OUR HISTORY
SPF Private Clients, established as Savills Private Finance, commenced trading in London in May 1997. Originally launching as the financial services arm of Savills plc, the Company rapidly grew into one of the market leaders in UK financial services.
Following a management buyout and rebranding exercise in 2011, the Company name changed to SPF Private Clients (SPF). SPF has continued on a journey of growth and diversification and in August 2022 we became part of Howden.
We are a national brokerage employing over 220 people, with offices in ten locations across the UK, Channel Islands, Hong Kong and Singapore.
1997
Savills Private Finance (SPF) launches as the financial services arm of Savills plc, offering mortgage advice to its clients.
1998
SPF starts to diversify its offering by adding Wealth Management and Real Estate – Debt Advisory teams, staffed by experts in their respective fields.
1999
Further expansion continues as new offices open and an Insurance Services team is set up.
2004
Agricultural and International Mortgages departments are established to cover farms and estates and overseas property purchases.
2006
Channel Islands business launches following the acquisition of Guernsey-based business Goldridge de Beauvoir. SPF’s 50,000th transaction completes.
2011
Majority interest in Savills Private Finance is sold to management and the business is rebranded as SPF Private Clients.
2012
Short Term Finance launches to cover all aspects of bridging, development, refurbishment and auction finance.
2016
New Homes team is established to assist those buying a new-build property and first-time buyers purchasing through Government-sponsored schemes.
2018
Private equity investor Cabot Square Capital buys a majority shareholding in the Company. Giving SPF the ability to grow its proposition further.
2020
SPF opens more offices in Cambridge and Oxford.
2022
Private Office team launches to cover the very top end of the market. SPF is acquired by Howden, the global insurance broker.
2023
SPF opens more offices in Edinburgh, Bristol, Hong Kong and Singapore.
STATEMENT OF VALUES
SPF is dedicated to treating customers fairly.
- SPF aims to mortgage and insure any property, anywhere
- We also arrange cover to protect you and your family against any unforeseen circumstances
- While we strive to help all applicants, our advisers are not compelled to assist with every transaction and fully appreciate that they are responsible for their own actions
RELATIONS WITH OUR CUSTOMERS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS
- We exercise the utmost care and professionalism
- We act openly and fairly
- We are transparent in everything we do
- We look for longevity in all our professional relationships
RELATIONS WITH OUR EMPLOYEES
- We communicate openly and effectively with staff
- We provide a career path, looking to promote from within, where possible
- We make SPF a fun and enjoyable place to work
- We treat people as individuals and with respect
AWARD WINNING
We’ve won several industry awards over the years, nominated by our clients, business partners and industry peers. Here are few recent ones.