already invested £12,000 to secure the property but encountered a major setback when their mortgage application fell...

Acquisition of commercial premises within 9 weeks

Acquisition of commercial premises within 9 weeks

Acquisition of commercial premises within 9 weeks.Objective This client, a business owner, sought to acquire the property from which their business operated. The property, located in Scotland, comprised a grade 1 listed commercial building, including an additional...

Retirement Interest Only mortgage for debt consolidation

Retirement Interest Only mortgage for debt consolidation

Retirement Interest Only (RIO) mortgage for debt consolidationObjective These clients, aged 71 and 72, were facing difficulties managing their finances in retirement, particularly with mounting debts. They needed a solution to consolidate their debts and ease their...

£300k raised in one month for retired couple looking to invest

£300k raised in one month for retired couple looking to invest

£300k raised in one month for retired couple looking to investObjective The introducing broker needed assistance for their retired clients, aged 68 and 65, to leverage the equity in their mortgage-free home to invest in a company, aiming to generate passive income...