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Second charge, the first option
A quiet shift is underway in the UK mortgage market, and it is being driven by borrowers, not lenders. We are seeing more clients who are choosing to stay put, capital raise and improve and extend their homes, rather than move and pay more stamp duty and solicitor...
£207,000 Complex consumer buy-to-let bridging loan to prevent repossession
£207,000 Complex consumer buy-to-let bridging loan to prevent repossession Case StudyKit Thompson recently completed a £207,000 consumer buy-to-Let (regulated) 1st charge bridging loan for a complex case involving a sole investment property held in a personal name....
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£2,092,000 Buy-to-let Purchase for a HNW Ex-pat
£2,092,000 Buy-to-let Purchase for a HNW Ex-patCase StudyYiannis Constantinou, assisted by Rachel Smith, successfully structured a £2,092,020 buy-to-let facility for a high-net-worth, ex-pat client.The client was acquiring three premium apartments, each valued at...
The Interview… Andrew Cappaert, Group Head of National Accounts
The Intermediary speaks with Andrew Cappaert, Group Head of National Accounts at Brightstar Financial, to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of specialist lending. Could you tell us a bit more about your role as Group Head of National Accounts at Brightstar...
Pebbles for the community
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Pebbles for the Community During Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the Brightstar Group Team will be painting pebbles for the community. Workshops will be led by the Mental Health First Aid Team and all team members will be...
Brightstars Mentally Healthy Breakfast
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Eating yourself mentally healthy! During Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the Brightstar Group will be treating the team to a delicious and nutritious breakfast, aimed at supporting good mental health. For centuries we have known...
Painting Pebbles for the Community
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Painting Pebbles for the Community During Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the Brightstar Group Team will be painting pebbles for the community. Workshops will be led by the Mental Health First Aid Team and all team members will be...
Brightstar Group Community Action Project
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK The Brightstar Group is marking and supporting Mental Health Awareness Week on 12th-18th May, continuing to raise awareness and encourage openness across the business around the issue of mental health. In 2025 the theme is ‘Community’ and...
The Brightstar Group supports Mental Health Awareness Week with a range of community focused activities
The Brightstar Group will be marking and supporting Mental Health Awareness Week between 12th and 18th May, continuing to raise awareness and encourage openness across the business around the issue of mental health. The Mental Health Foundation has hosted Mental...
£2,275,000 Regulated Bridge for a Property Chain Break
£2,275,000 Regulated bridge for a property chain breakCase StudyBenjamin Peace recently arranged a £2,275,000 regulated bridging loan for a high-net-worth client seeking to downsize from her primary residence. The client had identified her ideal next home, a rare...
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HMOs can provide an attractive investment opportunity
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Helping your clients to streamline their finances with a second charge
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The UK Specialist Lending Podcast episode 3
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The UK Specialist Lending Podcast episode 2
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Why finance needs menopausal women and men who get it
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Brokers offering bridging despite lack of sector knowledge
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Helping your clients tackle the rising cost of living
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Removing barriers to greater bridging growth
