Half Year Lending Up By A Staggering 85% at BFS
BFS has announced an overall increase in lending of 85% in the 6 months to June 2021, compared to the same period in June 2020. The team has realised its best-ever month in June 2021 that saw an increase of 51% on BFS’s previous highest lending month in the firm’s 15-year history. Lee Gilmore, Head […]
A Regal Regrouping
Bridging Finance Solutions has held its annual conference at a stunning castle in North Wales where the 20-plus strong team took over the stately pile for a three-day team-building exercise. Following a year of working remotely due to Covid, the entire BFS team set up home in Prestatyn Castle. With remote working in place for much of the past 16 months, and with typical operations now resumed, BFS Managing […]
BFS Get Busy With The Hive
Bridging Finance Solutions has thrown its weight behind Wirral youth zone, The Hive, funding their vital Mentoring Programme which supports some of the most vulnerable and at-risk children across the Wirral. Due to widespread funding cuts, The Hive is looking for external support to help fund some of their projects. A year’s salary has now been earmarked for their Mentor whose role sees them manage up to 45 mentees. Stuart Barnes, Chief […]
Further Growth For BFS Team As Expansion Gathers Pace
Bridging Finance Solutions continues to grow and strengthen its nationwide team, appointing Angela Jones as Business Development Manager for the North West. A former Private Banking Relationship Manager for NatWest, Angie brings a wealth of personal finance experience to her role. She has developed strong relationships with a vast professional network, including individuals and businesses, […]
Queen’s Speech : Planning System Reforms Announced Today
The property development sector has welcomed the government’s decision to press ahead with a “root and branch” shake-up of the planning system as part of the forthcoming planning bill announced in today’s Queen’s Speech. The bill, which is now expected to be brought before Parliament in the autumn, is being designed to enact planning reforms […]
Undercover Boost to Birkenhead School Cricket Enthusiasts
The team at Bridging Finance Solutions has once again shown its support to the sports department at Birkenhead School, donating six essential cricket covers. The covers have been provided to help protect two of the School’s three cricket squares, preparing and maintaining the pitches to the highest standards, ensuring optimum playing conditions. Birkenhead has a […]
BFS Shows Support For Local Mental Health Charity
Bridging Finance Solutions has made a donation to local charity, The Martin Gallier Project, to demonstrate its support for the fantastic work they carry out. The Wirral-based charity was borne from personal experiences of founder, Jess Gallier, with an over-arching commitment to help,‘Prevent suicides, break down stigmas and support families in the North West.’ As […]
South Covered With Senior Appointment at BFS
Bridging Finance Solutions continues to push ahead with its programme of growth and expansion, appointing Steve Allen as Senior Business Development Manager in the South of England and South Wales. A seasoned expert within the finance sector, Steve brings an industry background of 30-plus years to the new role, having joined the team from another […]
Building A Forever Home Close To Parents Is What’s Important For This Shropshire Couple
Bridging Finance Solutions has once again provided short term development funding in rapid time, securing a property deal for clients where time proved to be of the essence. A husband and wife team required funds to build a four-bed dormer bungalow in Newport, Shropshire, having acquired a vacant building plot. A development loan of £220,000 […]
BFS Makes Room for Expansion
Bridging Finance Solutions (BFS) has extended its Wirral based head office, essentially doubling capacity at the growing specialist lending firm. As part of the development works, additional office and communal space has been created, introducing further desk areas. Lisa Smith has joined the team in recent weeks as Admin Assistant within the underwriting department alongside […]
