BFS Shortlisted for Legal and Financial Company of the Year
Bridging Finance Solutions is a finalist in the “Legal and Financial Company of the Year” category in the Wirral Life Awards 2018. Launched by Wirral Life magazine with the aim of celebrating inspirational people and businesses in the local area, the winners will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony at Hillbark Hotel, Wirral, this […]
Fraud Prevention in Bridging Finance Companies
Fraud is a pressing and ever-growing concern in the bridging finance sector. As fraudsters develop more sophisticated means to commit crimes, fraud awareness becomes increasingly crucial for businesses. Technology is moving at a fast pace with increased online activity throughout the industry, so bridging loan companies must employ a more robust and savvy approach to […]
Is Bridging Finance The Answer in the Buy-to-Let Market?
With increased taxes on buy to let properties, reducing the potential for good returns and long-term investment, the market has undoubtedly taken a hit. However, there are still opportunities to consider, including ways to utilise bridging finance to support the purchase of a property and realise a healthy return. The best deals on investment properties […]
Planning for a Successful Fast Bridging Loan
John Hardman, Head of Sales at Bridging Finance Solutions, offers his thoughts and insights on the 10 key factors to consider and action for a successful bridging loan. Strong proposal Whether it is a development or auction purchase, applicants who have studied in depth not just the purchase but the entire 12-month plan in detail are […]
Development Finance to Transform Pub into Self-Contained Apartments
A small private developer has identified the development potential of a former pub, The Post Office Hotel, located in the centre of Kirkham (between Preston and Blackpool) with potential for conversion into three self-contained apartments with the addition of three new build townhouses on the same site. The Managing Director of the company, an experienced […]
Development Finance to Convert Commercial Building to HMO
Client: Private developer Project: Winckley Square Preston As one of only a handful of bridging loan companies in the UK to offer development finance for projects under £2million, a private developer turned to BFS for support with their commercial redevelopment project. 6 Winkley Square in Preston, the former home of DWF Solicitors, was considered a […]
Short Term Funding to Create Dream Home for Private Developers
Project: Conversion of former public house into an executive home Client: Private developers The conversion of the Red Lion Pub, a Grade II Listed building in Northleach, Cotswolds, had approached the end of a bridging loan facility. During the term, these private developers had experienced delays with English Heritage in obtaining permission to move a […]
Fintech Part 4 – A Property Technology Evolution or Revolution?
Proptech is a broad term used to refer to a new generation of business and business models based on new and emerging technologies that are disrupting the traditional property markets and business models. Proptech and Fintech are closely related with the overlap of these two areas being how value is exchanged and transferred. In addition to […]
BFS take the stand at the NACFB Commercial Finance Expo 2018
Bridging Finance Solutions has once again taken part in the NACFB Commercial Finance Expo, a one-day event held at the NEC in Birmingham and a key date in the financial sector calendar. The Commercial Finance Expo is an opportunity for lenders, funders and large commercial brokers to promote themselves to the commercial finance broking community […]
What is the Role of Social Media in the Bridging Sector?
Social media has become a critical element in the bridging sector, as it has across almost every sector worldwide, financial or otherwise. There is an ever greater need to deliver slick messages in the fastest possible time to the widest available audience and social media has a proven track record of being able to touch […]
