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£195,000 Second charge for home improvements
£195,000 Second charge for home improvements Case StudyGeorgia Walton, supported by Ashley Bennett, recently completed a £195,000 second charge loan to fund a programme of home improvements, including the installation of a new kitchen and new windows. The facility was...
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£1,000,000 Bridging Loan for Management Buy-out
£1,000,000 Bridging Loan for Management Buy-out Case StudyBrokers Kit Thompson, assisted by Tamzin Whitworth, successfully arranged a £1,000,000 first charge bridging loan to facilitate a management buy-out (MBO) for a long-established trading business in need of...
Community Projects at our local Food Bank
Brightstars' Community Action Projects are underway! Our first volunteers have been out in the community at our local food bank, lending their time & support for the benefit of others. This is all part of our Groups' ESG Plan - and a development from Mental Health...
£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...
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Holiday let demand continues to rise despite travel restrictions being lifted
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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
