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How Real Estate Debt Advisory Works in the UK

24 Aug 2026

A real estate debt advisor sits between a borrower and the lending market, shaping the requirement, approaching suitable lenders and negotiating terms across bridging, development and investment finance. This guide explains what the role involves and how a typical mandate runs.

Financing AI Data Centres: Where Real Estate Meets Corporate Finance

01 Aug 2026

AI data centres sit at the intersection of real estate, infrastructure and corporate finance. Although the financing is secured partly against land, buildings and installed equipment, debt repayment ultimately depends on the operating company’s ability to generate reliable cash flow.

Roscap secures £2.665m bridging loan for Manchester development site

01 Jul 2026

A £2.665m bridging loan has refinanced a development site in Burnage, Manchester, releasing capital for the next phase of a 66-home scheme. Recognise Bank completed the facility at 65% LTV, with Roscap structuring the deal from the outset.

Property Portfolio Finance: One Facility or Separate Loans?

01 Jun 2026

Property portfolio finance can be structured through one facility secured across multiple assets or through separate loans against each property. The right approach can affect leverage, pricing, administration and an investor’s ability to sell or refinance individual assets.

Development Exit Finance: How to Release Capital Before Every Unit Is Sold

01 May 2026

Development exit finance allows a developer to refinance an existing development facility once a scheme is complete or approaching completion, even if every unit has not yet been sold. It can reduce finance costs, prevent pressure from an approaching loan maturity and release capital for the next project.

Financing Social Housing: The Key to Unlocking Investment-Value Lending

01 Apr 2026

Social housing finance requires a more specialist approach than conventional residential investment lending. The amount a lender is prepared to advance will often depend on the lease structure, sustainability of the rent and financial strength of the housing association responsible for making the payments.

UK Buy-to-Let Mortgages for Overseas Borrowers Using a Company Structure

01 Mar 2026

The UK property market remains one of the most attractive destinations for international real estate investors. Strong tenant demand, transparent legal frameworks, and long-term property appreciation make it a stable environment for building rental portfolios.

Hotel Financing in the UK: A Practical Guide for Investors and Developers

01 Feb 2026

The hospitality sector remains an important component of the UK real estate market. With millions of international visitors each year and strong domestic tourism, hotels continue to attract interest from property developers, investors, and hospitality operators.

Choosing the Right Finance Structure for Your UK Property Project

01 Jan 2026

Selecting the right finance structure can have a decisive impact on the success of a property project. Beyond headline interest rates, financing decisions influence cash flow, risk exposure, execution timelines, and overall project viability.

Understanding Real Estate Finance in the UK: A Guide to Structured and Alternative Funding

01 Dec 2025

Real estate finance in the UK has evolved significantly over the past decade. While traditional bank lending remains an important source of capital, it is no longer the only — or always the most appropriate — option for funding property projects.

Understanding Private Credit in the UK: How Alternative Lending Is Reshaping Business Finance

01 Nov 2025

As private credit becomes a permanent feature of the UK financing landscape, the focus has shifted from awareness to application. For businesses, investors, and intermediaries, the key question is no longer whether private credit is legitimate - but how to use it intelligently within a broader capital strategy.

The Rise of Private Credit in Property Development

01 Oct 2025

Private credit has quickly moved from a niche alternative to one of the most influential forces in real estate finance. As traditional lenders continue to tighten their criteria, developers are increasingly seeking funding partners who can move with speed, flexibility, and conviction.