Bridging lenders have ability to move very quickly and are generally more flexible in terms of condition and type of properties they will lend against. They will also tend to look more towards property as opposed to borrower and they have ability to lend against value instead of purchase price.

Lending against value, as opposed to purchase price can have significant benefits for experienced developers/property experts who are often able to identify a bargain or perhaps create value by buying an option to purchase at a lower price and then securing a planning consent, resulting in an increase in value by time they complete purchase.

For some investors, mutual funds provide an attractive investment choice because they generally offer following features:

Professional Management:

Professional money managers research, select, and monitor performance of securities fund purchases.

Diversification:

Diversification is an investing strategy that can be neatly summed up as "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." Spreading your investments across a wide range of companies and industry sectors can help lower your risk if a company or sector fails. Some investors find it easier to achieve diversification through ownership of mutual funds rather than through ownership of individual stocks or bonds.

Affordability:

Some mutual funds accommodate investors who don't have a lot of money to invest by setting relatively low pound amounts for initial purchases, subsequent monthly purchases, or both.

Liquidity:

Mutual fund investors can readily redeem their shares plus any fees and charges assessed on redemption at any time.