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A–Z definitions of bridging, development, business and asset finance terms: plain English, no jargon.

Guides & Articles

Bridging Finance

A complete guide to bridging loans: how they work, when to use them, costs, risks and alternatives.

Bridging Finance

A detailed walkthrough of bridging loan structures, lender criteria, LTV limits, charges and exit strategies.

Development Finance

How development loans are structured, drawn down and repaid, and what lenders look for in a development appraisal.

Development Finance

Senior debt, mezzanine, GDVL and monitoring surveyors explained for first-time developers and experienced builders alike.

Refurbishment

The key differences between light and heavy refurbishment loans, and how lenders classify works.

Refurbishment

How lenders assess, fund and monitor refurbishment projects, from cosmetic upgrades to structural conversions.

Land Finance

How to finance land with and without planning permission, and how to bridge through the planning gain period.

Luxury Assets

Raise capital against a classic car, watch, art or wine collection without selling and, in most cases, without a credit check.

Business Finance

Alternative sources of secured business capital for UK companies with adverse credit or complex structures.

Business Finance

How to use secured and unsecured finance to settle Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE and SDLT before HMRC escalates to enforcement.

Business Finance

How to unlock working capital from your sales ledger, and the key differences between factoring and confidential invoice discounting.

Business Finance

The four main structures for financing business assets, how they differ on ownership and tax treatment, and how to choose between them.

Business Finance

Why profitable businesses run out of cash, and the products designed to bridge the gap between paying out and getting paid.

Business Finance

A practical comparison of the three funding structures available to UK businesses — and how to choose based on what you have and what you need.