Buying in Europe and securing an overseas mortgage
The availability of finance when buying in Europe varies considerably from country to country. Brexit particularly affected British buyers when a number of banks stopped lending to anyone resident in the UK and not all European lenders consider residents outside the European Union (EU). Of the banks that target a more international market many prefer […]
Quantum Development Finance & SPF Private Clients complete £9m acquisition & development facility in the Cotswolds
We are delighted to have advised on our first loan facility with Quantum Development Finance on behalf of our long-standing client Acorn Property Group. Acorn has acquired a freehold site located in the beautiful Gloucestershire market town of Fairford in the Cotswold hills. The scheme funded by QDF comprises a mixture of new build dwellings […]
Case study of the week: A £7.5m mortgage
Our Farms & Estates team have had a great start to the year, working on a number of interesting deals for a variety of clients. This deal was recently completed by Michael Lord, Head of Farms & Estates at SPF. Mike says: “Financing a farm or country estate can be more complex than a standard […]
Case study of the week: A £4.5m urgent capital raise
*CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK* This week we showcase a deal recently completed by Russell Hall, Director in our Manchester office. This deal, again highlights the scope of what we can achieve for all types of property finance scenarios in the UK. Russell’s client urgently neaded to raise capital in order to go ahead with an […]
Case study of the week: A £467k regulated re-bridge
Off the back of being crowned Bridging Broker of the Year at the MI Awards, we bring you a bridging related case study, Natalie Glover’s clients are experienced property developers who have completed many large-scale projects in the past. This property happened to be their main residence that they had recently renovated using bridging finance […]
SPF Opens new offices in Hong Kong and Singapore
SPF Private Clients (SPF) has opened new offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. Scott Mitchell, who has been based in Singapore for more than 20 years, with a career spanning more than 25 years assisting non-residents and expats purchasing or refinancing UK property, is heading up the Singapore office. In Hong Kong, Becca Pickard has […]
How SPF helped a client save £21,576 on their Life Insurance
Our team of protection advisers help clients navigate through the maze of protection options and are best placed to find the most appropriate cover to limit the impact should something go wrong. Henry Wood, associate protection adviser at SPF, recently assisted a client with an extensive medical history who had taken out a mortgage through […]
SPF Private Clients returns to Bristol
We are back in Bristol! Please meet the team. Richard Smith, Megan Morgan MARLA Cert CII (MP), Jessica Campbell and Ollie James look forward to building on existing business relationships, making new ones and helping people with their mortgage requirements in and around the Bristol area. 1 Linear Park, Temple Quay, Bristol BS2 0PS Tel: […]
Case study of the week: A £4.5m residential mortgage
At SPF we are renowned for our ability in arranging large mortgages. This recently completed case is a perfect example of the kind of mortgages we arrange and how we work with lenders to create bespoke products for our clients. Our client was initially proceeding with another brokerage. Towards the end of the remortgage […]
Case study of the week: A £26.3m commercial investment loan
A fantastic completion to end the week on. Daniel O’Neil, Director in our Real Estate – Debt Advisory team, completes on a £26.3m commercial investment loan with Lloyds Corporate. Dan comments: “I am delighted to have completed this loan with Lloyds on behalf of The Shah Family. In a sector where funding has become […]