Bridging&Commercial

☀ Your summer gift from us is finally here! ☀ The latest B&C Magazine takes an in-depth look at the state of the UK planning system, as well as the world of refurbishments, uncovering the latest trends in these areas. Read the full issue here: issuu.com/bandcmagazine/docs…

Shawbrook has expanded its commercial trading proposition with the launch of its new large loan products, increasing its maximum loan size to £2.5m. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

Avamore Capital has made two internal promotions within its asset management and technology teams. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

SHC Capital has arranged a revolving credit facility that will enable developer Euroterra Capital to add to its portfolio of prime central London properties. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

New brokerage Carter Smith Property Finance has launched after receiving FCA approval as an appointed representative of VIBE Finance. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

In early October Ultimate Finance recorded £190m in new business across 1,400 loans so far this year, already surpassing its total in 2024. Meanwhile, its loan book hit £370m — an all-time high. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…£400m-milestone-and-bridging-growth/

Project & Co has appointed Ky Benjamin as a non-executive director. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

Hilco Real Estate Finance (HREF) Ireland, a Hilco Global company, has closed a €1.54m loan secured against three residential properties in Dublin. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…€154m-loan-for-dublin-resi-portfolio/

Catalyst Property Finance has strengthened its support for intermediaries with four appointments to its external new business team. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Hannah Burwood as BDM across its specialist mortgages and bridging divisions. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

Avamore Capital has completed a £5m complex refinance and remediation facility for an experienced property investor and developer. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…£5m-refinance-to-fund-wall-remediation-on-student-scheme/

As Mal Benning edges towards the 500-game milestone in his professional career, he is already shaping his next chapter off the pitch. His bridging lending firm, MJBENN Ltd, is at the heart of those post-football ambitions. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

Stance Asset Finance, a new United Trust Bank brand, will launch in February 2026, partnering with asset finance brokers to help them support underserved SME customers across England, Wales and Scotland. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

In September, Octane surpassed £2bn in lending since its launch in 2017. B&C spoke to CEO Jonathan Samuels about the strategy and proposition that helped the firm achieve this, how the market has professionalised, and future targets. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…£2bn-of-lending/

One-fifth of the UK public find the new ‘mansion tax’ announced in yesterday’s Budget unfair, according to research from Together. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

Nearly nine in 10 Brits fear the Chancellor’s decision to increase tax on landlords will lead to higher rents, according to research by Together. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has completed a £400,000 refinance for a landlady in Egham, Surrey, helping them meet a tight deadline and avoid penalties on an existing bridging facility. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…£400000-hmo-refinance-to-meet-bridging-repayment-deadline/

"A growing number of home buyers are looking for financial products that reflect their faith, values, and financial goals. Islamic finance sits at the centre of this shift, which has paved the way for ‘halal’ finance products." bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

Catalyst Property Finance has strengthened its new business team with strategic new appointments and a key promotion, aimed at enhancing intermediary and borrower support. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

GB Bank has announced the promotion of three team members as part of the bank’s growth and commitment to intermediary relationships. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…

Nearly a third (28%) of homeowners who have used bridging finance said this was specifically to avoid a lengthy and stressful property chain. bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/…