The role of bridging finance in property development and investment 

Bridging finance is a short-term loan (typically 12 months or less) that provides an immediate cash boost. Bridging finance plays a crucial role in property development and investment by providing short-term capital to bridge funding gaps or facilitate property transactions. This form of financing is favourable when traditional forms of financing, such as bank loans,...

Bank versus a commercial finance broker

If your business needs finance, the default scenario is to go to your bank. However, the days of having a dedicated bank manager who knows your business inside out and can get you the loan you need are, unfortunately, behind us in most cases. So, what’s the alternative? Instead of seeking a bank loan, you...

What is the difference between open and closed bridging?

Bridging finance is a short-term loan used to bridge a financial gap between the purchase of a new property and the sale of an existing property. There are two main types of bridging finance; open and closed.  Open Bridging Finance has no set date for the loan to be repaid. This type of bridging finance is...

Why are valuations essential for property loans?

Valuations are essential for property loans for several reasons:  Determine the Loan Amount: Valuations help to determine the current market value of the property, which is then used to calculate the maximum loan amount that can be offered. Lenders need to know the value of the property to ensure that the loan amount is appropriate...

Client returns for £1m loan

We love it when a client returns to ASC. It is conclusive evidence that we did a good job first time round! So we were delighted when a client, for whom we had previously arranged property finance for, came back to ASC as they were looking at purchasing further properties and wanted to raise capital...

What do I need to start a new Property Development Project?

To become a property developer, you need to do extensive research and factor in many different things. Our six steps to success are below: Creating a business plan: set out in detail what you would like to do with your business (Target market, Property types, Timescales, Costs) Buy-to-let vs buy-to-sell: Buy-to-let may take continued maintenance...

Can I get finance for my property development project during an economic downturn?

We often speak to our clients who are looking to raise finance for a property development, which can be complicated at the best of times. Every project is different and has differing requirements and solutions. We are increasingly being asked if finance is still available, at the moment, whilst the economy is in recovery mode....

Asset finance – what are your options?

Many businesses use asset finance to increase business growth, spread costs further, and allow fixed payments for simpler budgeting, to name a few. But do you know what Asset Finance really is? There are three main types of Asset Finance – Hire Purchase, Leasing and Asset Refinance. Hire Purchase allows your business to purchase the...

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