Author: PONTE FINANCE
Smart capital for accelerated appreciation
Refurbishment and value-add strategies depend heavily on timing. In this context, bridging loans
provide short-term funding for acquisition and early-stage works. Subsequently, once improvements
are completed, the property can be revalued and refinanced. Across...
Where real value is created
Many of the UK’s most attractive property opportunities never reach public portals. For this reason,
off-market deals require immediate access to capital and fast decision-making. Bridging loans
therefore play a pivotal role. In addition,...
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Why traditional finance no longer serves the modern property investor
In UK real estate, time is capital
Traditional property finance in the UK is increasingly misaligned with market realities. In practice,
extended underwriting timelines and rigid...
Bridging Loans: the silent engine of the UK property market
How investors accelerate acquisitions in a competitive environment
Bridging loans have become a critical instrument in the UK property market. In today’s highly
competitive environment, they...
International Investors Continue to Back UK Property Despite Market Uncertainty
Overseas capital remains active in UK real estate, attracted by stability, currency positioning and long-term fundamentals despite short-term volatility. Foreign Capital Reinforces Confidence in UK...
Why UK Property Investors Rely More on Bridging and Development Finance
UK investors increasingly depend on bridging and development finance to manage risk, unlock value and maintain agility in a changing lending environment. Bridging and Development...
From Opportunity to Exit: Why Bridge Loans Are Central to Modern Property Investment Strategies
Short-term finance is no longer just a stopgap — it’s a strategic enabler.
The perception of bridge loans has evolved significantly in recent years. Once...
UK Regional Cities Attract Capital as Bridge Loans Fuel Urban Regeneration Projects
Short-term finance supports regeneration, conversions, and redevelopment across emerging UK hubs. Regional cities across the UK are continuing to attract domestic and international capital, particularly...
Rising Interest Rate Stability Brings Renewed Confidence — But Speed Still Wins Deals
Even with greater monetary stability, investors are choosing bridge finance to stay competitive. As interest rates show signs of stabilisation, confidence is gradually returning to...
UK Property Market Repositions as Investors Turn to Bridge Loans for Speed and Certainty
With traditional lending still constrained, short-term finance becomes a strategic tool for property investors across the UK. The UK property market is entering a new...
UK Bridging Loan Market Strengthens: Rates Fall to 0.81% & Applications Rise
The UK bridging-loan market is showing strong momentum in 2025: average monthly interest rates dropped to 0.81% in Q2 from 0.86% in Q1, while...
London Financial Markets Hold Steady Amid Rising Borrowing Costs
The London financial markets are showing resilience amid rising long-term UK borrowing costs, which recently hit their highest levels since 2008. According to data,...
UK Bridging Finance Booms as Market Forecasts £12 Billion Volume in 2025
The UK bridging finance market continues to expand rapidly, with analysts forecasting total lending volumes of £12.2 billion in 2025. After surpassing £10 billion...
Fitch Sees UK Bridging Market as Next Frontier for Securitisation
The growing scale and maturity of the UK bridging loan market have now caught the attention of global rating agencies. In a recent report,...
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